# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=495 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 496 --- ## [God of War 3 is here!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-of-war-3-is-here/532835)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2010, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-of-war-3-is-here/532835 "2010-03-30T03:05:35Z")
And holy shit is it f’n badass! The graphics are as good or better than uncharted 2 and you will be hard pressed to find a game that has tighter controls than this one. The opening sequence is amazing and the first boss … --- ## [Sonic 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sonic-4/533828)
**Author:** [@Tabby\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabby_Cat)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2010, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sonic-4/533828 "2010-03-30T00:28:48Z")
shitshitshitshitshit WANT This looks like the best piece of Sonic I’ve seen in a while. With the level designer from Sonic 3 & Knuckles, too! Why was I not informed?? Lurrve. --- ## [The Feud: Saturday Night Live (redux) by AuntiePam \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-saturday-night-live-redux-by-auntiepam-game-over/532928)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2010, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-saturday-night-live-redux-by-auntiepam-game-over/532928 "2010-03-29T23:19:57Z")
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 … --- ## [Baseball fans: how many stadiums have you visited for a game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-fans-how-many-stadiums-have-you-visited-for-a-game/532601)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2010, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-fans-how-many-stadiums-have-you-visited-for-a-game/532601 "2010-03-29T22:01:39Z")
Yes, I’m one of those. My dream is to someday be able to have seen a game in every single city where a major league team exists. I was having a conversation about this with a coworker today, so I figured I’d fire up a po… --- ## [Poker strategies for my specific opponents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-strategies-for-my-specific-opponents/533756)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2010, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-strategies-for-my-specific-opponents/533756 "2010-03-29T05:08:42Z")
Here’s the sitch. I play dealer’s choice poker every Tuesday and Wednesday night with two different sets of players. There is, however, a 30% overlap in the players, though. That is, 30% or so of Wednesday players are… --- ## [Masssively inappropiate video game adaptations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masssively-inappropiate-video-game-adaptations/533413)
**Author:** [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2010, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masssively-inappropiate-video-game-adaptations/533413 "2010-03-29T02:51:40Z")
That Precious video game joke during the Oscars is still stuck in my head. I imagine a sandbox type game, where you go around stealing fried chicken, get to class on time while trying to avoid getting raped, and the fina… --- ## [How do I get into formula 1?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-into-formula-1/532990)
**Author:** [@rogerbox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rogerbox)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2010, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-into-formula-1/532990 "2010-03-28T16:38:11Z")
I’m not sure if this belongs in General Questions, but I think my question is pretty factual. I saw on youtube a video called “NASCAR vs F1” which was pretty hilarious. All the Nascar videos looked super boring, and th… --- ## [Doodlejump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doodlejump/533841)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2010, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doodlejump/533841 "2010-03-28T02:48:13Z")
Holy Lord Jesus, this little game is addictive. 31,718. --- ## [How many Dopers play poker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-play-poker/532656)
**Author:** [@GreatStuffMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreatStuffMan)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2010, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-dopers-play-poker/532656 "2010-03-27T18:35:09Z")
Hi-ya, Thought I’d just check how many poker players we’ve got here on SDMB. How long have you been playing, do you play seriously or just for fun, what’s your favorite game, what stakes do you play, do you prefer onli… --- ## [eve online help needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-online-help-needed/533926)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2010, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-online-help-needed/533926 "2010-03-27T18:15:05Z")
I am stuck with my only internet access being me droid phone and I need to get a message to my corp…can someone who plays send a message for me? I need to let them know I will not be able to run the mining op tomorrow… --- ## [Nicely done ten minute distillation of the roguelike genre](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nicely-done-ten-minute-distillation-of-the-roguelike-genre/527834)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2010, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nicely-done-ten-minute-distillation-of-the-roguelike-genre/527834 "2010-03-27T11:47:48Z")
