# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=217 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 218 --- ## [Developments from the Game Developer's Conference 2015!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/developments-from-the-game-developers-conference-2015/714110)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/developments-from-the-game-developers-conference-2015/714110 "2015-03-10T16:34:50Z")
Hopefully some juicy stuff comes out of GDC this year. We are supposed to hear more on VR from Valve and Sony. And there’s going to be lots of stuff that will ultimately affect games going forward. There’s also going to … --- ## [Ingress](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ingress/714691)
**Author:** [@Sario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sario)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ingress/714691 "2015-03-10T14:31:12Z")
I downloaded the app yesterday and I’m already hooked. Thoughts? (Previous thread here ) --- ## [Brett Keisel released by the Steelers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brett-keisel-released-by-the-steelers/714631)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 9:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brett-keisel-released-by-the-steelers/714631 "2015-03-10T09:05:00Z")
Hmmmm…defensive rebuilding I guess… --- ## [Games recommendations for a 5-year-old! (multiple platforms)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-recommendations-for-a-5-year-old-multiple-platforms/714227)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-recommendations-for-a-5-year-old-multiple-platforms/714227 "2015-03-10T03:54:59Z")
So the little man is getting into gaming. No more just random light pushing, he’s really taking to it. He doesn’t get much time on it (an hour here or there), but it spikes when the grandparents come to visit or when I w… --- ## [Maxis is no more](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maxis-is-no-more/714238)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2015, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maxis-is-no-more/714238 "2015-03-09T20:05:56Z")
EA has shut down Maxis. The new Sim City sucked but Maxis brought me a lot of good games through the years. Sorry to see it end. --- ## [Impending MLS strike?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impending-mls-strike/714104)
**Author:** [@racepug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racepug)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2015, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impending-mls-strike/714104 "2015-03-08T01:42:03Z")
I’m hearing that MLS (that’s “Major League Soccer” for the uninitiated) players are digging their heels in while seeking free agency and that there’s a REAL possibility that the 20th MLS season will NOT start on time (it… --- ## [Polamalu possibly leaving the Steelers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polamalu-possibly-leaving-the-steelers/714385)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polamalu-possibly-leaving-the-steelers/714385 "2015-03-07T14:55:59Z")
Looks like they would like to see him retire but he may leave to play somewhere else. I would like to see him finish as a Steeler but if the team lets him go… I remember how much it hurt when Rod Woodson left. If I could… --- ## [PC gamers, what would you want from Mount and Blade in space?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-gamers-what-would-you-want-from-mount-and-blade-in-space/714228)
**Author:** [@Lars\_Aruns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lars_Aruns)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-gamers-what-would-you-want-from-mount-and-blade-in-space/714228 "2015-03-06T20:53:27Z")
I play Mount and Blade Warband a lot, and I find it one of my favourite games. I really like the idea of being able to go from zero to hero, or to villain if I want to, with lots of freedom. I also like science fiction.… --- ## [Update to Ars Technica's Steam Sales Article](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-to-ars-technicas-steam-sales-article/714290)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-to-ars-technicas-steam-sales-article/714290 "2015-03-06T03:46:48Z")
Looks like Ars has updated it’s investigative Article from last year, updating sales numbers for some of the most popular Steam games during 2014. Some interesting tidbits: Skyrim is a sales juggernaut, adding anothe… --- ## [The Derrick Rose Situation. Opinions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-derrick-rose-situation-opinions/704904)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-derrick-rose-situation-opinions/704904 "2015-03-06T01:17:04Z")
I’m not an NBA guy, but I’m a Chicago guy, and as such I’ve watched the Derrick Rose debacle unfold over the years with tangential interest. I won’t weigh in on the basketball aspect of this though, because I really don… --- ## [Banished Colonial Charter . . how do I get it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banished-colonial-charter-how-do-i-get-it/714235)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banished-colonial-charter-how-do-i-get-it/714235 "2015-03-05T21:22:54Z")
