In recent years, video games have become the world’s largest form of entertainment and therefore a multi-billion dollar business. For decades, gaming was undervalued and considered a niche activity, but now it is present all over the world. Success as a business, but also as a creative work, has left its mark in some countries and one of them decided that it was time to give important recognition to the creators.
Sweden recognises 15 video games and their studios as cultural heritage
According to a report by Gamesindustry.bizthe Swedish Ministry of Culture named 15 video games and their respective developers as cultural heritage of the nation, this in recognition of their cultural impact and the success achieved in recent years, not only locally as a creative industry, but also globally since they include games and companies that are huge today.
Per Strömbäck, a representative of the Swedish Ministry, said: “Video games are culture for gamers, who engage with them in a similar way to the public in other art forms. The same is true for game developers who have the same driving forces as other creators: the desire to express themselves, create something new and communicate with their audience. Games also reflect the world we live in and have a rich history that is now being recognised by museums and other institutions.”
The 15 video games recognized by Sweden as cultural heritage are:
- Amnesia: The Dark Descent ―Frictional Games
- BackPacker ― Tati Mixedia
- Battlefield 1942 – SAYS
- The Battle of Polytopia ― Midjiwan
- Budget Cuts ― Neat Corporation
- Candy Crush Saga ― King
- Europa Universalis ― Paradox Interactive
- It Takes Two ― Hazelight Studios
- Goat Simulator ― Coffee Stain Studios
- Ground Control ― Massive Entertainment
- Minecraft ― Mojang
- Sayonara Wildhearts ― Simogo
- Star Stable Online ― Star Stable Entertainment
- Stugan ― Kimmo Eriksson, Viggo Kann, Olle E Johansson
- Tea Party – Touch mouth
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