# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=1 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [International cricket rolling thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-cricket-rolling-thread/828205)
**Author:** [@Teuton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teuton)\ **Replies:** 3646\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-cricket-rolling-thread/828205 "2026-09-17T20:03:53Z")
So, tomorrow, England start their test series against the West Indies in Barbados. It’s been a while since we’ve been there, and we got embarassed last time out - it was the series that basically did for Peter Moores as… --- ## [Tennis 2026 General Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2026-general-thread/1026788)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2026-general-thread/1026788 "2026-09-17T15:23:01Z")
A new year has started. Australian Open - local (Montreal) boy Gabriel Diallo (raked 41st) won the first set off Zverev (ranked 3rd) - but lost the next three. Looks like a good event. --- ## [Stars Reach (coop sandbox MMO video game)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stars-reach-coop-sandbox-mmo-video-game/1014843)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stars-reach-coop-sandbox-mmo-video-game/1014843 "2026-09-17T14:51:49Z")
I’ve been following the development by Raph Koster of a sandbox style MMO for several years now. He was most famously lead designer of Ultima Online and creative director of Star Wars Galaxies. His games are open world, … --- ## [NFL 2026-2027: Week 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-2027-week-1/1032880)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-2027-week-1/1032880 "2026-09-15T15:18:16Z")
Once again, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Week 1 of the new NFL season kicks off with defending champions Seattle hosting a rare Wednesday night game against the other Super Bowl participant, the Patriots. … --- ## [Video Games You've Played Recently](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 1761\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546 "2026-09-14T20:59:41Z")
We had the quarantine thread for this, but I’m interested in sharing my own recent games and also hearing what others have been playing. This can kind of be the ongoing thread like we have for movies over in Cafe Society… --- ## [Make a case for a MLB player for the Hall of Fame (excluding obvious steroid omissions.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-a-case-for-a-mlb-player-for-the-hall-of-fame-excluding-obvious-steroid-omissions/1032512)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-a-case-for-a-mlb-player-for-the-hall-of-fame-excluding-obvious-steroid-omissions/1032512 "2026-09-14T02:33:56Z")
Not sure if we have done this before. Choose one player that you think deserves to be in the HoF. I’m specifically excluding the great players tainted by PED scandal. To some extent, defend your choice with some evidence… --- ## [Snooker: what do the spectators listen to on their ear thingies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snooker-what-do-the-spectators-listen-to-on-their-ear-thingies/1033045)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snooker-what-do-the-spectators-listen-to-on-their-ear-thingies/1033045 "2026-09-13T21:44:39Z")
I’m watching the English Open final and noticed that a lot of the people in the audience wear a an ear piece. What is it connected too? The referee’s mic? The TV live commentary? Something different? --- ## [PGA and LIV Golf to merge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pga-and-liv-golf-to-merge/985102)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pga-and-liv-golf-to-merge/985102 "2026-09-13T04:44:57Z")
After a year-plus of acrimony, lawsuits, and counter-lawsuits, today the PGA and the DP World Tour announced an agreement to merge with the breakaway LIV Golf League, which is owned and funded by the Saudi government. T… --- ## ["Floating" goalposts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floating-goalposts/1032990)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floating-goalposts/1032990 "2026-09-12T23:36:19Z")
The ICCU stadium at the University of Idaho has (US football) goalposts with no uprights. They are bolted to the wall and ceiling of the covered venue. The Famous Kibbie Dome : r/Idaho --- ## [Can you, or can you not, buy Premium, Luxury Box, Hospitality, etc. sports tix on the secondary market?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-or-can-you-not-buy-premium-luxury-box-hospitality-etc-sports-tix-on-the-secondary-market/1020657)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-or-can-you-not-buy-premium-luxury-box-hospitality-etc-sports-tix-on-the-secondary-market/1020657 "2026-09-12T17:40:25Z")
