# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=155 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 156 --- ## [The Most Shocking Result in Sport](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-shocking-result-in-sport/780816)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2017, 9:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-shocking-result-in-sport/780816 "2017-03-16T09:29:14Z")
So I’m watching Ger v Bra from WC 2014. From Rio. Germany went on to win 7-1. Surely one if not the most dominating performances in sport. Can anyone think of any similar performances on a world stage? And kudos to the … --- ## [Just Cause 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-cause-3/739355)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2017, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-cause-3/739355 "2017-03-16T04:37:41Z")
Which Dopers are playing? I have it installed but, since it’s a Christmas present, I’m waiting until the 25\[sup\]th\[/sup\]. Too busy working toward 100% in JC2 & having fun in Elite: Dangerous, anyway. --- ## [Another Humiliating French Surrender](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-humiliating-french-surrender/781734)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-humiliating-french-surrender/781734 "2017-03-14T23:45:10Z")
Way to go PSG… --- ## [Xbox one/compatible Sci-Fi](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xbox-one-compatible-sci-fi/782068)
**Author:** [@anomalous1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anomalous1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xbox-one-compatible-sci-fi/782068 "2017-03-14T18:05:54Z")
Anyone know of any good Sci-Fi games, FPS, RPG or otherwise for Xbox one. No Man’s Sky is out whether or not its on Xbox one I have Fallout 3, NV and 4, All Mass Effect, All Dead Space, Rage, Borderlands, Deus Ex games… --- ## [So I inherited my son's PS3.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-inherited-my-sons-ps3/781221)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-inherited-my-sons-ps3/781221 "2017-03-14T02:47:09Z")
My sons got the PS4 pretty soon after it came out, so since then his PS3 has been sitting in a closet collecting dust. Finally getting tired of looking at this dust collector I paid 300 frick’n dollars for, I decided to… --- ## [Will the Wii U have a big price drop after Switch comes out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-wii-u-have-a-big-price-drop-after-switch-comes-out/780417)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-wii-u-have-a-big-price-drop-after-switch-comes-out/780417 "2017-03-13T21:23:00Z")
I know it can be difficult to predict, but what is a reasonable expectation for how much new and used Wii U’s will become by, let’s say, August or so? Any history on this kind of thing? --- ## [What's next after Witcher?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-next-after-witcher/782095)
**Author:** [@GreedySmurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreedySmurf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-next-after-witcher/782095 "2017-03-13T17:05:39Z")
I got an Xbox 1 for Xmas, (I have a good wife :smiley: ) and am getting close to finishing off Witcher 3 (including the two expansions). I’m in the mood to continue on with some more CRPG action, so anyone like to recom… --- ## [My son has an impossibly complicated racing game;](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-has-an-impossibly-complicated-racing-game/782062)
**Author:** [@chacoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chacoguy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-has-an-impossibly-complicated-racing-game/782062 "2017-03-13T14:05:48Z")
He can upgrade his cars engine, tires, etc. and when you get on the the track, the Game will throw in that you have a heavy rear end, stuff like that. I came across this. Is there a game where I can compete against unl… --- ## [Mass Effect 2 free on Origin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-effect-2-free-on-origin/781178)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-effect-2-free-on-origin/781178 "2017-03-13T04:41:13Z")
I do not know if it includes DLC and whatnot for free (it might) but whatever the case go get your free copy if you don’t have it. Why not? Free! (Unless of course you hate this genre or ME in particular). --- ## [are the arcade/pinball games here over priced](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-arcade-pinball-games-here-over-priced/780441)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-arcade-pinball-games-here-over-priced/780441 "2017-03-12T04:13:51Z")
I found this site http://www.thepinballcompany.com/ which has arcade and pinball games for sale some of these seem so expensive even for what they are or is it just me ? --- ## [Talk to me about Snooker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-snooker/640349)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2017, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-snooker/640349 "2017-03-11T14:41:38Z")
All last month and all of this month so far, the local TV here has been showing Snooker championships. I’ve played before but I just remember some of the basic stuff. Help me out, if you will, and tell me what you can ab… --- ## [An Easy Question for PS4 Owners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-easy-question-for-ps4-owners/780416)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2017, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-easy-question-for-ps4-owners/780416 "2017-03-11T03:41:33Z")
As we are officially only one month away from the newest edition of my beloved Mass Effect, I have a question for the PS4 people in the audience. I want the new game, and I will definitely sell my 3 (and my games) to ge… --- ## [Arsene Wenger Must Go](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arsene-wenger-must-go/781658)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2017, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arsene-wenger-must-go/781658 "2017-03-09T13:24:32Z")
I don’t dislike Mr. Wenger, and I actually have a soft spot for him, since he’s the last remaining long-serving general manager in upper-level English Footie. But today’s completed humiliation by Bayern shows that, howe… --- ## [Torment: Tides of Numenera](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/torment-tides-of-numenera/652393)
**Author:** [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2017, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/torment-tides-of-numenera/652393 "2017-03-09T07:03:15Z")
AKA, Shut up and take my money! inXile Entertainment, the makers of Wasteland 2, launched their Kickstarter on Wednesday for the spiritual successor to Planescape: Torment, set in Monty Cook’s Numenera world. (No, it doe… --- ## [Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashes-of-the-singularity-escalation/781725)
**Author:** [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ashes-of-the-singularity-escalation/781725 "2017-03-08T21:25:38Z")
So this is on sale (half price, at $19.99) at GoG- I’ve been somewhat interested in it, as I am a huge fan of Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance. Who has played it, and for those who played both, how does it compare? (… --- ## [MLB Extra Innings-DirecTV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-extra-innings-directv/781699)
