# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=448 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 449 --- ## [Games that look like work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-that-look-like-work/561975)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-that-look-like-work/561975 "2010-11-29T15:45:53Z")
For those of us who are stuck at work today, I wanted to share this site I found a while ago. My boss, myself, and one other guy are the only people in the office today and I finished all my projects on Wednesday so I d… --- ## [The Feud: The Middle East by Tom Scud \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-the-middle-east-by-tom-scud-game-over/561588)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-the-middle-east-by-tom-scud-game-over/561588 "2010-11-29T04:55:47Z")
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 next generation of consoles ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-generation-of-consoles/562185)
**Author:** [@Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-generation-of-consoles/562185 "2010-11-29T00:17:15Z")
In the past, console generations have come and gone fairly regularly every five years so we are due a new console generation around now. However Sony and Microsoft seem to be quite happy to milk their current consoles es… --- ## [Rock Band Guitars for PS3. Which are good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-band-guitars-for-ps3-which-are-good/562183)
**Author:** [@ZenBeam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZenBeam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2010, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-band-guitars-for-ps3-which-are-good/562183 "2010-11-28T18:04:20Z")
What are good guitars for Rock Band 3 for the PS3? I’m planning on getting the one that’s a real guitar with strings and all when it comes out in a few months, but I need a couple regular controllers in the mean-time. B… --- ## [The basic building blocks of the awesomest game ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-basic-building-blocks-of-the-awesomest-game-ever/562102)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2010, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-basic-building-blocks-of-the-awesomest-game-ever/562102 "2010-11-28T18:00:02Z")
So, I’ve noticed some elements of games that I find myself looking forward to. When I play a game lacking these, I sometimes find myself thinking that if the game had these items, the fun quotient would go up significant… --- ## [How do you compare gaming PCs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-compare-gaming-pcs/561938)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2010, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-compare-gaming-pcs/561938 "2010-11-28T17:41:20Z")
Comparing CPUs used to be rather easy when it was merely one CPU at a given speed and bus. Now, I’m at quite a loss. I’ve long given up trying to compare GPUs. I’m not sure how I can match RAM or a motherboard to the res… --- ## [\[American\] Football substitution Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-football-substitution-question/561356)
**Author:** [@Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shinna_Minna_Ma)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2010, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-football-substitution-question/561356 "2010-11-28T15:40:57Z")
How do players know when to come in and out between plays? It seems like there are always at least a few players coming and and out between every play. How is it done so quickly? Is someone on offense and defense usua… --- ## [Who is your sports turkey of the year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-your-sports-turkey-of-the-year/561882)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2010, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-your-sports-turkey-of-the-year/561882 "2010-11-28T03:53:54Z")
Sports Illustrated came out today with a listing of 24 Sports Turkeys of the Year. I’d say it is pretty tight race between Favre, Woods, and Leborn. I’ll give the award to Favre since he combines the text messaging with… --- ## [Can we finally get rid of the female sideline reporter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-finally-get-rid-of-the-female-sideline-reporter/561652)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2010, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-finally-get-rid-of-the-female-sideline-reporter/561652 "2010-11-28T02:04:10Z")
I’m watching the Sunday Night Game, between the Giants and Eagles, and some guy gets hurt on the field. This guy is out of it for 20 minutes or so… laying on the field with a clear neck injury. The replays show that h… --- ## [Fallout New Vegas Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-new-vegas-questions/561984)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-new-vegas-questions/561984 "2010-11-28T01:42:22Z")
I’ll keep it vague to avoid spoilers. Is it possible to mix and match companions? I have two companions but met someone else and I wanted to see how it was with them. If I tell a companion to wait somewhere, will they … --- ## [27 actors, 1 movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/27-actors-1-movie/562017)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2010, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/27-actors-1-movie/562017 "2010-11-27T20:42:38Z")
This game was popular about 5 years ago. Let’s see if it catches on again. I’m thinking of a movie. Can you work out what it is? Phase I: Look at the list of 27 actors below. Group them into 9 groups of 3 each. For eac… --- ## [Minecraft question: In the clouds.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minecraft-question-in-the-clouds/562079)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2010, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minecraft-question-in-the-clouds/562079 "2010-11-27T20:02:32Z")
What is the most efficient way to build a tower (or clear tree foliage or suspend a cobblestone four-sided torch) waaaaaay high up in the air? I’ve mostly used a two block stair-step sort of thing but have recently deci… --- ## [Do you still follow your/your family's HS football team?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-follow-your-your-familys-hs-football-team/561937)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2010, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-follow-your-your-familys-hs-football-team/561937 "2010-11-27T07:56:28Z")
If they played today, how did they do? I check on: my immediate family’s, and cousin’s, and aunt’s. My HS lost a close on, my dad won, and my mom lost. --- ## [PS2 and/or PS3 for Christmas (need advice)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps2-and-or-ps3-for-christmas-need-advice/561172)
**Author:** [@ZenBeam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZenBeam)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2010, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps2-and-or-ps3-for-christmas-need-advice/561172 "2010-11-27T01:22:40Z")
I’ve been planing on getting \[del\]myself\[/del\] my kids a PS3 for Christmas. They don’t know or suspect this. We have a Wii, and play Rock Band a lot. With the new Rock Band 3, with the new instruments, I decided I’d l… --- ## [Oh Shiiiiiiit!!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-shiiiiiiit/562027)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2010, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-shiiiiiiit/562027 "2010-11-27T01:04:14Z")
