Author: Michael Blaker

I'm a gamer, and voracious reader. I love stories of all kinds, except Twilight, and will partake in any meal subsisting of any type of medium. Raised in the Pacific Northwest and an avid admirer of Japanese culture and language.

Retro Game Friday: Bloody Roar

Michael’s back with a game that is very much unknown by most gamers for this week’s Retro Game Friday. It’s Bloody Roar!

Bookish Wednesday: Critical Failures I by Robert Bevan

Michael’s back with the first book in a series that takes the transported to another world genre in a completely different direction for this week’s Bookish Wednesday. It’s Critical Failures I by Robert Bevan!

Climbing to the height of adventure with Firebrand

The first Steeplejack book was an amazing ride scaling the lofty heights of the Bar-Selehm city state. Firebrand keeps the high-flying action going, and cements author A. J. Hartley as one to watch for young adult fiction.

TNT: Qidian

Michael’s been furious since Monday of last week and he’ll be going into why for this week’s Translation Necessary Thursday. It’s all about Qidian!

Dark Souls Passes Away With The Ringed City DLC

In what may be the closing chapter of the Dark Souls universe, The Ringed City DLC for Dark Souls III lets players explore the history of the franchise and discover long-hidden secrets and truths, if they look hard enough, and can survive the journey.

Anime Sunday: Winners of Winter 2017

Michael’s back with a final look at the Winter 2017 season, for real this time, in this week’s Anime Sunday. It’s his Winners of Winter 2017!