# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=336 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 337 --- ## [Speak to me only in Internet ad quotes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-internet-ad-quotes/631925)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-internet-ad-quotes/631925 "2012-08-20T04:16:20Z")
The secret of how to learn a foreign language in just 10 days is revealed! Read here to find out… --- ## [Japan - USA Olympic Final](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japan-usa-olympic-final/630991)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japan-usa-olympic-final/630991 "2012-08-20T02:30:44Z")
I’m not sure where the current commentary is going, so I thought I’d start this. A great match being played by some great athletes. The level of play is fantastic. USA leads 1-0, but is the beneficiary of a huge misse… --- ## [Cardinals and Pirates into the 17th Inning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cardinals-and-pirates-into-the-17th-inning/632004)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cardinals-and-pirates-into-the-17th-inning/632004 "2012-08-20T00:43:18Z")
If you want to watch. --- ## [Help me to identify an old program on ESPN.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-to-identify-an-old-program-on-espn/631964)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2012, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-to-identify-an-old-program-on-espn/631964 "2012-08-19T18:17:20Z")
This should be easy, but I can’t remember what it was called. It was a show that recapped the Final Fours from days gone by in great detail, complete with highlights, and it opened with a memorable instrumental theme wh… --- ## [Best Nickname for a Sports Venue.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-nickname-for-a-sports-venue/631303)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2012, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-nickname-for-a-sports-venue/631303 "2012-08-19T12:45:49Z")
I am biased as all get out,but I will start with the University of Michigan’s Big House. (and to hell with the horseshoe) --- ## [English Cricket- Pietersen Shown The Door](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-cricket-pietersen-shown-the-door/631268)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2012, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-cricket-pietersen-shown-the-door/631268 "2012-08-19T12:02:42Z")
Full story here. I think it was Alka Seltzer who had previously commented that his next Test could be his last. He won’t get the chance. I will be upfront and say I never liked him. He was far too brash, and I don’t th… --- ## [The new Team Fortress 2 game mode?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-team-fortress-2-game-mode/631682)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2012, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-team-fortress-2-game-mode/631682 "2012-08-19T04:26:26Z")
Anyone try Man vs Machine mode yet? How is it? --- ## [My local GameSpot just got my business for life.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-local-gamespot-just-got-my-business-for-life/631894)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-local-gamespot-just-got-my-business-for-life/631894 "2012-08-19T02:12:08Z")
Around February we bought a 3DS for my son from the local GameStop. This week it malfunctioned. I don’t remember whether or not we got the extended coverage but even if we did it’s still covered by Nintendo so I could ha… --- ## [Anyone know about repairing/replacing a PS3 power supply?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-about-repairing-replacing-a-ps3-power-supply/629615)
**Author:** [@ZenBeam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZenBeam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-about-repairing-replacing-a-ps3-power-supply/629615 "2012-08-18T14:25:24Z")
My PS3 died. It’s a PS3 slim, less that 1 1/2 years old. It has no lights on at all. I believe it’s the power supply, but I’d like to be sure before buying a replacement. I’ve taken it apart, and taken apart the powe… --- ## [US vs Mexico soccer friendly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-vs-mexico-soccer-friendly/631641)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-vs-mexico-soccer-friendly/631641 "2012-08-18T02:37:17Z")
Going into today, the US has played vs. Mexico, in Mexico, 24 times over the past 75 years, and has amassed an impressive and consistent record of 23 losses and one draw. Today’s result: --- ## [ID the actor from 3 character clues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-the-actor-from-3-character-clues/631842)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-the-actor-from-3-character-clues/631842 "2012-08-18T02:09:06Z")
Feel free to obfuscate as necessary. For example, this actor\[ol\] \[li\]Teamed up with a rancher’s daughter to take on an evil gunfighter\[/li\]\[li\]Had a sham marraige to get ahead in business\[/li\]\[li\]Was threatened by gian… --- ## [100m sprinters upper body](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/100m-sprinters-upper-body/630719)
**Author:** [@Sizzles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sizzles)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/100m-sprinters-upper-body/630719 "2012-08-18T01:34:30Z")
Watching the Olympic 100m finals, I noticed how developed the sprinters upper bodies were. It seems like a lot of extra weight to carry. Where’s the advantage having big muscular arms when your a sprinter ? --- ## [Blackjack simulator?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blackjack-simulator/629161)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blackjack-simulator/629161 "2012-08-17T22:15:43Z")
Not being in the Game Room, I’m not asking about or questioning the ins and outs of basic strategy. All I’m looking for is a simulator that will allow me to put in different conditions (e.g. number of decks) and rules (e… --- ## [Some Olympic questions...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-olympic-questions/629797)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 183\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-olympic-questions/629797 "2012-08-17T21:48:55Z")
Why do the female fencers (haven’t seen a men’s match yet) scream after every point and perceived point? Sometimes they scream before its even sure they scored. In swimming, as soon as a swimmer jumps off their little … --- ## [Hilarious photos of Gymnast's giving everyone the stink eye.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hilarious-photos-of-gymnasts-giving-everyone-the-stink-eye/630756)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hilarious-photos-of-gymnasts-giving-everyone-the-stink-eye/630756 "2012-08-17T19:32:34Z")
Geez, this girl can turn on the bitch face in an instant. I feel for her future hubby. He will learn those looks all too well. :smiley: Love the commentary added by pranksters. --- ## [Need video card advice for new WoW expansion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-video-card-advice-for-new-wow-expansion/631728)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-video-card-advice-for-new-wow-expansion/631728 "2012-08-17T19:30:12Z")
