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.

Fun with Robinson Crusoe and Werewolves

It’s all the rage now to take classic literature and twist it somehow by adding undead or other monsters. The Eerie Adventures of the Lycanthrope Robinson Crusoe by Peter Clines, H.P. Lovecraft, and Daniel Defoe does that, and does it well.

Retro Game Friday: Splinter Cell

Michael’s back with a game just over a decade and a half old for this week’s Retro Game Friday. It’s Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell!

Gate Crashers: A Gateway To Sci-fi Adventure

Our reviewer had so much fun reading Patrick S. Tomlinson’s Gate Crashers that he dares to compare it with The Hitchhiker’s Guild to the Galaxy. Buckle up for nonstop laughter, quirky snark and hardcore sci-fi adventure if you start turning these pages.

Pushing the Limits with Gal Gun 2

Although it doesn’t offer much beyond the ability to peek under the skirts of a few schoolgirls, the Gal Gun series has earned a cult following. Gal Gun 2 won’t do much to change that, but does provide a bit more campy fun.

Movie Monday: Bicentennial Man

Michael’s back with a movie starring one of his favorite actors for this week’s Movie Monday. It’s Bicentennial Man!