# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=484 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 485 --- ## [Do you think Apple will ever move into the console market? Would you buy one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-apple-will-ever-move-into-the-console-market-would-you-buy-one/540878)
**Author:** [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2010, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-apple-will-ever-move-into-the-console-market-would-you-buy-one/540878 "2010-06-03T13:59:22Z")
Whilst this may seem a bit of a far fetched concept, it wasn’t that long ago that people were surprised to see Microsoft entering the fray with the Xbox (and as I recall there was much scoffing of its chance of success t… --- ## [best place for free online crossword puzzles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-place-for-free-online-crossword-puzzles/541135)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2010, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-place-for-free-online-crossword-puzzles/541135 "2010-06-03T02:27:17Z")
I’m looking for an online source for free crossword puzzles that would be at the level of the Sunday NYT crossword puzzle. Any suggestions? --- ## [Trying to remember a late 80s arcade game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-remember-a-late-80s-arcade-game/541706)
**Author:** [@Musky\_Moon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musky_Moon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2010, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-remember-a-late-80s-arcade-game/541706 "2010-06-03T00:17:21Z")
During a recent barroom discussion about our favorite arcade games, I completely blanked on the game I spent months on at the local pizza shop. You rode on the back of an Asian style dragon, the POV was from behind you. … --- ## [Some newbie tips for Civilization IV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-newbie-tips-for-civilization-iv/539978)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2010, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-newbie-tips-for-civilization-iv/539978 "2010-06-02T21:47:43Z")
So I just got Civilization IV. I am still trying to wrap my head around the game, and my biggest problems are at the beginning, right after settling my first city. What is the first thing I should build? Warrior, Work… --- ## [Japanese Games and grade systems - why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-games-and-grade-systems-why/541079)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2010, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-games-and-grade-systems-why/541079 "2010-06-02T14:26:05Z")
I don’t mean leaderboards and such, American games have plenty of that for multiplayer. What I’m referring to is “grades” that you tend to see in games like the more recent Sonic games, Final Fantasy XIII after each batt… --- ## [WoW European Realm Doper Guild – anyone interested?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-european-realm-doper-guild-anyone-interested/541618)
**Author:** [@martu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/martu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2010, 9:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-european-realm-doper-guild-anyone-interested/541618 "2010-06-02T09:38:10Z")
Calling all wow europe players, anyone interested in starting a European branch of the Burning Dog Legion? I would be up for it but I wouldn’t be playing my main so I would only be on once or twice a week, I have a leve… --- ## [I'm confused (DLC on steam for TW Empire Napoleon)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-confused-dlc-on-steam-for-tw-empire-napoleon/541570)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2010, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-confused-dlc-on-steam-for-tw-empire-napoleon/541570 "2010-06-02T04:36:30Z")
Help! I recently bought the TW Empire Napoleon DLC called the Peninsula Wars and, well, I can’t find it. According to Steam I’ve purchased the thing, and it shows up in my DLC window for the game, but when I launch TW… --- ## [Can you still touch your toes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-still-touch-your-toes/541471)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2010, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-still-touch-your-toes/541471 "2010-06-02T03:58:47Z")
Out of this list, how many of these can you still do? (I’m assuming here that you went to a US public school sometime since 1960 when Kennedy instituted the national exercise standards.) More than 10 sit-ups. More than… --- ## [SDMB Poker game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-poker-game/541220)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Poster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Poster)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2010, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-poker-game/541220 "2010-06-02T01:45:48Z")
Anyone interested in this? We can work out details in a bit :slight\_smile: (Probably end up as hold em in a private room on stars, but who knows…) --- ## [The Feud: World War II by KennerTheGreat \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-world-war-ii-by-kennerthegreat-game-over/540617)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2010, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-world-war-ii-by-kennerthegreat-game-over/540617 "2010-06-01T23:14:21Z")
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 … --- ## [USA World Cup final roster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-world-cup-final-roster/540877)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2010, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-world-cup-final-roster/540877 "2010-06-01T23:01:37Z")
\*\*Goalkeepers - \*\* Brad Guzan Aston Villa (ENG) Marcus Hahnemann Wolves (ENG) Tim Howard Everton (ENG) \*\*Defenders - \*\* Jonathan Bornstein Chivas USA Carlos Bocanegra Rennes (FRA) Steve Cherundolo Hannover (… --- ## [Your chance to have tickets to a MLB Perfect Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-chance-to-have-tickets-to-a-mlb-perfect-game/541539)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2010, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-chance-to-have-tickets-to-a-mlb-perfect-game/541539 "2010-06-01T19:41:46Z")
Yep, you too, can have a ticket to Ray Halladay’s Perfect Game. Florida Marlins are selling unused tickets from last Saturday’s game. :dubious: --- ## [Recommend me a graphic card for gaming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-graphic-card-for-gaming/541476)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2010, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-graphic-card-for-gaming/541476 "2010-06-01T19:39:03Z")
Right now I am using a xfx GTS 250 card, which is breaking down on me (games will hang mysteriously, Portal refuses to run and etc.) As I live at the tropics, and I have heard stories that the xfx cards are usually overc… --- ## [The Conchless Feud by 42fish \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-conchless-feud-by-42fish-game-over/541223)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2010, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-conchless-feud-by-42fish-game-over/541223 "2010-06-01T17:41:37Z")
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… --- ## [Wireless gaming mice...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wireless-gaming-mice/540394)
**Author:** [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2010, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wireless-gaming-mice/540394 "2010-06-01T16:53:29Z")
Not sure if this is better for game room or here because I’m asking an opinion. I’m getting into WOW and am feeling my logitech two button mouse with scroll wheel just isn’t enough. I don’t want a wired mouse and with g… --- ## [NCAA Mens Lacrosse vs Womens Lacrosse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-mens-lacrosse-vs-womens-lacrosse/541178)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2010, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-mens-lacrosse-vs-womens-lacrosse/541178 "2010-06-01T05:36:58Z")
