# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=441 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 442 --- ## [Just bought a Macbook Pro, recommend some games for Macs.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-bought-a-macbook-pro-recommend-some-games-for-macs/566001)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Pearse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Pearse)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2011, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-bought-a-macbook-pro-recommend-some-games-for-macs/566001 "2011-01-02T22:14:56Z")
It’s the smaller 13" model with integrated graphics and it’s a Mac, so obviously I didn’t buy it as a mobile gaming machine, but that doesn’t mean I won’t want to play some games on it. So what are some good games I can… --- ## [Sports Villains](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-villains/565071)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2011, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-villains/565071 "2011-01-02T20:48:10Z")
Who are the players and teams that you actively root AGAINST? Don’t count traditional rivalries–if you’re a Yankees fan, it’s going to be assumed that you root against the Red Sox. If you hate a particular player from … --- ## [UConn or UCLA's streak. Which was more impressive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uconn-or-uclas-streak-which-was-more-impressive/566073)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2011, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uconn-or-uclas-streak-which-was-more-impressive/566073 "2011-01-02T19:11:42Z")
Now that the UConn women’s basketball streak is over, they have the longest D-1basketball winning streak. I think that UCLA’s streak was more impressive simply because the level and amount of competention is so much hig… --- ## [NFL Ties](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-ties/566060)
**Author:** [@Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shinna_Minna_Ma)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2011, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-ties/566060 "2011-01-02T17:17:24Z")
When was the last NFL game that ended in a tie? How many games have ended up tied since the NFL instituted sudden-death in regular season games? --- ## [Game: SDMB Parimutuel Sports League](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-sdmb-parimutuel-sports-league/566109)
**Author:** [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2011, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-sdmb-parimutuel-sports-league/566109 "2011-01-02T14:30:30Z")
Explanation: The game will take place during the year of 2011 and end in early January 2012 (After the NCAA football championship). Players will place bets on various sports events(listed below) from a mythical bankroll… --- ## [Rose Bowl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rose-bowl/566097)
**Author:** [@Pitter\_Patter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pitter_Patter)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2011, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rose-bowl/566097 "2011-01-02T06:11:45Z")
I am watching the game between Wisconsin and TCU. Looking at the crowds in the stands, they are perfectly segregated between red and purple, the team colors. I have never in my life seen this. How is it that almost every… --- ## [Will UConn get to 100?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-uconn-get-to-100/565051)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2011, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-uconn-get-to-100/565051 "2011-01-02T04:44:21Z")
The UConn women’s hoops team won their 89th straight, breating the D-I win streak record. Do you think they’ll get to 100 in a row? How long can they keep it up? --- ## [NHL: December 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-december-2010/562584)
**Author:** [@KennerTheGreat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KennerTheGreat)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-december-2010/562584 "2011-01-01T17:47:36Z")
On we go to the Yuletide season (and Advent chocolate time), and the Habs have a five point lead on the Bruins for first in the Northeast. The Caps are also up by five over the Lightning, and the Flyers and Pens are fiv… --- ## [Is Brian Cashman a good GM?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-brian-cashman-a-good-gm/565491)
**Author:** [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 9:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-brian-cashman-a-good-gm/565491 "2011-01-01T09:07:31Z")
This has nothing to do with missing out on Cliff Lee. Cashman did everything a GM could do to land him, including making personal visits and throwing mountains of cash at him. Over the years I haven’t been terribly impr… --- ## [I want... an umbrella music simulation game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-an-umbrella-music-simulation-game/565638)
**Author:** [@Skott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skott)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-an-umbrella-music-simulation-game/565638 "2011-01-01T01:54:42Z")
Let’s see here: We currently have Rock Band 2, Band Hero, Guitar Hero 5, and Glee Karaoke for the Wii. We used to have Rock Band and four other Karaoke Revolution games for the PS2 as well before we sold it all to buy … --- ## [Do you root for division rivals to be successful in the playoffs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-root-for-division-rivals-to-be-successful-in-the-playoffs/564930)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-root-for-division-rivals-to-be-successful-in-the-playoffs/564930 "2010-12-31T21:40:50Z")
In the week 15 thread, Dio said The thought has crossed my mind - having other teams in your division be successful raises the prestige of your division in general, but I can’t imagine rooting the Steelers or illegitim… --- ## [The odds that Packers win over Bears: x1.18 the money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-odds-that-packers-win-over-bears-x1-18-the-money/565853)
**Author:** [@Wakinyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wakinyan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-odds-that-packers-win-over-bears-x1-18-the-money/565853 "2010-12-31T21:25:44Z")
While contemplating my bets this weekend (I bet but a few dollars on football each week) I was checking the odds for the Packers - Bears game, since Packers are my favourite team and I figured I put something on them. H… --- ## [How do I turn off this crappy "feature" on my PS3?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-this-crappy-feature-on-my-ps3/565876)
**Author:** [@ZenBeam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZenBeam)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-turn-off-this-crappy-feature-on-my-ps3/565876 "2010-12-31T15:43:09Z")
We got a PS3 for Christmas, and it has this insanely crappy and frustrating behavior. When playing a game which has an update available, it interrupts the game to ask to download an update. EVERY. TEN. FUCKING. MINUTES… --- ## [Global Crime Journal: FORBIDDEN International Mafia thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/global-crime-journal-forbidden-international-mafia-thread/564433)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Scud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Scud)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/global-crime-journal-forbidden-international-mafia-thread/564433 "2010-12-31T15:34:41Z")