**Author:** [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-extra-innings-directv/781699 "2017-03-08T19:46:05Z")
MLB Extra Innings on DirecTV includes a subscription to MLB.TV Premium which should include spring training games. I am finding out that the subscription purchased through DTV does not, in fact, include spring training … --- ## [Baseball side session](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-side-session/781636)
**Author:** [@bulldogprez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bulldogprez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-side-session/781636 "2017-03-08T16:30:37Z")
Can someone explain what a BASEBALL PITCHER’S SIDE SESSION is? Thanks. --- ## [5-year-old qualifies for National Spelling Bee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-year-old-qualifies-for-national-spelling-bee/781592)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-year-old-qualifies-for-national-spelling-bee/781592 "2017-03-08T00:56:53Z")
The Bee has strict rules for maximum ages, and after hearing this story, I think it’s time they instituted a minimum one. http://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/03/06/five-year-old-qualifies-national-spelling-bee Does th… --- ## [Two interesting math puzzles (not homework)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-interesting-math-puzzles-not-homework/781366)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-interesting-math-puzzles-not-homework/781366 "2017-03-07T19:44:55Z")
Two neat puzzles I learned recently. If you already know the answers, people don’t just blurt them out (without spoiler boxes), to allow people the fun of discussing them: (1) Ten people are sitting in a circle. One of … --- ## [Pandemic - am I doing it wrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-am-i-doing-it-wrong/779779)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-am-i-doing-it-wrong/779779 "2017-03-07T15:25:24Z")
Cooperative games are potentially such fun and rewarding activities and Pandemic is arguably the best of the lot, but it seems like we get our clock cleaned and lose to the game with disturbing regularity. Even at beginn… --- ## [House Rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-rules/781304)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-rules/781304 "2017-03-06T22:12:11Z")
In my family, we don’t play Scrabble/Bananagrams for points. I’m not even sure exactly how you’re supposed to win in Bananagrams. Instead, we play to make interesting words. So, for instance, we have letter trading. “I a… --- ## [Can someone explain the appeal of slot machine game apps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-the-appeal-of-slot-machine-game-apps/778757)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-the-appeal-of-slot-machine-game-apps/778757 "2017-03-06T16:39:41Z")
On my phone and on my wife’s Surface, I am frequently shown ads for various casino/slot machine game apps. And frankly, I don’t understand the appeal. To be honest, I’ve never really understood the appeal of real slot ma… --- ## [Minecraft questions for the newbie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minecraft-questions-for-the-newbie/744874)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minecraft-questions-for-the-newbie/744874 "2017-03-05T16:26:58Z")
So, I’m not a minecraft player, but I like the IDEA of being one. I’ve tried to play it a couple of times with mixed results. So I have a few questions, and would enjoy reading others peoples thoughts on the game in ge… --- ## [So according to this football (soccer) video:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-according-to-this-football-soccer-video/781362)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-according-to-this-football-soccer-video/781362 "2017-03-04T17:24:15Z")
The first thing you should do when someone is knocked out is MANHANDLE THEIR SKULL thinking you’re keeping them from swallowing their tongue (which isnt possible)…and not only that but apparently every footballer in the … --- ## [Sportswriting is overwhelmingly liberal, accurate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sportswriting-is-overwhelmingly-liberal-accurate/780343)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2017, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sportswriting-is-overwhelmingly-liberal-accurate/780343 "2017-03-03T23:22:04Z")
This article claims that sportswriting, over the last few years has shifted into an overwhelmingly liberal profession with very few openly conservative voices left. As someone who doesn’t follow sports but always had the… --- ## [xbox game pass aka gaming netflix style ......wil sony and nintendo help make it a standard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xbox-game-pass-aka-gaming-netflix-style-wil-sony-and-nintendo-help-make-it-a-standard/781260)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2017, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xbox-game-pass-aka-gaming-netflix-style-wil-sony-and-nintendo-help-make-it-a-standard/781260 "2017-03-03T22:02:01Z")
heres the story MSN But the idea is basically playing (older at first)games from a netflix style catalog for 10 a month I might of missed it but i wasn’t sure if you downloaded the games and played them through the… --- ## [World of Warships](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warships/781127)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2017, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warships/781127 "2017-03-03T18:21:42Z")
The game has been out for a year and a half, so quite a few here are probably already familiar with it. I started playing this past weekend and have enjoyed it so far. If there are any dopers who play this I’d appreciat… --- ## [PS4 games vs. Steam games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps4-games-vs-steam-games/779083)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2017, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps4-games-vs-steam-games/779083 "2017-03-03T00:45:21Z")
I had a PS4 in the past so I know about that system. I am looking into Steam games , do they compare pretty well to PS4 games? My Win 7 laptop is 6 years old and it’s not very powerful if that matters. --- ## [2017 Daytona 500](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-daytona-500/780872)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2017, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-daytona-500/780872 "2017-03-02T20:41:27Z")
Another season, another boatload of rules changes. I’m not too enthusiastic about the whole “stage” thing. We’ll see, maybe it’ll grow on me. The new car repair rule is simply nonsense, though. No more garage repairs. … --- ## [Major League Baseball Hot Stove League Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-league-baseball-hot-stove-league-thread/771382)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 238\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2017, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-league-baseball-hot-stove-league-thread/771382 "2017-03-02T20:30:15Z")
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