# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=594 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 595 --- ## [Do videogames suck now or am I just getting older?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-videogames-suck-now-or-am-i-just-getting-older/475092)
**Author:** [@Merkwurdigliebe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merkwurdigliebe)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2008, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-videogames-suck-now-or-am-i-just-getting-older/475092 "2008-12-10T00:53:32Z")
So I have been thinking about this for a while now, and I’d like to get some input on the matter. I have played a good bit of videogames for a while now and I’ve had some games which are near and dear to my heart. But la… --- ## [Best Game of 1984?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-game-of-1984/475669)
**Author:** [@Just\_Some\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Some_Guy)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2008, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-game-of-1984/475669 "2008-12-10T00:52:34Z")
There’s been a lot of negativity here lately so let’s find something entertaining to argue about: what was the best video/computer game of 1984? Why 1984? Because it was post-collapse but pre-revival. There were inter… --- ## [game strategy: survive or triumph?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-strategy-survive-or-triumph/476463)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2008, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-strategy-survive-or-triumph/476463 "2008-12-09T22:55:02Z")
That is, in your typical first-person shooter, are you supposed to kill all enemies, or simply get to the end intact? Often the strategy is dictated for you: In some games either it’s impossible to finish without blastin… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Feud-phemisms by notfrommensa \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-feud-phemisms-by-notfrommensa-game-over/476252)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2008, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-feud-phemisms-by-notfrommensa-game-over/476252 "2008-12-09T19:45:27Z")
Euphemisms 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 … --- ## [Invent a new sport](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invent-a-new-sport/465398)
**Author:** [@Dosipede](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dosipede)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2008, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invent-a-new-sport/465398 "2008-12-09T19:02:30Z")
I have always wanted to invent a new team sport, to be the Abner Doubleday\* of my time. The only problem is I’m not that creative a guy, and I don’t want my new sport (which I foresee having several professional leagues … --- ## [What happened to undisputed heavy weight boxing champions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-undisputed-heavy-weight-boxing-champions/476339)
**Author:** [@tzimmerman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tzimmerman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2008, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-undisputed-heavy-weight-boxing-champions/476339 "2008-12-09T18:31:23Z")
When I was a kid, back in mike tyson’s heyday, it seemed like there was always an undisputed heavyweight champion, and EVERYBODY knew the guys name. It was tyson, or hollifield or douglas etc. And it also seemed like the… --- ## [Joe Gordon elected to the HOF! Deserving?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-gordon-elected-to-the-hof-deserving/476289)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2008, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-gordon-elected-to-the-hof-deserving/476289 "2008-12-09T17:38:53Z")
The Veterans Committee sent Joe Gordon to the Hall today. Gil Hodges, Ron Santo and Joe Torre were denied. Would you put Gordon in? I don’t recall the consensus in RickJay’s 2nd Basemen HOF thread. --- ## [Little Big Planet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-big-planet/474103)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2008, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-big-planet/474103 "2008-12-09T16:57:46Z")
So I finally got around to renting this game to see if it lives up to the hype. Well, it definitely does and is an amazing game. The graphics are outstanding. The sound is outstanding. And the controls are outstandin… --- ## [BCS works well for the first time.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bcs-works-well-for-the-first-time/475234)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2008, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bcs-works-well-for-the-first-time/475234 "2008-12-09T02:53:14Z")
This year it looks like Alabama vs Oklahoma in the big one. Who can argue? Ball State,Boise and Utah are undefeated but they know they do not belong in a big game. That leaves Texas,Florida,USC and Penn State to feel sad… --- ## [College football rules question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-rules-question/476142)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2008, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-rules-question/476142 "2008-12-09T02:37:42Z")
(Tried Googling this - made little headway.) As I understand it, the man carrying the ball is down when a knee (or, I believe, his butt) touches the ground. But how about if the ball touches the ground? Suppose he stu… --- ## [Weekend Feud: Let's Get Morbid! by MadTheSwine \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-lets-get-morbid-by-madtheswine-game-over/475939)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2008, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekend-feud-lets-get-morbid-by-madtheswine-game-over/475939 "2008-12-09T02:01:09Z")
Name some dead people! 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 … --- ## [Football (soccer) book recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-soccer-book-recommendations/475922)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2008, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-soccer-book-recommendations/475922 "2008-12-09T01:35:27Z")
I have an 10-year-old cousin who is totally crazy about soccer. (Observing and discussing it, not playing it.) He wants to grow up to be a talent scout for the Costa Rican national team, or something like that. So I’d l… --- ## [Chess commentary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-commentary/474446)
**Author:** [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2008, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-commentary/474446 "2008-12-08T21:59:08Z")
Acting on glee’s suggestion, this thread will annotate ivan astikov’s recent chess game. I’ll cover a few moves per post, and anyone is welcome to chime in with questions, suggestions, or improvements on my notes, as we … --- ## [Old school OpenGL games on ATI Radeon cards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-school-opengl-games-on-ati-radeon-cards/476211)
**Author:** [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2008, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-school-opengl-games-on-ati-radeon-cards/476211 "2008-12-08T21:56:04Z")
I have a Radeon 2900HD graphics card on Vista. I thought I’d load up Return to Castle Wolfenstein after watching a bunch of History Channel shows on the Wehrmacht today. Anyway, the graphics are all messed up. I can’t… --- ## [Chess analysis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-analysis/475970)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2008, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-analysis/475970 "2008-12-08T19:37:43Z")
