# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=603 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 604 --- ## [Recent PC Gameplay Demos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-pc-gameplay-demos/470870)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2008, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-pc-gameplay-demos/470870 "2008-11-03T20:29:25Z")
The latest several PC games listed at metacritic.com have no gameplay demo available. Is this a trend? -FrL- --- ## [Name 50 US States in 10 Minutes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-50-us-states-in-10-minutes/470084)
**Author:** [@Fiddle\_Peghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiddle_Peghead)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2008, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-50-us-states-in-10-minutes/470084 "2008-11-03T20:27:54Z")
See if you can name all 50 US states in 10 minutes. Sounds easy, huh? Well, I consider myself knowledgeable in all things American, but only got 49. (I want to make it clear that I am not an idiot; I actually had heard o… --- ## [So - no Formula One love on the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-no-formula-one-love-on-the-sdmb/470806)
**Author:** [@pilot141](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pilot141)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2008, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-no-formula-one-love-on-the-sdmb/470806 "2008-11-03T20:06:14Z")
Anyone else follow Formula 1? The final race was today and to say the results were dramatic would be a gross understatement. The Driver’s Championship came down to the final race (as it did last year) with Lewis Hamilt… --- ## [Whats the latest out there in Mech-land?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-latest-out-there-in-mech-land/470192)
**Author:** [@Rapier42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rapier42)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2008, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-latest-out-there-in-mech-land/470192 "2008-11-03T17:50:06Z")
I enjoyed the Mechwarrior series, is there anything more recent in this genre I might have missed? --- ## [Whatcha Playin' in November '08?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-playin-in-november-08/470663)
**Author:** [@Just\_Some\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Some_Guy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2008, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-playin-in-november-08/470663 "2008-11-03T14:07:07Z")
It’s a new month and so it’s time to check in with dopers and ask what games they’re currently playing. As before this is not restricted to any single type of game. Video games, computer, board games, wargames, CCG’s, … --- ## [The Oakland Raiders.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-oakland-raiders/470791)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2008, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-oakland-raiders/470791 "2008-11-03T14:02:25Z")
IANAF, and I don’t know the game. This is a serious question. Is there a college team that could, on a good day anyway, beat Oakland? They just lost another game. It was on tv in the other room. So, has this ever been… --- ## [Civ4: Colonization - game blog 2 (English)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civ4-colonization-game-blog-2-english/468947)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2008, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civ4-colonization-game-blog-2-english/468947 "2008-11-03T02:22:09Z")
Custom game, playing John Adams (England) on Explorer (tougher than Pilgrim / Pioneer; there are 4 more higher levels of difficulty) This time I chose England because they get faster recruitment, which should give me a … --- ## [Will Tim Tebow make a good NFL QB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-tim-tebow-make-a-good-nfl-qb/470629)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2008, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-tim-tebow-make-a-good-nfl-qb/470629 "2008-11-03T01:38:31Z")
I’m watching Florida/Georgia today. As a UF alum, I have a vested interest in the game (Go Gators! UGA=gator bait!) My question concerns UF quarterback Tim Tebow’s chances of making it at the next level. Last year, h… --- ## [Simpsons Halloween Madness - Round 6 THE FREAKISLY FRIGHTENING FINALE](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-halloween-madness-round-6-the-freakisly-frightening-finale/469878)
**Author:** [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2008, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-halloween-madness-round-6-the-freakisly-frightening-finale/469878 "2008-11-02T22:08:26Z")
Time & Punishment vs Nightmare Cafeteria closes at the stroke of midnight on Halloween --- ## [Gamer exploration habbits.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gamer-exploration-habbits/470612)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2008, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gamer-exploration-habbits/470612 "2008-11-02T22:03:35Z")
Being an old school gamer(pen and paper and computer) I started in the days of making your own maps as you run around. Nowadays many gamers have never played games that don’t automatically map for ya. I notice a lot of… --- ## [BCS Flameout ahead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bcs-flameout-ahead/470005)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2008, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bcs-flameout-ahead/470005 "2008-11-02T18:31:05Z")
The BCS is headed for a fun time at the end of the season. There are 7 undefeated teams right now. Texas,Alabama,Penn State,Texas Tech,Boise State,Ball State and Tulsa. There are people who still think USC is the best. H… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Culture by This'll Do \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-culture-by-thisll-do-game-over/470439)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-culture-by-thisll-do-game-over/470439 "2008-11-01T21:15:22Z")
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. Only answers that are “serious” will be scored. Googling is allowed… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Classic TV Comedy Feud by winterhawk11 \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-classic-tv-comedy-feud-by-winterhawk11-game-over/470194)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-classic-tv-comedy-feud-by-winterhawk11-game-over/470194 "2008-11-01T18:54:28Z")
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 “serious” wi… --- ## [Election bets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/election-bets/470311)
**Author:** [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/election-bets/470311 "2008-11-01T18:17:43Z")
What’s the over-under on election lawsuits filed in the week following the election? :smiley: --- ## [Isn't it time for Mornington Crescent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isnt-it-time-for-mornington-crescent/468786)
**Author:** [@Wargamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wargamer)\ **Replies:** 189\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isnt-it-time-for-mornington-crescent/468786 "2008-11-01T04:14:33Z")
Seems it has been a while, so if no one minds, I’ll start with the little seen Midlands Variant Opening. Queensway --- ## [FarCry 2: Awesome](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/farcry-2-awesome/470246)
