# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=517 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 518 --- ## [Panzer General: Allied Assault](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/panzer-general-allied-assault/520909)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/panzer-general-allied-assault/520909 "2009-12-15T20:06:08Z")
So I recently downloaded Panzer General: Allied Assault for my 360 and I’ve quickly become an addict. I can’t get enough and I end up playing late into the night as the ‘just one more turn’ mania takes me. Turn based c… --- ## [The Feud: Sesame Street by Chronos \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-sesame-street-by-chronos-game-over/520484)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-sesame-street-by-chronos-game-over/520484 "2009-12-15T19:52:44Z")
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 … --- ## [Easily create room escape games for free?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easily-create-room-escape-games-for-free/521311)
**Author:** [@Satellite\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satellite_Guy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easily-create-room-escape-games-for-free/521311 "2009-12-15T19:38:02Z")
Lately, I’ve been playing some neat point-and-click “room escape” type games, and I think they’re a fun waste of time. I was wondering; for someone who doesn’t want to spend $$$ to buy Flash CS4, and who doesn’t have mu… --- ## [Football (non-US) question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-non-us-question/521231)
**Author:** [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-non-us-question/521231 "2009-12-15T19:26:40Z")
I am American and not a soccer fan, in general, but I am looking forward to the World Cup. Last time, I got a real kick out of it, for some reason (no pun intended). In the US, people argue whether the BEST college foo… --- ## [I just lost the game!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-lost-the-game/520646)
**Author:** [@Debon\_Err](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Debon_Err)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-lost-the-game/520646 "2009-12-15T16:34:13Z")
Is anyone else playing? --- ## [NHL: November 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-november-2009/516243)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-november-2009/516243 "2009-12-15T15:57:14Z")
An interesting twist from NHL Gamecenter online. They’re broadcasting the Montreal/Atlanta game using the Montreal feed. The game is broadcast in French! While I can’t understand the announcers, they’re by far the most e… --- ## [Let's put sports prayer to the test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-put-sports-prayer-to-the-test/520185)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-put-sports-prayer-to-the-test/520185 "2009-12-15T14:56:43Z")
Ok, at church on Sunday morning, pray for your team. Then, report back here with the results. Last week, I prayed for Baltimore to be crippled by injury, which worked, but none of them missed more than a few plays. To… --- ## [Deus Ex - The Non-Lethal Ass-Zapping Approach](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deus-ex-the-non-lethal-ass-zapping-approach/521026)
**Author:** [@Windwalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Windwalker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 9:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deus-ex-the-non-lethal-ass-zapping-approach/521026 "2009-12-15T09:05:21Z")
Deus Ex, such a wondrous gem of paranoid, conspiracy-filled, magi-nano-tech-powered, multiple-solution gameplay. I popped my UNATCO cherry this year, and now trying to get through the game without killing anyone. It’s a … --- ## [The Story of a Twenty-Dollar Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-story-of-a-twenty-dollar-bill/508455)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 252\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-story-of-a-twenty-dollar-bill/508455 "2009-12-15T07:08:41Z")
This bill, whose serial number ended in 77R, was printed, of course, at the Bureau in Washington. Its seal indicated it was to be sent to the Federal Reserve Bank in New York City. From there it went to a small branch of… --- ## [Upcoming build: what game to get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upcoming-build-what-game-to-get/521201)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upcoming-build-what-game-to-get/521201 "2009-12-15T03:35:44Z")
I’m a few days away from building my new machine, and I’d like to get something to show off its graphic-y and processor-y goodness. The game I’m most looking forward to is a bit retro (the Black Mesa mod), but that’s not… --- ## [Aussies asked to voice opinion on R18+ game rating](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aussies-asked-to-voice-opinion-on-r18-game-rating/521203)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aussies-asked-to-voice-opinion-on-r18-game-rating/521203 "2009-12-15T03:07:17Z")
So Says developer Rebellion on the banning of their Alien Vs Predator game in Australia, a country with some of the most restrictive censorship laws in modern western society. Finally, it seems, the government is ask… --- ## [Favorite Sports Comedies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-sports-comedies/520035)