I’d appreciate some help on the following game. I’m playing Black. After playing …b5, I realized I was in trouble materially but might get some compensation in position. Your mission: Find where I’m truly lost and wha… --- ## [Recruitment thread; SDMB Middle Earth D&D Game.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recruitment-thread-sdmb-middle-earth-d-d-game/475196)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2008, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recruitment-thread-sdmb-middle-earth-d-d-game/475196 "2008-12-08T18:32:20Z")
The game has some room and this is the ideal week for someone to join in the game. The group could really use a front line fighter type but I am open to requests for anything but a thief class character. (We have 3) If… --- ## [Oscar Madness! - The Eras/Final Round (1/2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-eras-final-round-1-2/475239)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2008, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-eras-final-round-1-2/475239 "2008-12-08T16:48:56Z")
Winners of Semi-Final Rounds in BOLD: 1928-1947 \[1\] Casablanca (Curtiz, 1942) vs. \[1\] Citizen Kane (Welles, 1941) 10-4 1948-1967 \[1\] \*\*Lawrence of Arabia \*\*(Lean, 1962) vs. \[4\] Dr. Strangelove (Kubrick, 1964) 7-7, … --- ## [Oscar Madness! - The Groupings/Final Round (1/2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-groupings-final-round-1-2/475240)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2008, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-groupings-final-round-1-2/475240 "2008-12-08T16:47:51Z")
Winners of Semi-Final Rounds in BOLD: The Best Picture Winners \[1\] Casablanca (Curtiz, 1942) vs. \[1\] The Godfather (Coppola, 1972) 10-3 The Also-Rans \[1\] \*\*The Wizard of Oz \*\*(Fleming, 1939) vs. \[3\] The Treasure of … --- ## [Play by Play Announcers, Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/play-by-play-announcers-why/475675)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2008, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/play-by-play-announcers-why/475675 "2008-12-08T15:39:07Z")
After watching a hockey game last weekend, with an announcer to whom I’m not used to listening, the constant babble really started to get to me. "Back to “player A,” over to “player B” who dumps it in the corner. Now p… --- ## [Good Game Gear games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-game-gear-games/475661)
**Author:** [@ReuvenB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ReuvenB)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2008, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-game-gear-games/475661 "2008-12-08T00:43:02Z")
So this request is a little strange, but I have a good explanation. While I was drunk, I apparently bid on a Game Gear on eBay, and I didn’t know until I actually won it, as I didn’t remember bidding. Anyway, the long … --- ## [Wii - Rock Band 1 - OK?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-rock-band-1-ok/476072)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2008, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-rock-band-1-ok/476072 "2008-12-07T20:53:06Z")
I know the next rev is coming out, or perhaps is out. While renting a movie tonight the video store had two Rock Band for Wiis left, for $100. Damned the torpedoes, I bought one for the kids for Christmas, I understan… --- ## [Rewrite a famous line using modern language](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rewrite-a-famous-line-using-modern-language/474959)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2008, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rewrite-a-famous-line-using-modern-language/474959 "2008-12-07T20:25:42Z")
Rick Blaine: Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful bromance. --- ## [The Daily Feud: Under Cover by DfrntBreign](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-under-cover-by-dfrntbreign/475696)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2008, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-under-cover-by-dfrntbreign/475696 "2008-12-07T18:22:21Z")
Questions concerning different meanings for “cover.” 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 allo… --- ## [Intercooler for XBox 360](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intercooler-for-xbox-360/475211)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2008, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intercooler-for-xbox-360/475211 "2008-12-07T14:20:19Z")
I think I may need to get an Intercooler for my 360. When I play XBLA games and demos the console works fine. However, when I play Fable 2, specifically, the game freezes up. The disk looks fine, no scratches or smudg… --- ## [SEC Championship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sec-championship/476060)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2008, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sec-championship/476060 "2008-12-07T04:36:11Z")
Helluva game in progress. Alabama leads 20-17, about to start the 4th quarter. I think The Bear is smiling. ROLL TIDE! --- ## [Need help solving puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-solving-puzzle/476016)
**Author:** [@Don\_t\_fight\_the\_hypothetical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_fight_the_hypothetical)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2008, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-solving-puzzle/476016 "2008-12-06T22:38:03Z")
I’m sure this is easy for gamers, but not for me. This is a geocache puzzle. I think I almost have it but not quite. I put the coordinates into GoogleEarth and took the first letter of the country that the coordinates l… --- ## [Connected Names (pointless yes)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/connected-names-pointless-yes/475997)
**Author:** [@deadindays](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deadindays)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2008, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/connected-names-pointless-yes/475997 "2008-12-06T19:06:03Z")
Ben Elton John Barry Bonds Your turn. The more names the better. --- ## [How long might World of Warcraft last?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-might-world-of-warcraft-last/475677)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2008, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-might-world-of-warcraft-last/475677 "2008-12-06T16:45:26Z")
It would be an understatement to say that the online game World of Warcraft has been a success. Over 11 million people are current subscribers, representing more subscribers than all other pay-for-play online role playi… --- ## [Three gripes with football broadcasts on TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-gripes-with-football-broadcasts-on-tv/474836)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2008, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-gripes-with-football-broadcasts-on-tv/474836 "2008-12-06T06:32:09Z")
The first gripe has to do with that camera that they suspend above the field with wires to show overhead shots and some other shots. It used to be when a team kicked a field goal, a camera behind one of the end zones wo… --- ## [NHL Line Change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-line-change/475784)
**Author:** [@luvrbcs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luvrbcs)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2008, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-line-change/475784 "2008-12-06T05:42:14Z")
How are line changes signaled in hockey? How do the players know when to come off the ice and know when and who goes on? I am knowledgable on hockey (Go PENS) but have never really thought about this. I am assuming th… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=593) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=595)