# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=581 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 582 --- ## [What's the longest game you've played?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-longest-game-youve-played/483370)
**Author:** [@WormTheRed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WormTheRed)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2009, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-longest-game-youve-played/483370 "2009-02-02T02:04:58Z")
And I’m not counting MMORPG.s, since they are per default supposed to be never-ending. My example would be sessions of Football Manager that I’ve kept going for several months with 100.s of playing hours. I just topped 1… --- ## [Controller storage solution?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/controller-storage-solution/483874)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2009, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/controller-storage-solution/483874 "2009-02-02T01:59:11Z")
I’ve got all 3 major game systems and a bunch of controllers, cables, accessories for each. My TV is not on a stand that has cabinets so I have sll the shit sitting on a shelf and it looks abysmal. What is a neat way t… --- ## [Doh! Bought a multiplayer game by mistake.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doh-bought-a-multiplayer-game-by-mistake/483754)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2009, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doh-bought-a-multiplayer-game-by-mistake/483754 "2009-02-02T00:35:54Z")
Just finished Far Cry 2 so I wanted to continue my single-player computer game storyline playing time wasting excercise. I went to Amazon and saw ‘Left 4 Dead’ advertised. Stupidly I didn’t read up on it. I just chec… --- ## [when is half-time tonight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-half-time-tonight/484003)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2009, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-half-time-tonight/484003 "2009-02-01T22:24:04Z")
So, I’m told there’s some sort of “Super Bowl” tonight - I don’t care at all about that. However, a bar near my house is promising cheap beer and free wings at half-time - I do care about that, as do my impoverished stud… --- ## [Thief: The Metal Age not launching anymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thief-the-metal-age-not-launching-anymore/473699)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2009, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thief-the-metal-age-not-launching-anymore/473699 "2009-02-01T21:01:53Z")
When my gamer friend tries to launch her Thief: The Metal Age, after playing it often on her computer, it just comes up with a blank screen and a “dink” sound. She’s tried uninstalling & reinstalling, with no success. A… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Royalty by Elendil's Heir \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-royalty-by-elendils-heir-game-over/483472)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2009, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-royalty-by-elendils-heir-game-over/483472 "2009-02-01T20:44:25Z")
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 or other research is allowed, if you desire. Only answers tha… --- ## [Super Bowl XLIII](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliii/484018)
**Author:** [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2009, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliii/484018 "2009-02-01T20:17:13Z")
I can’t wait for this game to start! I have a 6-pack of Innis & Gunn chilling in the fridge (to start), snacks are ready. The experts all seem to be picking Arizona - beautiful, I love it. The Steelers have beat 9 of th… --- ## [Sim City 4 questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sim-city-4-questions/481188)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2009, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sim-city-4-questions/481188 "2009-02-01T17:04:24Z")
I’ve had this a while but never reallly got too far with it. Well I dusted it off and have spent longer than I should have playing it today. I’ve built my city up to the 75,000 population mark on a large square. I am … --- ## [The Daily Feud: Dihydrogen Monoxide by El\_Kabong \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-dihydrogen-monoxide-by-el_kabong-game-over/483720)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2009, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-dihydrogen-monoxide-by-el_kabong-game-over/483720 "2009-02-01T14:41:24Z")
(H\[sub\]2\[/sub\]0) 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 or other research is allowed, if you desire… --- ## [Virtual Villagers 2: Lost Children food difficulty~](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-villagers-2-lost-children-food-difficulty/482978)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2009, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-villagers-2-lost-children-food-difficulty/482978 "2009-02-01T14:01:23Z")
My friend is having me post this around on the forums, What we’re really looking for are cheats & tricks to provide food so the Tribes don’t starve. I want to sit & relax & play & breed my tribe. Instead, I’m always out… --- ## [‘Twas the Night Before the Super Bowl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twas-the-night-before-the-super-bowl/483418)
**Author:** [@luvrbcs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luvrbcs)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2009, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twas-the-night-before-the-super-bowl/483418 "2009-02-01T06:42:42Z")
‘Twas the night before the Super Bowl, when along the gulf shore, Steelers fans were praying for “just one more"… Written by: A.K. Young … --- ## [Is it unethical to sell a used video game without compensating the publisher?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-unethical-to-sell-a-used-video-game-without-compensating-the-publisher/482417)
**Author:** [@Bolt\_the\_Nut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bolt_the_Nut)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2009, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-unethical-to-sell-a-used-video-game-without-compensating-the-publisher/482417 "2009-02-01T00:58:44Z")
(Mods: Feel free to move to a more appropriate forum.) Inspired by the side discussion in the Planescape thread, I thought I would pose this question to the wise Doper community: \*\*Is it unethical to sell a used video… --- ## [World of Warcraft: meh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-meh/483612)
**Author:** [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2009, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-meh/483612 "2009-02-01T00:23:09Z")
I’ve been playing City of Heroes for years. Recently someone invited me to try the WoW 10-day trial, and I’ve been playing it for two days (level 12 Human Paladin). For some reason the game just doesn’t grab me. Anybo… --- ## [If the Cardinals' plane crashes...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-cardinals-plane-crashes/483217)
**Author:** [@as\_u\_wish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/as_u_wish)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2009, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-cardinals-plane-crashes/483217 "2009-01-31T20:07:04Z")
We were wondering, what happens if the Cardinal’s (or the Steeler’s) corporate jet crashes en route to the Superbowl, killing or injuring most of the players? Is there some sort of established protocol for this for the S… --- ## [Name the Biggest Fan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-biggest-fan/483365)
