Assassin’s Creed: The Ming Storm

Written By: Yan Leisheng Translated By: Nikki Kopelman Published By: Aconyte Books Reviewed By: Melissa Minners                I’m a huge fan of the Assassin’s Creed series books based on the popular Ubisoft video game series.  It all started for me with the book Renaissance, featuring Ezio Auditore and his life as a member of the

Our Computer Game Addictions

By Melissa Minners                 It started small…with some Bounce Out and Zuma…nothing I couldn’t handle.   Just a couple of games where you had to match bouncy balls or rocks in a snaky Aztec maze.  They actually used to help me conquer my migraines (as long as I had the sound off).  Then I started playing

Pac-Man Fever

By Melissa Minners             When I was a kid, I loved watching my Dad play softball.  His job had organized a softball team and he played the catcher position.  I didn’t get to accompany him often, but when I did, we always made a night of it, going to the local eatery, buying hot roast