Desktop Dungeons. The author’s still developing it–it’s at v0.4 right now–but what he’s got is totally playable and very fun. It’s a game designed to take about 10 minutes to play through. It’s based on the roguelike g… --- ## [kicking a field goal - barefoot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kicking-a-field-goal-barefoot/533954)
**Author:** [@PatriotGrrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PatriotGrrrl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2010, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kicking-a-field-goal-barefoot/533954 "2010-03-26T23:19:59Z")
I was just watching the NFL channel and they were showing the end of some old playoff game between Denver and Cleveland. Denver won by a field goal in overtime. And the kicker was barefoot. WTF? --- ## [Besides the SEC, does any other sports league have teams with the same nickname?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/besides-the-sec-does-any-other-sports-league-have-teams-with-the-same-nickname/532925)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2010, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/besides-the-sec-does-any-other-sports-league-have-teams-with-the-same-nickname/532925 "2010-03-26T21:19:51Z")
The SEC has the Georgia Bulldogs and the Mississippi State Bulldogs. They also have the Auburn Tigers and Louisiana State University Tigers. Does any other sports league or conference have teams with the same nickname? … --- ## [WWI Game, Bueller? Bueller?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwi-game-bueller-bueller/532385)
**Author:** [@boilercake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boilercake)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2010, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwi-game-bueller-bueller/532385 "2010-03-26T17:36:42Z")
Anyone know of ANY WWI PC games? I can’t think of a one, but lately I’ve been watching http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall\_of\_eagles and several WWI docs, and I seriously can’t think of another conflict out of WWII that d… --- ## [Fantasy Baseball 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-baseball-2010/528466)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2010, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-baseball-2010/528466 "2010-03-26T17:29:22Z")
Yahoo opened up their leagues yesterday, and there are some major developments. Namely, they implemented auction leagues. They also gave the commish the power to pause live drafts up to five times to get everyone on th… --- ## [I have never beat any of the Paper Marios](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-never-beat-any-of-the-paper-marios/532885)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2010, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-never-beat-any-of-the-paper-marios/532885 "2010-03-26T17:02:22Z")
And I just love these games. But the ending dungeon always proves too hard for me. I always run out of materials and healing and have an incredibly difficult time getting through and never have managed it. And while I wi… --- ## [Gooden in trouble again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gooden-in-trouble-again/533753)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2010, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gooden-in-trouble-again/533753 "2010-03-26T16:34:40Z")
Gooden faces charges including endangering the welfare of a child, driving under the influence of drugs, DWI with a child passenger, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident and reckless driving, the statement sa… --- ## [Butler 63 - Syracuse 59 F](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butler-63-syracuse-59-f/533821)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2010, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butler-63-syracuse-59-f/533821 "2010-03-26T13:16:49Z")
Ouch! --- ## [Cute free FPS shooter game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cute-free-fps-shooter-game/533700)
**Author:** [@drachillix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drachillix)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cute-free-fps-shooter-game/533700 "2010-03-25T22:46:16Z")
I recently stumbled upon a great little first person shooter, its free, graphics feel kinda like world of warcraft, slightly cartoonish toy soldieresque generic soldiers that look kinda WWII Brisish and German. No blood… --- ## [World of Warcraft - Recruitment!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-recruitment/533749)
**Author:** [@The\_Truculent\_Gentleman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Truculent_Gentleman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2010, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-recruitment/533749 "2010-03-25T21:07:00Z")
Greetings Dopers - I am the guild leader for the guild Warmongers on Ayrgos (US-Horde). We are interested in recruiting a couple additional players to finish WotLK and I think people on the SDMB would be a great fit. O… --- ## [Tabletop RPGs, Villains, and the missing article](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tabletop-rpgs-villains-and-the-missing-article/527914)
