# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=456 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 457 --- ## [Anyone else remember the Manhunter adventure games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-remember-the-manhunter-adventure-games/557347)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-remember-the-manhunter-adventure-games/557347 "2010-10-17T17:28:22Z")
There were two, Manhunter New York and Manhunter San Francisco. The premise was Earth was conquered by aliens called Orbs (two different species of aliens actually) and you worked as a alien collaborator who hunted resis… --- ## [What game ripped your heart out and stomped it on the floor until it stopped beating (sports)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-game-ripped-your-heart-out-and-stomped-it-on-the-floor-until-it-stopped-beating-sports/556100)
**Author:** [@Moonchild](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonchild)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-game-ripped-your-heart-out-and-stomped-it-on-the-floor-until-it-stopped-beating-sports/556100 "2010-10-17T16:16:11Z")
Game 4, 1984 NBA Finals. Lakers - Celtics. The McHale clothesline game on Kurt Rambis. Magic dribbles out the clock in regulation, Celtics win in overtime. At the Forum. What worsened matters was that the Lakers coughed… --- ## [2010 March Madness field](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-march-madness-field/557423)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 7:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-march-madness-field/557423 "2010-10-17T07:41:19Z")
Which teams that MADE the field fit at least 1 of these criteria?: No better than .500 in-conference X\<20 wins, AND X\>9 loses (i.e. a recored like 19-10) Which teams that MISSED the field fit at least 1 of these crite… --- ## [WSOP Main Event schedule question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wsop-main-event-schedule-question/557413)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wsop-main-event-schedule-question/557413 "2010-10-17T06:55:21Z")
During the Main Event, play begins at Noon, and each level lasts 2 hours (with 20 min. breaks) I’m curious if the modifications lsited below could work? BTW, the last day is 4 months after the beginning. Real Life Day … --- ## [Sonic 4: Episode 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sonic-4-episode-1/556902)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sonic-4-episode-1/556902 "2010-10-17T05:35:52Z")
The Sega Blognik has just announced that Sonic 4 was just released on PSN, was on Wii yesterday, and will be on XBLA tomorrow. I haven’t gotten a chance to play it yet (middle of the school day and all) but I’m really ex… --- ## [Anyone play Homerun Battle 3D?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-homerun-battle-3d/557297)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-homerun-battle-3d/557297 "2010-10-17T02:38:09Z")
Recently got this on my phone and it’s addictive as hell. http://www.androidtapp.com/homerun-battle-3d/ Anyone playing it on Android? You rival me up as beefchips. Can I play against someone with it on their iphone? --- ## [Death to the BCS -- Book coming out 10/14/10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-to-the-bcs-book-coming-out-10-14-10/557010)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-to-the-bcs-book-coming-out-10-14-10/557010 "2010-10-17T00:15:06Z")
Death to the BCS: The Definitive Case Against the Bowl Championship Series Dan Wetzel (Author) Josh Peter (Author), Jeff Passan (Author) --- ## [Justin Bieber on Tom Brady's Hair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/justin-bieber-on-tom-bradys-hair/557316)
**Author:** [@sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sitchensis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/justin-bieber-on-tom-bradys-hair/557316 "2010-10-16T19:30:38Z")
Its seems like I have I have heard the “Justin Bieber makes fun of Tom Brady’s hair” story on ESPN about four times today. If Disney has a financial interest in Bieber and owns ESPN is this “story” just a commercial. I… --- ## ["Off the Schneid" and other over-used phrases](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-the-schneid-and-other-over-used-phrases/557118)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-the-schneid-and-other-over-used-phrases/557118 "2010-10-16T17:40:34Z")
I was going to come here and ask about the origins of the phrase “Off the Schneid” (meaning to end a losing streak), but Google found me that answer. Apparently, in Gin Rummy, scoring zero points in a game is referred to… --- ## [What exactly is going on with Liverpool FC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-is-going-on-with-liverpool-fc/557183)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-is-going-on-with-liverpool-fc/557183 "2010-10-16T17:40:24Z")
I read on the website football 365 about a British Court overturning a US courts injunction against a sale and to be quite honest I can’t make sense of it. It would be cool if there was a site that had it all laid out, … --- ## [Largest computer game cavern system?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/largest-computer-game-cavern-system/557245)
