# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=157 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 158 --- ## [The New York Knicks and Charles Oakley](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-york-knicks-and-charles-oakley/779493)
**Author:** [@Lochdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lochdale)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2017, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-york-knicks-and-charles-oakley/779493 "2017-02-12T03:01:10Z")
So I know very little about basketball and even less about the NBA but a former Knicks player was physically removed from a game the other night for allegedly harassing the owner of the Knicks. This former player, Char… --- ## [2048](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2048/684104)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2017, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2048/684104 "2017-02-12T02:57:14Z")
I read about this casual Flash game called 2048 on Buzzfeed yesterday. I’m already hooked. It’s fun, it’s mindless, it’s addicting, sometimes it’s infuriating. Kind of like BoomShine. Enjoy. --- ## [Come up with your very own old aphorism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-up-with-your-very-own-old-aphorism/779003)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2017, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-up-with-your-very-own-old-aphorism/779003 "2017-02-12T01:23:36Z")
You never know, it may spread everywhere! BTW I strongly advise that if you do contribute one you google it first. Great minds think alike and it’s astonishing how many seemingly original thoughts have already been thunk… --- ## [Is there an attachment to let you save nes games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-attachment-to-let-you-save-nes-games/779464)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-attachment-to-let-you-save-nes-games/779464 "2017-02-11T18:01:45Z")
Someone I know bought one of those $20 top loading nes systems and an nes cartridge that has about 100 games on it. I don’t think there is a save option on the cartridge, so is there some kind of attachment you can put o… --- ## [How would you rank the Patriots among the top five NFL teams?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-rank-the-patriots-among-the-top-five-nfl-teams/779178)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-rank-the-patriots-among-the-top-five-nfl-teams/779178 "2017-02-11T14:08:13Z")
5 Super Bowl championships. That says a lot. I wasn’t a early Patriots fan. But they’ve grown on me as the years have passed. It’s so rare to see a championship dynasty like this. I watched Staubach and the Cowboys in… --- ## [Why do I suck at chess?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-suck-at-chess/641455)
**Author:** [@Nonsuch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nonsuch)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 8:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-suck-at-chess/641455 "2017-02-10T08:50:30Z")
OK, you may not be able to answer that question literally. But I cannot get this game. I know what the pieces do. I just can’t put that knowledge into practice. I just got a new chess game for iOS, Mastersoft Chess. I ca… --- ## [2017 NFL Off-Season Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-nfl-off-season-thread/779353)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-nfl-off-season-thread/779353 "2017-02-09T01:07:31Z")
Getting things started with the Packers parting ways with two injured veterans: RB James Starks, and CB Sam Shields. Shields had suffered a concussion in Week 1, and wound up on injured reserve. He was charged with ma… --- ## [XCOM 2: With Long War 2 Mod is Amazing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xcom-2-with-long-war-2-mod-is-amazing/777577)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xcom-2-with-long-war-2-mod-is-amazing/777577 "2017-02-08T10:33:09Z")
You feel a lot more like a resistance army leader. You have to coordinate your headquarters. You now send squads into infiltrate sites and so you can have multiple missions on the go at once. Well worth checking out! --- ## [Super Bowl catches: Whose was most impressive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-catches-whose-was-most-impressive/779196)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-catches-whose-was-most-impressive/779196 "2017-02-07T21:51:02Z")
I’m going to limit this poll to two specific catches. Both are incredible IMHO, but which is the most incredible? (links go to autoplay videos) Julian Edelman. Julio Jones. I’m going to out my vote and go with Edelm… --- ## [The SDMB Hall of Fame Project: Third Basemen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-hall-of-fame-project-third-basemen/776956)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-hall-of-fame-project-third-basemen/776956 "2017-02-07T16:27:51Z")
