# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=515 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 516 --- ## [help me buy an xbox 360!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-buy-an-xbox-360/521316)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2009, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-buy-an-xbox-360/521316 "2009-12-26T05:44:56Z")
Okay, this is embarrassing. I’m a fairly tech-savvy guy. I worked as a PC tech in college, for god’s sake. I ran a hackintoshed netbook, use Linux on a regular basis. I am not a chump. But I just can’t figure out the wh… --- ## [Kill an alien, lose a file from your computer...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kill-an-alien-lose-a-file-from-your-computer/521817)
**Author:** [@Soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2009, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kill-an-alien-lose-a-file-from-your-computer/521817 "2009-12-26T00:00:08Z")
http://www.stfj.net/art/2009/loselose/ This is a fascinating idea! A little scrolling game where you shoot aliens. Every time you kill an alien, the game randomly deletes a file from your hard drive. If you touch an a… --- ## [How does the Death Pool work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-death-pool-work/522213)
**Author:** [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2009, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-death-pool-work/522213 "2009-12-25T23:13:05Z")
So I am on the fence about the entire Death Pool game here. On one hand, I find it " wrong ". OTOH, I like the idea of it; that is, if one could remove all emotion and " feelings " from it, it does seem like an intrigui… --- ## [Male athletes with female first names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-athletes-with-female-first-names/521402)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2009, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-athletes-with-female-first-names/521402 "2009-12-25T15:55:40Z")
My friends and I noticed that many professional male athletes have traditionally female first names. Here are some examples (not including spelling variants): Ashley, Shannon, Courtney, Kelly, Dominique, Jamie, Torry, … --- ## [What is the best Final Fantasy game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-final-fantasy-game/522203)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2009, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-final-fantasy-game/522203 "2009-12-25T15:13:02Z")
Special Note: Please be aware of the Japanese only NES FF’s, which were the original 2 and 3. I have used the Japanese numbering. I have not included a “I hate Final Fantasy” choice because I’m really looking more for t… --- ## [Tell me about some of your favorite board games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-some-of-your-favorite-board-games/520989)
**Author:** [@Archie\_Spelunker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Archie_Spelunker)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2009, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-some-of-your-favorite-board-games/520989 "2009-12-25T05:54:29Z")
There are tons of board games out there, and I feel as though I’m probably missing out on some great ones. So, tell me about your favorites; what they’re about, what is unique, why you like them, etc. --- ## [Are college athletics as popular anywhere else as they are in the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-college-athletics-as-popular-anywhere-else-as-they-are-in-the-us/522284)
**Author:** [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2009, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-college-athletics-as-popular-anywhere-else-as-they-are-in-the-us/522284 "2009-12-25T01:32:28Z")
I’m aware that many colleges throughout the world have athletic programs with numerous sports and other related activities for the students. However, are there any countries where the competition between different schoo… --- ## [Getting PS3; what should I have on hand?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-ps3-what-should-i-have-on-hand/522229)
**Author:** [@Survey1215](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Survey1215)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2009, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-ps3-what-should-i-have-on-hand/522229 "2009-12-24T23:04:22Z")
In a previous thread I mentioned that I believe I’m getting a PS3 for Christmas, a suspicion verified through means which are mighty pathetic for a 38 year old. That being said, we’re exchanging gifts Christmas Eve and … --- ## [A hockey Power play scoring question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hockey-power-play-scoring-question/522408)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2009, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hockey-power-play-scoring-question/522408 "2009-12-24T05:00:22Z")
In the third period of the Boston-Atlanta game tonight we had: 6:59 penalty on Boston 7:34 penalty on Atlanta 8:17 penalty on Atlanta start of 4 on 3 8:59 Boston penalty over start of 5 on 3 9:32 Boston scores goal … --- ## [Great ad for Dantes Inferno](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-ad-for-dantes-inferno/522340)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2009, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-ad-for-dantes-inferno/522340 "2009-12-24T02:42:13Z")
