# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=573 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 574 --- ## [The Daily Feud: The Automotive Feud by 3acresandatruck \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-the-automotive-feud-by-3acresandatruck-game-over/488321)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2009, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-the-automotive-feud-by-3acresandatruck-game-over/488321 "2009-03-06T18:39:18Z")
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, if you desire. Only answers that are … --- ## [How many stars do you have on Mario Galaxy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-stars-do-you-have-on-mario-galaxy/488065)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2009, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-stars-do-you-have-on-mario-galaxy/488065 "2009-03-06T17:20:42Z")
I have 107. I beat the game (around 60ish, IIRC?) and blazed up to ~92 in the week I got it - xmas week 2007. Then I hit a wall and couldn’t find anymore so I quit playing for the longest time. Finally I picked up the s… --- ## [Name the actor by surnames of roles played](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-actor-by-surnames-of-roles-played/488005)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 194\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2009, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-actor-by-surnames-of-roles-played/488005 "2009-03-06T14:56:52Z")
If I had started this in Cafe Society, it would eventually be moved here. Now that I’m starting it here, it probably will get to Cafe Society. Whatever. Game is simple. Guess the actor in the post. Using the Puzzle Nu… --- ## [Presidential March Madness, Semi-Finals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-march-madness-semi-finals/488501)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2009, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-march-madness-semi-finals/488501 "2009-03-06T14:52:18Z")
The Conference Championships The rules remain the same. Pick one choice in each match-up (based on whatever criteria you want). The winners advance to the Final. You can cast your votes for this round until Saturday at … --- ## [Runes of Magic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/runes-of-magic/488527)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2009, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/runes-of-magic/488527 "2009-03-06T14:43:36Z")
Anyone playing the Runes of Magic beta? It seems to have a very, VERY WoW vibe to it, but it’s free and the dual class system seems interesting. --- ## [World of Warcraft questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-questions/477802)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 1415\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2009, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-questions/477802 "2009-03-06T13:38:56Z")
I finally have a computer capable of handling World of Warcraft. Yay! So I installed the free 10-day trial and I’m enjoying it enough that I’ve gone ahead and ordered the full retail version. That said, I have a questio… --- ## [Getting Planescape: Torment to work on Vista?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-planescape-torment-to-work-on-vista/488420)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2009, 10:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-planescape-torment-to-work-on-vista/488420 "2009-03-06T10:17:03Z")
So I’ve heard for a while about how spectacular Planescape: Torment was, and masterofnone was nice enough to send me a copy of his. However, it doesn’t seem to be playing nice with Vista, even after adding Qwinn’s tweak… --- ## [Presidential March Madness, Round III](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-march-madness-round-iii/488036)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2009, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-march-madness-round-iii/488036 "2009-03-06T07:08:41Z")
Some surprises (to me anyway) in the second round. The rules remain the same. Pick one choice in each match-up (based on whatever criteria you want). The winners advance to the next round. You can cast your votes for th… --- ## [Any World War I Flight Sims on the way?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-world-war-i-flight-sims-on-the-way/486847)
**Author:** [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2009, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-world-war-i-flight-sims-on-the-way/486847 "2009-03-06T06:12:23Z")
I’ve been in the mood for a flight sim lately, and frankly I’ve bombed Berlin and shot down Luftwaffe fighters over Normandy so often that I can almost navigate from London to Berlin in my sleep and if I ever fall throug… --- ## [Shadowrun: SNES vs Genesis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shadowrun-snes-vs-genesis/487947)
**Author:** [@PopeJewish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PopeJewish)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2009, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shadowrun-snes-vs-genesis/487947 "2009-03-06T00:02:51Z")
So I just started playing through the SNES version of Shadowrun and a few things have struck me. First off, despite being released only a year earlier, the graphics are far inferior to the Genesis version. Also of note i… --- ## [Best product for powerline ethernet adapter? XBOX 360 related.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-product-for-powerline-ethernet-adapter-xbox-360-related/488415)
