# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=329 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 330 --- ## [Three Home Runs in both game and season--done before?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-home-runs-in-both-game-and-season-done-before/636731)
**Author:** [@Freddy\_the\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freddy_the_Pig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-home-runs-in-both-game-and-season-done-before/636731 "2012-10-04T19:12:29Z")
Baseball Dopers will remember Dan Johnson, who hit the home run with two outs in the ninth inning, that salvaged Tampa Bay’s playoff bid on the last night of the 2011 season. He spent most of this season in the minor le… --- ## [What do you call these types of puzzles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-these-types-of-puzzles/636601)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-these-types-of-puzzles/636601 "2012-10-04T14:27:10Z")
They are visual word puzzles. Here’s an example: DEDROWNINGBT Answer: Often they will also have words on top or under each other or in different shapes. I like them and would like to find more but not sure what to l… --- ## [Nicknames for Rivalry Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nicknames-for-rivalry-games/636404)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nicknames-for-rivalry-games/636404 "2012-10-04T12:07:46Z")
“The Red River Rivalry” Texas Longhorns vs. Oklahoma Sooners. I’ll pass on all the teams that play “The Game”. --- ## [Game Grumps: Very Funny Gaming Channel!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-grumps-very-funny-gaming-channel/636643)
**Author:** [@The\_Dord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Dord)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-grumps-very-funny-gaming-channel/636643 "2012-10-04T00:31:12Z")
I discovered this channel a few months ago, and I gotta say the improv comedy is pretty awesome. They comment and play many old console games like Pokemon Emerald, Goof Troop, Mega Man 7, Yoshi’s island etc and I’d love… --- ## [KC Royals Dopers: Pre-Game Meal near Kauffman Stadium?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kc-royals-dopers-pre-game-meal-near-kauffman-stadium/636271)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2012, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kc-royals-dopers-pre-game-meal-near-kauffman-stadium/636271 "2012-10-03T10:12:05Z")
Where is a good place for a pre-game meal near Kauffman Stadium? I’ll be in town for Monday night’s game against the Tigers - one more stadium checked off the list! I’m looking for a place that has a good Royals “baseba… --- ## [Who will win the AL MVP in 2012?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-win-the-al-mvp-in-2012/636467)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2012, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-win-the-al-mvp-in-2012/636467 "2012-10-02T22:44:25Z")
Miguel Cabrera is leading the league in all 3 Triple Crown categories. Mike Trout is demonstrating mastery of all 5 tools and dominating baseball in WAR. --- ## [The original Torchlight vs. Diablo 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-original-torchlight-vs-diablo-2/636475)
**Author:** [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2012, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-original-torchlight-vs-diablo-2/636475 "2012-10-02T16:25:55Z")
Not a “which is better?” thread, but a comparison thread. I just downloaded this as part of the Humble Indie Bundle, but I don’t have a chance to play it. I am thinking of it for my wife, who (like me) was addicted to … --- ## [Another geocaching puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-geocaching-puzzle/636471)
**Author:** [@memahee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/memahee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2012, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-geocaching-puzzle/636471 "2012-10-02T14:14:10Z")
Here’s another geocaching puzzle (if somebody can help, it will save my sanity)! Bogus coordinates: N 42° 00.000 W 071° 00.000 Geocaching guidelines state actual coordinates must be within 2 miles of bogus; creator of… --- ## [Do European golf fans really care about the Ryder Cup?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-european-golf-fans-really-care-about-the-ryder-cup/618399)
**Author:** [@markdash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markdash)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2012, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-european-golf-fans-really-care-about-the-ryder-cup/618399 "2012-10-02T11:28:24Z")
Before the Masters coverage this weekend, CBS ran a special about Seve Ballasteros. In said program, they talked about the 1997 Ryder Cup, and how Seve played a crucial role in getting the Ryder Cup to come to Spain. The… --- ## [Amish Volunteers with Nailguns to Oslo: "Stay out of our territory.", SDMB Poker, 3rd Qtr., 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amish-volunteers-with-nailguns-to-oslo-stay-out-of-our-territory-sdmb-poker-3rd-qtr-2012/627384)
