# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=593 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 594 --- ## [Summarize Yourself (or Another Doper) Through Your Favorite Musical Entity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-yourself-or-another-doper-through-your-favorite-musical-entity/475775)
**Author:** [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2008, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-yourself-or-another-doper-through-your-favorite-musical-entity/475775 "2008-12-13T23:52:00Z")
Rules: Choose a singer / band / group Answer the following using ONLY titles of songs by said singer / band / group Are you male or female? Describe yourself. What do people feel when they’re around you? H… --- ## [Game design: Why give doubles in backgammon twice the moves?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-design-why-give-doubles-in-backgammon-twice-the-moves/477040)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2008, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-design-why-give-doubles-in-backgammon-twice-the-moves/477040 "2008-12-13T23:14:30Z")
I’ve been playing euro-style board games for years and have recently started playing Backgammon. I’m interested in game design and always pick apart games to see what makes them work or not, how to reduce or increase lu… --- ## [Bio-Shock £13.99 on Steam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bio-shock-13-99-on-steam/476939)
**Author:** [@rayh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rayh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2008, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bio-shock-13-99-on-steam/476939 "2008-12-13T18:22:58Z")
Well it is if you are in Europe. If you try the European currency beta option, next to my account on the top right, it says Bio-Shock is £13.99. Leaving the US currency on it is $54.99. $19.99 translates to £13.99 includ… --- ## [Greg Maddux retires](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greg-maddux-retires/476424)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2008, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greg-maddux-retires/476424 "2008-12-13T18:00:14Z")
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;\_ylt=Ar5nJ6QemJH8LerC2rYUAoARvLYF?slug=ap-madduxretires&prov=ap&type=lgns 355-227 (.610, 8th most Wins ever) 4 Cy Youngs 3.16 ERA 3,371 Strikeouts (10th all-time) Greatest pitcher ev… --- ## [The Daily Feud: New York State of Mind by bmoak \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-new-york-state-of-mind-by-bmoak-game-over/476408)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2008, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-new-york-state-of-mind-by-bmoak-game-over/476408 "2008-12-13T16:55:10Z")
Questions about New York State 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. On… --- ## [Rather lovely little flash game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rather-lovely-little-flash-game/476798)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2008, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rather-lovely-little-flash-game/476798 "2008-12-13T05:19:12Z")
My son introduced me to this online Flash game - and I love it, because it’s a perfect antidote to so many others. Music Catch --- ## [Looking for console (PS3) game picking advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-console-ps3-game-picking-advice/476467)
**Author:** [@pricciar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pricciar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2008, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-console-ps3-game-picking-advice/476467 "2008-12-12T22:14:28Z")
I find myself with more downtime than I really would want lately and I have been thinking of filling it it with something mindless and fun like a new video game. I have a couple of games that I love and enjoy playing an… --- ## [PlayStation Home launches tomorrow, does anyone care?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playstation-home-launches-tomorrow-does-anyone-care/476564)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2008, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playstation-home-launches-tomorrow-does-anyone-care/476564 "2008-12-12T21:51:41Z")
I’ll admit, I don’t have a PS3, but the idea of Home almost seems downright offensive to me. The idea of a Second Life-like virtual world bores me to tears, but the way Sony is so proud of the fact that they’re going to … --- ## [Sdmb mafia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-mafia/470198)
**Author:** [@Hawkeyeop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hawkeyeop)\ **Replies:** 1726\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2008, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-mafia/470198 "2008-12-12T19:07:04Z")
It is a most ordinary evening. A dull light escapes from the lamp shade in the corner. The central air reads a comfortable 72 degrees. You sit in the basement, spinning around on your bright blue desk chair, a look of… --- ## [Are we in the second video game golden age?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-in-the-second-video-game-golden-age/475275)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2008, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-in-the-second-video-game-golden-age/475275 "2008-12-12T17:02:19Z")