**Author:** [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/farcry-2-awesome/470246 "2008-11-01T03:16:13Z")
I didn’t want to go for such a fanboyish title, but I got FarCry 2 on PC a few days ago and I’ve spent the past two days destabilising a fictional African Country and loving it. :smiley: The graphics are absolutely brea… --- ## [Does the Mass Effect prequel book spoiler the game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-mass-effect-prequel-book-spoiler-the-game/470156)
**Author:** [@DeptfordX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeptfordX)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-mass-effect-prequel-book-spoiler-the-game/470156 "2008-10-31T20:00:16Z")
I’ve just got ahold of Mass Effect. I’m operating about a year behind the release schedule which means Yay! cheap games. Although Fable 2 and Fallout 3 are calling me i must admit. At the same time as i bought it (from … --- ## [The Halloween Feud by Rebo the Feudmaster \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-halloween-feud-by-rebo-the-feudmaster-game-over/470322)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-halloween-feud-by-rebo-the-feudmaster-game-over/470322 "2008-10-31T18:12:55Z")
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. Only answers that are “serious” will be scored. Googling is allowed… --- ## [The Zombie (Game) thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-zombie-game-thread/469776)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Sensitive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Sensitive)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-zombie-game-thread/469776 "2008-10-31T18:06:31Z")
Well, Halloween is coming, so I’m starting the zombie game! (We did it last year, but bumping it would kill the jokes, ya know?) Rules - someone makes a statement or question where the reply is left hanging for the next… --- ## [Help finding this game!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-finding-this-game/470214)
**Author:** [@Captain\_C](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_C)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-finding-this-game/470214 "2008-10-31T14:34:57Z")
Once this has been answered, feel free to post your own “I can’t remember what that was called” games: The game I am trying to find was an economic sim-type game. I believe the initial story-line was that you had just … --- ## [Does this seem like a really weak crossword clue to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-seem-like-a-really-weak-crossword-clue-to-you/469763)
**Author:** [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-seem-like-a-really-weak-crossword-clue-to-you/469763 "2008-10-31T14:33:52Z")
During my break this morning I was doing a corner of the World’s Most Ornery Crossword Puzzle in Games magazine (the latest issue, Dec. 2008). One of the clues is “Afraid (of)”. The answer is . This just seems like a re… --- ## [Why are staph infections so prevalent in the NFL all of the sudden?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-staph-infections-so-prevalent-in-the-nfl-all-of-the-sudden/469383)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-staph-infections-so-prevalent-in-the-nfl-all-of-the-sudden/469383 "2008-10-31T14:33:27Z")
Within the last week there have been reports that Kellen Winslow Jr., Tom Brady and now, Peyton Manning all got staph infections recently. Is there something inherent in NFL locker rooms that make this more likely? Or is… --- ## [Seconday Sport Loyalties (mainly Soccer/Football I guess)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seconday-sport-loyalties-mainly-soccer-football-i-guess/469803)
**Author:** [@villa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/villa)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seconday-sport-loyalties-mainly-soccer-football-i-guess/469803 "2008-10-31T11:34:10Z")
As my user name might well indicate to some, I am an Aston Villa fan. American sports are badly set up for this, because there aren’t different leagues in the same way. But most soccer fans I know have teams in other co… --- ## [The Definitive 2008 World Series Thread: Phillies vs Rays](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-definitive-2008-world-series-thread-phillies-vs-rays/468875)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-definitive-2008-world-series-thread-phillies-vs-rays/468875 "2008-10-31T10:39:58Z")
Since I’m biased, I thought it would be nice to have a separate thread that focused purely on the World Series. There has been an MLB Postseason thread over here, in case anyone needs to get up to speed. Let’s start o… --- ## [Sports curses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-curses/470345)
**Author:** [@Musky\_Moon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musky_Moon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-curses/470345 "2008-10-31T07:01:48Z")
So… Wednesday night we saw the lifting of the “Curse of Billy Penn”, with the Phildelphia win in the world series. For those unfamiliar, it was a supposed agreement that no building should be built higher then the statue… --- ## [Fantasy Football Week 9](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-week-9/470321)
**Author:** [@Kid\_A\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kid_A_1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-week-9/470321 "2008-10-31T02:33:37Z")
I’ve been streaming defenses in one league and I’m in a bind this week. I’ve currently got the Colts starting but I’m not a fan of the matchup and nothing on the waiver wire jumps out at me. If you had to start a crappy… --- ## [Rock Band: The Beatles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-band-the-beatles/470228)
**Author:** [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-band-the-beatles/470228 "2008-10-31T02:20:09Z")
Although I have never played either Activision Blizzard’s Guitar Hero or MTV’s Rock Band, I do know that the two franchises are heated rivals, and have fought hard to scoop up the hottest bands in existence, even creatin… --- ## [Harrah's (Casino) Cherokee: Has it gotten Tighter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrahs-casino-cherokee-has-it-gotten-tighter/470328)
**Author:** [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrahs-casino-cherokee-has-it-gotten-tighter/470328 "2008-10-31T00:20:13Z")
I am contemplating making a jaunt up to Cherokee NC from Atlanta to play in the Casino. I’m hearing in my circles that Harrah’s Cherokee has gotten tighter and is otherwise going downhill. Does anyone have any opinions… --- ## [The Daily Feud: The Rolling Stones by 42 fish \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-the-rolling-stones-by-42-fish-game-over/469979)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-the-rolling-stones-by-42-fish-game-over/469979 "2008-10-31T00:11:13Z")
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. Only answers that are “serious” will be scored. Googling is allowed… --- ## [Best "Levels" in a Video Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-levels-in-a-video-game/469648)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-levels-in-a-video-game/469648 "2008-10-30T19:57:00Z")
In older video games, levels were pretty clearly defined. Super Mario divided everything up into worlds, while Donkey Kong had different screens. I got to thinking of what the best levels are, but I’m willing to define … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=602) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=604)