**Author:** [@mazinger\_z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mazinger_z)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2009, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-product-for-powerline-ethernet-adapter-xbox-360-related/488415 "2009-03-05T22:09:18Z")
Sorry if the title of this OP looks weird, I’m not used to this terminology (even though I work in this industry). I have my friend’s xbox 360 while he’s overseas on assignment. My big tv is in my basement and is my pr… --- ## [Mis-Posted By An Idjit, Sorry!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mis-posted-by-an-idjit-sorry/488369)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2009, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mis-posted-by-an-idjit-sorry/488369 "2009-03-05T17:08:04Z")
Here’s where it SHOULD have been : #21 03-03-2009, 08:33 PM Quasimodem Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Dallas, Georgia Posts: 5,135 Quasi Apologizes To Wonderlust… … for misunderstanding yesterday’s … --- ## [Fun new flash game: Viking Ice Breaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-new-flash-game-viking-ice-breaker/485925)
**Author:** [@Sir\_Dirx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_Dirx)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2009, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-new-flash-game-viking-ice-breaker/485925 "2009-03-05T17:01:42Z")
Break the ice and save the vikings, getting them back into the ship. Watch out for deadly runes, fangly critters, misjudged trajectories, and… inflatable viking women? Simple concept, challenging puzzles. I’m currently … --- ## [March Madness Haggle - anybody interested? (SIGNUPS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-madness-haggle-anybody-interested-signups/487669)
**Author:** [@chrisk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisk)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2009, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-madness-haggle-anybody-interested-signups/487669 "2009-03-05T03:56:28Z")
Yes, it’s time for everybody’s favorite Straight dope trading game I think, since it’s been nearly a year since the last one. Take a look at previous threads for general idea of the rules, and how the game is played. I’… --- ## [2009 NHL Trade Deadline](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2009-nhl-trade-deadline/488293)
**Author:** [@Kid\_A\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kid_A_1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2009, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2009-nhl-trade-deadline/488293 "2009-03-05T03:00:36Z")
You know spring is almost here when it’s deadline day. Summary of today’s trades: \[ul\] \[li\]Antoine Vermette to Columbus - Pascal Leclaire and a 2009 2nd Round Pick to Ottawa\[/li\]\[li\]Jordon Leopold to Calgary - Lawrenc… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Fads Thru the Decades by 42fish \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-fads-thru-the-decades-by-42fish-game-over/488051)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2009, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-fads-thru-the-decades-by-42fish-game-over/488051 "2009-03-04T20:12:36Z")
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, if you desire. Only answers that are … --- ## [Tell me about KillZone 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-killzone-2/487792)
**Author:** [@J-P\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/J-P_L)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2009, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-killzone-2/487792 "2009-03-04T20:02:44Z")
As the title says, tell me about Killzone 2, mainly for the PS3. I know it is getting rave reviews but I’d like to hear from actual players, anybody on the SDMB playing it. I’m a fairly recent player on the “next gen” p… --- ## [What Game is this? Japanese Bingo Roulette Slots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-game-is-this-japanese-bingo-roulette-slots/488120)
**Author:** [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2009, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-game-is-this-japanese-bingo-roulette-slots/488120 "2009-03-04T02:05:28Z")
What is the SD on the game shown here? At once, I can tell that it has a “Bingo” aspect to it, and then it goes to a Roulette aspect. Lastly, it pays off like a slot machine. Youtube has a few videos with… --- ## [We hate the Wii; what a piece of garbage, and a missed opportunity too.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-hate-the-wii-what-a-piece-of-garbage-and-a-missed-opportunity-too/486050)
**Author:** [@Freejooky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freejooky)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2009, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-hate-the-wii-what-a-piece-of-garbage-and-a-missed-opportunity-too/486050 "2009-03-04T00:21:39Z")
I’m a Wii owner, and I hate my Wii. I hope for this thread to be a Wii-bash thread where we all talk about what a toilet-circling piece of garbage the system is and how disappointed we are in it. I think that the Wii mi… --- ## [NCAA BB Tourney: How many undeserved bids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-bb-tourney-how-many-undeserved-bids/487996)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2009, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-bb-tourney-how-many-undeserved-bids/487996 "2009-03-03T23:29:15Z")
