# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=529 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 530 --- ## [Does the NFL have a flu policy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-nfl-have-a-flu-policy/514775)
**Author:** [@zamboniracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zamboniracer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-nfl-have-a-flu-policy/514775 "2009-10-23T04:26:00Z")
It was reported today that 12 players on the Cleveland Browns were unable to practice yesterday and were sent home due to illness from the flu. Leaving aside the Browns ineptitude jokes for a minute, what will the league… --- ## [Fellow gamer Dopers! May I ask a favor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fellow-gamer-dopers-may-i-ask-a-favor/514715)
**Author:** [@Dreamscanner\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dreamscanner_1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fellow-gamer-dopers-may-i-ask-a-favor/514715 "2009-10-23T03:10:35Z")
Hey all! It’s my girlfriend’s birthday in about a week or so, and I have a big favor to ask. She a gamer (Like me :)) and owns a 360. One of the few things that she asked for for her birthday is a Live time card. I’m em… --- ## [Favorite home console](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-home-console/514577)
**Author:** [@Commander\_Keen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Commander_Keen)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-home-console/514577 "2009-10-23T00:51:33Z")
Sorry if I left your actual favorite off the list, but I put the most popular ones. Not including PCs and handhelds. My choice: First the runner-up: Playstation 2. For a JRPG/SRPG fanatic like myself, this system is ha… --- ## [Why is my Xbox 360 crashing my internet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-xbox-360-crashing-my-internet/513231)
**Author:** [@Steel\_Wheels](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steel_Wheels)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2009, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-xbox-360-crashing-my-internet/513231 "2009-10-22T19:55:57Z")
Recently I’ve been having a real problem with my 360 and my internet connection. I have high speed cable internet connected via Netgear RP614 router to my PC running Windows XP and to my Xbox 360. I’m finding that afte… --- ## [The single worst design feature in a video game ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-single-worst-design-feature-in-a-video-game-ever/512954)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2009, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-single-worst-design-feature-in-a-video-game-ever/512954 "2009-10-22T18:51:43Z")
Battlefield 1942, specifically the desert combat mod, is probably my favorite game of all time. I’ve sunk hundreds of hours into it. So I should love BF2 - it’s essentially a professionally developed, more advanced, bigg… --- ## [Convince me to buy an XBox 360](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convince-me-to-buy-an-xbox-360/513363)
**Author:** [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2009, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convince-me-to-buy-an-xbox-360/513363 "2009-10-22T15:27:36Z")
Whelp, I’ve been divorced from console gaming for about five years now. The main reason? My TV has been (up until today) a piece of jankety-ass garbage. I never wanted to buy a console because I felt my TV couldn’t do… --- ## [Fallout 3 or Oblivion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-or-oblivion/512567)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2009, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-or-oblivion/512567 "2009-10-22T05:51:48Z")
Let the voting begin! --- ## [Jimmy Rollins Game Winning Hit: Baserunning Blunder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jimmy-rollins-game-winning-hit-baserunning-blunder/514466)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2009, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jimmy-rollins-game-winning-hit-baserunning-blunder/514466 "2009-10-22T00:09:17Z")
Last night, the Phillies were down 4-3 in the bottom of the 9th inning, with 2 outs. They had runners on 1st and 2nd (Bruntlett at 2nd and Ruiz at 1st) with Jimmy Rollins at bat. Rollins smacked a line drive into the r… --- ## [Remind me of the title of this video game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remind-me-of-the-title-of-this-video-game/514630)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2009, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remind-me-of-the-title-of-this-video-game/514630 "2009-10-22T00:07:36Z")
I believe this was a flash game, but I could be wrong about that. Your character is running around in video game landscapes borrowed from classic arcade games. One part, for example, has him dodging falling tetris block… --- ## [US Dopers Only: Your Opinions About Professional Soccer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-dopers-only-your-opinions-about-professional-soccer/513561)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-dopers-only-your-opinions-about-professional-soccer/513561 "2009-10-21T23:32:42Z")