I went to Colonial Charter, looked around. Read some stuff but did not find anything to download. Went to my Steam account and I found (after clicking every drop down menu I could find) the Steam Workshop. I found Coloni… --- ## [The 12th Annual Doobie Brothers Smoke The Steelers To The Super Bowl Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-12th-annual-doobie-brothers-smoke-the-steelers-to-the-super-bowl-thread/697432)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 285\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-12th-annual-doobie-brothers-smoke-the-steelers-to-the-super-bowl-thread/697432 "2015-03-05T02:27:16Z")
It’s the day before the season starts, so I’ve waited long enough. It’s time for this year’s installment of my long-running series. Inevitably some people will comment that I should stop posting these. Tough luck for the… --- ## [Rank the dungeons in Zelda: Ocarina of Time from best to worst.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-the-dungeons-in-zelda-ocarina-of-time-from-best-to-worst/713996)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-the-dungeons-in-zelda-ocarina-of-time-from-best-to-worst/713996 "2015-03-04T18:36:56Z")
For me? Spirit temple Shadow Temple Forest Temple Fire Temple Ganondorf’s Castle Dodongo’s Cavern Deku Tree Water Temple Jabu Jabu --- ## [NBA 2014-15 thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-2014-15-thread/704502)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-2014-15-thread/704502 "2015-03-04T16:57:37Z")
Usual caveat: I know this isn’t a real basketball heavy board (especially with Marley stepping back), but I thought we should have one anyhow. Early results, with a few exceptions, notably the Northwest, look about as e… --- ## [What are you playing (now that it's a new year)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-playing-now-that-its-a-new-year/710448)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-playing-now-that-its-a-new-year/710448 "2015-03-03T23:57:47Z")
The big Christmas sales were about a month ago now. So what are you all playing at the moment? Anything good? I just finished South Parth: The Stick of Truth, which I loved and thought was very funny. Currently playin… --- ## [Sheriff of Nottingham board game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sheriff-of-nottingham-board-game/714134)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sheriff-of-nottingham-board-game/714134 "2015-03-03T21:36:09Z")
Based on the Youtube-hosted “Tabletop,” gameplay, we acquired “Sheriff of Nottingham” this weekend, and good timing it was, since the ice storm kept us at home Sunday and Monday. It’s basically a social bluffing game: a… --- ## [Make the soccer goal wider](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-the-soccer-goal-wider/680321)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 239\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-the-soccer-goal-wider/680321 "2015-03-03T14:18:23Z")
Sheesh with all the 1-0, 0-1 and 0-0 games played, would it kill you to increase the width of the goal by a foot or so? The World Cup was won a few years ago on penalty kicks. The heck? Tradition, shmadition. --- ## [Gdc 2015](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gdc-2015/713952)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gdc-2015/713952 "2015-03-03T01:05:07Z")
The Game Developers Conference is in San Francisco this coming week. I’m packing my bags to catch a flight tonight. Is anybody else from the Dope going? --- ## [Where to find inexpensive gaming laptops?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-find-inexpensive-gaming-laptops/711585)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-find-inexpensive-gaming-laptops/711585 "2015-03-01T15:26:57Z")
We’re looking for an inexpensive gaming laptop? The lowest we’ve found in $699 on NewEgg. Is this a quality one, should we be willing to go higher, or just resign to a desktop for gaming? MSI CX61 2QC-1654US Gaming Lapto… --- ## [Jameis Winston "Unathletic" at Combine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jameis-winston-unathletic-at-combine/713586)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jameis-winston-unathletic-at-combine/713586 "2015-03-01T01:52:07Z")
The ESPN expert on NFL drafting said that Jameis Winston was “unathletic”, despite not bad scores. What does that exactly mean in this context, “unathletic”? Relative to who? Did he fatten up during the short off season… --- ## [Knick of the 90s Anthony Mason died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knick-of-the-90s-anthony-mason-died/713892)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knick-of-the-90s-anthony-mason-died/713892 "2015-03-01T01:05:51Z")
