# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=249 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 250 --- ## [MLB: May](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-may/687430)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2014, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-may/687430 "2014-06-06T01:15:25Z")
After a rainout in Minnesota, the Dodgers get back on track with their offense. Weird and somehow unnatural to see Andre Ethier as a DH, but it’s a way of getting all 4 outfielders to start the same game. :wink: --- ## [NBA Finals: Who needs it more - Duncan or Lebron?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-finals-who-needs-it-more-duncan-or-lebron/690118)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2014, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-finals-who-needs-it-more-duncan-or-lebron/690118 "2014-06-05T19:17:41Z")
Pretty simple question - of the two greats battling it out, who needs this Finals win to better cement their reputation? And why? --- ## [Was the Wizard gimped in Gauntlet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-wizard-gimped-in-gauntlet/689338)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2014, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-wizard-gimped-in-gauntlet/689338 "2014-06-05T10:09:37Z")
I pre ordered Gauntlet off Steam, a re boot of the series. It reminded me of playing Gauntlet as a kid both in arcades and on the NES (arcade cabinet was screwy, joystick and buttons were ‘reversed’ meaning buttons were … --- ## [End of an era: WGN America drops sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/end-of-an-era-wgn-america-drops-sports/689742)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2014, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/end-of-an-era-wgn-america-drops-sports/689742 "2014-06-05T04:12:41Z")
WGN America, the national feed of WGN-TV in Chicago, announced it will drop all sports programming. For anyone who grew up watching Cubs games (or White Sox or Bulls) games back in the eighties, this is a real end of an… --- ## [How Many Major League Soccer Games Have You Been To?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-major-league-soccer-games-have-you-been-to/689106)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2014, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-major-league-soccer-games-have-you-been-to/689106 "2014-06-05T02:39:43Z")
I’ve never been to one. If I were in a city that had a franchise (the nearest to me being Chicago), I’d buy a ticket if I had the money, I had a few hours to kill, and the game was meaningful (say, a late-season game bet… --- ## [Sniper Elite V2 is free on Steam right now.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sniper-elite-v2-is-free-on-steam-right-now/690074)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2014, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sniper-elite-v2-is-free-on-steam-right-now/690074 "2014-06-05T01:06:00Z")
I don’t even know if this is a good game, but I’m adding it to my library and so can you! --- ## [TV Show for Every State](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-for-every-state/689864)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-for-every-state/689864 "2014-06-04T17:04:49Z")
I’ve been trying to come up with a TV show for every state, and I thought I’d post my list so far, and see if Dopers can fill in the blanks. The make it more interesting, I’m doing several major cities in California, an… --- ## [Are There Words In Other Languages That Can Be Translate 2 or More Ways in English?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-words-in-other-languages-that-can-be-translate-2-or-more-ways-in-english/689245)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-words-in-other-languages-that-can-be-translate-2-or-more-ways-in-english/689245 "2014-06-04T15:37:51Z")
In English, “to be” means to be in a state of existence (“I am a teacher”) or in a location (“I am at the beach”). But in Spanish, ser means the former (“Yo soy un ensenador”), and estar means the latter (“Yo estoy en la… --- ## [Can I put this HDD in my PS3?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-put-this-hdd-in-my-ps3/689976)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-put-this-hdd-in-my-ps3/689976 "2014-06-04T14:10:30Z")
I picked this up at Target tonight for $69. Can I crack it open and put the actual drive in my PS3? $70 seems like a good price for this drive even if I can’t use it in the PS3. If I can use it for my PS3 is there a… --- ## [How Many NASCAR Races Have You Been To?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-nascar-races-have-you-been-to/689105)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-nascar-races-have-you-been-to/689105 "2014-06-04T11:34:36Z")
I’ve never been to one, and wouldn’t go even if I had tickets that included seats in an air-conditioned, catered luxury box. Racing just isn’t my thing. --- ## [How Many Canadian Football League Games Have You Been To?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-canadian-football-league-games-have-you-been-to/689166)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-canadian-football-league-games-have-you-been-to/689166 "2014-06-04T06:41:28Z")
