Michael Blaker takes a look at another exciting volume of the Hell Mode book series for this week’s Translation Necessary Thursday. It’s “Hell Mode: Volume 4” by Hamuo.

Anime Sunday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various anime titles. This week he covers his Most Anticipated Spring 2023 Anime.

In Star Trek: Picard’s fifth episode of season three Picard, Riker, and Seven of Nine prepare to face the music only to discover that Starfleet has sent a familiar face who offers shocking information. Raffi and Worf continue working District Six, and Shaw has to make a choice.

Bookish Wednesday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various novels. This week he covers “Towers of Acalia Volume 2” by Atlas Kane.

Synth Saturday is a column by Michael Blaker covering Fan Fiction. This week, he continues with the third set of chapters from a Katekyo Hitman Reborn and Potter crossover Fic. It’s Chapters 21-30 of “Black Sky” by Umei no Mai.

In Star Trek: Picard’s fourth episode of season three, the Titan falls farther into the gravity well, Picard tries to get to know Jack a bit better, and Seven and Shaw form an unlikely alliance to find the Changeling saboteur. Picard and Jack seize on an idea that may save them all.

Video Game Tuesday is a column by Michael Blaker covering topics in the industry. This week he describes what he believes are some of the worst video games of all time.

Retro Game Friday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various games from the past. This week he covers a title from 2003 called Sonic Advance 2.

In Star Trek: Picard’s third episode of season three, Picard and the Titan must dodge through the nebula, avoiding the Shrike and potential destruction. Raffi and Worf develop a solid working relationship, and a new enemy makes an appearance.

Movie Monday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various movies from the past. This week he covers an animated film from 1998 called The Prince of Egypt.