# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=605 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 606 --- ## [Oscar Madness - The Forgotten (R3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-forgotten-r3/469106)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2008, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-forgotten-r3/469106 "2008-10-27T01:35:44Z")
Remember This? It’s back! Round 2 results (winners in Bold Blue) 1928-1947 \[1\] Metropolis (Lang, 1927/Germany) vs. \[9\] Napoleon (Gance, 1927/France) 18-2 \[2\] Modern Times (Chaplin, 1936) vs. \[7\] Beauty and the Bea… --- ## [Oscar Madness - The Losers (R3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-losers-r3/469264)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2008, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-the-losers-r3/469264 "2008-10-27T01:32:14Z")
Remember This? It’s back! Round 2 results (winners in Bold Blue) 1928-1947 \[1\] Citizen Kane (Welles, 1941) vs. \[9\] The Great Dictator (Chaplin, 1940) 21-4 \[2\] It’s a Wonderful Life (Capra, 1946) vs. \[7\] The Malt… --- ## [Oscar Madness - Best Picture Winners (R3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-best-picture-winners-r3/469111)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2008, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscar-madness-best-picture-winners-r3/469111 "2008-10-27T01:30:53Z")
Remember This? It’s back! Round 2 results (winners in Bold Blue) 1928-1947 \[1\] Casablanca (Curtiz, 1942) vs. \[8\] Mutiny on the Bounty (Lloyd, 1935) 26-0 \[2\] Rebecca (Hitchcock, 1940) vs. \[7\] All Quiet on the West… --- ## [Where is the \*original\* Google Talk.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-original-google-talk/468572)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2008, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-original-google-talk/468572 "2008-10-27T00:23:41Z")
“Google Talk” now refers to google’s IM service. But there used to be a neat little program built by someone at google which would ‘talk’. All you had to do was enter three words and it would use search results to add … --- ## [Roleplaying: Merrie England - setup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roleplaying-merrie-england-setup/462415)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2008, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roleplaying-merrie-england-setup/462415 "2008-10-26T17:34:35Z")
This is to announce a restart of my roleplaying game, set in Merrie England. The first one (@ D&D – game 2 (Mediaeval English background) - The Game Room - Straight Dope Message Board ) fizzled out, though I enjoyed run… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Gone Fishin' by This'll Do \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-gone-fishin-by-thisll-do-game-over/469196)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2008, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-gone-fishin-by-thisll-do-game-over/469196 "2008-10-26T00:37:20Z")
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… --- ## [Anybody ever have problems buying used computer games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-ever-have-problems-buying-used-computer-games/469057)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2008, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-ever-have-problems-buying-used-computer-games/469057 "2008-10-25T22:43:31Z")
An article I read recently claimed its much better to buy new games. So has anybody ever had any problems buying used games? Share your horror stories with me. --- ## [Fun Trivia Tournament](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-trivia-tournament/469537)
**Author:** [@jali](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jali)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2008, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-trivia-tournament/469537 "2008-10-25T18:35:45Z")
I play the games at funtrivia.com pretty regularly. I’ve started a tournament for 'dopers. Anyone can play and the system keeps score of the top 50 per game. Here’s the addy: http://my.funtrivia.com/tournament/SDMB-Tri… --- ## [Somebody explain Wii Sports "Skill Levels" to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somebody-explain-wii-sports-skill-levels-to-me/469508)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2008, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somebody-explain-wii-sports-skill-levels-to-me/469508 "2008-10-25T15:32:00Z")
Especially in tennis, because it doesn’t make any sense to me and I find it incredibly frustrating. First of all, it seems that Wii Sports only calculates your Skill Level in a sport when you play it by yourself. If you… --- ## [Come Play Risk With Us](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-play-risk-with-us/447704)
**Author:** [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2008, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-play-risk-with-us/447704 "2008-10-25T13:38:25Z")
There are a bunch of us playing at Conquer Club We have an opem game, # 2324822, a private game with the password sdmb Won’t you come join us? --- ## [Card tricks.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/card-tricks/468505)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2008, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/card-tricks/468505 "2008-10-25T12:45:29Z")
