# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=572 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 573 --- ## [online gaming recommendations wanted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-gaming-recommendations-wanted/488820)
**Author:** [@tagos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tagos)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 10:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-gaming-recommendations-wanted/488820 "2009-03-11T10:04:10Z")
Hi Having at last got round to setting up broadband my mind turns to online gaming. I’m based in the UK (if that is relevant). And not young at all. I’m interested in both fantasy and space type games. Not able to s… --- ## [Scariest Video Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scariest-video-games/488843)
**Author:** [@Hi\_Neighbor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hi_Neighbor)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scariest-video-games/488843 "2009-03-11T06:29:43Z")
I just got the urge to play a very scary video game. I’ve been considering Dead Space, which is categorized as a “survival horror-action” game, but what are some others? Resident Evil 5 is coming out soon, although zom… --- ## [Presidential March Madness, the Final Round](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-march-madness-the-final-round/488792)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-march-madness-the-final-round/488792 "2009-03-11T03:50:16Z")
It’s down to two. Contestants and, in the case of the last round, voters. Pick one choice in each match-up (based on whatever criteria you want). Winner takes all. You can cast your votes for until Tuesday at 11:00 pm (… --- ## [NASCAR cars don't drift?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-cars-dont-drift/488751)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2009, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-cars-dont-drift/488751 "2009-03-10T23:44:55Z")
And so mangeorge ponders. --- ## [Now that's a stat stat-haters can love! (baseball)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-thats-a-stat-stat-haters-can-love-baseball/488945)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2009, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-thats-a-stat-stat-haters-can-love-baseball/488945 "2009-03-10T22:30:30Z")
With baseball season approaching, I really ramp up my baseball-related internet browsing. On my appointed rounds is baseball-reference.com and their “Stat of the Day”. SOTD is basically a member-submitted blog, where s… --- ## [Five (or more) character surnames = one actor: Thread #2 \[IMDB game\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-or-more-character-surnames-one-actor-thread-2-imdb-game/488653)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2009, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-or-more-character-surnames-one-actor-thread-2-imdb-game/488653 "2009-03-10T20:44:26Z")
This is a follow-up to Name the actor by surnames of roles played that was approaching 200 replies as this OP is going up. Activity had begun to taper off there and I can guess several reasons for that. But this is a fr… --- ## ["hot stove" in baseball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-stove-in-baseball/488990)
**Author:** [@HubZilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HubZilla)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2009, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-stove-in-baseball/488990 "2009-03-10T20:34:41Z")
Google-fu didn’t work. What does “hot stove” have to do with baseball? --- ## [Professor Layton and the Curious Village - a small rant (story spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professor-layton-and-the-curious-village-a-small-rant-story-spoilers/488936)
**Author:** [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2009, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professor-layton-and-the-curious-village-a-small-rant-story-spoilers/488936 "2009-03-10T13:35:13Z")
WARNING: the following contains story - but not puzzle - spoilers. Okay, I’ve finished the game (apart from Puzzle 135, which continues to frustrate me) and I have to say that that was one of the most depressing stories… --- ## [Florida State probation... what about USC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-state-probation-what-about-usc/488788)
**Author:** [@HubZilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HubZilla)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2009, 7:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-state-probation-what-about-usc/488788 "2009-03-10T07:48:47Z")
Florida State football is on probation. A few years ago, USC seemed to be in hot water after Reggie Bush and his family got some improper benefits. There was talk of forfeiting Bush’s Heisman and the USC’s 2004 nationa… --- ## [Compulsory figures,](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/compulsory-figures/488232)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2009, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/compulsory-figures/488232 "2009-03-10T01:50:45Z")
This! in ice skating. I remember when it was still part of the show in the olympics. Good riddance, in my opinion. Talk about boooriiing!. That’s when the kids in my family would find some excuse to go do something els… --- ## [The City Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-city-game/488131)
