# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=357 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 358 --- ## [Wing Commander Saga](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wing-commander-saga/618548)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2012, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wing-commander-saga/618548 "2012-04-12T11:35:33Z")
Space shooter fans rejoice! Wing Commander Saga is here! The missions so far have been good; I’ve only just found the first clunker, a mission where you sit listening to intermittent dialogue for several minutes and are… --- ## [Football betting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-betting/603583)
**Author:** [@tomson9699](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tomson9699)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2011, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-betting/603583 "2011-11-23T16:47:26Z")
How do bookies charge for betting on football? --- ## [Neverwinter MMO looks pretty damn cool.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neverwinter-mmo-looks-pretty-damn-cool/618328)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2012, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neverwinter-mmo-looks-pretty-damn-cool/618328 "2012-04-11T22:07:44Z")
Info here. Jeez I went from zero MMOs to one and now two. Am I going to add a third? And it’s freaking free! --- ## [For all fantasy MMORPGers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-all-fantasy-mmorpgers/618472)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2012, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-all-fantasy-mmorpgers/618472 "2012-04-11T16:36:36Z")
How I Play Skyrim on youtube. Fantastically funny :smiley: --- ## [Liverpool FC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liverpool-fc/618429)
**Author:** [@shellofmyformerself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shellofmyformerself)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2012, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liverpool-fc/618429 "2012-04-11T15:55:48Z")
The Captain that I work with is retiring soon. He is a HUGE Liverpool FC fan from his time stationed in England. He bought tickets to see them play in Maryland in May(?). As part of his retirement gift we’d like to ma… --- ## [players on team sports changing positions as they advance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/players-on-team-sports-changing-positions-as-they-advance/618348)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2012, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/players-on-team-sports-changing-positions-as-they-advance/618348 "2012-04-11T04:47:35Z")
Do athletes in team sports universally change positions as they advance skill level? (i.e. from youth to scholastic to college, to professional) --- ## [2012 Masters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-masters/617931)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2012, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-masters/617931 "2012-04-11T04:26:10Z")
I couldn’t find a thread n this yet. So Tiger is once again the talk going in. Tiger has struggled of course, but seemed to be somewhat his old self a couple of weekends ago, leading to a many making him the favorite t… --- ## [Warren Sapp files bankruptcy. Another idiot who pissed away millions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warren-sapp-files-bankruptcy-another-idiot-who-pissed-away-millions/618092)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2012, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warren-sapp-files-bankruptcy-another-idiot-who-pissed-away-millions/618092 "2012-04-11T03:24:36Z")
Story Yet another millionaire athlete files bankruptcy. I’m having a hard time feeling any sympathy for him. Hundreds of thousands in unpaid income tax? Did you not think that you’d owe a ton of tax on an NFL contract? … --- ## [Warren Sapp to be dropped from NFL Network over his Jeremy Shockey comments.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warren-sapp-to-be-dropped-from-nfl-network-over-his-jeremy-shockey-comments/618374)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2012, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warren-sapp-to-be-dropped-from-nfl-network-over-his-jeremy-shockey-comments/618374 "2012-04-10T18:22:09Z")
Source: NFL Network to drop bankrupt Sapp Yeah yeah, loose lips, etc. But here’s my question: They say that Sapp has $6.45 million in assets, has an analyst’s contract worth $540,000 for this year, owes “several hundre… --- ## [England Vs Sri Lanka Test Series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/england-vs-sri-lanka-test-series/616937)
**Author:** [@Alka\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alka_Seltzer)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2012, 8:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/england-vs-sri-lanka-test-series/616937 "2012-04-10T08:59:25Z")
I feared for us when Jayawardene was dropped on 90, and was worried that Sri Lanka’s overnight score could be enough, given we have to bat last on a pitch expected to wear. I was still hoping for better than this, given … --- ## [D&D or Warhammer 40k?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-or-warhammer-40k/618228)