bwahahahaha :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D --- ## [Stupid sports questions that you should know but don't.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-sports-questions-that-you-should-know-but-dont/521657)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2009, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-sports-questions-that-you-should-know-but-dont/521657 "2009-12-24T02:32:47Z")
\[ol\] \[li\]Why does the punt returner always seem to be in the right place to catch a punt? Does he signal a “fair catch” if he knows he’s not going to make any progress? Is the fair catch rule in place to prevent injur… --- ## [Will Wii work on a TV that swivels?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-wii-work-on-a-tv-that-swivels/521604)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2009, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-wii-work-on-a-tv-that-swivels/521604 "2009-12-24T02:15:26Z")
I’m considering getting a Wii. The space in the room I want to put the Wii in is limited. Because of this, the TV would have to swivel. (Which it already does BTW.) In one position it would be for when I want to sit on … --- ## [Neat escape the room/ point & click game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neat-escape-the-room-point-click-game/522401)
**Author:** [@iftheresaway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iftheresaway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2009, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neat-escape-the-room-point-click-game/522401 "2009-12-24T00:50:42Z")
I found Daymare Town on facebook games, and it was really cool. Kind of a tricky hidden object type game, and the artwork is very cool - a poster on the Jayisgames site called it reminiscent of Tove Janssen (Moomintrolls… --- ## [Mirror's Edge for $4.99 - will I like it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mirrors-edge-for-4-99-will-i-like-it/522273)
**Author:** [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2009, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mirrors-edge-for-4-99-will-i-like-it/522273 "2009-12-24T00:21:39Z")
I was really interested in this one up until its release. I love the idea and the art style; however the middling reviews kind of cooled my enthusiasm and I passed. Now it’s on Steam for $4.99. Hell, I spent more than… --- ## [What kind of PS3 should I get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ps3-should-i-get/522235)
**Author:** [@Commander\_Keen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Commander_Keen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ps3-should-i-get/522235 "2009-12-23T20:25:46Z")
All right, so I think it’s time for me to enter 2006 and get a PS3. Now when I was looking to get an XBox 360, there were a bunch of things to consider when choosing a model. Things like: \[ul\] \[li\]Older models didn’t h… --- ## [Greyhound Racing Hare - Outside McPherson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greyhound-racing-hare-outside-mcpherson/520729)
**Author:** [@Chez\_Guevara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chez_Guevara)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greyhound-racing-hare-outside-mcpherson/520729 "2009-12-23T19:24:04Z")
This is going to drop like a stone. Most British greyhound racing stadiums use an outside mechanical hare. The hare comes round the track, passes the traps, the traps open, the dogs emerge and chase the hare. The race f… --- ## [Christmas Anagrams!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-anagrams/522335)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-anagrams/522335 "2009-12-23T17:54:51Z")
The following are anagrams for Christmas song titles. Let’s see if you can get them all without resorting to an anagram solver :wink: Ignore the punctuation and just focus on the letters. Relent wind, onward! A galac… --- ## [The just HAS to be Blood Bowl Players on SDMB!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-just-has-to-be-blood-bowl-players-on-sdmb/519766)
**Author:** [@BlinkingDuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlinkingDuck)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-just-has-to-be-blood-bowl-players-on-sdmb/519766 "2009-12-23T15:23:19Z")
Any of you slack jawed pussy wimps play the manly game of Blood Bowl? The latest just came out for the PC available on Steam. First time released in the U.S. I think. Playing online, I see many Frenchies, Deutschlande… --- ## [NFL Week 15](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-15/521691)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-15/521691 "2009-12-23T07:00:22Z")
Nothing too elaborate this week since I haven’t really been that invested since getting shit canned in 3 of 4 fantasy leagues, but I’ve taken a few weeks off so I might as well get the thread started for Week 15. Thursd… --- ## [Name That Tune](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-tune/522003)
**Author:** [@cucuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cucuy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-tune/522003 "2009-12-23T04:55:42Z")
I am looking for Names of Songs. I will give you a hint to the Name of each Song by posting a line taken verbatim from that particular song. It may not be a complete sentence or lyric but it will not be chopped, edited,… --- ## [Please Explain in Great Detail the NBA Fouling System](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-in-great-detail-the-nba-fouling-system/521550)
