This is truly top notch work! And I was already a fan of your previous 'arcadebliss' layout, which I had posted about as well and currently use on my pc. The only thing that concerns me (with this newer version) is the very large menu underneath the videos. It seems to be taking up a lot of space, and what I wondered was, is this menu going to be included in the default layout? In other words, will the user always have to look at the "Add Favorite" "Choose Filter" "Change Panel" etc. ? This seems to be more of an "options" menu, rather than something that should stay on the screen all of the time, while the user is scrolling through the videos/gamelist. Just some observations/suggestions for what appears to be another amazing layout for attractmode 
I understand your points. Yes the menu will always be there - it is part of the layout. In effect, I created custom menus that have nothing to do with the built-in attractmode functionality.
I have guests using my cab who have no idea how to navigate a frontend. I used to use hyperspin and it was always difficult for my guest to change panels, filters, or just plain search for games. My goal with this layout was to ensure anyone with the ability to turn on my cab will be able find games and just play.
In any case, your points are giving me some inspiration for a third layout
