# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=447 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 448 --- ## [Borderlands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/borderlands/514438)
**Author:** [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Replies:** 192\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2010, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/borderlands/514438 "2010-12-02T21:43:31Z")
The game gets released well…in a few minutes. I’ve got it preordered, and I’ll be picking it up after work today. I have the feeling that some folks are really not going to like it because it’s more first-person shoote… --- ## [Trolls and griefers in online games: share your horror stories or confess your crimes.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-and-griefers-in-online-games-share-your-horror-stories-or-confess-your-crimes/561572)
**Author:** [@dotchan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dotchan)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2010, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-and-griefers-in-online-games-share-your-horror-stories-or-confess-your-crimes/561572 "2010-12-02T21:29:58Z")
Nowadays when I play Team Fortress 2 I try to stick to servers with very clear cut rules about internet etiquette, but every once in a while I still run into jerks who can’t seem to get over the fact that I’m a girl or a… --- ## [How much worse will a new CPU perform on an AM2+ mobo instead of an AM3?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-worse-will-a-new-cpu-perform-on-an-am2-mobo-instead-of-an-am3/562679)
**Author:** [@Telperion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telperion)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2010, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-worse-will-a-new-cpu-perform-on-an-am2-mobo-instead-of-an-am3/562679 "2010-12-02T18:58:32Z")
I’m planning to upgrade an older system that has an AM2+ motherboard (It’s a Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H Rev. 1 in case that has any significance.) with an Athlon II X4 640 CPU, and according to what I’ve read this will resul… --- ## [Would Walter Payton still be a dominant NFL running back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-walter-payton-still-be-a-dominant-nfl-running-back/562140)
**Author:** [@figure9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/figure9)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2010, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-walter-payton-still-be-a-dominant-nfl-running-back/562140 "2010-12-02T18:13:41Z")
Would Walter Payton, in his prime, be a superstar running-back in today’s NFL? Defenses have bigger and faster players than they did in Payton’s day. So would Payton still be a superstar, or would he be too small and to… --- ## [Is the Survival Horror genre dead?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-survival-horror-genre-dead/562212)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2010, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-survival-horror-genre-dead/562212 "2010-12-02T13:11:46Z")
I recently came across something I had no idea existed until yesterday: Resident Evil 3.5. That page gives an overview of essentially what was Resident Evil 4, very early in development. Well, that’s not quite accurate; … --- ## [The Feud: Road Trip! by wheelz \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-road-trip-by-wheelz-game-over/562330)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2010, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-road-trip-by-wheelz-game-over/562330 "2010-12-02T13:06:15Z")
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 … --- ## [Would another CFB thread be overkill? My problem with the BCS...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-another-cfb-thread-be-overkill-my-problem-with-the-bcs/562300)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2010, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-another-cfb-thread-be-overkill-my-problem-with-the-bcs/562300 "2010-12-02T01:31:30Z")
My problem with the BCS is simple (and maybe simplistic and naive; you tell me): To me, you can’t say “I like football” without saying that you like competition, and you can’t say that you respect the spirit of competit… --- ## [Alpha Protocol Hacking mini game, WTF??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alpha-protocol-hacking-mini-game-wtf/562500)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2010, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alpha-protocol-hacking-mini-game-wtf/562500 "2010-12-02T01:19:29Z")
Seriously, what kind of drugs were Obsidian on to let this through? It’s impossible. My eyes are bleeding. I’ve been trying to hack a terminal in the tutorial for like 20 minutes. I finally threw my headset across the ro… --- ## [Cam Newton Guilty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cam-newton-guilty/560309)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2010, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cam-newton-guilty/560309 "2010-12-02T01:14:33Z")
Based on your understanding of the reports swirling around, how do you personally feel about Cam’s guilt? --- ## [2010 CFL Season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-cfl-season/547048)
**Author:** [@mnemosyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mnemosyne)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2010, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-cfl-season/547048 "2010-12-01T19:21:02Z")
I’m the least knowledgeable football fan ever, but I figured us CFL fans still need a place to talk about it! The season is currently in the midst of Week 3, with the Alouettes having beaten the Lions in Vancouver last … --- ## [Two completely unrelated football questions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-completely-unrelated-football-questions/562388)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2010, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-completely-unrelated-football-questions/562388 "2010-12-01T15:42:02Z")
When a coach challenges a play, do they have to state why they are challenging? Do they have to pick one reason? You usually hear things like “challenging the play on the basis that the receiver stepped out of bounds” … --- ## [NFL Week 12](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-12/561861)
**Author:** [@Jules\_Andre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jules_Andre)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2010, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-12/561861 "2010-12-01T14:47:36Z")
No thread yet? Such a strange week, and so much to discuss! I’ll get the ball rolling with a rundown of the games this week. As before, I’ll rank them from least interesting to most interesting. San Francisco (3-7, 0-4 … --- ## [Fallout: New Vegas - PC or 360?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-new-vegas-pc-or-360/560813)
**Author:** [@DadWagonDriver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DadWagonDriver)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2010, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-new-vegas-pc-or-360/560813 "2010-12-01T03:32:36Z")
I have a GameStop gift card burning a hole in my wallet, and I’d like to get FNV. I know 99% of you will suggest getting it on the PC, but let me throw my specs out there. I don’t get the new numbering scheme for video… --- ## [NHL: November 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-november-2010/559082)
