# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=451 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 452 --- ## [Camgate Part 2: is Auburn a dirty team?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camgate-part-2-is-auburn-a-dirty-team/560787)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camgate-part-2-is-auburn-a-dirty-team/560787 "2010-11-15T23:15:31Z")
Much has been made lately of Cam Newton’s troubles, and the allegations that he and his father sought money to play for universities. This issue heated up to supernova proportions last week, and I was undecided about hi… --- ## [NCAA tourney structure](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-tourney-structure/560249)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-tourney-structure/560249 "2010-11-15T21:39:16Z")
Why couldn’t they have just made the 4 extra teams 17 seeds? Oh Yeah, this is the NCAA! They NEVER make sense! --- ## [Is an iMac suitable for gaming?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-an-imac-suitable-for-gaming/560734)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-an-imac-suitable-for-gaming/560734 "2010-11-15T18:49:50Z")
For some reasons I may need to get an iMac (the most basic entry here). How is its hardware when it comes to gaming? I am thinking of booting it in Windows 7 using bootcamp. --- ## [Tabletop RPG: Arkham Horror](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tabletop-rpg-arkham-horror/559281)
**Author:** [@lizardling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lizardling)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tabletop-rpg-arkham-horror/559281 "2010-11-15T12:46:14Z")
So, I saw this at the local game store. And being the little Lovecraftian-loving reptile that I am, this immediately tickled my fancy. However, the closest I’ve gotten to tabletop play is playing derived computer games … --- ## [Former NY Giant gets 30 year prison sentence!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-ny-giant-gets-30-year-prison-sentence/560327)
**Author:** [@The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Jeffrey_Lebowski)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-ny-giant-gets-30-year-prison-sentence/560327 "2010-11-13T21:06:12Z")
And it’s not Lawrence Taylor. Wow. A question for any lawyerly types that might read this, what sort of term would he be facing were the probation violating felony to have occurred in a blue state? --- ## [Just for fun—what’s a "good" game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-for-fun-what-s-a-good-game/560445)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-for-fun-what-s-a-good-game/560445 "2010-11-13T18:04:52Z")
Say someone told you he could get you a tape of the ideal game for you to watch, any sport, any era—describe the game in general terms and he will get you the tape that most nearly conforms to your description. This is N… --- ## [Looking for a football (Pro and College) that shows upcoming schedules with current records](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-football-pro-and-college-that-shows-upcoming-schedules-with-current-records/560399)
**Author:** [@dnooman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dnooman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 9:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-football-pro-and-college-that-shows-upcoming-schedules-with-current-records/560399 "2010-11-13T09:57:06Z")
I think the best way to illustrate what I’m looking for is to look at this example of what I’m looking at. I’m not a Falcons fan, but I’d like to see the records of the teams they have yet to play this year. Such a basi… --- ## [Wii WiFi - or whatever the heck it's called](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-wifi-or-whatever-the-heck-its-called/560537)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-wifi-or-whatever-the-heck-its-called/560537 "2010-11-13T05:56:16Z")
My sister and I live 300 miles apart but she finally got a Wii and we want to play together. We already play WoW together so we’re looking more for a get up and play game than a sit on your ass and play game. But, I hav… --- ## [The Feud: The Mostest by Hilarity N. Suze \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-the-mostest-by-hilarity-n-suze-game-over/559962)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-the-mostest-by-hilarity-n-suze-game-over/559962 "2010-11-13T05:51:12Z")
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 … --- ## [NHL All Star Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-all-star-game/560516)
**Author:** [@pojimba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pojimba)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-all-star-game/560516 "2010-11-13T03:43:45Z")
Cool way to select the teams. But I distinctly remember someone suggesting this idea in a “Rules I’d like to Change” thread, had to be 5 months ago. Too lazy to search, so what’s the deal? Badly kept secret by the NHL… --- ## [question about football trick play (Driscoll Middle School)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-football-trick-play-driscoll-middle-school/559904)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-football-trick-play-driscoll-middle-school/559904 "2010-11-12T16:13:06Z")
Some of you have probably already seen this college (American) football trick play by Driscoll Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas. Article (totalprosports.com) video (YouTube) Description: a player hands the ball … --- ## [Dolphins linebacker compares officiating to Anne Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolphins-linebacker-compares-officiating-to-anne-frank/559885)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolphins-linebacker-compares-officiating-to-anne-frank/559885 "2010-11-12T16:08:55Z")
Story here. Okay, I have no idea what happened. I understand that spitting is a pretty serious insult, especially in an occupation as macho as football. I understand that pretty much every level of a professional spor… --- ## [Wade Phillips Fired!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wade-phillips-fired/559953)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wade-phillips-fired/559953 "2010-11-12T15:43:50Z")
Who didn’t see this coming? --- ## [Will there be a Shadow of the Colossus 2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-there-be-a-shadow-of-the-colossus-2/560383)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-there-be-a-shadow-of-the-colossus-2/560383 "2010-11-12T03:49:37Z")
Shadow of the Colossus was one of the best games I ever played and certainly the finest game for PS2 in my opinion. There has never been anything like it. It was an innovative gameplay concept with perfect atmosphere. I… --- ## [NFL Week 9](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-9/559800)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-9/559800 "2010-11-12T01:45:23Z")
