Videogames, memória e preservação de seu registro histórico-cultural no Brasil

Abstract

Video games are a capitalist product and media type focused on entertainment, through its interactivity between game and player. The evolution of information and communication technologies enabled the industry to advance in the production of games and consoles with high processing power, realistic graphics and motion controllers, as well as the digital distribution on platforms for the sale of games in electronic devices such as desktops, tablets and smart phones. Video games became audiovisual works of relevance and impact in society, acquiring themes ranging from pure entertainment to games aimed at education. The industry also shapes itself in its own structure, with small companies that realize space in the market thanks to the digital sale of videogames and the access to the tools of development of games. Consequently, the increase in the consumption of the media by the society, together with the possibilities of interaction of web 2.0 provide the creation of communities destined to the preservation of the media. This gamer culture is renowned internationally, including in Brazil, which is currently one of the largest consumer markets for video games in the world, and has a national industry of game development in constant growth. Based in this scenario, this paper will contextualize the gaming media, from its creation to its ascent as a cultural product in society, analyzing preservation movements in physical and digital support made by the community itself and by public and private institutions and the Brazilian scenario in the production of video games and preservation initiatives as well, suggesting formats of application in the national territory, to encourage the creation of governmental movements that understand the cultural importance of the industry, creating a historical patrimony, reminiscent of cultural production and record of evolution technological innovation.