Dear Editor: It is disappointing, to say the least, that poor Brad Eyres will not be allowed to set up a retro-style arcade in our fair city.
Much has changed in the almost 20 years since the city has restricted these entertaining destinations. Kids nowadays can simply whip out their mobile devices and play whatever game they want wherever they want. But it’s not the same.
What Mr. Eyres seems to be proposing is more of a museum for these vintage games, and a damn fun museum, I might add.
I would be happy to frequent such a worthy display of old school memorabilia, which in turn would make us old farts feel like kids again! Really, who didn’t love playing Frogger or Asteroids or Galaga? Those were games of skill and reaction and zero violence … unlike some of today’s abhorrently graphic and distasteful “games.”
Sure the city wants to “get it right,” but how about “get it done.”
Parents (like me) could have a great day out gaming and reminiscing and even showing our own kids a little part of our digital history.
Al Hurd, New Westminster