I love card tricks. Watching them is great…but also doing them. I know about 10 - 15 really good card tricks. I’m not talking about the kind that a kid comes up and shows you and that, most of the time, is glaringly obvi… --- ## [Console owners - XB360 or PS3?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/console-owners-xb360-or-ps3/469129)
**Author:** [@Valgard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Valgard)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2008, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/console-owners-xb360-or-ps3/469129 "2008-10-25T06:47:27Z")
Some friends and I were recently on a vacation which pretty much devolved into staying up until 3am each night drinking and playing Rock Band and Guitar Hero. So I’m kicking around the idea of getting a console system, … --- ## [PC Gamers Poll - Digital Distribution](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-gamers-poll-digital-distribution/468936)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2008, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-gamers-poll-digital-distribution/468936 "2008-10-25T01:33:56Z")
A lot of industry bloggers are saying how the move to digital distribution for PC games specially, is picking up at a very rapid pace. So I had an idea for a poll: Q: What percent of the games you have purchased this y… --- ## [Great Eye Candy games for gamers who suck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-eye-candy-games-for-gamers-who-suck/469389)
**Author:** [@Crazy\_Canuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crazy_Canuck)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2008, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-eye-candy-games-for-gamers-who-suck/469389 "2008-10-24T19:19:13Z")
Now I’m all stoked about the new computer I got, which has way more power than the old computer from 2002 it replaced. It runs WoW with every setting maxed at a smooth 60fps. But WoW is really designed (wisely I think)… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Avast! A Seagoing Feud by El\_Kabong \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-avast-a-seagoing-feud-by-el_kabong-game-over/468935)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2008, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-avast-a-seagoing-feud-by-el_kabong-game-over/468935 "2008-10-24T15:00:33Z")
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. Joke answers will n… --- ## [Electoral College Pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electoral-college-pool/469203)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2008, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electoral-college-pool/469203 "2008-10-24T01:56:11Z")
Has anyone started one of these yet? A betting pool on Electoral College votes? If not, consider it started here. The winner gets to be Joe the Plumber for a week or something – I don’t know, we can haggle over prizes l… --- ## [Simpsons Halloween Madness - Round 4 Eerie Eight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-halloween-madness-round-4-eerie-eight/468707)
**Author:** [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2008, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-halloween-madness-round-4-eerie-eight/468707 "2008-10-24T01:09:57Z")
You bastards voted off Clown Without Pity!! I don’t want to talk to you. This round closes Thursday or Friday or something. \*\*Act 1 \*\*Bracket: The Shinning (5) vs 3. The Devil and Homer Simpson (4) \*\*Act 2 \*\*Brack… --- ## [Recommendations for good, MYST-like games (PC)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-good-myst-like-games-pc/469077)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2008, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-good-myst-like-games-pc/469077 "2008-10-23T22:06:19Z")
Like the title says. My GF will play computer games but really only games like MYST (she also played RIVEN). I’d like to find something akin to those that are still out there and wortwhile. In particular she likes the… --- ## [Replaying Assasin's Creed, and I STILL can't interact with the "informants"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replaying-assasins-creed-and-i-still-cant-interact-with-the-informants/468850)
**Author:** [@ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2008, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replaying-assasins-creed-and-i-still-cant-interact-with-the-informants/468850 "2008-10-23T21:00:09Z")
So what the hell do I have to do to/with/for these guys to interact with me? I’m currently in Acre for the first time, and the first Informant I’ve found is the one near the asylum. I’m pretty sure he marks a flag race… --- ## [Empire: Total War](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/empire-total-war/466460)