**Author:** [@fuzzypickles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fuzzypickles)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/largest-computer-game-cavern-system/557245 "2010-10-16T16:24:31Z")
Recently I’ve been playing Minecraft (parallel threads here and here) and I’ve discovered the largest, vastest, most labyrinthine & massive cavern I’ve ever explored in any video game, ever. It consists of at least ten … --- ## [The Feud: That's so Dirty! by biggirl \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-thats-so-dirty-by-biggirl-game-over/556637)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-thats-so-dirty-by-biggirl-game-over/556637 "2010-10-16T03:16:28Z")
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 … --- ## [Does the NFL have any other illness week besides breast cancer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-nfl-have-any-other-illness-week-besides-breast-cancer/555939)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-nfl-have-any-other-illness-week-besides-breast-cancer/555939 "2010-10-16T01:15:17Z")
I don’t understand cwhy the NFL has Brest cancer week. Aren’t there more deadly and more prolific diseases than that? How about just “cancer week”? Or no special week at all? Makes it seem like breast cancer is more imp… --- ## [Lazy Console to PC porting. Stop it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lazy-console-to-pc-porting-stop-it/557254)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lazy-console-to-pc-porting-stop-it/557254 "2010-10-16T00:51:36Z")
As a lifelong fan of PC games and a strong believer in the absolute superiority of the mouse+keyboard method of controlling in FPS games I am noticing, and becoming frustrated by what seems to be a growing habit of game … --- ## [Let's Play Mario Kart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-mario-kart/542099)
**Author:** [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-mario-kart/542099 "2010-10-15T21:15:03Z")
Tonight at 9:30 Central Daylight Time, I am going to create a Mario Kart room for anyone on here who would like to play. My code is 0345-4893-8408. I have never done this before so tell me if there is anything I need t… --- ## [Gilbert Arenas deserves credit for being honest about lying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gilbert-arenas-deserves-credit-for-being-honest-about-lying/557162)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gilbert-arenas-deserves-credit-for-being-honest-about-lying/557162 "2010-10-15T16:00:05Z")
But the jackals of the press are taking advantage of him anyway. Arenas lied to his coach about having a knee injury, supposedly so that a Washington Wizards teammate would get a chance to play. Then he admitted the dec… --- ## [What iPad do I Need?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ipad-do-i-need/557109)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 9:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ipad-do-i-need/557109 "2010-10-15T09:21:47Z")
I am not naturally drawn to the iPad. It would be an awkward way to surf the internet here. Further, my internet is slow here, spoiling the idea of YouTube or internet games. But the other day a student had one in class … --- ## [Canada/Australia/2010 Commonwealth Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-australia-2010-commonwealth-games/556790)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-australia-2010-commonwealth-games/556790 "2010-10-15T03:11:25Z")
The gold medal standings thus far are Australia 56 India 26 England 24 Canada 18 I never expected such good results for India, but they are the host country after all. But I am getting tired of seeing Aust… --- ## [Who's caught a foul ball or home run ball at a Major League game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-caught-a-foul-ball-or-home-run-ball-at-a-major-league-game/556406)
**Author:** [@villa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/villa)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-caught-a-foul-ball-or-home-run-ball-at-a-major-league-game/556406 "2010-10-14T22:10:54Z")
Or, if not, how close have you come? My closest was my buddy sitting next to me, with a screaming foul ball that smashed into his aluminum bottle of beer which was in his hand. The father sitting behind us with his 5 y… --- ## [Is it normal to be able to play a steam game before it's 'out'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-normal-to-be-able-to-play-a-steam-game-before-its-out/557037)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-normal-to-be-able-to-play-a-steam-game-before-its-out/557037 "2010-10-14T20:40:20Z")
On steam you can install games ready for when they get released. I’ve just installed Medal of Honour. It’s supposed to be out in about 2 days, but it’s letting me play it now. I can play single player, and multiplayer… --- ## [Would you pay $300 for a handheald? (Nintendo's 3DS News)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-300-for-a-handheald-nintendos-3ds-news/555523)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-300-for-a-handheald-nintendos-3ds-news/555523 "2010-10-14T17:52:20Z")