It’s right now 7:09 pm and I just got out of BG Wintergrasp, where Alliance kicked Horde ass. That’s great, right? But they did it with ME as the BG leader!:eek: How in the FUCK did THAT happen? I was riding merrily a… --- ## [PS3 question on backwards capabilities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-question-on-backwards-capabilities/562006)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2010, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-question-on-backwards-capabilities/562006 "2010-11-26T18:31:46Z")
My nieces want a PS3 for Christmas. They have a bunch of PS2 games. Will a PS3 play PS2 games? Does it depend on what model PS3 you get? --- ## [Football question.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-question/561931)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2010, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-question/561931 "2010-11-26T18:17:05Z")
Today, early on in the Cowboys/Saints game, the kicker was trying for the extra point. As he was kicking the ball, the guy running to his left and behind made a kiking motion with his foot. What the heck was that? I kno… --- ## [the Iron Bowl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-iron-bowl/561970)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2010, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-iron-bowl/561970 "2010-11-26T14:18:32Z")
Vote --- ## [Transferring My WoW to a New Computer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transferring-my-wow-to-a-new-computer/561950)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2010, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transferring-my-wow-to-a-new-computer/561950 "2010-11-26T10:23:09Z")
I’m buying a new computer soon. How will I go about transferring my World of Warcraft game software to my new computer (I downloaded the game from their website rather than buying a disc retail)? --- ## [Recommend a combat flight sim (please)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-combat-flight-sim-please/561490)
**Author:** [@bauble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bauble)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2010, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-combat-flight-sim-please/561490 "2010-11-26T03:26:53Z")
A friend of mine just got a new computer (now he’s got Windows 7-64bit, AMD 6-core, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, I don’t remember what his video card is, but it’s an AMD and is DirectX 11 capable). He loves flight sims (especiall… --- ## [Donkey Kong Country Returns is fucking amazing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donkey-kong-country-returns-is-fucking-amazing/561377)
**Author:** [@Red\_Barchetta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Barchetta)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donkey-kong-country-returns-is-fucking-amazing/561377 "2010-11-25T21:56:24Z")
So I’ve been playing this game the last few days (it officially comes out tomorrow, Sunday) and it’s simply one of the best games I’ve played all year. The game is simply chock full of “holy shit” moments that really dem… --- ## [Was getting rid of Leinart a good move for AZ Cardinals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-getting-rid-of-leinart-a-good-move-for-az-cardinals/561495)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-getting-rid-of-leinart-a-good-move-for-az-cardinals/561495 "2010-11-25T21:14:43Z")
Lived in Phx for two years and was in LA while Leinart was at USC and I am a Seahawks fan so I have a passing interest in the story. I know Whisenhunt didn’t want Leinart and IMHO Leinart was never really given a chance… --- ## [Anyone Familiar with "American Civil War: Gettysburg."(1997)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-familiar-with-american-civil-war-gettysburg-1997/561897)
**Author:** [@adhay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adhay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-familiar-with-american-civil-war-gettysburg-1997/561897 "2010-11-25T17:24:57Z")
I downloaded the game 3 weeks ago and am still dealing with the puzzles (campaigns). Interesting problems. I assume they all have solutions. Eh? However, I find that it’s a trivial win in any skirmish scenario to take… --- ## [in baseball, what does a bench coach do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-baseball-what-does-a-bench-coach-do/561752)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-baseball-what-does-a-bench-coach-do/561752 "2010-11-25T16:10:17Z")
I noticed that Willie Randolph was just hired as a bench coach for the upcoming season. What does a bench coach actually do? --- ## [How can I stop being so angry when I lose to the damn computer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-stop-being-so-angry-when-i-lose-to-the-damn-computer/561643)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-stop-being-so-angry-when-i-lose-to-the-damn-computer/561643 "2010-11-25T15:26:19Z")
Ok when I play the computer in games and lose I can’t stand it and get angry as hell. How can I stop doign this? --- ## [have the colts and patriots ever played each other in a super bowl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-the-colts-and-patriots-ever-played-each-other-in-a-super-bowl/561476)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-the-colts-and-patriots-ever-played-each-other-in-a-super-bowl/561476 "2010-11-25T07:05:51Z")
my friend wants to know --- ## [Fantasy Football Week 12](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-week-12/561671)
**Author:** [@MeDrewNotYou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeDrewNotYou)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-week-12/561671 "2010-11-24T23:21:32Z")
Joseph Addai could be back next week vs SD, but the Colt’s run sucks (And I’m sick of waiting for Addai to return.). Currently Mike Tolbert is available on waivers. My thought- dump Addai for Tolbert this week, then us… --- ## [NFL Week 11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-11/561131)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-11/561131 "2010-11-24T21:22:26Z")
Didn’t see a thread, but the first game of the week is tonight, Bears vs. Dolphins, so I thought I would get one started. Let the commentary begin. --- ## [Evil Dead Mafia II - Teaser and Sign-Ups \[Game On!\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evil-dead-mafia-ii-teaser-and-sign-ups-game-on/555493)
**Author:** [@storyteller0910](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/storyteller0910)\ **Replies:** 3201\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evil-dead-mafia-ii-teaser-and-sign-ups-game-on/555493 "2010-11-24T21:03:12Z")
PROLOGUE EXT - THE CABIN IN THE WOODS - AFTERNOON Tinkly piano music plays. The first image is of trees, doing their best to look innocent. The camera pans past them into the rear yard of a dilapidated Cabin in the W… --- ## [College Hoops 2010-2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-hoops-2010-2011/561704)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-hoops-2010-2011/561704 "2010-11-24T05:12:09Z")
Well, the college b-ball season is underway. What team do you root for? What’s their outlook for this season? Me, I’m a Kentucky fan. I’m a bit nervous about UK’s ability to put together a really good run this season w… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=447) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=449)