Or maybe the first? I’m 32 and have been gaming heavily my whole life and I can’t remember a time period where there has been a constant stream of blockbuster games that has consistently met or exceeded expectations as … --- ## [Where is the best home field advantage in sports?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-best-home-field-advantage-in-sports/476168)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Sensitive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Sensitive)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2008, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-best-home-field-advantage-in-sports/476168 "2008-12-12T16:21:34Z")
Just asking everyone what they think the stadium, arena, field or whatever is that gives the home team the most advantage is, and why. There are plenty of places that are home to loud crowds, interesting geometries, bad… --- ## [NFL Week 14](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-14/476159)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2008, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-14/476159 "2008-12-12T05:29:53Z")
Starting our weekly discussion so it kicks off. Ken Dorsey is about to make a 4th quarter comeback over the Titans scoring 3 passing TDs and pancaking Albert Haynesworth on a rushing TD just to rub it in. --- ## [The omnibus 2008 college football thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-omnibus-2008-college-football-thread/462369)
**Author:** [@The\_Scrivener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Scrivener)\ **Replies:** 385\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2008, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-omnibus-2008-college-football-thread/462369 "2008-12-11T21:13:56Z")
So far it’s been a lot of cupcake matches and a few upsets. Right now in Week 2, Ohio’s making rival Ohio State look way too vulnerable to justify their #3 ranking. Even if State turns things around and wins the game (… --- ## [Looking for free/abandonware game recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-free-abandonware-game-recommendations/476535)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2008, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-free-abandonware-game-recommendations/476535 "2008-12-11T20:53:00Z")
Having recently (legally!) downloaded Allegiance, Hidden & Dangerous, and a few other games that were either free to begin with or released commercially and subsequently distributed for free by their developers. In that … --- ## [And it Begins:Sabathia to the Yankees](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-it-begins-sabathia-to-the-yankees/476552)
**Author:** [@storyteller0910](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/storyteller0910)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2008, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-it-begins-sabathia-to-the-yankees/476552 "2008-12-11T19:52:13Z")
There’s not really an active baseball offseason thread right now, I guess partially because there’s barely been any baseball offseason, but in the lat 24 hours two of the big chips have fallen, both to New York teams. F… --- ## [360 harddrive upgrade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/360-harddrive-upgrade/476745)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2008, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/360-harddrive-upgrade/476745 "2008-12-11T18:58:43Z")
If I buy a larger harddrive for my 360, how do I transfer my data? --- ## [Michelle Wie leads Q-school - there IS a Santa!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michelle-wie-leads-q-school-there-is-a-santa/475870)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2008, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michelle-wie-leads-q-school-there-is-a-santa/475870 "2008-12-11T18:11:26Z")
Tied for the lead after 2 of 5 rounds. The first 20 qualify. So how is she gonna screw this up now? Plus, now that she is 19 I don’t feel like such a lech! --- ## [The Definition Game!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-definition-game/476368)
**Author:** [@SSG\_Schwartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSG_Schwartz)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2008, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-definition-game/476368 "2008-12-11T16:03:30Z")
Rules are simple, winning is hard. Post a word, any word, but the number of definitions in dictionary.com must match the post number. So post one will be Dilbert I will even do post two so you get the idea. SSG Schwa… --- ## [Tell me about Everett and Laird](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-everett-and-laird/476592)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2008, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-everett-and-laird/476592 "2008-12-11T13:53:01Z")
The Tigers signed Adam Everett for SS yesterday. He has had shoulder troubles. He is a weak hitter. Apparently they see the defense with Renteria as a problem and are doing a short term fix. There is a minor leaguer a ye… --- ## [Tecmo Super Bowl for NES](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tecmo-super-bowl-for-nes/476351)
**Author:** [@SawEverythingTwice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SawEverythingTwice)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2008, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tecmo-super-bowl-for-nes/476351 "2008-12-11T08:28:40Z")
I recently became addicted to Tecmo Super Bowl again (any other fans on the board?). I was reading through the Tecmo Wikipedia entry and it mentioned “the game added new features, such as statistics tracking that includ… --- ## [The true story of Billy Ripken's "Fuck Face" baseball card revealed!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-true-story-of-billy-ripkens-fuck-face-baseball-card-revealed/476566)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2008, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-true-story-of-billy-ripkens-fuck-face-baseball-card-revealed/476566 "2008-12-11T03:37:34Z")