I have been casually watching some of the NCAA Lacrosse Championships, Mens and Womens. I know virtually nothing about lacrosse, its rules or its strategies, but I have noticed that the guys all wear helmets with face g… --- ## [Poker Dopers at the WSOP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-dopers-at-the-wsop/539572)
**Author:** [@Sarabellum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarabellum)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2010, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-dopers-at-the-wsop/539572 "2010-06-01T04:00:46Z")
I know there’s bound to be a few Dopers bound for the WSOP this year, or ones that have played it in the past. But I’d like to hear everyone’s stories. Memorable hands? Bad beats? Post here! --- ## [Question for poker players](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-poker-players/541163)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2010, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-poker-players/541163 "2010-05-31T23:31:53Z")
I’ve only played a game of poker once in my life years ago, but I watch “High Stakes Poker” and “Poker After Dark” on a regular basis. The players constantly are rattling their chips. It’s pretty annoying. So my quest… --- ## [The terrific game 'Portal' is now free, for both PC and MAC, until May 24th](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-terrific-game-portal-is-now-free-for-both-pc-and-mac-until-may-24th/539356)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2010, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-terrific-game-portal-is-now-free-for-both-pc-and-mac-until-may-24th/539356 "2010-05-31T18:56:58Z")
I’m not one to like puzzle games in general, but ‘Portal’ is a lot of fun. And at times very funny. --- ## [Playing With Words](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-with-words/539624)
**Author:** [@Zoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2010, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-with-words/539624 "2010-05-31T12:29:00Z")
Have you ever noticed that people who say, “I find it amusing that…” usually follow it with something that they obviously don’t find amusing at all, but are actually hostile about? Example: “I find it amusing that ever… --- ## [Doper Mystery Story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-mystery-story/541238)
**Author:** [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2010, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-mystery-story/541238 "2010-05-31T02:23:13Z")
Inspired by mnemosyne’s post in this thread The rules are simple. Build an ongoing story based on stuff that has been posted on the Dope. It was a dark and stormy night… --- ## [ModNation Racers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modnation-racers/540835)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2010, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modnation-racers/540835 "2010-05-30T17:00:54Z")
This thread will probably sink like a stone considering ModNation turns up exactly zero results in search, but what the hell. ModNation Racers is a fun little kart game that was released yesterday for the PS3, the best … --- ## [2010 FIFA World Cup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-fifa-world-cup/541022)
**Author:** [@Peremensoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peremensoe)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2010, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-fifa-world-cup/541022 "2010-05-30T08:34:45Z")
Who wins it? --- ## [Help me be a smarter Keno player (cuz I really don't have a choice not to play this weekend)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-be-a-smarter-keno-player-cuz-i-really-dont-have-a-choice-not-to-play-this-weekend/541153)
**Author:** [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2010, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-be-a-smarter-keno-player-cuz-i-really-dont-have-a-choice-not-to-play-this-weekend/541153 "2010-05-30T03:39:59Z")
Yeah yeah, I know, Keno odds suck and are basically a dumb tax placed on those who play. However, my whole dad’s side of the family is addicted to the game, and whenever I’m at his house, they always take me along. Stran… --- ## [MLB - Do HBP count towards total bases on the stat sheet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-do-hbp-count-towards-total-bases-on-the-stat-sheet/541179)
**Author:** [@King\_Friday](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/King_Friday)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2010, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-do-hbp-count-towards-total-bases-on-the-stat-sheet/541179 "2010-05-29T17:52:35Z")
I’m coaching little league this year and every week I print out an extensive stat sheet for the kids and parents. Amongst others, I have columns for Total Bases, Slugging, and Hit By Pitch. I have not been counting HBP t… --- ## [Pat Tillman elected to the college football Hall of Fame: Too much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pat-tillman-elected-to-the-college-football-hall-of-fame-too-much/540972)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2010, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pat-tillman-elected-to-the-college-football-hall-of-fame-too-much/540972 "2010-05-29T16:52:15Z")
For those who don’t know: Pat Tillman was a safety for the Arizona Cardinals, played his college ball at Arizona State, and left the NFL to go fight in the Afghan war and was subsequently killed. It is a “great” story, … --- ## [Formula One returns the US!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formula-one-returns-the-us/540771)
**Author:** [@pilot141](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pilot141)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2010, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formula-one-returns-the-us/540771 "2010-05-29T05:41:46Z")
In 2012, in Austin of all places! A new purpose-built track and a long contract (through 2021). Great news overall, and I’m excited about Austin as a location. The new track should alleviate most of the problems that h… --- ## [2010 American Idol Top 12 Prediction Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-american-idol-top-12-prediction-game/532287)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2010, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-american-idol-top-12-prediction-game/532287 "2010-05-28T20:24:49Z")
Ok, let’s see just how much interest there is in this. We did it this way for a couple of years before moving over to the Fun Office Pools version last season. But there were a couple of requests that we run both pools t… --- ## [American Idol Pool 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-pool-2010/525490)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2010, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-pool-2010/525490 "2010-05-28T20:21:11Z")
Well, it’s still a bit down the road, but I thought I’d go ahead and create this year’s American Idol pool. Go to: Pool Name: Cecil’s American Idol Pool password: cecil Join up, get ready, and let’s see who can pre… --- ## [Game: Build or Burn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-build-or-burn/541023)
**Author:** [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2010, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-build-or-burn/541023 "2010-05-28T15:41:37Z")
I am going to attempt to moderate this game that I have put together. As you will see, various elements of the game are not original with me, but the game as a whole is my creation. This a game where you can build up a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=483) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=485)