# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=159 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 160 --- ## [Yankee Stadium has the Pinstripe Bowl. What game should Wrigley Field have?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yankee-stadium-has-the-pinstripe-bowl-what-game-should-wrigley-field-have/776455)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yankee-stadium-has-the-pinstripe-bowl-what-game-should-wrigley-field-have/776455 "2017-01-10T11:26:14Z")
That’s right, the Cubs want their own annual bowl game starting in 2020. What should it be called? --- ## [Winter digital distribution sales](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-digital-distribution-sales/775366)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-digital-distribution-sales/775366 "2017-01-10T00:02:10Z")
The big steam sale will start today - by the time you read this post it’ll probably be going. Uplay is having their sale. At the moment that link doesn’t work but I assume it’ll be fixed. The store is available from wit… --- ## ["Win or lose Monday night, Alabama will start right back at the top of the polls next year." Huh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/win-or-lose-monday-night-alabama-will-start-right-back-at-the-top-of-the-polls-next-year-huh/776726)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/win-or-lose-monday-night-alabama-will-start-right-back-at-the-top-of-the-polls-next-year-huh/776726 "2017-01-09T19:30:52Z")
From this article: Why Clemson winning the national championship would be good for college football | FOX Sports Was the writer claiming that Alabama would be pre-season #1 next fall win or lose? Or by ‘top of the poll… --- ## [What new rules, if any, would you like to see for the Celebrity Death Pool?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-new-rules-if-any-would-you-like-to-see-for-the-celebrity-death-pool/739805)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-new-rules-if-any-would-you-like-to-see-for-the-celebrity-death-pool/739805 "2017-01-09T13:12:03Z")
I’ll be taking it over from Baker in hosting it starting next year. I plan to pretty much keep all of the current rules as they have seemed to work just fine all this time. However, I did see some mention of a few new … --- ## [Celebrity Death Pool 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 2345\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2016/739098 "2017-01-08T16:13:17Z")
\*\*\*It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! Well, here we go for 2016! I’m Baker, your Death Mistress, ready to wield the ceremonial scythe for one more year. Please read the following rules for how to play and ho… --- ## [I loved the new Tomb Raider games. Anything else similar out there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-loved-the-new-tomb-raider-games-anything-else-similar-out-there/776279)
**Author:** [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-loved-the-new-tomb-raider-games-anything-else-similar-out-there/776279 "2017-01-08T13:14:40Z")
I recently finished playing Rise of the Tomb Raider (on Xbox 360), which had quickly followed finishing Tomb Raider, the 2013 series reboot. I loved them both to death - I enjoyed them more than any game I’ve played sin… --- ## [Crusader Kings II: Kinslayer question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crusader-kings-ii-kinslayer-question/776337)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2017, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crusader-kings-ii-kinslayer-question/776337 "2017-01-06T22:56:10Z")
You gain the ‘Kinslayer’ trait for having a successful murder plot discovered of a close relative. How close are we talking here? I can’t seem to find an answer on Reddit or the Paradox forums. Thanks in advance for a… --- ## [Can I Play World Of Warcraft On Any Of These Devices?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-play-world-of-warcraft-on-any-of-these-devices/776317)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2017, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-play-world-of-warcraft-on-any-of-these-devices/776317 "2017-01-06T17:09:43Z")
Here are the World of Warcraft system requirements. However, what I’m not clear on is if the designation “notebook” means the OS, or other aspects of “notebooks” (for example, lack of requisite hardware), rule out playin… --- ## [Risk strategies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risk-strategies/776385)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2017, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risk-strategies/776385 "2017-01-06T15:26:10Z")
Are there any other well recognized/popular opening strategies apart from the greatly overused Australian opening? --- ## [Pokémon Sun and Moon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pokemon-sun-and-moon/773018)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2017, 8:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pokemon-sun-and-moon/773018 "2017-01-06T08:59:44Z")
