# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=150 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 151 --- ## [2016-17 Premier League Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-17-premier-league-thread/759828)
**Author:** [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2017, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-17-premier-league-thread/759828 "2017-06-05T12:49:21Z")
Is it a bit early to start talking about the new season? Mascaroni says no, and although he is a Spurs supporter, I have to agree. So let the wild speculation, trash talking, transfer rumor mongering, and general acquie… --- ## [European Cup Final 2017, Cardiff, Juventus v Real Madrid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-cup-final-2017-cardiff-juventus-v-real-madrid/788031)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2017, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-cup-final-2017-cardiff-juventus-v-real-madrid/788031 "2017-06-03T21:20:22Z")
Did not see a thread so I am making it. 1-1. CR7 opened up for Real then Manduzukic equalized with a beauty. Nice open game. this far 25 minutes in. Played under roof for the first time --- ## [Suggest me a game for Mac](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-me-a-game-for-mac/787890)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2017, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-me-a-game-for-mac/787890 "2017-06-03T02:27:51Z")
Directly to the point… I just switched to Mac and I’m trying to find a few good games. I rarely if ever shop for games so I don’t know what’s out there anymore. The last thing I really enjoyed was Sins of a Solar Empi… --- ## [I loved iOS Dreamquest. What else should I play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-loved-ios-dreamquest-what-else-should-i-play/787237)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2017, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-loved-ios-dreamquest-what-else-should-i-play/787237 "2017-06-03T01:59:13Z")
I really enjoyed (and highly recommend) the iOS game Dreamquest (here in the Apple Store)), which is a weird and quirky melding of a roguelike dungeon crawler with a deckbuilding card game (ie, Dominion). Tons of replaya… --- ## [The SDMB Baseball Hall of Fame Project: Center Fielders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-baseball-hall-of-fame-project-center-fielders/783441)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-baseball-hall-of-fame-project-center-fielders/783441 "2017-06-01T18:17:58Z")
Hello, and welcome back to the SDMB Baseball Hall of Fame Project. Opening Day is soon! In this thread we’ll be voting in Center Fielders. “Put me in coach, I’m ready to play today Look at me, I can be Center field” … --- ## [MLB: May 2017](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-may-2017/785759)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-may-2017/785759 "2017-06-01T17:16:34Z")
New month, new thread. The Red Sox won, so it doesn’t matter, but the O’s triple play was basically Exhibit A for why the infield fly rule exists. Shortstop JJ Hardy appears to be camped under a ball, waves off the left… --- ## [Final Fantasy X: Then why tease alternate shipping in the first place?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-fantasy-x-then-why-tease-alternate-shipping-in-the-first-place/785676)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-fantasy-x-then-why-tease-alternate-shipping-in-the-first-place/785676 "2017-06-01T02:30:54Z")
In Final Fantasy X, depending on what you do in the city of Guadosalam, you can say that you’re not interested in Yuna at all, but in Rikku or even Lulu. Rikku looks interested; Lulu is dismissive. But before too long,… --- ## [Will ESPN be worth watching anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-espn-be-worth-watching-anymore/786154)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-espn-be-worth-watching-anymore/786154 "2017-06-01T00:43:47Z")
The firing of on air talent just keeps marching on. https://www.google.com/amp/nypost.com/2017/03/06/why-espn-is-being-forced-to-fire-some-of-your-favorite-anchors/amp/ https://www.google.com/amp/www.sportingnews.com/a… --- ## [Oxygen Not Included](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oxygen-not-included/787755)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2017, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oxygen-not-included/787755 "2017-05-31T03:22:52Z")
Even though it’s an Early Access title, it’s playable and fun. Took me nine tries but I’ve figured out how to run a successful colony, ironically named “Dump”. Dump eventually got so large that it started having power pr… --- ## [MLB parity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-parity/787460)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2017, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-parity/787460 "2017-05-29T21:42:57Z")
Ahhhh…I remember when knuckle-draggers would cry about MLBs lack of a salary cap and try and point out how the other major US sports have more parity. Unh-huh. --- ## [PlayStation 2 supported file formats?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playstation-2-supported-file-formats/787638)
