Retro Game Friday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various games from the past. This week he covers Front Mission 3.

In Star Trek: Lower Decks ninth and tenth episodes of season four, Mariner wrestles with her history with Nova Squadron, Sito Jaxa, and Nick Locarno. Captain Freeman goes on a few field trips, and Tendi puts everything on the line.

Movie Monday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various movies from the past. This week he covers When Harry Met Sally.

In Star Trek: Lower Decks eighth episode of season four, the Lower Decks crew is paired up for a cave exploring assignment. What could have been a completely routine mission ends up becoming a zany adventure that explores the meaning of friendship as only Star Trek: Lower Decks can.

Michael Blaker is back with the first volume of a light novel series for this week’s Translation Necessary Thursday. This week he covers “The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Volume 01” by Kotei Kobayashi.

Anime Sunday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various anime titles. This week he covers his “Jitsu wa Ore, Saikyou Deshita” Episode 01 Impressions.

Bookish Wednesday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various novels. This week he covers “Theft of Swords” by Michael J. Sullivan.

Michael Blaker is back with more great fan fiction for his Synth Saturday column. This week he continues covering the sequel to “Gundam Wing: Journey to a New Battlefield” with Chapters 16-20 of “Gundam Wing: Destiny’s Call” by operation.meteor.

In Star Trek: Lower Decks seventh episode of season four, the show brings back Agimus, Peanut Hamper, and the infamous Badgey. There’s also a nod to the Great Koala, and Boimler shows emotional growth. Here we go, barreling toward the season’s end.

Video Game Tuesday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various topics in the industry. This week he covers mega publishers.