"Advances in Mechanics" is a five-screen display that shows how various mechanics in video games have evolved over the years as consoles became more powerful.
The Art of Video Games: Advances in Mechanics
The Art of Video Games: PlayStation 2
The Art of Video Games: PlayStation 2
Smithsonian American Art Museum
September 2nd, 2012
| Action | Shadow of the Colossus |
| Target | Gradius V |
| Adventure | Ōkami |
| Tactics | Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty |