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C.S. Voll
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C.S. Voll

A historian, writer, and gamer. Join him on his quest through the world of electronic entertainment.

52 stories published
Casio Created a Console for Girls in the ’90s

Casio Created a Console for Girls in the ’90s

The Loopy was a sticker printer, editor, and word processor, too

Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War Stirred a Formula

Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War Stirred a Formula

The Koei Tecmo title has won the love of some and hatred from others

How Dragon Ball Broke into the Gaming Realm

How Dragon Ball Broke into the Gaming Realm

The famous franchise had some interesting detours in the 1980s

Thou Art I…and I Am Thou: Persona 4’s Reflections on Human Bonds

Thou Art I…and I Am Thou: Persona 4’s Reflections on Human Bonds

The popular JRPG shows how human relationships can make or break a life

Werewolf: The Apocalypse Almost Arrived on Consoles in the ’90s

Werewolf: The Apocalypse Almost Arrived on Consoles in the ’90s

A longed-for IP has a difficult transition to games

Cadillacs and Dinosaurs Turns 30

Cadillacs and Dinosaurs Turns 30

The beloved Capcom arcade brawler that won the hearts of countless players

Tapwave Zodiac: The PDA That Was a Hopeful Game Boy Challenger

Tapwave Zodiac: The PDA That Was a Hopeful Game Boy Challenger

Ambition turned into disappointment at a critical point

Wisdom in ‘AI: The Somnium Files’ Sprouts From a Hated Character

Wisdom in ‘AI: The Somnium Files’ Sprouts From a Hated Character

Hard truths can lead to introspection and growth

Unseen Gazes in Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You

Unseen Gazes in Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You

An indie game asks tough questions about privacy in a connected world

Nintendo’s Game & Watch Ignited a Design Transformation

Nintendo’s Game & Watch Ignited a Design Transformation

Even decades later, Nintendo's Game & Watch reveals what is possible when applying a specific design philosophy

A Dreamcast in the Shape of Sonic’s Head

A Dreamcast in the Shape of Sonic’s Head

Once shunned, this variant of Sega’s final console is now a collector’s item