Bricker Jr and I both got the game on release day and just finished it this evening. For me, this was the best storyline since Sinnoh. Very engaging characters. Some fun new 'mon and lots of new forms for old favorites. … --- ## [Sports teams named for baby animals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-teams-named-for-baby-animals/776253)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-teams-named-for-baby-animals/776253 "2017-01-05T16:05:13Z")
We’ve got the Cubs and the Colts. Any others? Any puppies or kittens? Any goslings? Any calves? Any tadpoles? Chicks? Larvae? :confused: --- ## [PC game controllers, Steam vs. XBox 360](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-controllers-steam-vs-xbox-360/776243)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-controllers-steam-vs-xbox-360/776243 "2017-01-05T15:57:17Z")
I’m just curious about others opinions because I’ve seen a few people post recently that they were getting steam controllers… I happened to pop into a Gamestop about a month ago needing a replacement controller for the … --- ## [Designated hitter for a position player](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/designated-hitter-for-a-position-player/772799)
**Author:** [@Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shinna_Minna_Ma)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/designated-hitter-for-a-position-player/772799 "2017-01-05T00:51:53Z")
In MLB, has the designated hitter ever been used in a starting lineup for a position player (a position other than the pitcher)? --- ## [Why didn't the Giants take a try on the last play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-the-giants-take-a-try-on-the-last-play/776161)
**Author:** [@cmosdes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmosdes)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-the-giants-take-a-try-on-the-last-play/776161 "2017-01-04T20:44:33Z")
It is my understanding that any time a touchdown is scored the scoring team is required to take their try, the only exception being in overtime. There have been cases in NFL history where a try is meaningless, but teams … --- ## [I need pics of all of 2600 Pitfall's 255 screens](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-pics-of-all-of-2600-pitfalls-255-screens/776293)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-pics-of-all-of-2600-pitfalls-255-screens/776293 "2017-01-04T15:55:32Z")
Along with some other video game yardwork ideas that I’m going to start as soon as the snow melts, I recently got an idea to paint all 255 screens from the Atari 2600 Pitfall on the 2 garage doors. Title screen + 127 scr… --- ## [NFL Week 17](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-17/776072)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Ace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Ace)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-17/776072 "2017-01-04T14:49:56Z")
Happy New Year, and welcome to the final regular-season thread! As usual for week 17, all games are on Sunday. Matchups, lines, and network coverage are as follows: 1:00 PM ET: Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals … --- ## [Well Rhonda Rousey had a good night. She got TKO'd in 48 secs but made $ 62,500 per second!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-rhonda-rousey-had-a-good-night-she-got-tkod-in-48-secs-but-made-62-500-per-second/775954)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-rhonda-rousey-had-a-good-night-she-got-tkod-in-48-secs-but-made-62-500-per-second/775954 "2017-01-04T00:51:14Z")
I don’t think she’s going to get another 3 million dollar payday after that performance. --- ## [2016 Omnibus College Football Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-omnibus-college-football-thread/764743)
**Author:** [@USCDiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/USCDiver)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-omnibus-college-football-thread/764743 "2017-01-04T00:40:42Z")
I know the season officially started a few days ago in Australia. But the real season starts tonight with the traditional South Carolina Thursday night game on ESPN. And boy do we suck again this year! Here’s hoping Mus… --- ## [SDMB Hall of Fame Project: First Basemen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-hall-of-fame-project-first-basemen/774637)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-hall-of-fame-project-first-basemen/774637 "2017-01-03T21:04:21Z")
Welcome back to the SDMB Baseball Hall of Fame Project. In this round we will be voting on first basemen. If you’d like to see past rounds of voting, please see: Round 1: The Inner Circle Part 2: Catchers The purpos… --- ## [Predict the first NFL coach fired, post season, and the timeline.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predict-the-first-nfl-coach-fired-post-season-and-the-timeline/773934)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predict-the-first-nfl-coach-fired-post-season-and-the-timeline/773934 "2017-01-03T18:15:43Z")