**Author:** [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-sports-comedies/520035 "2009-12-15T02:22:14Z")
I’m sure I’ll miss some, but… which of these is your one favorite sport comedy movie? --- ## [A Game: Most Southerly Snow Blower Retailer In The USA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-game-most-southerly-snow-blower-retailer-in-the-usa/521095)
**Author:** [@Shamozzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shamozzle)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2009, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-game-most-southerly-snow-blower-retailer-in-the-usa/521095 "2009-12-14T21:27:52Z")
Ok, here’s the game: Where in the USA is the most southerly snow blower retailer? The person who can name the most southerly snow blower retailer location in the USA wins the game. Why? Because I need to know how far I… --- ## [Update Me on the USMNT's World Cup Prospects](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-me-on-the-usmnts-world-cup-prospects/513215)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2009, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-me-on-the-usmnts-world-cup-prospects/513215 "2009-12-14T20:48:18Z")
Media coverage of soccer 'round here is less than exemplary, and much of it goes over my head anyway. In layman’s terms, please tell me how it looks for the US Men’s National Team getting a spot in the 2010 World Cup. A… --- ## [Notre Dame's new head football coach will be...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notre-dames-new-head-football-coach-will-be/518860)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 276\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2009, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notre-dames-new-head-football-coach-will-be/518860 "2009-12-14T17:22:51Z")
…? I have no idea. But there sure are a lot of rumors floating around, and who doesn’t love a good rumor? Charlie doesn’t get to stay on the west coast after the Stanford game this weekend, which is not a very good si… --- ## [Heisman Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heisman-poll/519951)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2009, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heisman-poll/519951 "2009-12-14T16:30:31Z")
Unlike the Heisman, you only get one vote. Who is your pick? Not who do you think will win. The names I listed are the top 10 according to the hesiman watch on espn. FTR, I added Golden Tate from Notre Dame, since I ha… --- ## [Power play - short-handed percentages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/power-play-short-handed-percentages/520834)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2009, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/power-play-short-handed-percentages/520834 "2009-12-14T04:29:45Z")
I appears looking at box scores that if a team gets a double minor and kills off all four minutes, they get credit for two power plays killed which makes sense. However, if they receive a five minute major and kill it o… --- ## [Anyone Try the GeForce 3D Vision?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-try-the-geforce-3d-vision/521036)
**Author:** [@tr0psn4j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tr0psn4j)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2009, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-try-the-geforce-3d-vision/521036 "2009-12-14T02:27:32Z")
NVIDIA has a kit for making some video games “3D.” You will, of course, have to purchase a special monitor in addition to the 200 dollar kit. Has anyone actually bought and tried this out? It’s too expensive for me but I… --- ## [Jimmie Johnson: "a sprinkle on your dick"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jimmie-johnson-a-sprinkle-on-your-dick/518808)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2009, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jimmie-johnson-a-sprinkle-on-your-dick/518808 "2009-12-13T21:13:57Z")
Jimmies, in parts of the Northeast, are otherwise known as “sprinkles,” and a Johnson is a–well, you get the picture. The idea is to find people whose first name and last name are both words with generally understood me… --- ## [Fantasy football advice - week 14](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-14/520977)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2009, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-14/520977 "2009-12-13T16:28:38Z")
Depending on your league, we’re either at the playoffs or a week away. Time to overthink matchups. I need to pick 2 RBs out of the following: Ricky Williams @JAC Fred Jackson @KC Pierre Thomas @ATL Marion Barber vs … --- ## [Is Tiger Woods Finished?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-tiger-woods-finished/520700)
**Author:** [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2009, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-tiger-woods-finished/520700 "2009-12-13T12:11:25Z")
The alleged affairs count continues to rise. The official sponsorships abandonment list grows as well. Is Tiger Woods’ premier golfer status over? Will be able to succeed as a pro golfer, or will all of this just blow… --- ## [Batman: Arkham Asylum 2 announced](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batman-arkham-asylum-2-announced/521086)