In the NCAA Basketball Tournament, each league gets an automatic bid. This is usually the winner of the league tournament, but if they don’t have one, then it’s the first place team in the league. Now there are some leag… --- ## [PS3: Worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-worth-it/487741)
**Author:** [@LawMonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LawMonkey)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2009, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps3-worth-it/487741 "2009-03-03T23:27:11Z")
My apologies if there’s already another thread on this–“PS3” is three characters, and thus unsearchable. So I’ve got a comfortable chunk of change that Uncle Sam was kind enough to hold on to for me coming my way in the… --- ## [Poor Corey Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poor-corey-smith/488196)
**Author:** [@timbicile59](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/timbicile59)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2009, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poor-corey-smith/488196 "2009-03-03T22:02:32Z")
Story here. http://www.freep.com/article/20090303/NEWS07/90303064/Coast+Guard+to+end+search+for+NFL+players He played for the Lions. Apparently he is now with the dolphins. --- ## [Tabletop Miniatures - Battlestar Galactica Figures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tabletop-miniatures-battlestar-galactica-figures/488086)
**Author:** [@Merijeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merijeek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2009, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tabletop-miniatures-battlestar-galactica-figures/488086 "2009-03-03T21:28:18Z")
Okay, about six months ago I was poking around on Ebay looking for Full Thrust miniatures and was shocked to find some (probably unlicensed) pewter wargaming miniatures based on Battlestar Galatica. There were all sorts… --- ## [What are these "Mafia" games you folks play here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-mafia-games-you-folks-play-here/487975)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2009, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-mafia-games-you-folks-play-here/487975 "2009-03-03T19:44:34Z")
Is there a FAQ somewhere? --- ## [The Daily Feud: For The Love of Money by RickJay \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-for-the-love-of-money-by-rickjay-game-over/487920)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2009, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-for-the-love-of-money-by-rickjay-game-over/487920 "2009-03-03T16:22:36Z")
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, if you desire. Only answers that are … --- ## [Multi-board streak!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multi-board-streak/488066)
**Author:** [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2009, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multi-board-streak/488066 "2009-03-03T02:53:15Z")
This could get embarrassing if I do it alone. Anyone else up for it? Anyway, here goes. \[Muffin strips naked and sprints off into the distance to Giraffe’s board\] --- ## [The computer cheats on Monopoly: Wii are not amused.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-computer-cheats-on-monopoly-wii-are-not-amused/487718)
**Author:** [@Sauron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sauron)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2009, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-computer-cheats-on-monopoly-wii-are-not-amused/487718 "2009-03-02T19:52:16Z")
So my family got a Wii for Christmas. My wife (the lovely and talented Aries28) and I bought it for the kids. Naturally, the kids have played with it for maybe five hours, total, in the past eight weeks. It’s not that t… --- ## [Presidential March Madness, Round II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-march-madness-round-ii/487385)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2009, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-march-madness-round-ii/487385 "2009-03-02T18:18:46Z")
Some close races in the first round. The rules remain the same. Pick one choice in each match-up (based on whatever criteria you want). The winners advance to the next round. You can cast your votes for this round until… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Sherlock Holmes by winterhawk11 \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-sherlock-holmes-by-winterhawk11-game-over/487701)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2009, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-sherlock-holmes-by-winterhawk11-game-over/487701 "2009-03-02T16:09:47Z")
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, if you desire. Only answers that are … --- ## [How do you get updates on 'Play TV' on a PS3?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-updates-on-play-tv-on-a-ps3/487992)
**Author:** [@WILLASS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WILLASS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2009, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-updates-on-play-tv-on-a-ps3/487992 "2009-03-02T14:38:50Z")
Hi guys, I’ve recently got ‘Play TV’ on my PS3 and it’s showing ‘update available’ but I’ve no idea how to get it - can anyone help? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=572) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=574)