Hey Homie, you forgot a league! To answer my own poll, over 50 regular season games, the majority home games for the Riders, but also in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and BC. Probably more than 10 play-off games, at Regin… --- ## [How Many National Hockey League Games Have You Been To?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-national-hockey-league-games-have-you-been-to/689104)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-national-hockey-league-games-have-you-been-to/689104 "2014-06-04T03:49:12Z")
I’ve never been to one. I doubt that I’d pay for a ticket, but if I were to be given one, and I were in a city that had a NHL team anyway, I’d probably go. For shits & giggles. --- ## [PC game revenue overtakes consoles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-revenue-overtakes-consoles/689917)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Hartwick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dave_Hartwick)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-revenue-overtakes-consoles/689917 "2014-06-04T02:36:08Z")
This story broke back in April, but if anybody mentioned it, I missed it. Given previous threads like "PC Gaming. Is it dying? (2010), “Is PC gaming on the way out?” (2012), and “Will PC gaming make a comeback?” (2010), … --- ## [Why can't ESPN air a game instead of SportsCenter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-espn-air-a-game-instead-of-sportscenter/689297)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-espn-air-a-game-instead-of-sportscenter/689297 "2014-06-04T01:49:41Z")
The channel guide says they are airing the BoSox/Braves game. But NESN is airing it. How expensive would it have been to air an alternative game, considering how busy baseball is on Memorial Day? Alternately, how much wo… --- ## [Seattle Pub Trivia 2014: Quiz Me Once, Quiz Me Twice, Quiz Me Deadly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-pub-trivia-2014-quiz-me-once-quiz-me-twice-quiz-me-deadly/678152)
**Author:** [@Interrobang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Interrobang)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-pub-trivia-2014-quiz-me-once-quiz-me-twice-quiz-me-deadly/678152 "2014-06-03T23:56:43Z")
Brand new thread! Brand new year! And brand new location, since the Old Pequliar 86’d us. Starting Jan. 14, we’ll be regulars at the 418 Public House in Ballard. --- ## [D&D 5th Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-5th-edition/689269)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Angel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Angel)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-5th-edition/689269 "2014-06-03T20:45:19Z")
We have release dates. July 15 - Starter Set August 19 - PHB and first module (Horde of the Dragon Queen, which does not sound like the name of a 1st level module) September 30 - Monster Manual October 21 - Module: T… --- ## [You have $35 to build an all-time MLB lineup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-35-to-build-an-all-time-mlb-lineup/689929)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Scud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Scud)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-35-to-build-an-all-time-mlb-lineup/689929 "2014-06-03T20:36:25Z")
This is based on this NBA post and this previous attempt at an MLB version Rules: 1 - You have $35 to pick 8 position players, 3 starting pitchers, and one closer. 2 - You may also pick players who are not on my list;… --- ## [Longest pair of back-to-back win/loss streaks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-pair-of-back-to-back-win-loss-streaks/689894)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-pair-of-back-to-back-win-loss-streaks/689894 "2014-06-03T20:08:43Z")
I heard that the Red Sox recently made MLB history by losing 10 straight, then winning 7 straight. Has a longer streak like this happened in another sport? --- ## [Wager on Michael Sam getting drafted (NFL)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wager-on-michael-sam-getting-drafted-nfl/688160)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wager-on-michael-sam-getting-drafted-nfl/688160 "2014-06-03T19:01:11Z")
In this thread, Terr and I (and perhaps others) made a wager on whether Michael Sam would get drafted. I said he would and Terr said he wouldn’t. He did get drafted, just barely, so I win. I’m posting this with Terr’s … --- ## [Looking for a paper-and-pencil dice game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-paper-and-pencil-dice-game/689886)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-paper-and-pencil-dice-game/689886 "2014-06-03T16:05:32Z")
Okay, this may be a long shot. I’m wondering if anyone recognizes a game I used to play and can point me in the right direction. It was a game you played with paper and pencil, like hangman or tic-tac-toe. This wasn’t a… --- ## [You have $15 to build an NBA All-Time Starting Lineup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-15-to-build-an-nba-all-time-starting-lineup/689666)
