There are lots of new things going on here right now.
To start with, my own personal image of nostaslic nirvana opened on friday. Talkin bout Insert Coin(s)
in the downtown. I remember in the early eighties going to the Chucky Cheese University building in San
Jose CA. Three floors of video game consoles and they would sell you a pitcher of beer and let you play all night. Well... till 10pm.
The only drawbacks were the carny atmosphere and swarms of kids. Leave it to Vegas to come up with
the answer to those two problems. Insert Coin(s) is a 7000 square foot video game BAR. No one under 21 allowed. It has all of the old console style games from Ms Pacman to Defender and Star Wars. You can also reserve a couch and modern machine ((xbox, playstation, etc.) with huge screen tv and play against all your friends. And unlike at your house you get bottle service. As one reviewer put it "Great games, great drinks, no kids, I love it!"
What I love is all that video space and no sports in sight!
Another small sign that Vegas still believes in itself even now. And believes in the value of fun.
As for Hollywood. The less said the better. I've seen two movies this year and they aren't worth the powder to blow them to hell. I won't even mention names.
I am looking to move soon. My neighborhood is sliding downhill. It wasn't that great to start with. With so many people "Leaving Las Vegas" the last few years availability is good. Stay tuned.
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4/20 update.
New review. Nerd heaven is a hit!!! http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2011/apr/19/gamers-delight-insert-coins-delivers-its-promise/
