# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=477 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 478 --- ## [What are your local minor league teams?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-local-minor-league-teams/543754)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-local-minor-league-teams/543754 "2010-06-29T21:25:17Z")
Rochester Americans - American Hockey League Rochester Knighthawks - National Lacrosse League Batavia Muckdogs - New York-Penn League baseball Rochester Raiders - Indoor Football League Rochester Razorsharks - Premie… --- ## [I beat Dragon's Lair!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-beat-dragons-lair/544595)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-beat-dragons-lair/544595 "2010-06-29T20:48:49Z")
A friend picked it up extra-cheap. They released it as a DVD you can play with your remote and we all did it round robin. Thank goodness for infinite continues. Irritating but fun, especially the death scenes. And the a… --- ## [Hall of Fame: Glavine vs. Schilling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hall-of-fame-glavine-vs-schilling/544947)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Scud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Scud)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hall-of-fame-glavine-vs-schilling/544947 "2010-06-29T20:19:17Z")
I mentioned in the Mussina vs. Schilling poll post that I thought this would be a more interesting argument; Glavine was the superior regular-season pitcher by a long way (2 Cy Youngs and four top-3s versus 3 second plac… --- ## [Strasburg's 1st MLB game on MLB Network](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strasburgs-1st-mlb-game-on-mlb-network/542471)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strasburgs-1st-mlb-game-on-mlb-network/542471 "2010-06-29T18:26:10Z")
It’s the first game of Stephen Strasburg’s career with the Washington Nationals… this is my first look at him, and through two innings, he looks as good as advertised. I will say, however, that Bob Costas is already de… --- ## [Questions regarding European football and transfer system](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-regarding-european-football-and-transfer-system/544860)
**Author:** [@markdash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markdash)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-regarding-european-football-and-transfer-system/544860 "2010-06-29T16:27:38Z")
As an American, I have little knowledge of how football teams in Europe operate, financially speaking. I am aware that teams acquire players from other teams via the transfer system, which I believe involves a straight p… --- ## [Sports contract: Some kind of medical exception?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-contract-some-kind-of-medical-exception/544942)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-contract-some-kind-of-medical-exception/544942 "2010-06-29T15:43:11Z")
This question is going to sound odd and slightly illegal outside the world of sports, but I think we can agree that sports is it’s own domain. Usually, if you get hurt at your job, there are laws that protect you, worke… --- ## [Reommend A Chess App For iPhone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reommend-a-chess-app-for-iphone/544577)
**Author:** [@toofs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toofs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reommend-a-chess-app-for-iphone/544577 "2010-06-29T00:21:09Z")
I played chess when I was a kid, and would like to find a chess app for the iPhone/ iPod Touch that is appropriate for a beginner. t Chess Pro was recommended in many websites when I googled “chess app” but I think the t… --- ## [World Cup "Sweet 16" Bracket Challenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-sweet-16-bracket-challenge/544536)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-sweet-16-bracket-challenge/544536 "2010-06-28T22:41:33Z")
Here’s your chance to get 4 years of bragging rights… 1 point for round-of-16 winners 2 points for QF winners 3 points for SF winners 2 points for Consolation Game winner 5 points for Champion Tie-break: Total goal… --- ## [Recommend a newer 1st Person Shooter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-newer-1st-person-shooter/543277)
**Author:** [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-newer-1st-person-shooter/543277 "2010-06-28T22:21:39Z")
I want a newer high end graphics 1st person shooter game. I don’t care if it’s a Earth or Alien setting. I want to shoot, ambush, sniper or blow the enemy up. I really like Fallout 3 which I own. One like this would be… --- ## [Europa Universalis III / Hearts of Iron III-- Worth Buying Now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/europa-universalis-iii-hearts-of-iron-iii-worth-buying-now/544155)
**Author:** [@davekhps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davekhps)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/europa-universalis-iii-hearts-of-iron-iii-worth-buying-now/544155 "2010-06-28T19:32:05Z")
First off, I’m a new Mac user, and am looking for games I can play natively with my Mac (I also have Win 7 in Boot Camp/VMware, but would rather play native Mac if I have the option). I was a huge fan of EU2 and HOI2-- … --- ## [Is Capello toast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-capello-toast/544773)