**Author:** [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-in-great-detail-the-nba-fouling-system/521550 "2009-12-23T03:59:10Z")
See thread title. I’ve been watching professional and college basketball a lot recently and I cannot seem to figure out the fouling system. So please sort out the different types of fouls there are, the penalties for t… --- ## [Steam's 5-day-long 1-day only sale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steams-5-day-long-1-day-only-sale/518975)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steams-5-day-long-1-day-only-sale/518975 "2009-12-23T03:28:28Z")
Hope it doesn’t look like I’m shilling for Steam or anything, just wanted to let people out there know that there appear to be some great deals available over the next 5 days. Steam is having 5 days worth of 24-hour sal… --- ## [NFL Tiebreaker question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-tiebreaker-question/522112)
**Author:** [@BuickGNX1987](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BuickGNX1987)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2009, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-tiebreaker-question/522112 "2009-12-22T19:56:42Z")
As the title suggests, I have an NFL tiebreaker question. :slight\_smile: It is concerning best win loss percentage in common games. This is purely hypothetical but lets say we have two teams from different divisions tha… --- ## [Is the downloadable content for Beatles Rock Band as good as the original BRB game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-downloadable-content-for-beatles-rock-band-as-good-as-the-original-brb-game/521982)
**Author:** [@Pray\_for\_peace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pray_for_peace)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2009, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-downloadable-content-for-beatles-rock-band-as-good-as-the-original-brb-game/521982 "2009-12-22T15:26:16Z")
I’m considering buying a Wii points card as a gift for my brother-in-law. I think he will most likely use it to buy additional songs for Beatles Rock Band, since he and his kids love to play that together. I have alrea… --- ## [Help me find some modest PC games to download.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-some-modest-pc-games-to-download/521860)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2009, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-some-modest-pc-games-to-download/521860 "2009-12-22T15:11:01Z")
So my new laptop’s pretty high-end, aside from anything having to do with gaming. That’s ok, because I rather like the cheaper and less involved alternative that I’ve experienced with games like World Of Goo. I tried t… --- ## [Does Metal Gear Solid 4 get better? Cause I'm not loving it...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-metal-gear-solid-4-get-better-cause-im-not-loving-it/521532)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2009, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-metal-gear-solid-4-get-better-cause-im-not-loving-it/521532 "2009-12-22T14:52:39Z")
PS3+HDTV+MGS4=APATHY I had high hopes for this game - it was my main reason for getting a PS3 - but I gotta say, I’m a little let-down. Let me explain why. The environments are boring. Gray, brown, tan, brown, tan, b… --- ## [Mike Holmgren joins the Browns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-holmgren-joins-the-browns/522154)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2009, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-holmgren-joins-the-browns/522154 "2009-12-22T12:20:09Z")
They say he’s president of the team. Is this another Parcells deal where he sits in an office and pretends to have the answers? Or is he going to get off his arse and actually coach? Theres already reports saying Holg… --- ## [CFL: Roughriders Unveil Training Camp Day 1 Video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cfl-roughriders-unveil-training-camp-day-1-video/521987)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2009, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cfl-roughriders-unveil-training-camp-day-1-video/521987 "2009-12-22T01:44:21Z")
It hurts because it’s true: Roughriders Unveil Training Camp Day 1 Video. {{{{{Piper sobs quietly}}}}} --- ## [Super Bowl plans: sports bars in Seattle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-plans-sports-bars-in-seattle/522121)
**Author:** [@E.Thorp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E.Thorp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2009, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-plans-sports-bars-in-seattle/522121 "2009-12-21T23:34:34Z")
I think I did this for baseball awhile back and should probably just consult that thread, but maybe the answers will be different? Anyway… Can you recommend a good sports bar in Seattle where a bunch of friends (not s… --- ## [Soccer rules question.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-rules-question/520466)
**Author:** [@Contrapuntal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrapuntal)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2009, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-rules-question/520466 "2009-12-21T22:29:44Z")
Can someone explain offsides to me? Thanks. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=514) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=516)