**Author:** [@Modevo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Modevo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2012, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-or-warhammer-40k/618228 "2012-04-09T20:33:43Z")
Which game is easier to get into, Dungeons and Dragons or Warhammer 40k? And yes, I understand that D&D is a roleplaying game and Warhammer is a wargame. --- ## [2012 Fantasy Baseball - general discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-fantasy-baseball-general-discussion/612927)
**Author:** [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2012, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-fantasy-baseball-general-discussion/612927 "2012-04-09T13:00:38Z")
I know it’s a bit early, Pitchers and Catchers haven’t even reported yet, but I am excited and I saw the Big League thread go up so I figure, what the heck. Fantasy Baseball 2012! What does everyone think? Who are the… --- ## [Total War Shogun 2: Fall of the Samurai](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/total-war-shogun-2-fall-of-the-samurai/616262)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2012, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/total-war-shogun-2-fall-of-the-samurai/616262 "2012-04-09T06:53:29Z")
Anyone planning to get this expansion? I pre-ordered it more out of habit…I generally get anything Total War related when it comes out. It looks like the it’s going to be the most ‘modern’, warfare wise, of the series … --- ## [Marathoners: How can I train without putting in so many damn miles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marathoners-how-can-i-train-without-putting-in-so-many-damn-miles/618170)
**Author:** [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2012, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marathoners-how-can-i-train-without-putting-in-so-many-damn-miles/618170 "2012-04-09T00:13:31Z")
That’s sacrilege, I know, according to traditional wisdom. You want to run a marathon? You have to burn a LOT of miles. And I did, for the first 3 I have run… But I just can’t do that volume of miles, it really beats… --- ## [NHL: March 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-march-2012/614637)
**Author:** [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2012, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-march-2012/614637 "2012-04-08T17:08:33Z")
Well, the only way to open this thread is with Leafs fire Wilson. So Burke fires a coach who couldn’t take the uber-talented Sharks anywhere and replaces him with another friend who couldn’t get anything out of a more ta… --- ## [Shadowrun... Returns, bros and bras!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shadowrun-returns-bros-and-bras/617879)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2012, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shadowrun-returns-bros-and-bras/617879 "2012-04-08T16:57:15Z")
A Kickstarter Project to create a new (2d, turn-based) Shadowrun video game has come online. That’s pretty badass, especially if you’re a fan of the old SNES and Genesis games. There’s a lengthy description and concept,… --- ## [If a pitch is not a fast ball does it have to be a breaking ball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-pitch-is-not-a-fast-ball-does-it-have-to-be-a-breaking-ball/618154)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2012, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-pitch-is-not-a-fast-ball-does-it-have-to-be-a-breaking-ball/618154 "2012-04-08T15:28:46Z")
Subject says it all but just to elaborate any pitch with no break is counted as a fast ball correct? If a pitch is not a fast ball it qualifies as some sort of breaking ball. --- ## [So, how's that Yobo console working for you? (NES/SNES console)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-hows-that-yobo-console-working-for-you-nes-snes-console/617675)
**Author:** [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2012, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-hows-that-yobo-console-working-for-you-nes-snes-console/617675 "2012-04-08T01:29:05Z")
I received a Yobo for Xmas. And I was happy, thinking of all the nifty NES and SNES games I could replay. Secret of Mana, here I come! But. Of the three NES games that I’ve tried to play, two won’t play at all, and t… --- ## [Journey on PS3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/journey-on-ps3/616029)
**Author:** [@Mirasol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mirasol)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/journey-on-ps3/616029 "2012-04-07T22:12:03Z")
Wow, what an incredibly beautiful game! Has anyone else played it? I say “has played” instead of “is playing” because it is so short you are likely to finish it in one sitting. Still worth it though, IMO, definitely a ca… --- ## [make iambic verse out of thread titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-iambic-verse-out-of-thread-titles/618031)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-iambic-verse-out-of-thread-titles/618031 "2012-04-07T19:48:14Z")
