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.

Computer Human Romance Explored in new YA Novel

Our book review this week focuses on What Love Feels Like, a novel where a computer program falls in love with a girl but has great trouble romancing her. The book is controversial for some surprising reasons however, and may not be appropriate for younger readers.

Make Your Own Army in Rogue Summoner

Rouge Summoner challenges you to create your army to fight in a series of puzzle-like battles where your newly minted minions will go head to head against some powerful enemies.

Video Game Tuesday: Oddball Uses of Gaming Tech

Michael’s back with a fun column for this week’s Video Game Tuesday. It’s Oddball Uses of Gaming Tech! Like deploying PlayStation 3s in hospitals, not to game but to process data. Or, you know all those fake crowds in sports stadiums these days. Fully done with gaming hardware!

TNT: KamiOto Volume 03 by Roy

Michael’s back with the third book in the Isekai/Tensei series he’s been covering recently for this week’s Translation Necessary Thursday. It’s KamiOto Volume 03 by Roy!