I suppose I’ll start the thread this week. The new big news out of Minnesota is that Harvin and Childress almost came to blows on Friday. I’ve been holding off on saying this because you never know what can happen later… --- ## [MMA: Boxing is dead to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mma-boxing-is-dead-to-me/557754)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mma-boxing-is-dead-to-me/557754 "2010-11-11T22:40:16Z")
I watched Ali-Spinks II live. Even my engineer-nerd dad was interested in this fight. I watched some Ray Leonard and Tommy Hearns, maybe even some Marvin Hagler. I couldn’t name you a boxing champion at this point, and … --- ## [Why aren't the Cowboys in the NFC south?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-the-cowboys-in-the-nfc-south/559655)
**Author:** [@mike\_ahndembroak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mike_ahndembroak)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-the-cowboys-in-the-nfc-south/559655 "2010-11-11T20:08:57Z")
Geographically speaking ,it would seem they should be in the southern division and the Carolina Panthers would be more suited for the NFC east.Is this more a case for the long time tradition of rivalries between the Gian… --- ## [Tiger Lance, age 70, has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-lance-age-70-has-died/560257)
**Author:** [@fuzzypickles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fuzzypickles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-lance-age-70-has-died/560257 "2010-11-11T01:25:39Z")
Just noticed this on Wikipedia’s Recent Deaths page: I don’t know this guy and barely know cricket either, but the name “Tiger Lance” caught my eye. That’s all. (ETA: Oops, meant to post this in The Game Room…don’t k… --- ## [Fun new tower defence game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-new-tower-defence-game/559992)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-new-tower-defence-game/559992 "2010-11-11T01:03:58Z")
I just beat the whole game, so I have to share: It’s called Ghost Hacker, and it’s a bit different than your average TD. Instead of upgrading towers, each towers has certain points where you can attach functions. There’… --- ## [Is Assassin's Creed 2 dogshit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-assassins-creed-2-dogshit/560096)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-assassins-creed-2-dogshit/560096 "2010-11-10T18:43:12Z")
I picked up Assassin’s Creed 2 (for PS3) out of curiosity the other day after having repeatedly beaten Heavy Rain, MGS4, and somewhat tired of Red Dead Redemption. I have to say, I was pretty disappointed by the game. E… --- ## [A question for Steeler Fans - uniform numbers usage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-steeler-fans-uniform-numbers-usage/560147)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-steeler-fans-uniform-numbers-usage/560147 "2010-11-10T18:19:57Z")
I don’t know how many folks follow things like this, but I do and I hope others do as well. The Steelers have retired only one number in their history (70, Ernie Stautner). When they had their run in the 70’s, they cou… --- ## [A football rules question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-football-rules-question/559868)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-football-rules-question/559868 "2010-11-10T13:58:20Z")
Probably an easy question but I realized I don’t know the answer. Is there a rule prohibiting a team from calling two timeouts in a row? --- ## [Poker "coloring up" procedures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-coloring-up-procedures/559878)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-coloring-up-procedures/559878 "2010-11-10T13:27:12Z")
When “coloring up” (taking out/puting denominations in) are you allowed to do other types of coloring up? For example: the $1000 chip is being replaced with the $25,000 and exchange: 2 $5,000/1 $10,000 5 $10,000/2 $25… --- ## [All Blacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-blacks/559718)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 10:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-blacks/559718 "2010-11-10T10:53:13Z")
Damn they are decorative and fun to watch Ill be in my bunk :smiley: --- ## [the 30 for 30 documentaries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-30-for-30-documentaries/560135)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-30-for-30-documentaries/560135 "2010-11-10T06:35:26Z")
Did ESPN solicit them, or had they already been made, and the series is just a forum to air them? --- ## [Math puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/math-puzzle/559931)
**Author:** [@Grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grey)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/math-puzzle/559931 "2010-11-10T01:22:58Z")
This is one of those math puzzles I can never figure out and always slap my head once they’ve been explained. Take 2 numbers a and b, but a =/= b Take the mean to be x x= (a+b)/2 2x=(a+b) 2x(a-b)=(a+b)(a-b) 2xa-2xb… --- ## [Bloody Good Time, successor to The Ship $5 on steam/XBLA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bloody-good-time-successor-to-the-ship-5-on-steam-xbla/558819)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bloody-good-time-successor-to-the-ship-5-on-steam-xbla/558819 "2010-11-10T00:49:06Z")
This is the spiritual successor to The Ship (but not legally - a different publisher). The premise is that you’re on the movie set of a famous horror director… who makes the most authentic movies by actually having his a… --- ## [Rugby League player photographed in compromising position with dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rugby-league-player-photographed-in-compromising-position-with-dog/559437)
**Author:** [@Krav\_Manga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krav_Manga)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rugby-league-player-photographed-in-compromising-position-with-dog/559437 "2010-11-09T20:31:47Z")
Disgraced NRL star Joel Monaghan expresses remorse over dog photo I won’t link to the actual photograph, but it’s not good. After a number of scandals this year, the sport really didn’t need this. Apparently the player… --- ## [How do the fan bases of the NY Jets vs Giants break down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-fan-bases-of-the-ny-jets-vs-giants-break-down/559745)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-fan-bases-of-the-ny-jets-vs-giants-break-down/559745 "2010-11-09T19:01:07Z")
Is one team more blue collar? or is one of them more the manahattan team? Also has either team explored building a stadium in NYC instead of New Jersey? --- ## [\>\>WSOP\<\< 2010 World Series of Poker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wsop-2010-world-series-of-poker/540762)
**Author:** [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wsop-2010-world-series-of-poker/540762 "2010-11-09T18:57:16Z")
Starts on Friday with the casual casino employee tournament then jumps head first into some hardcore action with the first tournament of its kind in the WS: $50,000 Poker Player’s Championship. PPC consists of eight pok… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=450) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=452)