He was only 48. He was a Knick back when being a Knick fan was fun. How sad. --- ## [Do hockey jersey numbers have anything to do with a players position, prestige or abilities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-hockey-jersey-numbers-have-anything-to-do-with-a-players-position-prestige-or-abilities/518612)
**Author:** [@St.Anger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/St.Anger)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2015, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-hockey-jersey-numbers-have-anything-to-do-with-a-players-position-prestige-or-abilities/518612 "2015-02-28T22:37:52Z")
The reason I bring this up is because I have noticed a lot of prestigious players seem to get “double numbers” ie: 99 for Wayne Gretzky 88- Eric Lindros 77- Ray Bourque (to be fair, he went from 7 to 77 so Phil Esposi… --- ## [Gone in 60 seconds, NASCAR style](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gone-in-60-seconds-nascar-style/713788)
**Author:** [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2015, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gone-in-60-seconds-nascar-style/713788 "2015-02-28T19:28:49Z")
OK, in the odd aports news of the day, the number 44 car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series, driven by Travis Kvapil, was stolen from the Georgia hotel parking lot where the vehicle was parked overnight. Lest this raise im… --- ## [It feels so good seeing Arkansas winning again.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-so-good-seeing-arkansas-winning-again/713225)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-so-good-seeing-arkansas-winning-again/713225 "2015-02-27T17:14:36Z")
Mike Anderson finally has cracked the problem of winning on the road. It’s been a frustrating three seasons for Mike and Razorback fans. We got a five game winning streak going. 21 wins so far! Arkansas has won 8 of it… --- ## [addictive new geography game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/addictive-new-geography-game/712193)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Downtown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Downtown)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/addictive-new-geography-game/712193 "2015-02-27T14:12:26Z")
Think you know about where you’d find various cities of the world? Test yourself. Don’t be afraid to zoom in. Capital cities are often centered in small administrative districts that help you locate them quite precisel… --- ## [Evolve...Anyone played it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evolve-anyone-played-it/713686)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evolve-anyone-played-it/713686 "2015-02-27T02:53:19Z")
I am very much intrigued over this game. It looks really cool, and it seems interesting, but I am curious as to what people think about it. Has anyone played it? Is it fun? Is this an online only game? From everythin… --- ## [Homeworld: Remastered](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeworld-remastered/711052)
**Author:** [@Battle\_Pope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Battle_Pope)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeworld-remastered/711052 "2015-02-26T13:36:03Z")
Releasing on Feb. 25 http://www.homeworldremastered.com/ Can’t wait for this. I loved the original and managed to get it running again a few years ago. The gameplay still holds up and the visuals, sound and storytellin… --- ## [GTA V Heists coming March 10: Getting the Band back together](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gta-v-heists-coming-march-10-getting-the-band-back-together/713522)
**Author:** [@Stormcrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stormcrow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gta-v-heists-coming-march-10-getting-the-band-back-together/713522 "2015-02-25T16:58:21Z")
GTA V is (finally) releasing heists as DLC on March 10. I’m hoping to get the SDMB Crew on board with tackling them. When GTA V came out we had a few regulars that I played with quite a bit, and I know a few are contin… --- ## [Is Link dead in Majora's Mask?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-link-dead-in-majoras-mask/713304)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-link-dead-in-majoras-mask/713304 "2015-02-25T14:02:57Z")
My friend keeps talking about a theory that links the 5 areas of Termina to the 5 stages of grief, and various other items in the game show that Link is dead. What do you think? Is Link meant to be dead/ in purgatory, … --- ## [Kings v Sharks - that's a beat up piece of ice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kings-v-sharks-thats-a-beat-up-piece-of-ice/713315)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kings-v-sharks-thats-a-beat-up-piece-of-ice/713315 "2015-02-24T23:04:58Z")
GAme is on - ice looks terribly beat-up. Don’t they have Zambonis in San José? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=216) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=218)