**Author:** [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2010, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tabletop-rpgs-villains-and-the-missing-article/527914 "2010-03-25T19:28:52Z")
Hey all, My latest bout of insomnia (I post at almost 4 AM) is due to a missing article on the nature of RPG villains. Specifically, I recall having an article in one of my (many) rulebooks on designing villains that ca… --- ## [Has there ever been a documented perfect NCAA tournament bracket? What are the odds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-ever-been-a-documented-perfect-ncaa-tournament-bracket-what-are-the-odds/533398)
**Author:** [@brickbacon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brickbacon)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2010, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-ever-been-a-documented-perfect-ncaa-tournament-bracket-what-are-the-odds/533398 "2010-03-25T16:10:53Z")
Ok, so I am relatively sure that there has never been anyone who has filled out a perfect bracket, but how probable is it in the real world? I think the theoretical probably is 1/(2^63), but it would seem that the real … --- ## [What's the minimum nr of people and rules for a satisfying game of werewolves/mafia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-minimum-nr-of-people-and-rules-for-a-satisfying-game-of-werewolves-mafia/533605)
**Author:** [@PookahMacPhellimey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PookahMacPhellimey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2010, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-minimum-nr-of-people-and-rules-for-a-satisfying-game-of-werewolves-mafia/533605 "2010-03-25T14:34:26Z")
The background: I’m teaching English in Italy and thought “werewolves” (for obvious reasons I’m not going to go with the version that is called "mafia :eek:) would be a great way for people to practice their English flu… --- ## [Metro 2033](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metro-2033/532986)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2010, 10:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metro-2033/532986 "2010-03-25T10:26:08Z")
It’s supposed to be part Fallout 3, part Bioshock and part Stalker. So, has anyone tried it? What is it like? How long is it? --- ## [New to DOS Box and have questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-to-dos-box-and-have-questions/533693)
**Author:** [@Serenata67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Serenata67)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2010, 9:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-to-dos-box-and-have-questions/533693 "2010-03-25T09:42:47Z")
I have recently been yearning to play games of my younger years, most notably SimCity 2000. I have DOS Box downloaded and installed, and DOS Box seems to be running just fine. (I have Vista as an operating system. I k… --- ## [The strange case of Allen Iverson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-strange-case-of-allen-iverson/531802)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2010, 8:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-strange-case-of-allen-iverson/531802 "2010-03-25T08:37:39Z")
I’m not sure what to believe with all the stories I’ve heard about Allen Iverson this year. He plays 3 games with Memphis, then leaves the team for personal reasons. Iverson and the Grizzlies part ways. He retir… --- ## [Love for Burnout Paradise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-for-burnout-paradise/533684)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2010, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-for-burnout-paradise/533684 "2010-03-25T00:50:36Z")
My 7 year old son and I have gotten more value out of this game than I’ve gotten out of any other game…ever (and that’s saying something based on the time I’ve spent on Bioshock) We don’t race, we don’t do the challenge… --- ## [Oh God! Oh God! Civilization 5 is coming to town](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-god-oh-god-civilization-5-is-coming-to-town/529553)
**Author:** [@Estilicon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Estilicon)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2010, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-god-oh-god-civilization-5-is-coming-to-town/529553 "2010-03-24T14:36:43Z")
Discuss. What new features would you love to see? Personally, I would like more content towards the latter parts of the game. Once you reach the 20 century, the game is a bit dull. And I am not talking just about the u… --- ## [Nintendo 3DS!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-3ds/533453)
**Author:** [@Red\_Barchetta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Barchetta)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2010, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-3ds/533453 "2010-03-24T12:41:49Z")
Well, this came out of nowhere. The next Nintendo DS will be in 3D, without the need for glasses. --- ## [Time to yenter about all the upcoming Wii games again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-yenter-about-all-the-upcoming-wii-games-again/532626)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2010, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-yenter-about-all-the-upcoming-wii-games-again/532626 "2010-03-24T04:35:43Z")
It looks like it’s going to be a big year for Wii. I think Mega Man 10 looks really cool (actually, I think it’s already out, too-- anyone played it?) And along the same lines, Sonic 4, due this summer, looks really coo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=494) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=496)