Since no one else has started a thread (or maybe Chronos did a couple days ago and I didn’t notice), I figured I would add one for nonplayers and dead people to discuss, criticize, and laugh at the players in the Interna… --- ## [Help me remember the name of this Genesis game I played 15 years ago](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-the-name-of-this-genesis-game-i-played-15-years-ago/565916)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-the-name-of-this-genesis-game-i-played-15-years-ago/565916 "2010-12-31T05:20:24Z")
In the beginning there is a plane crash or something and the main characters are injured and they get turned into cyborgs, and then you play as these cyborgs in the game. not a very good description but I remember very … --- ## [NCAA Making a Mockery of Rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-making-a-mockery-of-rules/565217)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-making-a-mockery-of-rules/565217 "2010-12-31T04:33:06Z")
Five Ohio State players were found to have broken NCAA rules by receiving benefits and will be suspended for the first five games of the 2011 season. They will remain eligible for the upcoming Sugar Bowl. LINK The lin… --- ## [DC Universe Online(questions to XP'd MMORPG players)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-universe-online-questions-to-xpd-mmorpg-players/565563)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2010, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-universe-online-questions-to-xpd-mmorpg-players/565563 "2010-12-30T20:39:24Z")
I’m considering getting this for PS3. I’ve never played an MMORPG. Don’t have a PC. What are your impressions? How easy is it to jump into a MMORPG and get up to speed? I know the FPSers insist on PC/KB & mouse; what … --- ## [How is eve online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-eve-online/564019)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2010, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-eve-online/564019 "2010-12-30T19:03:05Z")
I’m planning on getting into it. Read a few guides. How is it compared to other mmos? I played wow for many years, eve seems more open ended. How newbie/ casual friendly is it? --- ## [Current odds to win the Superbowl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-odds-to-win-the-superbowl/565852)
**Author:** [@zoog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2010, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-odds-to-win-the-superbowl/565852 "2010-12-30T18:48:35Z")
I was kind of curious about what the sports books were thinking going into this weekend of the NFL, so I went out and found this. Seems like some interesting action to be had. 12/1 for the Ravens, 11/1 for the Bears, 1… --- ## [Wii games. Region Coded like DVDs???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-games-region-coded-like-dvds/565752)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2010, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-games-region-coded-like-dvds/565752 "2010-12-30T16:34:05Z")
My friend’s daughter is very happily just beginning Highschool French classes (well, as of 3 months ago). She is also very fond of the karaoke game on Wii. Thought maybe a French Wii Karaoke game might be a fun languag… --- ## [What is your favorite fantasy sport to play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-fantasy-sport-to-play/565368)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-fantasy-sport-to-play/565368 "2010-12-29T14:10:44Z")
What is your favorite fantasy sport to play? Feel free to explain in the thread. --- ## [Viking/Eagle game postponed until Tuesday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viking-eagle-game-postponed-until-tuesday/565439)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2010, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viking-eagle-game-postponed-until-tuesday/565439 "2010-12-30T05:35:26Z")
For the third week in a row, the date and/or venue has been changed for the Minnesota Vikings NFL Football Team. Two weeks ago, the Metrodome roofed collasped, and the Giants @ Vikings was played a day late and in Detro… --- ## [green bay packers number retirement question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/green-bay-packers-number-retirement-question/565489)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/green-bay-packers-number-retirement-question/565489 "2010-12-29T21:32:41Z")
I’m taking a sporcle quiz the other day, and I try the retired numbers of the NFL quiz. The Packers, surprisingly, don’t have many numbers retired at all. One of the numbers retired, however is 92. Reggie White. Seri… --- ## [Link](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/link/559318)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/link/559318 "2010-12-29T19:23:39Z")
Link --- ## [NFL Week 16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-16/565460)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-16/565460 "2010-12-29T19:07:10Z")
No one started a general thread. Whee. --- ## [NFL MVP: Vick or Brady (or other)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-mvp-vick-or-brady-or-other/564970)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-mvp-vick-or-brady-or-other/564970 "2010-12-29T14:31:31Z")
So, easy enough question, who gets your vote for NFL MVP? The two front runners seem to be Michael Vick and Tom Brady, although I have heard other names mentioned such as Matt Ryan. My thought is I think it is Tom Brad… --- ## [SDMB All-Pro fantasy football league 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-all-pro-fantasy-football-league-2010/548628)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-all-pro-fantasy-football-league-2010/548628 "2010-12-29T06:23:55Z")
Don’t have time to write much now, but I wanted to get the individual league threads going. We have a general discussion FF thread and this is last year’s league thread. This league is not yet recruiting. Everyone from… --- ## [I am disappointed in Metroid: Other M.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-disappointed-in-metroid-other-m/565512)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-disappointed-in-metroid-other-m/565512 "2010-12-29T04:55:06Z")
I don’t expect this thread to get a lot of responses, but that’s okay… I’m really just ranting. I bought Metroid: Other M yesterday. It was my reward to myself for completing the semester. After playing it for a few h… --- ## [SDMB Big League 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-big-league-2010/548632)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 403\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-big-league-2010/548632 "2010-12-29T01:46:56Z")
Last Year’s thread. General discussion thread. This is the giant ass 20 man league we started last year. People from last year are invited, but if you found yourself getting bored and half-assing it by the end of the ye… --- ## [What were the first games for each console?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-the-first-games-for-each-console/565650)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-the-first-games-for-each-console/565650 "2010-12-29T00:59:45Z")
We’ve looked before at what the final games were for major consoles. I think Aragorn’s Quest is the final significant PS2 release, for example(nearly, anyway). But what were the first games released for major consoles? … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=440) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=442)