**Author:** [@KennerTheGreat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KennerTheGreat)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2010, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-november-2010/559082 "2010-12-01T02:31:48Z")
After all the Halloween candy has been dispensed, your division leaders are the Kings, Avalanche and Blackhawks in the West, and the Habs, Bolts and the Pens and Flyers in the East. The Flames looked just awful in the s… --- ## [Steering wheel recommendations for PS3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steering-wheel-recommendations-for-ps3/561783)
**Author:** [@Bike\_Rider](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bike_Rider)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2010, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steering-wheel-recommendations-for-ps3/561783 "2010-12-01T01:57:52Z")
So, I picked up Gran Turismo 5 for the PS3 today and am very much looking forward to playing it tonight. I’ve heard that having a steering wheel controller can add a lot to the experience. Being a very infrequent gamer… --- ## [Thieves loot car of Pat Burns' widow after funeral](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thieves-loot-car-of-pat-burns-widow-after-funeral/562454)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thieves-loot-car-of-pat-burns-widow-after-funeral/562454 "2010-11-30T20:44:59Z")
From here: I’m furious, and sickened. --- ## [Ever Watch Movies On Your X360?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-watch-movies-on-your-x360/562444)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-watch-movies-on-your-x360/562444 "2010-11-30T19:25:12Z")
Gotta be real careful with that fucking controller, dontcha? ;):D;):smiley: Thnaks Q --- ## [Question about PS3 Move and the Wii peripherals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-ps3-move-and-the-wii-peripherals/561386)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-ps3-move-and-the-wii-peripherals/561386 "2010-11-30T18:35:58Z")
Okay, didn’t really mean to combine these topics, but I’m kinda pressed for time here. Has anyone here gotten the Playstation Move (new that stick-and-ball combined with a camera thing) yet? If so, one big question…how… --- ## [Texas Hold'm Heads Up Hypothetical](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-holdm-heads-up-hypothetical/561557)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-holdm-heads-up-hypothetical/561557 "2010-11-30T17:20:22Z")
I think the answer to this hypothetical is obvious, but for some reason I can’t seem to my hands around the answer. Suppose there is a Heads Up match between two highly skilled poker players (think Ivey and Brunson). B… --- ## [Doper college football poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-college-football-poll/558221)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-college-football-poll/558221 "2010-11-30T15:23:47Z")
Let’s just do the top ten, because I don’t want to have to do the math for 25 teams. Coaches have a football poll. So do sports writers. Computers have several. Let’s do a doper poll. Ever so often I’ll add up the p… --- ## [Who did I just see on the news? (NFL)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-did-i-just-see-on-the-news-nfl/562387)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-did-i-just-see-on-the-news-nfl/562387 "2010-11-30T12:32:35Z")
I think he was in front of an NFL backdrop. White guy, pink golf shirt, very irate and refusing to answer or apologize for something. Not the guy who blamed God on Twitter, but perhaps someone representing his team? (I’m… --- ## [Make me excited about an upcoming game I do not yet know about](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-me-excited-about-an-upcoming-game-i-do-not-yet-know-about/561874)
**Author:** [@Aghris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aghris)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 8:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-me-excited-about-an-upcoming-game-i-do-not-yet-know-about/561874 "2010-11-30T08:41:13Z")
Big gaming fan here, but I fear that it will be slim picking the next couple of months. For some reason I’ve been out of the loop of game developments. Searching the web does not show any big titles that I should be exci… --- ## [What next for Boise States kicker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-next-for-boise-states-kicker/562159)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 8:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-next-for-boise-states-kicker/562159 "2010-11-30T08:16:26Z")
Did Boltzmann torpedo his chances at an NFL contract by missing 2 game winning field goals inside 30 yds? --- ## [Titan Quest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titan-quest/558796)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titan-quest/558796 "2010-11-30T03:28:55Z")
I picked up Titan Quest from Steam this week for $5. Any hints or tips? I just started and choose Nature as my mastery, but I’m thinking of switching to Storm. --- ## [FFG Yearly Christmas Sale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ffg-yearly-christmas-sale/562360)
**Author:** [@Merijeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merijeek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ffg-yearly-christmas-sale/562360 "2010-11-30T02:36:17Z")
So, it’s that time of year that Fantasy Flight Games does their yearly clearance. Interestingly, their WHFRP stuff (all books $5, I think, including their Magic book which is about 250 pages…hardcover). I may have just … --- ## [Steam help please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-help-please/562350)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-help-please/562350 "2010-11-30T01:36:17Z")
Apparently there is a thriving Civ 5 Steam community with plenty of patches and downloadable content. I’m a Steam noob and can’t figure out where it is. Any help would be appreciated. --- ## [Potential college football nuke: Cam Newton paid to play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potential-college-football-nuke-cam-newton-paid-to-play/559613)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potential-college-football-nuke-cam-newton-paid-to-play/559613 "2010-11-29T21:31:38Z")
The college football world is abuzz with the news that ESPN leaked last night: Auburn’s Cam Newton is being investigated about allegations that, while he was being recruited, his father pretty much actively sought money … --- ## [What's Wrong with the drag racing crowd?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-the-drag-racing-crowd/562069)
**Author:** [@Leon497](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leon497)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-the-drag-racing-crowd/562069 "2010-11-29T18:24:12Z")
I recently attended my first drag race. I have attended a number of Nascar races and some short track car races but this was my first drag race at a track only doing that. I understand the race from the drivers point o… --- ## [Punkin Chunkin contest tonight on Science Channel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/punkin-chunkin-contest-tonight-on-science-channel/561934)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/punkin-chunkin-contest-tonight-on-science-channel/561934 "2010-11-29T16:39:37Z")
The Science Channel is running the Punkin Chunkin contest tonight at 8pm. They have tossed one over 4000 feet. They have categories from trebuchets ,to man powered to air cannons. I have watched the contests for years. I… --- ## [Bonus Feud: It's Turkey Time! \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bonus-feud-its-turkey-time-game-over/561591)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bonus-feud-its-turkey-time-game-over/561591 "2010-11-29T16:06:34Z")
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