I’d like to go support my favorite soccer :soccer\_ball: team, St. Louis City SC, at a home game. But for reasons that I shan’t get into here, I want to shell out the extra money and buy a primo seat - like the kind where… --- ## [The Unholy Atrocity That Is “Banana Ball”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unholy-atrocity-that-is-banana-ball/1031958)
**Author:** [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unholy-atrocity-that-is-banana-ball/1031958 "2026-09-12T02:58:09Z")
OK, I saw this event on Friday night and I was going to start a thread called “The Unholy Atrocity That Is “Banana Ball””, but I guess I’ll put it here. There is no debating that this is genius level marketing; as I tol… --- ## [Uninstalling drivers when replacing video card](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uninstalling-drivers-when-replacing-video-card/1032764)
**Author:** [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uninstalling-drivers-when-replacing-video-card/1032764 "2026-09-12T02:35:54Z")
I’m replacing my Nvidia GTX-1650 with an Intel Arc B-580, the 1650 is getting a little long in the tooth and locking me out of some more recent games. chatGPT recommends I use WagnardSoft DDU to delete all the 1650 displ… --- ## [Basketball has the Globetrotters. Baseball has the Savannah Bananas. Do any other sports have "joke" teams?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basketball-has-the-globetrotters-baseball-has-the-savannah-bananas-do-any-other-sports-have-joke-teams/1029996)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basketball-has-the-globetrotters-baseball-has-the-savannah-bananas-do-any-other-sports-have-joke-teams/1029996 "2026-09-11T21:42:08Z")
So I was watching a YouTube video of a charity football match in England, where the players were … well, I don’t really know, but they’re not professional footballers. One player on one side (Max Fosh) was a YouTuber kno… --- ## [The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake/1032910)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake/1032910 "2026-09-11T11:54:45Z")
It’s coming November 5, 2026, and they just released a gameplay video that rocked my world. --- ## [Valheim (PC game)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valheim-pc-game/933685)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valheim-pc-game/933685 "2026-09-09T21:05:31Z")
So as usual, all of the big name releases I spent so long waiting for came out, and were enjoyed, and are waiting more DLC. In the mean time I picked up Valheim on a whim, and have been loving the hell (hehe) out of it.… --- ## [Star Wars:Zero Company](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-zero-company/1032723)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-zero-company/1032723 "2026-09-08T20:45:17Z")
Anyone else playing? I am and i really having a blast. I had forgotten that it was coming, and had independently got a jonesing for Xcom, however since 3 has not even been confirmed as being considered :frowning: , I st… --- ## [NFL 2026 Training Camp and Preseason Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067 "2026-09-07T03:44:10Z")
With training camps open, and the first preseason game - the Hall of Fame Game - only six days away, it’s time for the preseason thread. Two wide receivers signing new contracts: Saints WR Chris Olave signed a four-ye… --- ## [Cardinals bias](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cardinals-bias/1032847)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cardinals-bias/1032847 "2026-09-07T01:33:35Z")
so Friday the umpire made up his own rules: The Cardinals began the sixth inning with a three-run lead and right-hander Hancel Rincon taking the mound for his major-league debut. He did so with his hat tilted toward th… --- ## [The Latest in the Tiger Woods Saga: Another Car Crash](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-latest-in-the-tiger-woods-saga-another-car-crash/1028825)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-latest-in-the-tiger-woods-saga-another-car-crash/1028825 "2026-09-06T14:53:36Z")
This afternoon, in Jupiter Island, Florida (near his home), Tiger Woods was involved in a traffic incident in which he struck another car, and rolled his SUV. Police indicate that he showed “signs of impairment,” and ar… --- ## [Anyone else experience this Metroid Dread glitch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-experience-this-metroid-dread-glitch/1032840)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-experience-this-metroid-dread-glitch/1032840 "2026-09-05T13:55:48Z")
