# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=413 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 414 --- ## [Make or Break](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-or-break/583002)
**Author:** [@Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heart_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-or-break/583002 "2011-05-26T21:02:55Z")
I came up with a new (I think) game on the way to work this morning. I’m calling it “Make or Break”. It’s pretty simple: make a rule, and provide five examples that fit the rule. Then someone else has to think of an exam… --- ## [Is Dead Space 2 worth buying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-dead-space-2-worth-buying/570246)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-dead-space-2-worth-buying/570246 "2011-05-26T18:35:05Z")
I have read the thread on it here and while it seemed overall favorable I saw no clearcut sense of “buy it” in there. First, I am reluctant to buy $60 game. I will but I am stuck on $50 for a new game and only then if … --- ## [L.A. Noire - who's picking it up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/l-a-noire-whos-picking-it-up/581507)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/l-a-noire-whos-picking-it-up/581507 "2011-05-26T17:17:22Z")
L.A. Noire, the latest offering from Rockstar Games, is out next week for PS3 and 360. I’ve got to say, I’m pretty exited about it. It’s nice to see an open world game where you’re on the side of law and order rather tha… --- ## [Holy Frijole! Gamestop buys Impulse and Spawn Labs (OnLive clone)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-frijole-gamestop-buys-impulse-and-spawn-labs-onlive-clone/576690)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-frijole-gamestop-buys-impulse-and-spawn-labs-onlive-clone/576690 "2011-05-26T16:49:51Z")
Did not expect this. Retail gaming giant who spurned PC gamers in the brick and mortar scene now buys Impulse! Not sure what to expect really. I just hope Stardock keeps making great strategy games! Now that Gamestop … --- ## [Blake Griffin on Comedy Central's Sport Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blake-griffin-on-comedy-centrals-sport-show/583246)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blake-griffin-on-comedy-centrals-sport-show/583246 "2011-05-26T16:47:04Z")
Hiarious, Norm Macdonald pretends to be Blake griffin and practices with teammate. Deandre Jordan. --- ## [State of Origin - Rugby League](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-origin-rugby-league/583245)
**Author:** [@GreedySmurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreedySmurf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-origin-rugby-league/583245 "2011-05-26T09:43:29Z")
Game 1 of the 2011 State of Origin series was played last night. Another win for the Queensland team. :smiley: This series is the pinnacle of Rugby League, it produces games of a quality even better than the inernatioan… --- ## [2010 NFC North Discussion Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-nfc-north-discussion-thread/550471)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 558\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-nfc-north-discussion-thread/550471 "2011-05-26T00:46:08Z")
Last year I started what seemed to be a nicely engaging NF North thread, so here I go again. Last year I gave a lengthy review, but this year I am not sure I am in the loop enough to do the same. Nonetheless here are my… --- ## [So I'm going to be playing paintball. What should I know? What are your experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-going-to-be-playing-paintball-what-should-i-know-what-are-your-experiences/582386)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-going-to-be-playing-paintball-what-should-i-know-what-are-your-experiences/582386 "2011-05-25T23:06:11Z")
The people in my office are organizing a group of about a dozen people to go play paintball in the woods. How do I prepare myself? I was in the reserve, is it any use trying to get people I know to use some tactics or … --- ## [It's Corporate Team Building Time!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-corporate-team-building-time/583195)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-corporate-team-building-time/583195 "2011-05-25T19:38:39Z")
I’m on a committee to put together an off-site meeting for my division. We’re not necessarily limited to any part of the United States; but we don’t have an unlimited budget. 27± people attending. We have a $xx,xxx bu… --- ## [Gaming Headsets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaming-headsets/582842)
**Author:** [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaming-headsets/582842 "2011-05-25T02:08:09Z")
I’m looking to buy a gaming headset that I can use for my PS3 and also with my MacBook to do some Skype chat and the like. I was thinking of splurging on a Turtle Beach Ear Force DPX21 or PX5, but the reviews of poor bui… --- ## [Rebuild and Hack Slash Crawl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rebuild-and-hack-slash-crawl/582871)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Hartwick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dave_Hartwick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rebuild-and-hack-slash-crawl/582871 "2011-05-24T21:51:08Z")
