When you think about it, we actually have quite a few malls in the Capital Region and they've been changing to become more than just shopping centers. Well, people took notice because a few local ones made the list of the top 25 in Upstate New York.
If you want some real entertainment, go read some reviews of The Egg on Yelp. Although, most reviewers seem to enjoy their experience there, some of the complaints are epic including a few that don't understand why it's shaped like an egg. Classic. One complaint that we came across numerous times advised people not to drink before going to The Egg since it will give you vertigo.