In an interview with CNBC, Billy Ripken revealed the truth about his 1989 Fleer card: It was really his bat and it really says “Fuck Face” on it. I can now die a happy man (and I can do it clutching my Ripken “Fuck Fac… --- ## [WoW help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-help/476484)
**Author:** [@Jolly\_Roger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jolly_Roger)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2008, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-help/476484 "2008-12-11T00:41:42Z")
I haven’t played WoW in awhile, but I have an account. My stuff still isn’t here. It gets her next week, but I have my laptop which I loaded WoW on before I left Germany. I was never a great player at Warcraft. I’m usua… --- ## [Sins of a Solar Empire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sins-of-a-solar-empire/476455)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2008, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sins-of-a-solar-empire/476455 "2008-12-10T23:43:57Z")
I just downloaded this last night. It came recommended in a recent thread, and it appears to be my kind of immersive RTS sort of game. I’ve literally only put 30 minutes into it so far, but I can see some good and bad. … --- ## [Need a few more in the NY Feud](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-few-more-in-the-ny-feud/476590)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2008, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-few-more-in-the-ny-feud/476590 "2008-12-10T18:52:45Z")
Despite 70 replies, we still need 6 people in the New York Feud. Lots of chit-chat going on! :smiley: --- ## [What Games Have You Been Playing Recently?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-games-have-you-been-playing-recently/475935)
**Author:** [@hobscrk777](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hobscrk777)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2008, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-games-have-you-been-playing-recently/475935 "2008-12-10T17:18:38Z")
I’ve been pining for a captivating new video game to play in the last few weeks. However, I suffer from Old-School Game Nostalgia (OSGN), and I find that most recent games can’t measure up to the vaunted games of my yout… --- ## [Can You Meaningfully Compare Baseball Players Across Eras?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-meaningfully-compare-baseball-players-across-eras/476478)
**Author:** [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2008, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-meaningfully-compare-baseball-players-across-eras/476478 "2008-12-10T16:09:44Z")
Especially pitchers? I was reading this thread, where people are trying to identify who the greatest pitchers of all time are and where Greg Maddux ranks among them. Great names of yesteryear and before-yesteryear suc… --- ## [I don't follow the NBA AT ALL! Is this new?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-follow-the-nba-at-all-is-this-new/476510)
**Author:** [@chique](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chique)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2008, 7:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-follow-the-nba-at-all-is-this-new/476510 "2008-12-10T07:22:21Z")
In fact, I not only don’t follow the NBA, I also treat the sports segment of the nightly news as an extended commercial break. But tonight I happened to glance up during the T-wolves bit and saw that the Xcel Center has… --- ## [The New Prince of Persia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-prince-of-persia/475593)
**Author:** [@PopeJewish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PopeJewish)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2008, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-prince-of-persia/475593 "2008-12-10T07:13:03Z")
So anyone pick it up yet? It was waiting for me when I got home last night and I have to say I really enjoy it. I’ve healed the first few staging areas and haven’t gone back to the temple to get a power for Elika, but fr… --- ## [Want a College Football Playoff system? Here's what we'll have to do.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-a-college-football-playoff-system-heres-what-well-have-to-do/476209)
**Author:** [@deanc2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deanc2000)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2008, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-a-college-football-playoff-system-heres-what-well-have-to-do/476209 "2008-12-10T05:22:51Z")
I vote we boycott all the bowl games altogether. Including the Championship game. I think this system we have now is utterly unfair and ridiculous. Maybe if the morons at the top see empty seats at their precious bowl ga… --- ## [Ghostbusters: The Video Game finally gets a release date](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghostbusters-the-video-game-finally-gets-a-release-date/475566)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2008, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghostbusters-the-video-game-finally-gets-a-release-date/475566 "2008-12-10T01:40:29Z")
Well, at least a release month. June, 2009. Here’s the latest trailer. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=592) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=594)