Art as a Video Game

The Hugo Award for Best Game or Interactive Work presents the Hugo voter with a conundrum: should the works be judged based on the quality of the gameplay, or on the merits of the storytelling as science fiction or fantasy. As an example, Donkey Kong Bonanza might be one of the best video games of 2025, but its story is uninspiring. Consequently, for some, it is difficult to put forward as a Hugo…