**Author:** [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2008, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/empire-total-war/466460 "2008-10-23T18:26:34Z")
Are people looking forward to this game, or are you as wary as I am? I love the Total War series, but the Creative Assembly is one of the worst game companies ever. After all the crap I put up with waiting for Rome: TW… --- ## [MLB Postseason prediction and playoff talk thread!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-postseason-prediction-and-playoff-talk-thread/465833)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 333\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2008, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-postseason-prediction-and-playoff-talk-thread/465833 "2008-10-23T16:59:28Z")
There is only one game left and it is a one game playoff in Chicago for White Sox and Twins to go play Tampa. I think this is the time to make our predictions. Go into as much or as little detail as you like. Feel free t… --- ## [Are there any other DS games like Puzzle Quest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-other-ds-games-like-puzzle-quest/468916)
**Author:** [@Ceejaytee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ceejaytee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2008, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-other-ds-games-like-puzzle-quest/468916 "2008-10-23T16:28:35Z")
My husband loved Puzzle Quest. There’s a new one (SciFi!) coming out next year, but I’m looking for something to give him for the holidays this year. I gave him Professor Layton for his birthday, and he likes it, but it … --- ## [Wii Music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-music/468999)
**Author:** [@Tabby\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabby_Cat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2008, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-music/468999 "2008-10-23T15:05:12Z")
I’m a bit conflicted about this game. Or “game”. It’s not really a game in the traditional sense of a rhythm game, and I’m not sure if it’d be fun in the traditional “accomplishment” model of gaming fun. On the other ha… --- ## [Want to teach your computer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-teach-your-computer/469136)
**Author:** [@Trepa\_Mayfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trepa_Mayfield)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2008, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-teach-your-computer/469136 "2008-10-23T14:21:25Z")
And have fun at the same time? Go here: http://www.gwap.com/gwap/ Fun, free games with other people. --- ## [9 P in S A](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/9-p-in-s-a/469120)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/9-p-in-s-a/469120 "2008-10-22T23:46:34Z")
Anyone know this one? nevermind…got it. --- ## [Best XBox360 RPGs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-xbox360-rpgs/468976)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-xbox360-rpgs/468976 "2008-10-22T23:42:01Z")
I’m probably going to get an XBox 360 for Christmas, finally. I mostly play RPGs–I’ve played and loved every Final Fantasy other than those released on handheld systems, for example. I also dig Zelda-style action RPGs,… --- ## [Fallout 3, Dead Space, Far Cry 2, or Fable 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-dead-space-far-cry-2-or-fable-2/468402)
**Author:** [@Jayrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jayrot)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-dead-space-far-cry-2-or-fable-2/468402 "2008-10-22T20:46:56Z")
Which one(s) will you be getting and why? --- ## [Kate Spade is a hack: a (sort of) game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kate-spade-is-a-hack-a-sort-of-game/468924)
**Author:** [@Gadarene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gadarene)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kate-spade-is-a-hack-a-sort-of-game/468924 "2008-10-22T19:34:30Z")
A while back, some friends and I were having one of those random, rambling mass e-mail conversations full of snark and jokes and other good stuff, and for some completely arbitrary reason it ultimately evolved into a gam… --- ## [TFU is a killer game and most of the mainstream criticisms of it are invalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tfu-is-a-killer-game-and-most-of-the-mainstream-criticisms-of-it-are-invalid/468249)
**Author:** [@Freejooky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freejooky)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tfu-is-a-killer-game-and-most-of-the-mainstream-criticisms-of-it-are-invalid/468249 "2008-10-22T13:35:56Z")
I’m almost done with it (360 version), and I haven’t gotten to the infamous Star Destroyer part, but I’m 100% satisfied with the game so far. I think that the levels are beautiful, the gameplay is fun and interesting, an… --- ## [NFL Week 7](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-7/468650)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-7/468650 "2008-10-22T12:41:05Z")
St. Louis dominating Dallas? Looks like the Cowboys have been partying with Pacman too much. What is up with the Saints? That team is so inconsistent. How do you get Colstein and Shockey back with Drew Brees and only sc… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=604) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=606)