# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=533 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 534 --- ## [New Batman Game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-batman-game/511203)
**Author:** [@tr0psn4j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tr0psn4j)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2009, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-batman-game/511203 "2009-10-02T15:38:49Z")
Anyone try out this new Batman Arkham Asylum that Steam has been advertising? They gave it a Metascore of 92 (if that means anything). --- ## [Anyone play Jade Empire or KOTOR on PC without a controller?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-jade-empire-or-kotor-on-pc-without-a-controller/509966)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2009, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-jade-empire-or-kotor-on-pc-without-a-controller/509966 "2009-10-02T13:20:54Z")
Or KOTOR? I’m thinking about downloading them from D2D but I won’t have a controller. Anyone tried either of these without a controller? --- ## [If you thought you knew Michael Vick...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-thought-you-knew-michael-vick/511624)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2009, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-thought-you-knew-michael-vick/511624 "2009-10-02T00:02:01Z")
… you should watch his ESPN SportsCenter interview tonight. I must say, what an impressive young man! It doesn’t seem to be online yet, but please try to watch it if you can. --- ## [Poker on the Appalachian Trail - Q3 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756)
**Author:** [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756 "2009-10-01T21:16:57Z")
I’m back, let the fleecing begin. Prevous thread. --- ## [FF defensive points allowed by position](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ff-defensive-points-allowed-by-position/511741)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ff-defensive-points-allowed-by-position/511741 "2009-10-01T16:00:21Z")
The one fantasy stat I could never find was fantasy points allowed by defense for a given position. For example, let’s say you plan to use a revolving TE, so each week you pick up the best TE available and start him. Nor… --- ## [What are some good Xbox and PS2 games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-good-xbox-and-ps2-games/512027)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-good-xbox-and-ps2-games/512027 "2009-10-01T15:21:20Z")
I have a 360 and a PS2, and I have some points on goozex so I want to buy some used PS2 and Xbox games. I really didn’t like the GTA series. Halo 3 is only soso. I got a lot of enjoyment out of Tom Clancy’s splinter cel… --- ## [The more I learn about the Phoenix Coyotes bankruptcy the more confused I am](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-more-i-learn-about-the-phoenix-coyotes-bankruptcy-the-more-confused-i-am/507607)
**Author:** [@DWMarch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DWMarch)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-more-i-learn-about-the-phoenix-coyotes-bankruptcy-the-more-confused-i-am/507607 "2009-10-01T12:50:14Z")
I’m not a big hockey fan and I only follow the Canucks when they’re winning, so… I don’t really follow hockey at all. But I’ve been keeping an eye on this Phoenix Coyotes saga. Here’s my take on it and please correct me … --- ## [Inblourious Gasterds Mafia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inblourious-gasterds-mafia/509280)
**Author:** [@Hoopy\_Frood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoopy_Frood)\ **Replies:** 745\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inblourious-gasterds-mafia/509280 "2009-10-01T12:45:23Z")
Q. What is this thread about? A. It’s where Hoopy Frood and NAF’s Gasterd…er…Gastard Mafia game will be held. Q. Who are Hoopy Frood and NAF? A. The Inblourious Gasterds who will be moderating this game. And fine ups… --- ## [Which home video game console had the smallest library of games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-home-video-game-console-had-the-smallest-library-of-games/512126)
**Author:** [@Transistor\_Rhythm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Transistor_Rhythm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-home-video-game-console-had-the-smallest-library-of-games/512126 "2009-10-01T01:25:48Z")
The question is in the title. I know that the CDI and 3D0 were major failures that didn’t really move many units - but what’s the worst? --- ## [NFL Week 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-3/511609)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-3/511609 "2009-09-30T22:10:51Z")
Sunday, Sep. 27 Early Games \*\* NY JETS 3 Tennessee 37 \*\* Well, last week I went against the Jets versus the Pats. I knew it’d be a win for the Jets in my gut but I talked myself out of it based on the rookie… --- ## [Motivation to win for a losing team at the end of the season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motivation-to-win-for-a-losing-team-at-the-end-of-the-season/511046)
**Author:** [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motivation-to-win-for-a-losing-team-at-the-end-of-the-season/511046 "2009-09-30T19:39:03Z")
Tonight I was invited by some friends to go to the Mets game. They were playing the Braves, and both teams were already too far behind to make the playoffs. So aside from fulfilling the obligation to play these games, an… --- ## [WET - the game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wet-the-game/512038)
**Author:** [@Zoinks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoinks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wet-the-game/512038 "2009-09-30T17:31:00Z")
So, has anyone else tried this? I just got the demo for the XBOX 360 and it’s basically Kill Bill: The Video Game. The violence is pornographic. The developers claim that the title is a reference to “wetworks”, which is … --- ## [I'm ready for College Football.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-ready-for-college-football/502938)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 346\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-ready-for-college-football/502938 "2009-09-30T15:16:00Z")
Today being one of the few days with no major sporting events, I was reading up on the upcoming college football season. I"m looking forward to it. There are three teams who are in serious contention for the national tit… --- ## [Nvm the Druid? (a DnD Post Question)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nvm-the-druid-a-dnd-post-question/512093)
**Author:** [@ToeJam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ToeJam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nvm-the-druid-a-dnd-post-question/512093 "2009-09-30T12:20:50Z")
A while back there was a DnD topic on here, and someone posted a link to a character as an example of a high level druid that did a great job of sticking to his personality/alignment. I opened up the link and started to… --- ## [Calling Pochacco (Poccaco? Pochacco?): on Video Game Producer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-pochacco-poccaco-pochacco-on-video-game-producer/512033)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-pochacco-poccaco-pochacco-on-video-game-producer/512033 "2009-09-29T21:36:15Z")