Title says it all. Who will be the first NFL coach fired this season? Must be post regular season firing. Correct answer will win 2 Internets complete with rapid ignore features. My prediction. SD Chargers Mike McC… --- ## [A worthwhile article about Ralph Branca](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-worthwhile-article-about-ralph-branca/776240)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-worthwhile-article-about-ralph-branca/776240 "2017-01-03T17:15:20Z")
I thought it was a quality read, at least. The first player to reach out to Jackie Robinson in friendship. Sounds like a truly good person. Story of Ralph Branca and Jackie Robinson still resonates --- ## [Baseball Rules: Visits to the Mound?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-rules-visits-to-the-mound/764786)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-rules-visits-to-the-mound/764786 "2017-01-02T16:50:42Z")
I understand MLB rules limit the number of visits a field manager can make to the pitching mound. I believe it is two per inning. And, I think on the third visit, the manager must pull the pitcher from the game. However,… --- ## [Dear Fellow Gamers (Re: FS 10 On Steam)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-fellow-gamers-re-fs-10-on-steam/776119)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-fellow-gamers-re-fs-10-on-steam/776119 "2017-01-02T16:28:43Z")
First, I wish you all (dare I say “pray for”?:wink: ) A Happy New Year! Do any of you play Flight Sim 10 off Steam and do you play it with or without joystick? Secondly, I have WoD on an old machine now, and have not e… --- ## [Whither the SD Baseball HoF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whither-the-sd-baseball-hof/776139)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whither-the-sd-baseball-hof/776139 "2017-01-02T15:56:00Z")
I haven’t seen RickJay post anything on it in a week now. Who is in on the first base side? --- ## [Does MMA not have a standing eight count?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-mma-not-have-a-standing-eight-count/776036)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-mma-not-have-a-standing-eight-count/776036 "2017-01-01T22:20:56Z")
I’m puzzled by how quickly the referee ended the Rousey fight. He never gave a standing eight count. Never looked in her eyes, asked questions like who’s the President? How many fingers do you see? He did nothing to det… --- ## [Are there any adventure wargames?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-adventure-wargames/738069)
**Author:** [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 9:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-adventure-wargames/738069 "2017-01-01T09:18:42Z")
In the late 80s-early 90s there was a game for the Mac where you controlled a medium-sized band of warriors in a fantasy setting exploring locations in the world for treasure etc. Any similar games to that? The major t… --- ## [NHL - Oct-Nov-Dec 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-oct-nov-dec-2016/768270)
**Author:** [@tim-n-va](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim-n-va)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-oct-nov-dec-2016/768270 "2017-01-01T03:02:38Z")
Not a lot of traffic in these threads in the past so I started this one as a three-month block instead of one. Regular season play starts October 12. I have dropped my season ticket count from three to two for this sea… --- ## [Atari Flashback Classics (XBone / PS4)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atari-flashback-classics-xbone-ps4/772363)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atari-flashback-classics-xbone-ps4/772363 "2016-12-31T07:34:36Z")
Anybody have any thoughts on the two Atari Flashback Classics releases? I grew up with a 2600 and am considering getting at least one of them, mainly for the arcade versions of some of the games, but I did notice a few … --- ## ["Vegas Golden Knights" - Ha ha ha ha](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegas-golden-knights-ha-ha-ha-ha/772888)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegas-golden-knights-ha-ha-ha-ha/772888 "2016-12-31T03:51:56Z")
The NHL has decided to add a 31st team in Las Vegas. They will be known, hilariously to my mind, as the “Vegas Golden Knights.” Note the absence of “La.” They’re just to be styled “Vegas.” Of course, this franchise … --- ## [Time for a mobo/CPU upgrade--thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-a-mobo-cpu-upgrade-thoughts/775623)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-a-mobo-cpu-upgrade-thoughts/775623 "2016-12-31T01:00:01Z")
In my ongoing quest to keep my computer playing good games that are a year or two old, I’m finally running up against my old CPU and, consequently, my old motherboard. I’ve got: GIGABYTE GA-MA78LMT-S2 AM3 AMD 760G Micro… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=158) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=160)