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About Demaris Oxman
Demaris is a reader, writer, and gamer from Juneau, Alaska. She has been writing about games, movies, and other pop culture phenomena since 2015. Demaris has a particular fondness for fantasy and science fiction, and loves examining the details in impossible worlds like those of Doctor Who, Star Trek, The Elder Scrolls, and more.
Favorite Games
I love complex worldbuilding and engaging narratives. Professor Layton and Pokemon were the first games I fell in love with as a kid. Skyrim was my first open-world game, and introduced me to a whole new way to get lost in a story. Lately, Baldur's Gate 3 and Hades are at the top of my favorites list.
Favorite TV Shows
As a sci-fi lover, two of my all-time favorites are Fringe and Firefly. I've always loved Star Trek and have a soft spot in my heart for the Voyager series and its underrated characters. Fantasy, though, is my favorite genre, so I'll sit and wait patiently until the Belgariad book series is adapted for TV.
Industry Focus
Features and editorials on movies and TV shows, specifically science fiction, that offer insight into the complex aspects of these stories and the worlds that they create. I love exploring the running themes in my favorite media, and examining fictional technologies that other fans may want to learn more about.
Latest
Divinity Original Sin 2: Best Builds For Sebille
The most cutthroat character in Divinity: Original Sin 2, Sebille has a lot to offer the party. Which builds make the most of her skills?
Divinity Original Sin 2: Best Builds For Ifan
A soldier with a dark past looking for redemption, Ifan ben Mezd has the potential to be Divinity Original Sin 2's most powerful character.
Stardew Valley: What to Grow for the Ginger Island Frog
Stardew Valley's Ginger Island is home to a mysterious frog with cravings for certain crops. What should players grow for him?
Hades 2: Every Hidden Aspect's Mythology, Explained
The hidden weapon aspects in Hades 2 take deep dives into mythology well beyond the Greek canon.
Reasons Why Stardew Valley Is The Most Important Indie Game Ever
Few indie games can match the impact that Stardew Valley has had on the industry as a whole.
Clever Details You Might Have Missed In Hades 2
Supergiant has once again proved their mastery when it comes to detail in their games about Greek mythology.
Hades 2: Every Boss's Mythology, Explained
The bosses in Hades 2 aren't just fantastic battles; they're steeped in a rich history of mythology.
Hades: The Differences (& Similarities) Between Zagreus & Melinoë
The protagonists of the two Hades games, the children of the God of the Dead, are opposites in many ways -- but they also have a lot in common.
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair - A Complete Guide To Gifts
Making friends is just as vital as solving mysteries in Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair. Here's how to win over Hajime's classmates with presents.
Skyrim: All Joinable Factions, Ranked From Worst To Best
Skyrim offers players all kinds of interesting joinable factions. This is how they all compare.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc – A Complete Guide To Gifts
Strengthening bonds with classmates is important even in the killing game of Danganronpa. Here's how to do that through presents.
Things I Hope Happen In Danganronpa 2x2's Alternate Storyline
Danganronpa 2's rerelease features an entirely new story with new murder cases. Here's what I want to see happen in the new plot.
Spells That Make No Sense In Dungeons And Dragons
The magic system in Dungeons & Dragons is pretty airtight, but there are a few spells that don't make much sense.
Stardew Valley: Easiest Community Center Bundles To Complete
Some of the Community Center bundles can take awhile to complete, but others can be a breeze.
Stardew Valley: Rarest Monster Drops
Digging in Stardew Valley's caves, players have the opportunity to find several of the game's rarest items.
Stardew Valley: Cooking Recipes That Are The Hardest To Make
The mechanics of cooking in Stardew Valley are simple, but learning certain recipes and getting your hands on ingredients can be a challenge.
Stardew Valley: Villagers You Should Befriend Early
Stardew Valley allows players to become friendly with the denizens of Pelican Town, and here are the best villagers to befriend early on.
Stardew Valley: Most Unlikable Villagers
The characters in Stardew Valley have plenty of depth to them -- but this does mean that some characters aren't as likable as others.
Stardew Valley: Best Quests To Repeat
Most quests in Stardew Valley can only be done once, but these quests can be repeated to stack rewards.
The Best Creatures Unique To D&D
Dungeons & Dragons has its own takes on plenty of fantasy staples, but some creatures in its mythos are unique creations by Wizards of the Coast.