Retro Game Friday: Metal Slug 2

Michael’s back with the sequel to the game he covered last time for this week’s Retro Game Friday. It’s Metal Slug 2!

Terror Firma: On Making the Right Choice

Dal and his crew race to the Protostar where they will be safe from Murder Planet’s clutches, but the planet has other plans. Meanwhile, Dreadnok and the Diviner approach and come ever closer to making landfall. Dal must decide what to do with a wounded Gwyn, and Gwyn has her own choice to make. This week on Prodigy: “Terror Firma.”

Movie Monday: Rush Hour 2

Michael’s back with the sequel to a movie he enjoyed quite a bit for this week’s Movie Monday. It’s Rush Hour 2!

“Kobayashi Maru:” The Test is Rigged

Burnham's ta'al

Michael Burnham assumes the Big Chair and warps to save a repair station in distress. Adira goes on her first away mission, and Saru makes another choice all while Book goes back home for some family time. This week on Discovery: “Kobayashi Maru.”

Dreamcatcher: When All Your Dreams Come True in all the Worst of Ways

Janeway bullies Dal into taking the crew to explore a strange new world. Unbeknownst to everyone, the word is even stranger than they knew, and Dal and his crew will have to think quickly to avoid calamity. Meanwhile, Gwyn may be making some poor choices. This week: “Dreamcatcher.”

Bookish Day: Lord of Flesh by Stephen L. Hadley

Michael’s back with another Fantasy story for this week’s Bookish Wednesday. It’s Lord of Flesh by Stephen L. Hadley! It’s a fairly dark fantasy novel that is well written, but just a tad too dark and angst-filled for our reviewer. You might enjoy it though.

“Starstruck:” How Dal Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Hologram

Dal and his fellow escapees from Tars Lamora must face the question of where to go next now that they have the Protostar and the aid of Hologram Janeway. Dal makes some snap decisions, placing the ship and her crew at risk. Gwyn discovers something fascinating about the Protostar, and Jankom Pog is just here for the sweet radish pie.