# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=433 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 434 --- ## [Myst - The Movie??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/myst-the-movie/555658)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/myst-the-movie/555658 "2011-02-07T03:49:06Z")
Weird game to adapt to a movie, if you ask me. The whole thing about Myst was the mood and the tone, which would not be adaptable to a movie. They’re gonna try, anyway. Variety’s story --- ## [Co-op, plot-driven game for the Wii?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co-op-plot-driven-game-for-the-wii/570412)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co-op-plot-driven-game-for-the-wii/570412 "2011-02-07T00:27:28Z")
Is there a good Wii game that’s co-op on the same screen/machine (e.g., Mario-cart or Super Mario Bros) \* and \*has plot that’s a touch more engaging then “The princess is captured” ? A FPS would be great. I picked up a … --- ## [Hare and Hounds challenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hare-and-hounds-challenge/570352)
**Author:** [@SCSimmons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCSimmons)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hare-and-hounds-challenge/570352 "2011-02-07T00:11:28Z")
There’s a bit of a dispute in GQ about whether either side can guarantee a win in Hare and Hounds. Maybe that’ll eventually end up in GD; but in the meantime, I declare for the Hounds and am prepared to challenge all com… --- ## [Tell me what SuperBowl team I should be cheering for.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-what-superbowl-team-i-should-be-cheering-for/570005)
**Author:** [@CyclopticXander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CyclopticXander)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-what-superbowl-team-i-should-be-cheering-for/570005 "2011-02-06T22:46:55Z")
Well it’s almost time to watch my annual football game again! I don’t care about sports at all, but I do always feel compelled to watch such a gigantic cultural event. It is fun to understand all the tweets that night an… --- ## [NFL.com Fantasy Playoff Challenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-com-fantasy-playoff-challenge/566592)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-com-fantasy-playoff-challenge/566592 "2011-02-06T21:20:27Z")
Same as last year. Quick refresher: You pick any players you want each week and get FF points for them. There is no draft; everyone can pick Tom Brady if they want, and you can change any or all of them each week. If yo… --- ## [Name 3 things you'd bring to a cashier that would freak them out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-youd-bring-to-a-cashier-that-would-freak-them-out/569824)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Sensitive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Sensitive)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-youd-bring-to-a-cashier-that-would-freak-them-out/569824 "2011-02-06T19:02:49Z")
Inspired by this thread. Box of condoms, suckers, My Little Pony. --- ## [Q&A using states only](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-a-using-states-only/570132)
**Author:** [@Eriond\_s\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eriond_s_Revenge)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-a-using-states-only/570132 "2011-02-06T17:38:22Z")
Wyoming? --- ## [The Presidential Feud by Little Nemo \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-presidential-feud-by-little-nemo-game-over/566263)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-presidential-feud-by-little-nemo-game-over/566263 "2011-02-06T16:03:11Z")
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 … --- ## [The Feud: Don't Think of a Duck by bluecanary \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-dont-think-of-a-duck-by-bluecanary-game-over/569973)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-dont-think-of-a-duck-by-bluecanary-game-over/569973 "2011-02-06T15:36:38Z")
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 … --- ## [Is Steam slow for others here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-steam-slow-for-others-here/570346)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-steam-slow-for-others-here/570346 "2011-02-06T13:31:41Z")
Lately my Steam downloads have been at a markedly slower pace than usual. My PC is fine and I have a DSL connection which, while not hugely speedy compared to cable, is also distinctly stable and regular (i.e. I always … --- ## [Longest NES BGM song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-nes-bgm-song/510891)
**Author:** [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-nes-bgm-song/510891 "2011-02-06T12:50:31Z")
I was wondering if anyone had a factual answer to this, but if someone wants to turn this into a dicussion, fine by me! I’m trying to figure out which NES game had the longest BGM (background music - aka the music that p… --- ## [I don't get this problem in Egypt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-this-problem-in-egypt/570270)
**Author:** [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-this-problem-in-egypt/570270 "2011-02-06T12:28:50Z")
Shouldn’t they be able to change to any government without revolution? They have the Great Pyramids! --- ## [PC Gaming Dead! Oh no wait, Steam just made a billion this year.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-gaming-dead-oh-no-wait-steam-just-made-a-billion-this-year/570076)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 7:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-gaming-dead-oh-no-wait-steam-just-made-a-billion-this-year/570076 "2011-02-06T07:26:18Z")
Steam’s 2010 revenue is nearly 1 billion dollars for 2010. Given that about 70-80% of the moneys go to publishers and developers, that’s a LOT of money coming from the “dying” PC platform. And that’s just one digital d… --- ## [Anyone here play Second Life? If so...what's up with the drama](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-play-second-life-if-so-whats-up-with-the-drama/569155)
**Author:** [@flatlined](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flatlined)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-play-second-life-if-so-whats-up-with-the-drama/569155 "2011-02-05T19:17:47Z")
I’m an adult, so I get that Second Life is basically a sex chat room with props. I get that people are partnered because they love each other. I even get the Gor thing. What I don’t get is how people are so mean and h… --- ## [Free Half Life 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-half-life-2/570231)
**Author:** [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-half-life-2/570231 "2011-02-05T04:00:14Z")
I just picked up the orange box and already have HL2, so if anybody wants it give me your steam id and it’s yours. --- ## [How do I fake my way through a super bowl party?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-fake-my-way-through-a-super-bowl-party/569957)
**Author:** [@automagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/automagic)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-fake-my-way-through-a-super-bowl-party/569957 "2011-02-05T02:14:58Z")
I could not care less about sports, including football. How do I fake my way through a superbowl party. By the way I’m a guy, and I think I’m expected to be somewhat excited. --- ## [Your favourite soccer player(s) of all-time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favourite-soccer-player-s-of-all-time/570055)