**Author:** [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2009, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-biggest-fan/483365 "2009-01-31T06:18:41Z")
Rules are simple. You throw out a celebrity (singer / band, actor, writer, whatever) and then the next person has to come in and tell which Doper is their Biggest Fan ™. You can figure it out anyway you wish (like say … --- ## [Phil Mickelson's horrible play this week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phil-mickelsons-horrible-play-this-week/483796)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2009, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phil-mickelsons-horrible-play-this-week/483796 "2009-01-31T04:18:03Z")
Phil will miss the cut at the Phoenix Open with two horrible rounds of 76 and 73. I know this is just one tournament and it is an easy one to get distracted at. Still, this can’t be the start Phil wanted to this year. He… --- ## [NBA January 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-january-2009/479684)
**Author:** [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2009, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-january-2009/479684 "2009-01-31T02:44:12Z")
The Blazers are 12-4 at home. I have been to two games this year at the Rose Garden and both were losses. I have rotten luck. If I were a superstitious sort, I wouldn’t go the Knicks game next month, for which I alrea… --- ## [What's your favorite console controller?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-console-controller/482705)
**Author:** [@Commander\_Keen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Commander_Keen)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-console-controller/482705 "2009-01-30T23:50:48Z")
Let’s talk about controllers for video game consoles. When they’re designed well I tend not to even think about them much, because I can focus on the games I’m playing instead. But when done poorly, they’re just a source… --- ## [Football(soccer) rules question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-soccer-rules-question/483265)
**Author:** [@blinkingblinking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blinkingblinking)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-soccer-rules-question/483265 "2009-01-30T19:21:22Z")
If in a penalty shootout, the ball hits the post and rebounds onto the GK and then over the goal line, is it a goal? --- ## [Cryptic Crossword Clue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-crossword-clue/483683)
**Author:** [@Incref](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incref)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-crossword-clue/483683 "2009-01-30T05:47:03Z")
Maybe this should be in the games room, but I thought it was pretty mundane and pointless :slight\_smile: I picked up an old paper and was doing a few of the cryptic crosswords and this one has me stumped. Dog’s Bum (4) … --- ## [Recommend a co-op PC Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-co-op-pc-game/483269)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-co-op-pc-game/483269 "2009-01-30T03:51:01Z")
I’m selling the Wii. I might sell my 360. My girlfriend and I live 45 minutes apart, and are looking for an online game to play that we would both enjoy. I don’t want to deal with monthly fees, so WoW or City of Heroe… --- ## [A legend of sport passes: Helio Gracie dead at 95](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-legend-of-sport-passes-helio-gracie-dead-at-95/483602)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-legend-of-sport-passes-helio-gracie-dead-at-95/483602 "2009-01-29T23:41:12Z")
Story here. What a guy. And 95 years, what a run. I’m sure he’s armbarring people in the hereafter already :). --- ## [The Daily Feud: Multiple Choice by Rebo the Feudmaster \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-multiple-choice-by-rebo-the-feudmaster-game-over/483286)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-multiple-choice-by-rebo-the-feudmaster-game-over/483286 "2009-01-29T22:24:50Z")
Random multiple choice questions. 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.… --- ## [MMA: Anyone watching Fedor Vs. Arlovski this weekend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mma-anyone-watching-fedor-vs-arlovski-this-weekend/482269)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mma-anyone-watching-fedor-vs-arlovski-this-weekend/482269 "2009-01-29T22:19:39Z")
This is one of those fights that I’m excited for, but in a way almost hate to see happen. These are my two favorite heavyweights and two of my favorite fighters in any weightclass, and any league. I don’t want to see eit… --- ## [How much WoW did you play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-wow-did-you-play/483406)
**Author:** [@willthekittensurvive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/willthekittensurvive)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-wow-did-you-play/483406 "2009-01-29T19:40:00Z")
seeing as we were disqualified from competing in thisthread In world of Warcraft type /played If you dare! for me… my level 80 priest 49 days,5 hours, 53 minutes and 37 seconds my level 34 warrior 5 days,12 hours,2… --- ## [What's the ultimate gaming office chair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-ultimate-gaming-office-chair/483329)
**Author:** [@JerseyFrank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JerseyFrank)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-ultimate-gaming-office-chair/483329 "2009-01-29T18:00:07Z")
and why? I guess I’m looking for something comfy and ridiculous. --- ## [I think I missed the Jeopardy! Online Test...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-missed-the-jeopardy-online-test/483082)
**Author:** [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-missed-the-jeopardy-online-test/483082 "2009-01-29T15:38:30Z")
I can’t check the site from here at work (they block “Games” sites)…what were the dates? I know I missed East Coast (it was the 23rd). Were they consecutive? --- ## [Itouch games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/itouch-games/483500)
**Author:** [@TheVioletCreep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheVioletCreep)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/itouch-games/483500 "2009-01-29T11:12:49Z")
Are there any really very worthy titles? I already have Katamari and a few word games, any suggestions would be lovely. In the vein of Soul Trapper (which I’m not sure if I’m going to purchase just yet…) Thanks! --- ## [Indianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore 500?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indianapolis-colts-vs-baltimore-500/483008)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indianapolis-colts-vs-baltimore-500/483008 "2009-01-29T02:32:58Z")
Old news, but I must ask: Can the Dopers of Indianapolis explain what the name “Colts” means to them, and why they didn’t push Irsay to have some common sense and change the name? {Now, why Baltimore didn’t become the … --- ## [The Daily Feud: Words and Names by RickJay \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-words-and-names-by-rickjay-game-over/482520)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2009, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-words-and-names-by-rickjay-game-over/482520 "2009-01-28T22:19:12Z")
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