C.S. Voll
A historian, writer, and gamer. Join him on his quest through the world of electronic entertainment.
All Stories
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
The famous franchise had some interesting detours in the 1980s
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
A longed-for IP has a difficult transition to games
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
Ambition turned into disappointment at a critical point
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
An indie game asks tough questions about privacy in a connected world
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
Once shunned, this variant of Sega’s final console is now a collector’s item