Video games as art

Longtime readers know I enjoy visiting the Smithsonian museums. They're full of fun and enlightening exhibits that audiences of all ages and backgrounds can easily access and understand.

So it was with great joy that I learned the Smithsonian's American Art Museum is developing an exhibition titled The Art of Video Games. Opening in March 2012, the exhibition explores the evolution of the medium, its creative use of technology and its striking visuals. And perhaps best of all? You get to vote on which games are highlighted!

You've got until April 7 to vote on the games the museum should include in the exhibit. The automated voting system forces some incredibly difficult choices, but I applaud the Smithsonian for so engaging the public. I can't wait to see the voting results, which will be posted online in May, and the final exhibit.