Are games art? The video game media has struggled to adequately answer this question, often stuffing their articles with bias assumptions and a complete disregard for factual research. In many ways the game industry is still in an infancy stage, especially when it comes to regarding games as a legitimate form of art. Many of you over the course of this article will no doubt disagree with my opinions, and that’s fine, however I encourage you to keep an open mind.

During this generation, game developments costs have seen record breaking numbers with some studios shutting down as a result of the financial strain. In order to cut costs some studios have opted to collaborate on projects and share technology. New IP’s have been extremely susceptible to financial issues. Heavy Rain, the PlayStation 3 exclusive developed by Quantic Dream, was released in February to critical acclaim. Despite its issues, it’s the closest example of a movie-like experience on a game console. Heavy Rain has proved that there is room in the market for a game of its kind.

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It's Thursday and time for the EU weekly PlayStation Store update; don't worry we got your back.

Mike Kebby writes "Good morning all (not often I’m posting before lunch), today the store will be up nice and early, because we’re lovely folks like that ". The full list can be viewed after the break.