**Author:** [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2012, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amish-volunteers-with-nailguns-to-oslo-stay-out-of-our-territory-sdmb-poker-3rd-qtr-2012/627384 "2012-10-02T04:58:16Z")
This is the “official” SDMB thread for 3rd quarter, 2012 at PokerStars. Here is last quarter’s thread, where I went all Heisenberg on everyone’s ass, especially Missy the Crack Ho…had to bust her chops to show that I am… --- ## [NFL Hall of Fame: Who gets in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-hall-of-fame-who-gets-in/636332)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-hall-of-fame-who-gets-in/636332 "2012-10-01T17:28:22Z")
There are 13 players who are first-time nominees for the NFL Hall of Fame this year. Which of them will get in? Not necessarily this time, but eventually. --- ## [I have a free copy of civilization 5 via steam.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-free-copy-of-civilization-5-via-steam/636194)
**Author:** [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-free-copy-of-civilization-5-via-steam/636194 "2012-10-01T16:47:43Z")
I will give my free copy of civ5 to the first person who PMs me with their Steam user ID. I got the free copy because of pre-ordering xcom: enemy unknown, but I already have civ5. As far as I know, this free copy does no… --- ## [Insulting phrases about sports teams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insulting-phrases-about-sports-teams/635402)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insulting-phrases-about-sports-teams/635402 "2012-10-01T14:51:00Z")
With the Washington Nationals clinching a playoff berth I heard this oldy on ESPN this morning.Of course, they aren’t talking about the current team. “Washington…first in war,first in peace,last in the National League.” … --- ## [MLB: September 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2012/633349)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 299\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2012/633349 "2012-10-01T10:03:15Z")
Nothing like being in contention when September rolls around. It’s been a long time. :slight\_smile: August thread. --- ## [2012 College Football Week 5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-college-football-week-5/636212)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-college-football-week-5/636212 "2012-09-30T20:29:25Z")
Not a huge weekend for college fans, but there are a few interesting matchups. The feature game of the afternoon for non-SEC fans is probably Mich St hosting Ohio St. I’ve picked Ohio St (The Druidess adds “Go Buckeyes… --- ## [Can I use an old xbox 360 60gb HDD with a new model Xbox?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-use-an-old-xbox-360-60gb-hdd-with-a-new-model-xbox/636244)
**Author:** [@DeptfordX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeptfordX)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-use-an-old-xbox-360-60gb-hdd-with-a-new-model-xbox/636244 "2012-09-30T19:58:36Z")
Title is pretty explanatory. I have an old white Xbox which is getting very loud, sluggish and generally knackered. I was thinking of upgrading to the new black model. I was considering just getting the cheaper 4GB ver… --- ## [Star Wars Kinect 4 Gb Console?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-kinect-4-gb-console/636303)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-kinect-4-gb-console/636303 "2012-09-30T17:05:36Z")
Hi I just bought a 4 Gb Xbox 360 with Kinect online… I bought it so that I can play Star Wars Kinect… That site said “The entire game of Kinect Star Wars will take up 6.9 GB”… Is there an option of not installing the… --- ## [Who will take the College Football Belt from WVU?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-take-the-college-football-belt-from-wvu/633462)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-take-the-college-football-belt-from-wvu/633462 "2012-09-30T12:43:55Z")
For background see this thread and this page Since West Virginia has maintained possession of The Belt by defeating Marshall, it will fall to one of these teams to wrest ownership during the coming season: 99 James … --- ## [Why (oh why oh why) do the Browns suck?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-oh-why-oh-why-do-the-browns-suck/636092)
**Author:** [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-oh-why-oh-why-do-the-browns-suck/636092 "2012-09-30T04:37:30Z")
…and more importantly, when will they ever be good again? I’ve been a loyal Browns fan for 30 years, going back to the days of Brian Sipe and the Kardiac Kids. I’ve had my heart broken by Red Right 88, The Fumble, and T… --- ## [What in the hell has happened to the Pirates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-in-the-hell-has-happened-to-the-pirates/636269)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-in-the-hell-has-happened-to-the-pirates/636269 "2012-09-30T02:31:45Z")
Two seasons in a row. A total collapse. No just sub par performance, but horrific performance after contending for a title. Whose fault? Manager? GM? Players? Fans? Stray Dogs? I’ve never seen this in baseball or bee… --- ## [Penn State at Illinois, End of 1st Half: a Legal Tackle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penn-state-at-illinois-end-of-1st-half-a-legal-tackle/636242)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penn-state-at-illinois-end-of-1st-half-a-legal-tackle/636242 "2012-09-29T18:17:50Z")