**Author:** [@Capt.Ridley\_s\_Shooting\_Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt.Ridley_s_Shooting_Party)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-capello-toast/544773 "2010-06-28T19:16:53Z")
After England’s woeful World Cup performance, including finishing second in a pretty easy group, and losing to Germany in what has to be the worst performance by England I’ve ever seen, many are now questioning whether C… --- ## [Interest check: informal Skyrates (free flash trading game) competition?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interest-check-informal-skyrates-free-flash-trading-game-competition/543873)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interest-check-informal-skyrates-free-flash-trading-game-competition/543873 "2010-06-28T18:01:12Z")
This may be a terrible or just plain boring idea, but it might be fun. Skyrates is a flash-based trading game designed to be played intermittently-after buying an airplane and filling it with trade goods, you design a fl… --- ## [Heat Wave-PROPHET (PC)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heat-wave-prophet-pc/544788)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heat-wave-prophet-pc/544788 "2010-06-28T14:56:01Z")
Heat Wave-PROPHET (PC) http://nsa14.casimages.com/img/2010/04/23//1004231243515754.jpg http://nsa15.casimages.com/img/2010/04/23//100423124510262682.jpg PROPHET has released this cheapo racing game ?Heat Wave?. Descr… --- ## [Prototype PC Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prototype-pc-game/544787)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prototype-pc-game/544787 "2010-06-28T14:40:13Z")
Prototype PC Game http://img1.immage.de/thumb\_0406592a0032.jpg http://img4.immage.de/thumb\_04060d8303.jpg Prototype Full PC Game ISO - Razor1911 | Full-Rip (hình nhu có ngu?i post … --- ## [Supreme Commander 2 Full PC Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supreme-commander-2-full-pc-game/544785)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supreme-commander-2-full-pc-game/544785 "2010-06-28T14:31:17Z")
Supreme Commander 2 Full PC Game Supreme Commander 2 Full PC Game | Razor 1911 ISO Supreme Commander 2 Experience brutal battles on a massive scale! In Supreme Commander 2, players … --- ## [Collection Mini Game 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/collection-mini-game-2010/544783)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/collection-mini-game-2010/544783 "2010-06-28T14:16:34Z")
Collection Mini Game 2010 PC | Eng | 3.89 GB Big Fish Games GameHouse PopCapReflexive Reflexive http://ugotfile.com/file/1022667/Collection?rid=124363 http://ugotfile.com/fil… --- ## [Sims 2 problem with mods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims-2-problem-with-mods/543935)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 11:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims-2-problem-with-mods/543935 "2010-06-28T11:17:22Z")
A friend wrote me with this problem- I’ve gone thru several “installing mods” tutorials with her but it hasn’t helped. Can anyone assist us? I installed an expansion pack- Mansions and stuff and for some reason it would… --- ## [Assassin's Creed II (2010) (PC)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assassins-creed-ii-2010-pc/544763)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 8:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assassins-creed-ii-2010-pc/544763 "2010-06-28T08:51:35Z")
Assassin’s Creed II (2010) (PC) http://shinlist.com/data/images/games/87/987\_0.jpg http://shinlist.com/data/images/games/87/987\_1.jpg http://shinlist.com/data/images/games/87/987\_2.jpg http://shinlist.com/data/images… --- ## [Cabelas Outdoor Adventures 2010 - PC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cabelas-outdoor-adventures-2010-pc/544764)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 8:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cabelas-outdoor-adventures-2010-pc/544764 "2010-06-28T08:49:10Z")
Cabelas Outdoor Adventures 2010 - PC http://shinlist.com/data/images/games/12/812\_0.jpg Platform: PC Category: Hunting Publisher: Activision Release: 2009/10/13 View: 64 Size: 2,655.7 MB http://ugotfile.com/fi… --- ## [Soccer/Football National Team Nicknames](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-football-national-team-nicknames/543904)
**Author:** [@drgnrdr07](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drgnrdr07)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 7:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-football-national-team-nicknames/543904 "2010-06-28T07:58:56Z")
Due to World Cup coverage, I am seeing a lot of nicknames being used when talking about the various national soccer teams. I would like to learn more about these. Can you guys list your national team and some of their n… --- ## [Portal wasn't THAT funny, I mean Jesus Christ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portal-wasnt-that-funny-i-mean-jesus-christ/543398)
