The Witcher 3 can hardly be categorized as a &quot;mainstream blockbuster.&quot; It&#x27;s more akin to a cult classic that was finally accepted by a larger audience.<p>Beyond that the original comment was lamenting the lack of a central cultural authority on gaming, which there is none (and I don&#x27;t think there necessarily needs to be one given the lack of marketable personalities or reasons to watch one beyond ad space). &quot;Her Story&quot; was recognized last year because of its approachable, non-linear play mixed with FMV, but there dozens of other titles released that would be easier to argue for as &quot;art&quot; that aren&#x27;t going be recognized  in any notable manner. Does something need to have recognition to designated as art? No. Neither sculptures nor paintings have award shows, so I think it&#x27;s fair to say that  artistic merit goes beyond gaming having an Oscars.