So I looked and looked, on here and on Google, and I can’t find our old WoW megathread. I was going to ask this question there, but I can’t, so here it is: I’m playing in the WoW: MoP beta right now. The graphics look pr… --- ## [Worst Olympic Sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-olympic-sports/630001)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 189\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-olympic-sports/630001 "2012-08-17T14:34:05Z")
For me its synchronized anything diving or swimming. I’m not sating its easy, I’m just saying its dumb. The Kayaks going down the fake water rapids is pretty pathetic, too. I feel sorry for the competitors. I’m sure tha… --- ## [Quick baseball question: Hit by pitch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-baseball-question-hit-by-pitch/631138)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-baseball-question-hit-by-pitch/631138 "2012-08-16T18:38:46Z")
Settle an argument for me please. This is a stupid question, and I can’t imagine any scenario where a player/manager would ever do this, but if a batter is hit by a pitch, does he have to go to first? I mean is there a… --- ## [Why do baseball teams get so enamoured with hiring retreads as managers? (BoSox)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-baseball-teams-get-so-enamoured-with-hiring-retreads-as-managers-bosox/604675)
**Author:** [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-baseball-teams-get-so-enamoured-with-hiring-retreads-as-managers-bosox/604675 "2012-08-16T16:23:49Z")
I don’t get this. Can’t a lucrative franchise come up with something more inspiring than Bobby Valentine? http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-redsox-valentine He’s a retread. The Bosox need to put their resources … --- ## [Thoughts on Dead Space 2? (no unboxed spoilers, please)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-dead-space-2-no-unboxed-spoilers-please/631583)
**Author:** [@Grumman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grumman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-dead-space-2-no-unboxed-spoilers-please/631583 "2012-08-16T15:04:03Z")
I bought Dead Space when it was at 75% off during the Steam Summer Sale, and now it and Dead Space 2 are at 75% off again. Yahtzee didn’t sound that impressed with it, but I thought I’d get a less jaded opinion about whe… --- ## [Mariners' Felix Hernandez pitches perfect game \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mariners-felix-hernandez-pitches-perfect-game-edited-title/631609)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mariners-felix-hernandez-pitches-perfect-game-edited-title/631609 "2012-08-16T01:44:53Z")
Just in case any of you want to watch. --- ## [Olympics - How is Your Country Faring?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olympics-how-is-your-country-faring/629957)
**Author:** [@Alka\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alka_Seltzer)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olympics-how-is-your-country-faring/629957 "2012-08-16T01:14:22Z")
Of course, we can’t all be China, so success is a relative measure. What are your expectations, and is your country performing above or below them so far? UK Sport has set an ambitious target of 48 medals, 1 more than w… --- ## [Battlefield 3 350m Sniper Headshot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlefield-3-350m-sniper-headshot/631612)
**Author:** [@Rhaegar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhaegar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlefield-3-350m-sniper-headshot/631612 "2012-08-15T23:22:19Z")
I am trying to complete one of the sniper assignments in BF3, but unfortunately I am a lousy sniper, and one of the requirements is that I make a 350m headshot with the L96. How is that even possible, short of pure luck… --- ## [What Should By Next Gaming Console Be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-by-next-gaming-console-be/631365)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-by-next-gaming-console-be/631365 "2012-08-15T21:57:29Z")
Pretty much nothing to say here that hasn’t already been said in the thread title. Please feel free to discuss your answers. Poll to follow. --- ## [GenCon Indy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gencon-indy/628551)
**Author:** [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gencon-indy/628551 "2012-08-15T17:01:33Z")
So, who’s all headed there this year, and what are your plans? I want to get over some social anxiety by trying to meet people I only know online, so maybe a doper or two could lend a hand with that? I’ll be there from … --- ## [Blizzard Hacked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blizzard-hacked/631023)
**Author:** [@BlackKnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlackKnight)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blizzard-hacked/631023 "2012-08-15T14:13:02Z")
I don’t mean “some guy who plays a Blizzard game was hacked”. I mean, “Blizzard’s internal network was compromised”. See here: http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/securityupdate.html I think it’s ironic that this doesn’t aff… --- ## [Portal live action movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portal-live-action-movie/593901)
**Author:** [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portal-live-action-movie/593901 "2012-08-15T12:39:02Z")
Holy crap. Love the usage of portals as weapons, and the Combine guards. --- ## [The SDMB Forza 4 "Gutless Wonder" challenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-forza-4-gutless-wonder-challenge/609957)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-forza-4-gutless-wonder-challenge/609957 "2012-08-15T02:23:27Z")
Inspired by Pilot141’s post in my “Scariest Forza Car” thread, I decided to make up a little challenge to any Dopers with F-4… The “Gutless Wonder” race… The rules are simple; Class F cars only Performance Index of n… --- ## [Argentina in the Olympics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/argentina-in-the-olympics/631511)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/argentina-in-the-olympics/631511 "2012-08-15T02:19:56Z")
How did they do? --- ## [Can anyone reccomend a decent short video game I can play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-reccomend-a-decent-short-video-game-i-can-play/630953)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-reccomend-a-decent-short-video-game-i-can-play/630953 "2012-08-15T00:39:33Z")
My computer is new, but is a laptop. It has run Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, and Elder Scrolls IV quite well, thought not at their top detail levels. I ran Bioshock as well and I think it was near the top details. It … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=335) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=337)