At the end of the 1st half in today’s Penn State at Illinois game, Penn State returned a goal line interception 100 yards for an apparent touchdown but the runner was tackled at the 1 yard line. Instant replay review con… --- ## [What baseball stadiums (major or minor) could I paddle a kayak to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-baseball-stadiums-major-or-minor-could-i-paddle-a-kayak-to/635966)
**Author:** [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-baseball-stadiums-major-or-minor-could-i-paddle-a-kayak-to/635966 "2012-09-29T17:40:18Z")
I’ve attended a lot of baseball games in a bunch of stadiums, major and minor league, and I was thinking the other day about the different ways I’ve gotten there. That includes cars, trains, buses, bicycle, and (in a few… --- ## [words with friends](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-with-friends/636211)
**Author:** [@\_Olive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/_Olive)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-with-friends/636211 "2012-09-29T04:54:43Z")
Hi there everyone, I hope you can help me with a problem. On my mom’s ipad the board for words with friends is only the size of an iphone. I am 6,000 miles away and can’t find an answer on the net. My mom has never used… --- ## [Notre Dame to join the ACC as a partial member? As an ACC fan I say NOOOOOOOOOOOO](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notre-dame-to-join-the-acc-as-a-partial-member-as-an-acc-fan-i-say-noooooooooooo/634508)
**Author:** [@Spoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoke)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notre-dame-to-join-the-acc-as-a-partial-member-as-an-acc-fan-i-say-noooooooooooo/634508 "2012-09-29T03:47:41Z")
The ACC Sports Journal reports that Notre Dame is about to become a “partial member” of the ACC (i.e., maintaining its independence in football, but committing to some football games). As an ACC fan, I am appalled by t… --- ## [Can someone summarize the Brett Favre retirement fiasco?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-summarize-the-brett-favre-retirement-fiasco/635904)
**Author:** [@MDKSquared](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MDKSquared)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-summarize-the-brett-favre-retirement-fiasco/635904 "2012-09-28T21:20:53Z")
Maybe it’s not an issue anymore but I always used to hear people moan about Brett Favre and his retirement. What was the big deal here? Was he supposed to retire and didn’t? Was he constantly changing his mind? What was … --- ## [Why is it the NFL's responsibility to tell players about the effects of concussions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-the-nfls-responsibility-to-tell-players-about-the-effects-of-concussions/636113)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-the-nfls-responsibility-to-tell-players-about-the-effects-of-concussions/636113 "2012-09-28T15:48:22Z")
my friend wants to know there are other jobs where you can have head injuries --- ## [Werth/Harper - Is there a bigger pair of a-holes batting back to back in MLB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/werth-harper-is-there-a-bigger-pair-of-a-holes-batting-back-to-back-in-mlb/634872)
**Author:** [@leftfield6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leftfield6)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/werth-harper-is-there-a-bigger-pair-of-a-holes-batting-back-to-back-in-mlb/634872 "2012-09-28T04:22:17Z")
Pretty standard lineup for the Washington Nationals has Jason Werth and Bryce Harper batting back-to-back. Both are known for a fairly high level of doucheiness. Is there currently another pair of back-to-back hitters … --- ## [NFL Week 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-3/635273)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 392\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-3/635273 "2012-09-27T21:17:40Z")
Since Week 3 starts tonight… I am an NFL Bigamist. I grew up a Giants fan, 20 miles from the Meadowlands. When I moved to Charlotte 8 years ago I adopted the Panthers as my local team. I never had season tickets for the… --- ## [What are your jersey fouls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-jersey-fouls/613379)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-jersey-fouls/613379 "2012-09-27T18:15:23Z")
I was reading a hockey forum yesterday when the topic of “jersey fouls” came up. Mostly I have no problem with people wearing odd types of jerseys; wear any type of jersey your franchise has ever had with any player the… --- ## [So I got a Wii! Uh... now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-got-a-wii-uh-now-what/565550)
**Author:** [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-got-a-wii-uh-now-what/565550 "2012-09-27T01:44:57Z")
I would have searched previous threads, because I’m sure we’ve done this before, but the name of the console is too damn short. After many years of never quite getting a Wii, my best friend got me one for Christmas. To … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=328) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=330)