Retro Game Friday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various games from the past. This week he covers a title from 2005 called Shadow the Hedgehog.

This week, Fan Collective Unimatrix 47 reflects on characters from the Star Trek universe appearing in other shows in its franchise. She wonders whether it’s a good thing that we’ll be seeing the TNG cast return in Star Trek: Picard’s third and final season.

Movie Monday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various movies from the past. This week, he takes a look at a film from 2012 that stars Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, and Tom Cruise called Rock of Ages.

Michael Blaker is back with the second entry in a light novel series for this week’s Translation Necessary Thursday. It’s “Japan Summons: Volume 02” by Minorou.

Anime Sunday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various anime titles. This week he covers his “Eminence in Shadow” Episode 01 Impressions.

Given current Trek’s thematic direction, will Star Trek: Picard’s final season take up the baton and explore the Federation’s future?

Bookish Wednesday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various novels. This week he covers “Towers of Acalia Volume 1” by Atlas Kane.

Synth Saturday is a column by Michael Blaker covering Fan Fiction. This week, he continues with the second set of chapters from a Katekyo Hitman Reborn and Potter crossover Fic. It’s Chapters 11-20 of “Black Sky” by Umei no Mai.

On the thirtieth anniversary of Deep Space Nine, Fan Collective Unimatrix 47 takes a look back on the series and what sets it apart in the Star Trek universe.

Video Game Tuesday is a column by Michael Blaker covering topics in the industry. This week he takes a look at the year ahead with his most anticipated 2023 video games.