There was big chatter a few years ago about how Gamestop was planning to close hundreds of stores, but then that discussion stopped being a news item. However, I've learned that the company has rather quietly closed several Illinois and Missouri locations recently with little fanfare.
It was only a matter of time when you think about it. The state we all know as Missouri is about to get its own digital version. It's true that Missouri is about to become a video game.
Missouri kids are invited to a five-day eSports camp that encourages competition in titles like Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., and Mario Party Superstars. The camp culminates in a free tournament on Saturday, November 18th that can help aspiring gamers make a name for themselves in the local eSports scene.
My kids love the game Minecraft. They can let their imaginations run wild and that's one of its appeals. If you can imagine it, you can probably build it even if it does appear a bit "blocky". One genius build Missouri and Illinois' tallest buildings in Minecraft and it's quite a sight to see.
Someone could make a fortune restoring what was found in this abandoned Illinois home. Dozens of classic and in some cases rare arcade games were left behind in ruin.