**Author:** [@WormTheRed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WormTheRed)\ **Replies:** 271\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2009, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-city-game/488131 "2009-03-10T00:00:35Z")
I’m guessing most everyone has played this game at one time or another, but basically I say a city and the next one says a city that starts with the last letter of the first city - you savvy? For example: Reykjavik -\> K… --- ## [Rise of the Triad on Good Old Games!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rise-of-the-triad-on-good-old-games/488291)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2009, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rise-of-the-triad-on-good-old-games/488291 "2009-03-09T19:21:51Z")
The greatest first person shooter ever (yes, better than DOOM) has been added to Good Old Games for $6. And it’s compatible with XP and Vista. Sweet! Did anyone else ever play ROTT? It was wild with crazy weapons, Shroo… --- ## [Instrument compatibility in the various music games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instrument-compatibility-in-the-various-music-games/488307)
**Author:** [@Jihi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jihi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2009, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instrument-compatibility-in-the-various-music-games/488307 "2009-03-09T16:31:21Z")
So I purchased the special edition box for Rock Band 2 for the PS3 a few weeks back, (the bundle with a guitar, drumset and a microphone), and even though this is my first foray into these type of rhythm games I’m diggin… --- ## [Weekend Feud - Beer, Glorious Beer! by Charlie Tan \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-beer-glorious-beer-by-charlie-tan-game-over/488565)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2009, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-beer-glorious-beer-by-charlie-tan-game-over/488565 "2009-03-09T14:49:14Z")
All about beer brands and origins. NEW RULES! DO NOT READ THIS THREAD BEFORE YOU POST YOUR ANSWERS Object of the game: Try to think of the most popular answer, to get the most people matching you. Google is allowed, i… --- ## [Hip surgery for ARod.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hip-surgery-for-arod/488437)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2009, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hip-surgery-for-arod/488437 "2009-03-09T14:08:37Z")
ESPN is saying Arod will get hip surgery and will be out at least 10 weeks. New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez's brother Joe says A-Rod out 10 weeks - ESPN Here is the rest of the story. --- ## [Who's got seasons tickets for an MLB team?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-got-seasons-tickets-for-an-mlb-team/488802)
**Author:** [@robardin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robardin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2009, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-got-seasons-tickets-for-an-mlb-team/488802 "2009-03-09T13:30:54Z")
You see, I just bought a pair of Mets season’s tickets, and am a little afraid I’ve made a terrible mistake! No, not because the Mets may tank. I’d like to say I’m inured to that, though closer to the truth would be I’… --- ## [Half-Assed U. (FSU) placed on NCAA probation!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-assed-u-fsu-placed-on-ncaa-probation/488624)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2009, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-assed-u-fsu-placed-on-ncaa-probation/488624 "2009-03-09T03:27:08Z")
It seems that the Criminoles’ years of cheating have finally caught up with them. They will forfeit some football wins. NINE of their other teams were also placed on probation. Florida State Seminoles forfeit wins, pu… --- ## [I don't get the Peggle craze](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-the-peggle-craze/488785)
**Author:** [@Dog80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dog80)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2009, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-the-peggle-craze/488785 "2009-03-09T00:45:56Z")
I played a demo of the game and I think it sucks. It’s just too random, much like pinball. Is there something I’m doing wrong? --- ## [Ogre Battle on VC!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ogre-battle-on-vc/488499)
**Author:** [@Wolverine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wolverine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2009, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ogre-battle-on-vc/488499 "2009-03-08T23:17:45Z")
Ogre Battle: March of the Black Queen has been released on Wii Virtual Channel! Here’s a link to a modern review: Ogre Battle at IGN. I’m really wishing that I had access to the VC right now. Being stuck in China is not… --- ## [Where will TO go, process of elimination.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-will-to-go-process-of-elimination/488594)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2009, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-will-to-go-process-of-elimination/488594 "2009-03-08T23:07:54Z")
OK, in this thread we - as a group - predict where T.O. goes by eliminating (or not) the team we root for. Simply state which team you root for and your opinion on whether they will have him - and why. I’m a Steeler fa… --- ## [MLB Spring Training 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-spring-training-2009/485405)