This is a multiple choice poll because there could be more than one possible way of summarizing your feelings towards soccer. And I’d like to restrict this poll to US Dopers only since there is such a range of opinions o… --- ## [The Feud: 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover - A Break-Up Songs Feud (game over)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-50-ways-to-leave-your-lover-a-break-up-songs-feud-game-over/514062)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-50-ways-to-leave-your-lover-a-break-up-songs-feud-game-over/514062 "2009-10-21T22:07:37Z")
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 … --- ## [Anyone playing Demon's Souls on PS3?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-demons-souls-on-ps3/514342)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-demons-souls-on-ps3/514342 "2009-10-21T19:23:04Z")
Everything I’ve read about this game intrigues the shit out of me. It’s being described as an incredibly difficult fantasy adventure game that rewards strategy, patience and caution above button mashing and charging ahe… --- ## [Is the Lost and the Damned on PS3?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-lost-and-the-damned-on-ps3/513372)
**Author:** [@jeredc1983](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jeredc1983)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-lost-and-the-damned-on-ps3/513372 "2009-10-20T19:59:10Z")
I’m close to beating GTA IV (I just bought the PS3 slim) and cannot seem to find anywhere online explaining if The Lost and the Damned expansion is out for PS3. Anyone know anything about it or any other expansions? Th… --- ## [The Ultimate Badass of All Media -- ROUND TWO](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ultimate-badass-of-all-media-round-two/514122)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ultimate-badass-of-all-media-round-two/514122 "2009-10-20T16:40:55Z")
Round One is over and the results were BRUTAL. Darth Vader was knocked out, as was Indiana Jones and Hannibal Lecter. The victors advance to round two. The goal is to determine the ultimate badass of all media. The r… --- ## [Why do you think my NHL fantasy team disappeared?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-think-my-nhl-fantasy-team-disappeared/514436)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-think-my-nhl-fantasy-team-disappeared/514436 "2009-10-20T03:40:21Z")
One of the fantasy NHL leagues I joined on ESPN is now saying I’m not a member. This was a very deep league and so I had to put a lot more time and effort into the draft than I usually would do. This wasn’t a money leag… --- ## [Why can't I upgrade my WoW account?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-upgrade-my-wow-account/514209)
**Author:** [@Recliner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Recliner)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2009, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-upgrade-my-wow-account/514209 "2009-10-19T20:38:24Z")
Ok, so I started playing World of Warcraft about two weeks ago. Naturally, I used the free ten-day trial, which has now ended. I want to sign up for a regular account. Except, uh, Blizzard seems to not want me to. I’… --- ## [Chicago-area Dopers: Find the hidden C.C. Case!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-area-dopers-find-the-hidden-c-c-case/514372)
**Author:** [@Freddy\_the\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freddy_the_Pig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2009, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-area-dopers-find-the-hidden-c-c-case/514372 "2009-10-19T18:48:42Z")
The esteemed Bricker has tracked down the long-ago Canadian Club “hidden case” puzzle for the Chicago area, which is reprinted at the bottom of this post. The CC is long gone, but it should still be fun to solve the puz… --- ## [Jenson Button - F1 World Champion.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jenson-button-f1-world-champion/514234)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2009, 9:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jenson-button-f1-world-champion/514234 "2009-10-19T09:21:44Z")
Um, nobody else seems to have made a thread about this so. Here is one. Yay! --- ## [Week 6 fantasy sit or start](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-6-fantasy-sit-or-start/513939)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2009, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-6-fantasy-sit-or-start/513939 "2009-10-19T04:31:38Z")
I’m starting this thread as a place for general week 5 fantasy football questions. My toughest call this week is Pierre Thomas vs NYG or Knowshon Moreno @SD. Thomas is a stud, but big RB days against NYG are rare wherea… --- ## [CFL: The Wild West just got Wilder! (Riders v. Stamps)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cfl-the-wild-west-just-got-wilder-riders-v-stamps/514211)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2009, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cfl-the-wild-west-just-got-wilder-riders-v-stamps/514211 "2009-10-18T20:02:05Z")
Now that was a game to watch! Saskatchewan Roughriders @ Calgary Stampeders. Going into Saturday’s game, the two teams are tied for first place in the West. The Riders have a slight edge in the standings because they … --- ## [Formula One: The 2009 Championship.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formula-one-the-2009-championship/490312)