http://mystateline.com/fulltext-news/?nxd\_id=199185 So it’s 25,000 Yen (about $300) when it launches in Japan this year. The system is like a regular DS with the upper screen that’s wider and displays a, glasses free, … --- ## [Will there be a new Flatout for the PC? We need your help.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-there-be-a-new-flatout-for-the-pc-we-need-your-help/557153)
**Author:** [@Purple44](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Purple44)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-there-be-a-new-flatout-for-the-pc-we-need-your-help/557153 "2010-10-14T17:23:19Z")
That right, we have a chance of a new Flatout getting release on the PC. A friend of mine sent me a link to a new Flatout for the Wii that being work on by Team6: ‘FlatOut’ (Wii) - New Screens New ‘FlatOut’ (ALL) Insta… --- ## [Is this flash game broken?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-flash-game-broken/557113)
**Author:** [@Calavera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Calavera)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-flash-game-broken/557113 "2010-10-14T16:59:25Z")
Planning on visting Vegas, I looked on the zumanity website, and saw this game: http://www.zumanityhoops.com/. The hoop girl, Julia, performs a routine whilst you have to follow a ball with your mouse, while it traces o… --- ## [PS3 and Motion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-and-motion/557027)
**Author:** [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-and-motion/557027 "2010-10-13T21:46:39Z")
Haven’t owned a video game console since my Atari 2600, but I’m thinking the PS3 with the motion add on looks as though it might be good. I had a chance to try a WII when they first appeared, but didn’t think that they … --- ## [How Arcania: Gothic 4 manages to nearly insult me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-arcania-gothic-4-manages-to-nearly-insult-me/557001)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-arcania-gothic-4-manages-to-nearly-insult-me/557001 "2010-10-13T17:22:42Z")
As a longtime fan of the Gothic series, I’ve been awaiting Gothic 4. Of course, by longtime fan, I mean I loved the first two, and the third one cocked half of everything up. Unfortunately, the series may not be effecti… --- ## ["Resign" a card game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resign-a-card-game/556939)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resign-a-card-game/556939 "2010-10-13T16:31:17Z")
Online card games ask if you’re sure want to resign when you close the game. Do people, in real life, say “resign” when they decide to stop playing? I say “quit”, and so do the others I’ve played with. It is true that I… --- ## [Is LOTRO free in Europe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-lotro-free-in-europe/556994)
**Author:** [@Lars\_Aruns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lars_Aruns)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-lotro-free-in-europe/556994 "2010-10-13T14:11:16Z")
Turbine has been going “Lord of the Rings Online is Free!” for some time. Now the switch to free to play has been going on (and quite successfully, I read). As an old LOTRO player, I wanted to jump back in, but it looks … --- ## [WoW: Cataclysm thread - 12 Oct 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-cataclysm-thread-12-oct-2010/556962)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-cataclysm-thread-12-oct-2010/556962 "2010-10-13T13:29:31Z")
I had to work today, but the patch is installing now, and even tho I have to be at work at 7am tomorrow, I plan on logging in to see what the hell’s going on. And since the latest WoW thread was more than 3000 replies d… --- ## [Why didn't Roy Emerson turn professional?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-roy-emerson-turn-professional/556926)
**Author:** [@blinkingblinking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blinkingblinking)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-roy-emerson-turn-professional/556926 "2010-10-13T11:42:38Z")
They were discussing tennis on the radio the other day. They were comparing Federer and Nadal with the all-time greats. Someone said you cannot compare Emerson’s record or Laver’s grand slam record to Federer or Nadal. B… --- ## [Week 5 NFL Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-5-nfl-discussion/556106)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2010, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-5-nfl-discussion/556106 "2010-10-12T22:49:42Z")
My upsets: St. Louis over Detroit: upsets the last two weeks. I think bradford is for real, and the defense is getting on track. Chicago over Carolina: Battle of the crappy qb’s. I give Chicago the edge because of Pepp… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=455) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=457)