I read the Castaway 2 thread, tried the game, but didn’t like it very much. However, I was poking around Kongregate afterward and came across two that I do like. Rebuild is a turn based strategy game where you start out… --- ## [Video Game Name Generator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-game-name-generator/581712)
**Author:** [@PigArcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PigArcher)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-game-name-generator/581712 "2011-05-24T21:11:42Z")
Ok, I’ve been having a ridiculous amount of fun with this, so I have to share. Post some of your favorites! Hip-Hop Tricycle Epidemic Chillin’ Software Sisters Metal Buddhist Groove --- ## [Is the NBA Draft Lottery unfair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-nba-draft-lottery-unfair/582308)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-nba-draft-lottery-unfair/582308 "2011-05-24T14:00:41Z")
In 18 years of the current system used by the NBA Draft Lottery (1000 balls, teams given weighted number of chances based on final record) the team with the worst record has won the 1st overall pick only twice (Cavs in 2… --- ## [Explain NASCAR Strategy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-nascar-strategy/582904)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-nascar-strategy/582904 "2011-05-24T09:20:23Z")
In horse racing, there is almost always a horse who is expected to set the pace early, meaning they’ll take the lead out of the gates but eventually other horses will close in, take the lead and win the race. It’s almos… --- ## [Macho Man Randy Savage dead in car accident](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macho-man-randy-savage-dead-in-car-accident/582593)
**Author:** [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macho-man-randy-savage-dead-in-car-accident/582593 "2011-05-23T21:14:41Z")
There’s probably not many classic pro wrestling fans here, but it’s worth mentioning. It seems he suffered a heart attack at the wheel which caused the accident. We should all snap into a Slim Jim in memory. --- ## [Can we now all agree that Lance Armstrong cheated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-now-all-agree-that-lance-armstrong-cheated/582675)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-now-all-agree-that-lance-armstrong-cheated/582675 "2011-05-23T18:48:48Z")
Two of his former teammates have now reportedly said that they personally witnessed him using EPO. Does anyone still believe that he’s clean? But really the whole sport was dirty. With that in mind, I think he still d… --- ## [Indy Time Trials!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indy-time-trials/582398)
**Author:** [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indy-time-trials/582398 "2011-05-23T15:52:56Z")
I just got two tickets to the Indy qualifications this weekend. I’ve never been there so I’m looking for advice for those of you who know the ropes. What should I expect as far as parking, crowds, eating, seating, etc?… --- ## [RIP Harmon Killebrew Dead at age 74](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-harmon-killebrew-dead-at-age-74/582214)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-harmon-killebrew-dead-at-age-74/582214 "2011-05-23T15:34:01Z")
Esophageal Cancer. One of my favorite players when I first started to follow baseball. Kind of reminded me of a lumberjack. along with Frank “Hondo” Howard of the Washington Senators. He is only one of few players wh… --- ## [Help an American Start to Follow Soccer (Football)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-an-american-start-to-follow-soccer-football/580842)
**Author:** [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-an-american-start-to-follow-soccer-football/580842 "2011-05-23T15:28:19Z")
Ok, so there have been a whole bunch of soccer related threads recently that I have been reading but not posting in. They have made me realize that I know almost nothing about Soccer and that I might be missing out. My … --- ## [What Are the Most Famous Individual Plays by Sport?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-most-famous-individual-plays-by-sport/581981)
**Author:** [@minlokwat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minlokwat)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-most-famous-individual-plays-by-sport/581981 "2011-05-23T15:21:05Z")
Not most famous games, series or rivalries but individual in-between-the-whistles plays? Your criteria is whatever you want it to be whether it is a significant game-winner or a whacky blooper-fest. Mine: Football NFL… --- ## [In Formula One, why did they stop with refuelling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-formula-one-why-did-they-stop-with-refuelling/582806)