**Author:** [@RedFury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedFury)\ **Replies:** 232\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2009, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formula-one-the-2009-championship/490312 "2009-10-18T20:00:50Z")
A thread to comment, question, discuss, root for your favorite teams and/or drivers and all else having to do with The 2009 Formula One Championship. Live race comments included. Some useful links for those following al… --- ## [College Football Rules Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-rules-question/514185)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2009, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-rules-question/514185 "2009-10-18T16:42:36Z")
2nd and 8, ball on the defender’s 35. Shotgun formation, ball snaps, QB drops back, Looks for the WR screen, throws the ball (laterally or behind) way off target and nails the opposing team’s head coach smack in the face… --- ## [Stephon Marbury, Go Away!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephon-marbury-go-away/514161)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2009, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephon-marbury-go-away/514161 "2009-10-18T00:13:43Z")
Story Taking a year off like Jordan? Huh, you’re not Michael Jordan. You’re the current version of Latrell Spreewell. --- ## [Ending of "Major League". Realistic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ending-of-major-league-realistic/513862)
**Author:** [@Patch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patch)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2009, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ending-of-major-league-realistic/513862 "2009-10-17T18:14:07Z")
In the 1989 movie Major League, Hayes it at second base, and Taylor is at the plate. Taylor points to the outfield a la Babe Ruth, but instead, bunts. Taylor makes it safe to first, and as the ball is thrown to first, … --- ## [Safina proves everyone right (except the WTA rankings)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/safina-proves-everyone-right-except-the-wta-rankings/512822)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2009, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/safina-proves-everyone-right-except-the-wta-rankings/512822 "2009-10-17T13:50:40Z")
Dinara Safina suffers the worst loss ever (measured by difference in the rankings) by a player ranked #1. This follows upon the heels of losing to someone ranked #124. Fortunately, unless Serena Williams manages a to… --- ## [Fun video games for grown-ups that don't take themselves so seriously (like Lego Star Wars)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-video-games-for-grown-ups-that-dont-take-themselves-so-seriously-like-lego-star-wars/513501)
**Author:** [@B.Serum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/B.Serum)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2009, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-video-games-for-grown-ups-that-dont-take-themselves-so-seriously-like-lego-star-wars/513501 "2009-10-17T13:20:56Z")
What are some video games that have an emphasis on fun & humor as well as action and adventure? We really dug the Lego Star Wars and Indiana Jones and are looking for something new. Since we’re adults, we’re looking for… --- ## ["Yogi" (Lawrence) Berra Rocks!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yogi-lawrence-berra-rocks/514100)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2009, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yogi-lawrence-berra-rocks/514100 "2009-10-17T04:59:17Z")
I love his malapropisms, and I used to love him catching for those famous “Yankees” and being a teammate of Maris, Mantle and Ford. I was just so happy to have read a short interview with him in a sports magazine (sorry… --- ## [NFL Week 5 - The Lost Weekend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-5-the-lost-weekend/513156)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2009, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-5-the-lost-weekend/513156 "2009-10-17T04:47:29Z")
Lots of big spreads and potential blowouts this week. Not very many compelling match-ups to be found up and down the slate, even those games that feature quality and/or equal teams seem to lack a certain edge to make the… --- ## [The Ultimate Badass of All Media](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ultimate-badass-of-all-media/513699)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2009, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ultimate-badass-of-all-media/513699 "2009-10-17T04:24:39Z")
My son’s been watching The Ultimate Showdown on Youtube over and over again and I thought it might be fun to have an ultimate showdown of our own, pitting major badasses from a variety of different sources against each o… --- ## [Costa Rica's reaction to WC tie with USA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/costa-ricas-reaction-to-wc-tie-with-usa/513942)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2009, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/costa-ricas-reaction-to-wc-tie-with-usa/513942 "2009-10-16T23:46:11Z")
Is there an English laguage Costa Rican paper online? I’m really curious to see what the fans and sportswriters reaction has been to what I see as a completely boneheaded move by the manager that likely cost them a spot… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=528) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=530)