I’ve gotten to the point in the game where I’ve acquired the spin boost (double jump). Unfortunately there seems to be a certain point in the game where it’s not working. Any fixes? --- ## [Mark Sanchez - is his career at Fox Sports done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-sanchez-is-his-career-at-fox-sports-done/1024023)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-sanchez-is-his-career-at-fox-sports-done/1024023 "2026-09-03T22:45:02Z")
Has Fox made any decision about Sanchez? Will they wait until after the case is settled? The victim was 69. Many states have special charges for violence against the elderly. --- ## [Angels team to be sold](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angels-team-to-be-sold/1032747)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angels-team-to-be-sold/1032747 "2026-09-03T17:41:51Z")
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment says it has reached a deal to purchase the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno. The company led by Stan Kroenke made the surprising announcement Tuesday, saying it expects to close the t… --- ## [MLB - error on ball four](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-error-on-ball-four/1032775)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-error-on-ball-four/1032775 "2026-09-03T16:22:09Z")
I’m sure this is the first time I’ve seen an error on ball four. Toronto at Cleveland. Toronto runner on first; one out; full count on batter. Runner is on the move with the pitch - called a ball. Meanwhile - the catcher… --- ## [2026 NBA Offseason \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127 "2026-09-02T22:37:02Z")
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis have been traded to the Miami Heat in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks (including No. 13 in Tuesday’s NBA draft)… --- ## [Do casino bets become invalid if the bets has been affected by outside circumstances?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-casino-bets-become-invalid-if-the-bets-has-been-affected-by-outside-circumstances/1032720)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-casino-bets-become-invalid-if-the-bets-has-been-affected-by-outside-circumstances/1032720 "2026-09-02T21:03:45Z")
Hypothetically, let’s say that a casino offers a wager like, “Will the Dallas Cowboys convert more than six 2-point conversions this upcoming regular season?” But at some point after the bet is placed, the NFL suddenly … --- ## [How high is too high for CPU temps when I'm gaming? What can be done about high operating temps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-high-is-too-high-for-cpu-temps-when-im-gaming-what-can-be-done-about-high-operating-temps/1032271)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-high-is-too-high-for-cpu-temps-when-im-gaming-what-can-be-done-about-high-operating-temps/1032271 "2026-09-02T03:51:40Z")
I have a 5 year old desktop gaming computer with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-Core processor. It has the colored fan lights, so I set it in my Aura software for the light to be temperature-controlled-- anything below 50C is gr… --- ## [The United States hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2038 and beyond](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-united-states-hosting-the-fifa-world-cup-in-2038-and-beyond/1032756)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-united-states-hosting-the-fifa-world-cup-in-2038-and-beyond/1032756 "2026-09-02T03:20:09Z")
The United States is looking extremely likely to be the host of the 2038 FIFA World Cup, mainly due to confederation-hosting-rotation rules. Since Africa+Europe+South America are hosting the 2030 Cup together, and Asia i… --- ## [Are there any knuckleball pitchers in MLB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-knuckleball-pitchers-in-mlb/1032682)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-knuckleball-pitchers-in-mlb/1032682 "2026-09-01T14:32:09Z")
Seems like a useful pitch to have on hand. --- ## [Is Lionel Messi the greatest footballer of all time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-lionel-messi-the-greatest-footballer-of-all-time/724681)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-lionel-messi-the-greatest-footballer-of-all-time/724681 "2026-08-31T21:25:40Z")
(yes yes I know, he has nothing on Lev Yashin as a GK:D) The guy has so many pros that its a wasted of time just listing them so I am going to point out the cons. One con Unlike Pele and Maradona, he has not won a Wo… --- ## [Tour de France 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tour-de-france-2026/1031427)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tour-de-france-2026/1031427 "2026-08-30T13:28:30Z")
Consensus is either Vingegaard or Pogacar will win it, which is is one reason why I tend to follow the polka-dot (climbing) jersey – at least there is some variation on that. Green (sprinting) also, but that doesn’t inte… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=2)