F’rinstance: Should I bring a flower? If yes, what kind? Why is Stephen Hawking still alive? These are thoughts that often come to mind While I shop and pee and eat and drive. Take two iambic thread titles (don’t ha… --- ## [Stan Van Gundy tells it like it is, and some in the sports media is pissed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stan-van-gundy-tells-it-like-it-is-and-some-in-the-sports-media-is-pissed/618019)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stan-van-gundy-tells-it-like-it-is-and-some-in-the-sports-media-is-pissed/618019 "2012-04-07T15:14:03Z")
Last night, the embattled head coach of the Orlando Magic Stan Van Gundy dropped a bombshell everyone already knew about, that his star player, 3 time Defensive Player of the Year, best center in the league Dwight Howard… --- ## [Dark Souls on PC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-souls-on-pc/608748)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-souls-on-pc/608748 "2012-04-07T14:32:16Z")
Probably not, but that’s not stopping PC gamers from requesting a port from the Japanese Developer: Numerous posts on their forums. several gaming sites reporting on the “movement” to get it ported. The “Cynical… --- ## [Best/worst team songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-worst-team-songs/615834)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-worst-team-songs/615834 "2012-04-07T14:04:39Z")
After hearing this cheesetastic proposed theme song for the Florida Marlins, it got me wondering about team songs. From the Steeler Polka to soccer terrace chants, quite a few teams have official or unofficial songs ded… --- ## [Sports video game questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-video-game-questions/618020)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-video-game-questions/618020 "2012-04-07T13:56:52Z")
In team sport games, do you get to design a stadium in “owner” mode? Do the newer Tiger Woods games allow you to be a course designer? --- ## [Are there any Android games that don't suck?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-android-games-that-dont-suck/617058)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-android-games-that-dont-suck/617058 "2012-04-07T10:59:24Z")
I bought a Toshiba Thrive tablet a month or so ago and I am in most ways satisfied with it. The game situation seems pretty bleak, though. I have the three Angry Birds games, but they are cursed with advertising and th… --- ## [Who had the dirtier, more vicious defense? Buddy Ryan or Gregg Williams?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-had-the-dirtier-more-vicious-defense-buddy-ryan-or-gregg-williams/618071)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-had-the-dirtier-more-vicious-defense-buddy-ryan-or-gregg-williams/618071 "2012-04-07T10:37:24Z")
Buddy Ryan is known for the 46 defense.Buddy had one of the more feared defenses in their time. I don’t know if he paid bounties, but I do recall a lot of vicious hits. It’s a good thing Buddy Ryan coached his last game… --- ## [Fallout (the original one) is free on GOG for the next 48 hours](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-the-original-one-is-free-on-gog-for-the-next-48-hours/617939)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 8:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-the-original-one-is-free-on-gog-for-the-next-48-hours/617939 "2012-04-07T08:51:51Z")
Thought some here might be interested. This is the first one that came out in 1997. A classic though and you cannot go wrong when it is free. --- ## [Can someone help me find a good shooter for ps3?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-help-me-find-a-good-shooter-for-ps3/618052)
**Author:** [@elbravoiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbravoiv)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-help-me-find-a-good-shooter-for-ps3/618052 "2012-04-07T02:24:51Z")
i’m looking for a good shooter, doesn’t matter first person, third person, something fast paced, and fairly realistic…lemme explain my duty situation, so u know my woes and what i’m lookin for i got into cod5 when i was… --- ## [Trend in MMOs - Too Much Novelty Stuff?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trend-in-mmos-too-much-novelty-stuff/618024)
**Author:** [@wonderlust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonderlust)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2012, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trend-in-mmos-too-much-novelty-stuff/618024 "2012-04-06T19:09:33Z")
Over the years, I’ve played a few MMOs, but only in the last year have been seeing a trend toward long in-game festivals and loads of desirable, tempting novelty items. I’m a sucker for pets or rare/limited edition item… --- ## [Game sale on Amazon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-sale-on-amazon/617975)
**Author:** [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2012, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-sale-on-amazon/617975 "2012-04-06T18:53:27Z")
Seeing as there’s a lot of interest on the Steam game sales, I thought I’d let you all know that Amazon just announced a big sale on a lot of their downloadable games. Here’s a link. There’s a few of interest: LA Noir … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=356) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=358)