**Author:** [@femmejean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femmejean)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playstation-2-supported-file-formats/787638 "2017-05-29T14:24:00Z")
I’m considering selling a PS2 to a trade-in shop but I also know that it’s still quite a simple but useful gaming console and also considering whether I should just keep it for future use. Don’t know exactly all the sp… --- ## [\[GAME\] Speak To Me Only in Song Lyrics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502)
**Author:** [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)\ **Replies:** 5694\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2017, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502 "2017-05-28T21:01:44Z")
Same as the Movie Quotes thread but with song lyrics … you know the drill … I’m a boy, I’m a boy, but my mom won’t admit it. --- ## [Secret Hitler Online SDMB Group](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-hitler-online-sdmb-group/763103)
**Author:** [@yarblek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yarblek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2016, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-hitler-online-sdmb-group/763103 "2016-08-17T18:28:51Z")
Hello all! Would any of you be interested in playing private Secret Hitler games? Secret Hitler is a social deduction game like Mafia but with only three roles and the games do not last nearly as long. Amount of players… --- ## [What are the names of the four ghosts in Pac-Man?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-names-of-the-four-ghosts-in-pac-man/787452)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2017, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-names-of-the-four-ghosts-in-pac-man/787452 "2017-05-27T00:22:29Z")
This was just a question on The Chase (first season, which I’m watching). I was certain they had the answer wrong. So much so that I had to pause it and come and look up the answer. And I learned something today. So…bef… --- ## [Looking for 3 puzzle fans to do a casual puzzle hunt with me (Kickstarter)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-3-puzzle-fans-to-do-a-casual-puzzle-hunt-with-me-kickstarter/787111)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-3-puzzle-fans-to-do-a-casual-puzzle-hunt-with-me-kickstarter/787111 "2017-05-26T07:23:09Z")
Basically, I would like to buy into this Kickstarter project , a large scale casual puzzle hunt with no time limit by a well known puzzle maker. There will be over 100 traditional and MIT Mystery Hunt style puzzles to so… --- ## [Wearing a baseball glove: Why is the index finger sometimes out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wearing-a-baseball-glove-why-is-the-index-finger-sometimes-out/403876)
**Author:** [@Scruloose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scruloose)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wearing-a-baseball-glove-why-is-the-index-finger-sometimes-out/403876 "2017-05-25T15:03:02Z")
I bought a new glove today for softball. As usual, I bought one with a hole on top for placing my index finger outside of the glove. I’ve been playing baseball or softball my whole life and I’ve always placed my finger… --- ## [A Game of Requirements (Please Playtest)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-game-of-requirements-please-playtest/787370)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-game-of-requirements-please-playtest/787370 "2017-05-25T02:12:11Z")
I am about ready to print rudimentary prototypes of this thing and need a wider pool of playtesters than I have available to me here where I am. Please let me know, after reading this ruleset, if you’re interested! If so… --- ## [Ajax - Man-U. Aka Lalas sucks soooo bad.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ajax-man-u-aka-lalas-sucks-soooo-bad/787364)
**Author:** [@Isosleepy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isosleepy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ajax-man-u-aka-lalas-sucks-soooo-bad/787364 "2017-05-24T22:14:37Z")
This is a fun game. Unfortunately, where I’m at I need to either watch it on mute, or be subjected to the inane and wholly uninformed bleating of Mr. Lalas. Lord, but for a guy who arguably played the game, he misses man… --- ## [Little league machine pitch batting line up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-league-machine-pitch-batting-line-up/787322)
**Author:** [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-league-machine-pitch-batting-line-up/787322 "2017-05-24T20:12:25Z")
If you know what machine pitch is then ignore this paragraph. Machine pitch is a level of little league where the pitches are thrown to the players by a machine (the one we use works like a catapult) and while there is … --- ## [Soccer rules question on handball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-rules-question-on-handball/787232)