Welcome back to the SDMB Baseball Hall of Fame Project. In this round we will be voting on third basemen. (We did second basemen in the last vote, and are doing shortstops next. Why? Well, why not?) If you’d like to… --- ## [NFL Playoffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs/776477)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 240\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs/776477 "2017-02-06T23:34:30Z")
Wild Card Weekend coming up. Here’s the games: Saturday, January 7 3:35 p.m. Oakland Raiders at Houston Texans Texans favored by 3.5 7:15 p.m. Detroit Lions at Seattle Seahawks Seahawks favored by 8 Sunday, January… --- ## [Roger Goodell Booed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roger-goodell-booed/779193)
**Author:** [@Mrdeals](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrdeals)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roger-goodell-booed/779193 "2017-02-06T22:40:47Z")
Last night it seemed to me when Roger Goodell took the stage for the Lombardi Trophy celebration, he was not just booed, but viciously booed. Hope there is a factual answer to this, but…why was he booed? --- ## [Wish I knew the real story of why Chris Berman was being forced to take a lesser role at ESPN](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wish-i-knew-the-real-story-of-why-chris-berman-was-being-forced-to-take-a-lesser-role-at-espn/779081)
**Author:** [@4kad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/4kad)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wish-i-knew-the-real-story-of-why-chris-berman-was-being-forced-to-take-a-lesser-role-at-espn/779081 "2017-02-06T17:34:27Z")
One of the faces of the Network for 37 years and now won’t be hosting NFL Countdown anymore and is only 63 years old. So now they are giving him a tribute when he will be doing other things for the network? Also it… --- ## [2016 Sportsman of the Year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-sportsman-of-the-year/769622)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-sportsman-of-the-year/769622 "2017-02-06T11:40:07Z")
Yes, it’s that time of year, although I admit I am a little early this year - usually I wait until after the World Series. Anyway, it’s time to discuss Sports Illustrated’s 2016 Sportsman of the Year. In June, I though… --- ## [Video Games that still look awesome today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-that-still-look-awesome-today/778608)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-that-still-look-awesome-today/778608 "2017-02-06T04:25:59Z")
My kids and I have been using Wii to play the Gamecube version of Wind Waker. I’ve had the gamecube copy nearly since release. I don’t have a Wii U and no plans to re-buy the HD refresh of it, anyway. I had prepped my … --- ## [Six hours of Super Bowl pre-game--anybody watch the whole thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-hours-of-super-bowl-pre-game-anybody-watch-the-whole-thing/570450)
**Author:** [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-hours-of-super-bowl-pre-game-anybody-watch-the-whole-thing/570450 "2017-02-06T02:08:50Z")
As usual, there were more than six hours of pre-game programming before the Super Bowl started. Did anybody watch all of that? --- ## [The greatest football/soccer match ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-football-soccer-match-ever/778284)
**Author:** [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2017, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-football-soccer-match-ever/778284 "2017-02-05T14:38:27Z")
The greatest football/soccer match ever 30-second double “GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL” commentary celebration (0:03) - CHECK Dog on pitch (1:02) - CHECK Cat on pitch (3:37) - CHECK --- ## [Pro Wrestling: Which Guys Were Heels In The Ring, But Good Guys In Real Life (And Vice Versa)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-wrestling-which-guys-were-heels-in-the-ring-but-good-guys-in-real-life-and-vice-versa/778603)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-wrestling-which-guys-were-heels-in-the-ring-but-good-guys-in-real-life-and-vice-versa/778603 "2017-02-04T22:54:57Z")
Your persona in wrestling is just that: your persona, manufactured by the promoter to fit the needs of the story. Being a “heel” in the ring doesn’t mean you’re a bad guy outside of it, any more than being a “face” in th… --- ## [Chess question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-question/777809)
**Author:** [@copperwindow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/copperwindow)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-question/777809 "2017-02-03T12:58:27Z")
1: e4 d5 2: exd5 Qxd5 3: Nc3 Nc6 Does white have a wonderful game here? What I mean by that us with perfect play from both sides, can white force a mate? --- ## [Masaya Nakamura passed away (1925-2017)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masaya-nakamura-passed-away-1925-2017/778867)
**Author:** [@Trancephalic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trancephalic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masaya-nakamura-passed-away-1925-2017/778867 "2017-02-03T01:38:06Z")
The founder of Namco (Nakamura Amusement Machine Manufacturing Company), the company which produced some timeless games such as Pac-man, passed away at the age of 91. --- ## [Skyrim Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skyrim-question/778073)