**Author:** [@Asympotically\_fat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asympotically_fat)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favourite-soccer-player-s-of-all-time/570055 "2011-02-04T23:21:06Z")
Who is your favourite soccer player or players and why? They don’t have to be the best players just you favourites. My two favourites are Matt Le Tisier: And Zinedane Zidane: Matt Le Tisier… --- ## [Baseball Offseason Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-offseason-thread/559985)
**Author:** [@Hawkeyeop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hawkeyeop)\ **Replies:** 450\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-offseason-thread/559985 "2011-02-04T20:59:03Z")
Paul DePodesta is joining the Mets new super staff and Joe Morgan will not be back for Sunday Night baseball. This offseason is way better than the actual season. What is everyone elses’ teams up to? Anyone want to t… --- ## [What do I need for a one person Super Bowl party?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-need-for-a-one-person-super-bowl-party/570148)
**Author:** [@footballisplayedwithyourfeet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/footballisplayedwithyourfeet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-need-for-a-one-person-super-bowl-party/570148 "2011-02-04T17:56:59Z")
The last couple of years I have sort of stumbled upon the Super Bowl on the day itself and ended up watching quite a lot of it, last year I even ended up watching it till the very end. I gues it will be clear by now that… --- ## [Steelers Owners + Giants Owners = The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steelers-owners-giants-owners-the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo/570156)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steelers-owners-giants-owners-the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo/570156 "2011-02-04T16:51:34Z")
Mods, this could also belong in Cafe Society, but it also has sports content. The star of the upcoming English-language version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is Rooney Mara. As her name implies, she is part of bot… --- ## [How many great athletes are an accident of interest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-great-athletes-are-an-accident-of-interest/569614)
**Author:** [@bengangmo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bengangmo)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-great-athletes-are-an-accident-of-interest/569614 "2011-02-04T14:03:39Z")
Ok - slightly cryptic title (didn’t want it to be too long) The question is, how many athletes that are at the absolute top of their sports would have been a success in a different sport had their interest, environment,… --- ## [Texas Hold 'em pace of play](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-hold-em-pace-of-play/570120)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-hold-em-pace-of-play/570120 "2011-02-04T06:20:13Z")
How long does it take to play 1 orbit at a full table? --- ## [Best iphone/droid game.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-iphone-droid-game/569224)
**Author:** [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-iphone-droid-game/569224 "2011-02-04T03:23:29Z")
So, I find myself getting my gaming fix on my iphone instead of my computer or console these days. The games are relatively cheap but you can waste a lot of time playing games long enough to figure out that they suck. W… --- ## [Do people still play Vietcong (FPS) multiplayer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-still-play-vietcong-fps-multiplayer/569860)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2011, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-still-play-vietcong-fps-multiplayer/569860 "2011-02-03T20:45:37Z")
Back when this game came out and for several years after, I was addicted to it, both singleplayer and multiplayer. It was definitely one of the best FPSs for its time and still holds its own despite being about 10 years … --- ## [Bengals fire their offensive coordinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bengals-fire-their-offensive-coordinator/569698)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2011, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bengals-fire-their-offensive-coordinator/569698 "2011-02-03T20:40:12Z")
FoieGrasIsEvil should be pleased. --- ## [Best game of 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-game-of-2010/569617)
**Author:** [@Jihi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jihi)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2011, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-game-of-2010/569617 "2011-02-03T18:37:33Z")
Year end awards have been pouring in from various sites over the last couple of weeks and it seems that most sources have it as Red Dead Redemption being GOTY with Mass Effect 2 as a very close runner up. Having played b… --- ## [The NFL Pro Bowl: can it be fixed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nfl-pro-bowl-can-it-be-fixed/567375)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2011, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nfl-pro-bowl-can-it-be-fixed/567375 "2011-02-03T17:59:07Z")
It’s always seemed like the most pointless game in the NFL schedule. Even pre-season games seem more relevant. The League moved it to the week before the Superbowl but that doesn’t seem to have made any difference. Any… --- ## [A new "You Don't Know Jack" coming Feb 8](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-you-dont-know-jack-coming-feb-8/569941)
**Author:** [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2011, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-you-dont-know-jack-coming-feb-8/569941 "2011-02-03T16:14:09Z")
“You Don’t Know Jack” was a fantastic series of trivia games for the PC. It had a fun variety of questions, and a lot of humor (including lots of insults :p) The first new game in, like, 8 years is getting released in a … --- ## [NHL: January 2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-january-2011/566053)
**Author:** [@KennerTheGreat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KennerTheGreat)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2011, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-january-2011/566053 "2011-02-03T14:25:31Z")
Happy new year, everyone. The Winter Classic’s been moved back to 8 PM tonight, in case anyone’s unaware. Crosby has a nine-point lead on Stamkos for the Art Ross, and a one-goal lead on him for the Rocket Richard. Pa… --- ## [The Feud: Remember the 80's - a compilation from Barkis and Kenner \[Game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-remember-the-80s-a-compilation-from-barkis-and-kenner-game-over/569022)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2011, 9:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-remember-the-80s-a-compilation-from-barkis-and-kenner-game-over/569022 "2011-02-03T09:27:13Z")
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