**Author:** [@Wakinyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wakinyan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-formula-one-why-did-they-stop-with-refuelling/582806 "2011-05-23T13:40:33Z")
Many years ago I watched some Formula One, and recently I’ve gotten back to it. In the nineties, one of the big tactical play was how much fuel you had in your tank; less fuel made the car lighter and faster but demanded… --- ## [The Feud: What Not to Wear \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-what-not-to-wear-game-over/582166)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-what-not-to-wear-game-over/582166 "2011-05-23T13:27:39Z")
Object of the game: Give the most popular answer for each category. Rules: No reading the thread before answering. This is on the honor system. Formatting rules must be followed (see below). Joke answers will not be … --- ## [Portal 2: Now available for pre-loading.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portal-2-now-available-for-pre-loading/578154)
**Author:** [@choie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/choie)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portal-2-now-available-for-pre-loading/578154 "2011-05-23T02:34:29Z")
Just sayin’. For those of us who’ve pre-ordered the game, Portal 2 – all 10GB of it! – is now available to be pre-loaded. The game is currently due to launch on April 19. I say “currently” because… well, read on. … --- ## [English Premier League 2010/11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839)
**Author:** [@Xan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xan)\ **Replies:** 183\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2011, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839 "2011-05-22T21:38:07Z")
With the Premier League starting up on the 14th I thought this would be a good time to start a thread for the season. I’m supporting Arsenal. Who is everyone else supporting? --- ## [Any Stupid Zombies fans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-stupid-zombies-fans/582744)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2011, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-stupid-zombies-fans/582744 "2011-05-22T02:58:19Z")
Especially experts… I got stuck on one screen in the last set of the chapter one and I cannot for the life of me figure out what to do. Fortunately I can go to the second chapter. I think this game is excellent. Most … --- ## [most exciting sporting event that you were actually in attendance for](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-exciting-sporting-event-that-you-were-actually-in-attendance-for/582271)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2011, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-exciting-sporting-event-that-you-were-actually-in-attendance-for/582271 "2011-05-21T22:46:35Z")
this HAS to have been discussed before, and if so please point me to the relevant thread. My “leader in the clubhouse” is being at the 2010 NFC Championship between the Saints and Vikings. I figured it would be a good … --- ## [Has anyone played D&D Elemental Evil for the PC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-played-d-d-elemental-evil-for-the-pc/581945)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2011, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-played-d-d-elemental-evil-for-the-pc/581945 "2011-05-21T22:24:44Z")
I watched an LP that made it look pretty interesting. Is it any good? Does it have replay value? --- ## [What's going on with the NFL?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-with-the-nfl/582234)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2011, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-with-the-nfl/582234 "2011-05-21T18:40:51Z")
I’ve been seeing bits of news here and there, so and so judge issued an injunction so it went to so and so who issued a stay and I really have no idea wtf is going on. Does anyone have a good grasp on the situation? --- ## [Out of the Park Baseball: My league needs some owners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-the-park-baseball-my-league-needs-some-owners/582702)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2011, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-the-park-baseball-my-league-needs-some-owners/582702 "2011-05-21T17:42:25Z")
The Over-Educated League just finished the 2010 season and had a surprise winner. And now we need some new owners and you could be it. Right now these two franchises are available: Baltimore Beaneaters London Monarchs … --- ## [Can someone who enjoys sports explain it to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-who-enjoys-sports-explain-it-to-me/581083)
**Author:** [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2011, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-who-enjoys-sports-explain-it-to-me/581083 "2011-05-21T03:11:51Z")
I’m not into sports - watching or talking about it. The only exception is rugby and that’s because it essentially works as soft core porn as far as I’m concerned (sports fetish that I have). But get me to watch a footbal… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=412) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=414)