**Author:** [@Uosdwis\_R.Dewoh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uosdwis_R.Dewoh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2009, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batman-arkham-asylum-2-announced/521086 "2009-12-13T10:20:28Z")
Link. The first one was excellent and I have high hopes about the sequel. The teaser in the article suggests Arkham asylum has been moved and now encompasses a city block. Joker still seems to suffer from what happened … --- ## [The Strangest Stipulation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-strangest-stipulation/520962)
**Author:** [@The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bith_Shuffle)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2009, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-strangest-stipulation/520962 "2009-12-13T05:16:31Z")
You know how some parents stop their children from playing games like Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: the Gathering because of their moral beliefs? Well, when I was about nine or ten and just getting into Magic my mom c… --- ## [Do you invert the Y axis in FPSs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-invert-the-y-axis-in-fpss/520417)
**Author:** [@Commander\_Keen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Commander_Keen)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2009, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-invert-the-y-axis-in-fpss/520417 "2009-12-13T02:57:36Z")
I do, because some of the first games I played were my dad’s flight sims. I got used to the “down = up” idea, so it was natural to invert the Y axis when I started playing FPSs. My brother also does because he just used … --- ## [Best video games of the 00s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-video-games-of-the-00s/520923)
**Author:** [@Uosdwis\_R.Dewoh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uosdwis_R.Dewoh)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2009, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-video-games-of-the-00s/520923 "2009-12-13T02:39:35Z")
Seeing as we have threads about the best movies and albums of the decade, I figured video games deserve their own thread. Destructoid.com’s Top 50 video games of the decade. Onion A.V’s The 15 best videogames of the ’0… --- ## [Scrabbler?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scrabbler/515286)
**Author:** [@frootle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/frootle)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scrabbler/515286 "2009-12-12T19:53:33Z")
I have been reading these boards for a couple of years (err. . not all the time…, did have to eat etc.) and am curious if there’s any dopers here who are similarly afflicted by the scrabble-itis… Will play anyone - anyt… --- ## [Help! Tracking down a specific (current) monopoly token/mover](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-tracking-down-a-specific-current-monopoly-token-mover/520804)
**Author:** [@supergoose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supergoose)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-tracking-down-a-specific-current-monopoly-token-mover/520804 "2009-12-12T13:48:31Z")
It’s the only idea I have on what to give my brother, and now I’m kind of locked into a theme, since I got one for my mom. You know that Monopoly World edition? I need to find the chinese dragon mover (I’m pretty sure i… --- ## [The Legend of Zelda: Soul Train discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-legend-of-zelda-soul-train-discussion/520388)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-legend-of-zelda-soul-train-discussion/520388 "2009-12-12T12:52:28Z")
Yeah, it’s Spirit Tracks, I know, but I couldn’t resist the joke. Mine is coming in tomorrow afternoon, but I probably won’t be able to play it until Wednesday or Thursday after my comp sci final project (a MUD) is done… --- ## [The Last Brownie Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-brownie-game/520767)
**Author:** [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2009, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-brownie-game/520767 "2009-12-11T23:18:44Z")
This game is inspired by the dinner party in Notting Hill. Imagine as it were, that there is one delectable brownie left on the plate. Parties interested in getting a shot at the brownie must present their case for why… --- ## [Sims 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims-3/496967)
**Author:** [@Aghris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aghris)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2009, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims-3/496967 "2009-12-11T21:58:19Z")
So, Sims 3 has leaked and is now widely available on Torrents sites. How many of you are tempted to download it two weeks in advance in stead of buying it? I must admit that I am. Big time. I don’t have a problem with bu… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=516) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=518)