**Author:** [@davidw](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidw)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-15-to-build-an-nba-all-time-starting-lineup/689666 "2014-06-03T14:02:10Z")
I saw this on Facebook and thought it was a fun little time-waster. Like the subject line says, you have $15 to build your team. Point Guard: Magic Johnson - $5 Oscar Robertson - $4 Isiah Thomas - $3 John Stockton … --- ## [Jeopardy! Julia Collins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-julia-collins/687735)
**Author:** [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-julia-collins/687735 "2014-06-03T03:23:19Z")
Anybody else enjoying Julia Collins’ run on Jeopardy? According to the only list I could find, with ten wins she’s already the fourth-best player ever in number of games won since 2003, when the five-game limit was drop… --- ## [How Many National Football League Games Have You Been To?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-national-football-league-games-have-you-been-to/689102)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-national-football-league-games-have-you-been-to/689102 "2014-06-03T01:59:47Z")
I’ve been to two: once at Soldier Field, c. 1989. The temp at kick-off was 20F, with a 20MPH wind. I watched the better part of the game from the monitor in the men’s restroom. Bears 20, Lions 10. The other was at \[at th… --- ## [Favorite NBA team's all-time starting 5, by alma maters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-nba-teams-all-time-starting-5-by-alma-maters/688454)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-nba-teams-all-time-starting-5-by-alma-maters/688454 "2014-06-03T01:34:49Z")
I’m a Celtics fan, my team Centenary San Francisco Indiana St. Ohio St. Holy Cross --- ## [How Many National Basketball Association Games Have You Been To?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-national-basketball-association-games-have-you-been-to/689103)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2014, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-national-basketball-association-games-have-you-been-to/689103 "2014-06-02T23:13:13Z")
I’ve never been to one. Truth be told, I probably wouldn’t go to one if it was in my backyard and the beer was free. Pro basketball just isn’t my thing. Actually, basketball in general isn’t my thing, although I do fill … --- ## [Nvidia Shadowplay - Record gameplay at 1080p/60fps/50mbps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nvidia-shadowplay-record-gameplay-at-1080p-60fps-50mbps/672376)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2014, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nvidia-shadowplay-record-gameplay-at-1080p-60fps-50mbps/672376 "2014-06-02T20:49:23Z")
Shadowplay isn’t officially out till tomorrow, but beta drivers were spotted that support it today. Link (From Neogaff User Sethos): 331.65\_desktop\_win8\_winvista\_win7\_64bit\_english I’ve tried Shadowplay on Batman Arkha… --- ## [I want to start a gaming vlog!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-start-a-gaming-vlog/689817)
**Author:** [@Artemis\_Tardis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Artemis_Tardis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2014, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-start-a-gaming-vlog/689817 "2014-06-02T20:28:01Z")
Hey… would anyone be interested in starting a gaming vlog? Chatting, discussing politics, playing geeky games and having fun… I know that quite a lot of people already do that, but I would be thrilled to have my own vlog… --- ## [NES-a-day challenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nes-a-day-challenge/405445)
**Author:** [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Replies:** 344\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2014, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nes-a-day-challenge/405445 "2014-06-02T17:49:00Z")
I grew up playing the Nintendo Entertainment System. You could easily say I was obsessed with it between 1987 and 1992. I was a Nintendo Power subscriber from day 1, I even watched all the crummy 80s Nintendo TV shows (a… --- ## [30 for 30: Bad Boys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-for-30-bad-boys/689759)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2014, 9:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-for-30-bad-boys/689759 "2014-06-01T09:38:35Z")
Well, that brought back memories. I always thought the Isiah Thomas era Pistons got short shrift even as a two time champion; being sandwiched between Lakers/Celtics battle for supremacy and the Bulls. Most of that is … --- ## [National Spelling Bee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-spelling-bee/689611)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-spelling-bee/689611 "2014-05-31T17:21:19Z")
It’s on ESPN and so riveting that I’m skipping the NBA and NHL. Why do some kids ask the part of speech when it’s sometimes obvious? The definition of one word was some kind of church. Obviously it’s a noun. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=248) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=250)