**Author:** [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2009, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-spring-training-2009/485405 "2009-03-08T19:27:11Z")
(I’ve been AWOL from the Dope lately, so forgive me if I’m stealing someone else’s thread. I didn’t see much ST talk in the Offseason thread when I scanned it.) Chris Carpenter threw off a mound for ten minutes today a… --- ## [Male/Female Avatars -- does it matter to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-female-avatars-does-it-matter-to-you/487742)
**Author:** [@Lamia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamia)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2009, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-female-avatars-does-it-matter-to-you/487742 "2009-03-08T04:53:40Z")
I was looking for material on game design the other day (I’m planning an educational game to use at work) I came across some stuff about the gender gap in gaming. One issue that was discussed was how male and female pla… --- ## [Dallas Cowboys Offseason Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-cowboys-offseason-thread/487905)
**Author:** [@flood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flood)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2009, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-cowboys-offseason-thread/487905 "2009-03-07T22:51:07Z")
OK, so I didn’t see a thread for this anywhere. The Cowboys have traded Anthony Henry for Jon Kitna and signed former Falcons LB Keith Brooking. What do you all make of this? Personally I think the trade was a horribl… --- ## [First \[whatever\] protagonist in games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-whatever-protagonist-in-games/488118)
**Author:** [@Sofis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sofis)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2009, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-whatever-protagonist-in-games/488118 "2009-03-07T20:18:31Z")
Inspired by an exchange in the Male/Female Avatars thread. Which was the first protagonist in some game to belong to some demographic you consider interesting and/or relevant? The example was first female protagonist (u… --- ## [Beatles Rock Band Announced](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beatles-rock-band-announced/488474)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2009, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beatles-rock-band-announced/488474 "2009-03-07T19:14:28Z")
as per imdb the widows of former Beatles and Paul himself have approved the making of “Rock Band: Beatles Edition” I don’t totally know how fun it will be. I’m not the biggest Beatles fan by any stretch of the imaginati… --- ## [Dungeon of the Dead (Munchkin Forbidden Thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dungeon-of-the-dead-munchkin-forbidden-thread/486048)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2009, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dungeon-of-the-dead-munchkin-forbidden-thread/486048 "2009-03-07T18:37:12Z")
This thread is for unspoilt discussion of the Munchkin Mini Mafia game. Living players should not read it! Feel free to speculate on character alignments, which sides will win, etc. --- ## [Name that company!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-company/485719)
**Author:** [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2009, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-company/485719 "2009-03-07T18:22:58Z")
In the spirit of Name that team!, here is a list of fictional companies from various forms of fiction: movies, TV, video games, comic books, cartoons, and so forth. I’m afraid this one is dreadfully easy, so you will ha… --- ## [Munchkin Mini Mafia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/munchkin-mini-mafia/485633)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 994\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2009, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/munchkin-mini-mafia/485633 "2009-03-07T17:04:20Z")
The epic Evil Dead Mafia has just ended and someone will start up a new game soon. But for a quick bout of fun Mafia, I’ve put together Munchkin Mini Mafia!!!1!111!!! This will be a quick game. I need 10 players, but… --- ## [My son finally beats me at Mario Kart Wii](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-finally-beats-me-at-mario-kart-wii/488576)
**Author:** [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2009, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-finally-beats-me-at-mario-kart-wii/488576 "2009-03-07T13:49:26Z")
This probably belongs in MPSIMS, but since it is about Mario Kart, here it goes. My son enjoys playing Mario Kart Wii with me. I almost always win. Sometimes I will have some bad luck (blue shells, etc.) and he will b… --- ## [Positions in basketball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/positions-in-basketball/488431)
**Author:** [@HoboStew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoboStew)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2009, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/positions-in-basketball/488431 "2009-03-06T20:02:20Z")
I watch basketball, I play basketball, I know basketball reasonably well. But one thing about basketball has never made any sense to me: the positions. I understand them in general - the point guard brings the ball up … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=571) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=573)