I couldn’t quite recall the handle of a poster here, but I know it was something like that. Been a long time since I saw him. I know he was a designer at Sony. I was never able to get an interview as a Jr. Designer\*, an… --- ## [NFL: Help me select 1 winner this weekend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-help-me-select-1-winner-this-weekend/511221)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-help-me-select-1-winner-this-weekend/511221 "2009-09-29T21:08:00Z")
I’m in one of those survivor NFL pools. Each participant picks 1 winner every weekend. If your team loses, you’re out. There are no restrictions, except for the first 5 weeks, you can’t pick the game with highest poin… --- ## [Vlad v Vitali Klitschko](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vlad-v-vitali-klitschko/511722)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vlad-v-vitali-klitschko/511722 "2009-09-29T20:35:38Z")
Talk on the heavyweight fight tonight about Vitali and Vladimir Klitschko getting a championship fight. It seems wrong to me ,but they are champion and number one contender. Brothers fighting in a heavyweight championshi… --- ## [Who wants to play L4D Crash Course tonight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-to-play-l4d-crash-course-tonight/512001)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-to-play-l4d-crash-course-tonight/512001 "2009-09-29T20:19:51Z")
Dark2Phoenix and I will probably be online around 7:30 EDT to try this out. It sounds pretty cool - I especially like the idea of streamlined versus for when you don’t have an hour or two to invest. Also, ten new achie… --- ## [Screaming Meaners (dead thread for Screaming Mafia)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screaming-meaners-dead-thread-for-screaming-mafia/511520)
**Author:** [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screaming-meaners-dead-thread-for-screaming-mafia/511520 "2009-09-29T19:37:08Z")
Welcome to the Thread of the Dead, Snark, and Punditry for Screamers Mafia. No Living players or eligible subs past this point, please. The game thread. --- ## [Jeremy Irons. Still.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeremy-irons-still/510694)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeremy-irons-still/510694 "2009-09-29T15:09:24Z")
Yes, it’s that time again . . . hard to believe it’s been an entire year. So let’s see if we can come up with some new ones this time. And for you newbies: just hang in there, and eventually you’ll understand. Ok, I’ll… --- ## [Can't Miss Nintendo DS Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-miss-nintendo-ds-games/511837)
**Author:** [@Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Mostly_Dead)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-miss-nintendo-ds-games/511837 "2009-09-29T15:02:53Z")
After nearly 5 years, I’m finally jumping on the DS bandwagon, and recognize that I have a lot of catching up to do, and many good games I wouldn’t seek out on my own. I also realize there’s a lot of crap out there, inc… --- ## [2009 Fantasy Hockey - Yahoo!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2009-fantasy-hockey-yahoo/510628)
**Author:** [@Kid\_A\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kid_A_1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2009-fantasy-hockey-yahoo/510628 "2009-09-29T13:41:10Z")
I’ve sent invitations to everyone who participated last year. League ID: 176454 Password: cecil Draft time: Monday September 28, 9:00 (Eastern) We’re drafting 8 Forwards, 3 Defencemen and 1 Goaltender. Each goal an… --- ## [Will I ever find the perfect partner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-ever-find-the-perfect-partner/511577)
**Author:** [@guizot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guizot)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-ever-find-the-perfect-partner/511577 "2009-09-29T13:18:42Z")
Do you think there is one out there for everyone? Or are there some people that should realistically never expect one? I’m starting to think there just isn’t one for me. Some of you may remember my previous difficulties… --- ## [Can the Lions go 0-16 again?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-lions-go-0-16-again/510780)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-lions-go-0-16-again/510780 "2009-09-29T01:55:05Z")
The mightly blue and silver, having gone 0-16 last year, are off to another quick start, getting hammered by the Saints in Week One. So the questions are: Do you think the Lions have what it takes to rack up another … --- ## [Rumor: Wii price cut in October](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rumor-wii-price-cut-in-october/509786)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rumor-wii-price-cut-in-october/509786 "2009-09-29T00:15:55Z")
Attention SDMB members who are considering buying a Wii: wait until October. Rumor has it a price drop is happening then. That is all. --- ## [Corrupt a saying by inserting the word "porn"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corrupt-a-saying-by-inserting-the-word-porn/511513)
**Author:** [@FlyingRamenMonster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlyingRamenMonster)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corrupt-a-saying-by-inserting-the-word-porn/511513 "2009-09-28T22:37:21Z")
Exactly what it says on the tin. My friends and I started playing this at lunch today, and I was so amused (yes, maturity, I know) I’ve decided to share it with you! Some of the better ones I remember: Home is where t… --- ## [Pseudo-Feud](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pseudo-feud/511640)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pseudo-feud/511640 "2009-09-28T22:35:24Z")
No rules, and I’m not scoring it, but I will collate (but not form the duplicates.) I just thought it would be fun thing to read! (I’m also gonna cross-post this at the Raff Boards, FYI.) Name a famous (or your favorit… --- ## [Evolution of graphics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evolution-of-graphics/511142)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evolution-of-graphics/511142 "2009-09-28T22:21:48Z")
I randomly found this website that shows a bunch of screenshots from different generations of video games. For example: they’ll show a screenshot from Resident Evil 1, then 2, etc. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl… --- ## [Recommend Chess Program](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-chess-program/511799)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-chess-program/511799 "2009-09-28T21:56:52Z")
I would like a Chess program for my PC. Recommend a (inexpensive) program. --- ## [Tell me more about Eve Online](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-more-about-eve-online/510162)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-more-about-eve-online/510162 "2009-09-28T17:58:22Z")
I like games like Freelancers and Darkstar One (though the latter is quite lackluster, and Freelancer is clearly incomplete and fall short of the greatness it should attain). I have heard much about Eve Online and am tem… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=532) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=534)