I'm Cass Marshall, a Toronto-based writer with a decade of experience in the enthusiast press, covering the media people love (or love to hate). I recently finished an eight-year stint at Vox Media, where I first served as site lead for the Overwatch-based blog Heroes Never Die, and then progressed to covering games and culture for Polygon.
In an era of AI, I've honed an unmistakable personal voice that resounds with readers; I earned over 8 million views on my work during my last two years with Vox Media, I've also contributed to a segment on CBC Radio's Day 6 podcast, and lent a hand to Polygon's video team on live streams.
I have hands-on experience with many of the most popular games franchises, and I've handled everything from technical writing and consumer reviews to fandom outrage and social media controversy. If you need an expert on League of Legends, World of Warcraft, The Sims, Warhammer 40,000, the indie horror genre, or tabletop gaming, I'm here to help.
I have a keen eye for catching which games are about to go viral, and quickly understanding these mega-hits, no matter the origin or genre.
I'm currently looking for new avenues in which to flex those skills, and excited for any new challenges I tackle along the way. This site contains a portfolio of my best work, contact information for work opportunities, occasional pieces of new writing, and updates on whatever new projects I have in the works.