You place the cartridge on the conveyor belt. You return to unloading the crates.

A few minutes later, Rickamer Pinehurst, the interim assistant director of the Art department, stomps into the room. In his hand, he holds the Super Mario 64 cartridge.

“Alright,” he says, “who’s responsible for this?”

“Responsible for what?” asks Ron.

“This thing.” Pinehurst gestures toward the cartridge.

Ron points at you.

“Why did you send this to my department?” Pinehurst asks.

You explain that you believe video games are art.

“And why do you think that?” Pinehurst asks.

Decision:

• Explain that video games are enjoyed for their aesthetics…
• Explain that video games are a form of self-expression…
• Explain that video games imitate nature…
• Explain that video games take talent and skill to produce, or…
• Crumble under the pressure of this minor conflict and apologize for your transgression.