**Author:** [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skyrim-question/778073 "2017-02-01T21:41:38Z")
This game Skyrim: Elder Scrolls V, have you heard of it? It was given to me as a gift, and so far I’m really enjoying it. I understand that as a skill reaches 100 on the skill scale, I have the option of making it legend… --- ## [Skyrim mods question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skyrim-mods-question/778195)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skyrim-mods-question/778195 "2017-01-30T15:03:34Z")
Back when, I used to play Skyrim a good amount, and even more so when I discovered Mods. Nothing huge, just stuff for capes, some new armor and new jewelry. However, today I dusted it off and redownloaded it from steam a… --- ## [The 14th Annual Steelers March to the Super Bowl Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-14th-annual-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/765315)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-14th-annual-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/765315 "2017-01-30T14:34:55Z")
The season starts in less than 24 hours, so it’s time for this year’s installment of what may be the longest, most self-aggrandizing (as I’m sure some of you will agree) anthology in the history of the Straight Dope Mess… --- ## [NHL: January 2017](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-january-2017/776071)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-january-2017/776071 "2017-01-30T06:34:04Z")
It’s January 1 and time for the annual Winter Classic. Oh wait, it’s actually the Centennial Classic today and the Winter Classic is tomorrow. In my opinion, these outdoor games have overstayed their welcome. Want to do … --- ## [Is Andy Murray the "new king" for mens tennis in 2017?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-andy-murray-the-new-king-for-mens-tennis-in-2017/777591)
**Author:** [@femmejean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femmejean)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-andy-murray-the-new-king-for-mens-tennis-in-2017/777591 "2017-01-29T14:54:17Z")
Murray reached the No. 1 ranking on the ATP in Nov 2016. Obviously some doubt his consistency will ever match that of Djokovic amd there is a fair point to be made about that; however with the upset of Novak on Thursday,… --- ## [Why is NFL viewership declining?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-nfl-viewership-declining/772731)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 7:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-nfl-viewership-declining/772731 "2017-01-29T07:41:05Z")
I’m not a football fan, so I don’t know what may have changed about NFL games, but I’ve been seeing news articles about the decline. This article references a Rasmussen poll and claims that the protests are a large part… --- ## [What are the alternatives to kill and fetch quests?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-alternatives-to-kill-and-fetch-quests/777963)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 7:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-alternatives-to-kill-and-fetch-quests/777963 "2017-01-28T07:53:25Z")
It’s often bemoaned that many games (e.g.: Fallout) are filled with quests which consist merely of killing and/or fetching an item. What other possibilities are there? What general principles underlie the possibilities? … --- ## [Galactic Civ 3 announced! The king is back, baby.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/galactic-civ-3-announced-the-king-is-back-baby/671335)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/galactic-civ-3-announced-the-king-is-back-baby/671335 "2017-01-27T16:54:08Z")
YES! Ever since StarDock announced that it had hired one of the lead devs for Civ 5, I KNEW this was soon to happen. Galactic Civ 2 was generally praised for it’s amazing AI, and fun, deep mechanics. I loved it long be… --- ## [Spectator Goodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spectator-goodness/778171)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spectator-goodness/778171 "2017-01-26T22:34:51Z")
I’m probably in the minority here, but I can’t just watch any old sporting contest with someone who is not rooting for the same contestant as I am. Especially in a living room setting, and especially in play-offs when th… --- ## [Somebody tugged on Usain Bolt's cape](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somebody-tugged-on-usain-bolts-cape/778181)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somebody-tugged-on-usain-bolts-cape/778181 "2017-01-26T20:11:26Z")
Usain Bolt has to give back one of his gold medals from 2008 as 4x100 relay teammate Nesta Carter’s 2008 sample tested positive for methylhexaneamine. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=156) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=158)