**Author:** [@blueslipper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blueslipper)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-rules-question-on-handball/787232 "2017-05-24T16:32:52Z")
Is using the top of your shoulder to play the ball a handball? I tried searching other places for this with no luck. I was refereeing an under 10s game. I am not a professional referee. But I have refereed many little k… --- ## [Here is a thread about the 2016 Summer Olympics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-is-a-thread-about-the-2016-summer-olympics/761911)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 575\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-is-a-thread-about-the-2016-summer-olympics/761911 "2017-05-24T14:13:21Z")
I just watched the opening ceremonies, cuz I like the opening ceremonies. Especially the parade of nations. I spend most of the time looking up the tiny countries on my phone while they quickly march by. Never heard of K… --- ## [What are you playing now (Summer edition)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-playing-now-summer-edition/786477)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-playing-now-summer-edition/786477 "2017-05-23T20:59:41Z")
Since getting a PS4, I’ve been gaming like crazy. I just recently finished The Last of Us. Very good game. Just completed the DLC for it (Left Behind) today. REALLY enjoying Uncharted 4, however. I’ll be buying the fir… --- ## [Games. What should I get? Beefy Mac OSX](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-what-should-i-get-beefy-mac-osx/787197)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-what-should-i-get-beefy-mac-osx/787197 "2017-05-22T16:33:57Z")
I liked Half-Life, Sins of a Solar Empire. Hit me. --- ## [2017 Triple Crown](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-triple-crown/786006)
**Author:** [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2017, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-triple-crown/786006 "2017-05-21T22:23:22Z")
Well, it’s Kentucky Derby day. With American Pharoah winning in 2015, it took some of the interest away, as I could no longer say “never in my lifetime has there been a Triple Crown winner.” Still, though, it’s fun to wa… --- ## [Anyone play Unturned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-unturned/786611)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2017, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-unturned/786611 "2017-05-20T12:34:06Z")
Lately, a friend and I have been trying to get into the zombie survival game Unturned. But it’s rough going so far, because neither one of us has any idea what to do. It’s fairly easy to avoid the zombies… but it also… --- ## [What are some highly moddable/open source FPS multiplayer games with LOADS of content?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-highly-moddable-open-source-fps-multiplayer-games-with-loads-of-content/786927)
**Author:** [@dude\_robert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dude_robert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-highly-moddable-open-source-fps-multiplayer-games-with-loads-of-content/786927 "2017-05-18T15:47:22Z")
Uh, so are there any games out there that are like a mixture of Minecraft, Cataclysm DDA, Space Station 13 with a mild dash of RTS but in FPS format? I don’t care about graphics as long as the atmosphere is decent, but i… --- ## [I've got the Portal 2 blues.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-the-portal-2-blues/785427)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-the-portal-2-blues/785427 "2017-05-17T01:54:02Z")
I have officially beaten my first video game: Portal 2. I must say: I had no idea how satisfying the experience would be. I really feel like I accomplished something sitting on my ass for hours on end with controller in… --- ## [Match 3 Games, Good Idea/Bad Idea: Follow the suggested move?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-3-games-good-idea-bad-idea-follow-the-suggested-move/786573)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-3-games-good-idea-bad-idea-follow-the-suggested-move/786573 "2017-05-16T21:33:49Z")
You know what I’m talking about (unless you don’t, in which case you will be no help here :)). Match 3 games. Do nothing for a few seconds, the game will suggest a move. Is this generally helpful, not helpful, or neut… --- ## [Dual Universe...anyone anticipating or in the kickstarter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dual-universe-anyone-anticipating-or-in-the-kickstarter/786762)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dual-universe-anyone-anticipating-or-in-the-kickstarter/786762 "2017-05-16T19:08:35Z")
I’ve been looking at this game for a bit now and almost went in for the Kickstarter when they were close to their goals but still below (they seem to have since made it 100% so far). For anyone who doesn’t know what thi… --- ## [The last of Us: How the hell do I kill this Bloater? \[spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-of-us-how-the-hell-do-i-kill-this-bloater-spoilers/786604)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-of-us-how-the-hell-do-i-kill-this-bloater-spoilers/786604 "2017-05-15T14:11:40Z")
It’s the one in the school right after they discover there isn’t a battery in the truck. I did some research. Apparently, fire weapons and nail bombs are his weakness, but I don’t have any of those. What the heck do I … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=149) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=151)