This an interesting point raised. I do believe that it might be hard for some people to consider video games as a form of Art because of predjudice. Your point on elitsm is probably valid too, however I feel it might just touch this very deep philosophical question on its superficial level.

To consider the place of video games -or any kind of computer designs -within Art raises the question of what is Art itself. There are many ways to approach answers to this question. If Art is "the expression or application of human creativity and imagination for the creation of works that are meant to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power" then it does indeed include a wide range of creations, with all their different cultural, educational, generational and sensitive backgrounds. Although I do not disagree with this perception it has its limits, that can be witnessed in all the debates on Modern Art and the fine line between Pop entertainment and Artistic artworks.

Some claim that Art in its purest form is an Absolute: when Art happens, it is beyond creativity and it is merely recognisable on a none spiritual level. This utopia of Art also has its own limits, but it also allows to understand the reluctance some could have to include absolutely all forms of creativity unnder the umbrella of Art.

On this note, I do not deny the artistic talents of most creators behind video games and I find it very exciting to see new technologies as a new tool for creation. On the contrary, I find it beautifully fascinating to see how many more doors have been open thanks to the virtual world.