**Author:** [@what\_do\_I\_type\_here](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/what_do_I_type_here)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portal-wasnt-that-funny-i-mean-jesus-christ/543398 "2010-06-28T06:36:53Z")
Look, yeah, I loved Portal for its gameplay. It’s definitely on my ‘Top 10 Games of All Time’. In other words I think it’s awesome, so I don’t want you thinking I’m attacking the game as a whole. But really, this whole … --- ## [So what are your thoughts after E3?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-are-your-thoughts-after-e3/544696)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-are-your-thoughts-after-e3/544696 "2010-06-28T02:28:51Z")
E3 has happened, and all sort of games have been showed. So what are your delights and your boos? I was glad that Trine 2 was announced, and it looks to be a much fuller game with the same kick-ass music. MGS Rising loo… --- ## [Recommended Puzzle Games for Nintendo DSLite?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommended-puzzle-games-for-nintendo-dslite/544627)
**Author:** [@Hello\_Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hello_Again)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommended-puzzle-games-for-nintendo-dslite/544627 "2010-06-28T01:01:36Z")
I already know about Prof. Layton et seq. (have the first & am looking forward to the next 2). I just ordered “Scribblenauts” I was thinking about “Brain Age” but it seems kind of mathy. I prefer a mix of numberical, l… --- ## [Co-op PVE online PC games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co-op-pve-online-pc-games/541475)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co-op-pve-online-pc-games/541475 "2010-06-27T22:32:31Z")
Hey all, I have a friend who I met playing FFXI - we’ve both stopped playing that game, but want to find another one that we can play together. (He’s in TN, I’m in CA) FFXI was a major exception for me - I normally pl… --- ## [Upcoming Wii games (I do this thread all the time)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upcoming-wii-games-i-do-this-thread-all-the-time/544642)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upcoming-wii-games-i-do-this-thread-all-the-time/544642 "2010-06-27T21:22:20Z")
I finally watched all the new Wii trailers on the Nintendo last night . . . HOLY $%^& it’s gonna be a good year for Nintendo! These games just look absolutely phenomenal. Metroid: Other M looks like it has a great cha… --- ## [Sims 2 patches & mods needed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims-2-patches-mods-needed/544251)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims-2-patches-mods-needed/544251 "2010-06-27T17:39:33Z")
A friend has asked me to try to find these for her & this is the best place I know to ask… a patch so you can use mods without it causing problems with the game. a mod that makes it so you have to have a fire going or … --- ## [Why so many missed fútbal / soccer shots go so high?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-many-missed-futbal-soccer-shots-go-so-high/544635)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-many-missed-futbal-soccer-shots-go-so-high/544635 "2010-06-27T16:14:43Z")
Watching professional soccer for the first time, I notice that the players’ tendency is to not only overshoot the goal, but to kick it far above the goal, many times almost comically so, several stories above the goal. I… --- ## [Some Soccer Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-soccer-questions/543872)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-soccer-questions/543872 "2010-06-27T14:07:54Z")
After I score a goal, how long do my teammates and I have to celebrate and hug before the ball is put back into play? How is the ball put back into play (they don’t show this on TV)? Does the ref wait until my teammate… --- ## [URGENT: World Cup On line action - where to find?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urgent-world-cup-on-line-action-where-to-find/544647)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urgent-world-cup-on-line-action-where-to-find/544647 "2010-06-27T00:48:56Z")
Help - TV on the fritz and my wife is Jonesing to watch the World Cup. Where can you find it on line (for free preferred)? --- ## [SDMB Poker Q2 2010 - It's like taking Tabasco from a baby](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-poker-q2-2010-its-like-taking-tabasco-from-a-baby/534671)
**Author:** [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Replies:** 223\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2010, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-poker-q2-2010-its-like-taking-tabasco-from-a-baby/534671 "2010-06-26T05:43:20Z")
We are inviting all to join us on Thursday nights at 10:00 Eastern Time to play poker (Texas Hold’em). It is free. Here is the link to the poker room. We play on the private server that is currently titled SDMB Poker(… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=476) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=478)