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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.

Michael Blaker’s Video Game Tuesday: Baffling Design Choices

Video Game Tuesday is a column by Michael Blaker covering topics in the industry. This week he covers baffling design choices.

Michael Blaker’s Retro Game Friday: Around the World in 80 Days

Retro Game Friday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various games from the past. This week he covers Around the World in 80 Days.

Michael Blaker’s Movie Monday Featuring Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

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Movie Monday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various movies from the past. This week he covers Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Michael Blaker’s Translation Necessary Thursday: “Survival in Another World With My Mistress Volume 05”

Michael Blaker is back with the fifth volume of an Isekai light novel series for this week’s Translation Necessary Thursday. This week he covers “Survival in Another World With My Mistress Volume 05” by Ryuto.

Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: “Re:Monster” Episode One Impressions

Anime Sunday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various anime titles. This week he covers his “Re:Monster” Episode 01 Impressions.

Michael Blaker’s Bookish Wednesday: “Blade’s Rest Book 02” by Tom Watts

Bookish Wednesday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various novels. This week he covers “Blade’s Rest Book 02” by Tom Watts.

Michael Blaker’s Synth Saturday: Chapters 46-50 of “Hard Enough-Pokemon SI” by Viva01

Synth Saturday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various Fan Fictions. This week he covers Chapters 46-50 of “Hard Enough-Pokemon SI” by Viva01.

Michael Blaker’s Video Game Tuesday: Paid Content Continued Into Future Sequels

Video Game Tuesday is a column by Michael Blaker covering topics in the industry. This week he covers paid content being continued into future sequels.

Michael Blaker’s Retro Game Friday: Bubsy 3D

Retro Game Friday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various games from the past. This week he covers Bubsy 3D.

Michael Blaker’s Movie Monday Featuring The Sting

Movie Monday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various movies from the past. This week he covers The Sting.

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