Demaris Oxman-Editor

Staff Writer

Editor

December, 2020
BA in Linguistics
Science Fiction, Hades, The Elder Scrolls
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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

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Stardew Valley: How To Befriend Clint

Though Stardew Valley's blacksmith can be tough to crack, the friendship is worth the effort. Here's how to win Clint over.

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Stardew Valley: 9 Pro Tips For Catching Fish

Fishing is one of Stardew Valley's trickier mechanics, but this guide will offer players tips and tricks on how to reel in the big one.

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Stardew Valley: How To Get A Silo & What They're Used For

Silos are an essential building on any farm in Stardew Valley. Here's how to build and use one in your playthrough.

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Stardew Valley: How To Get Duck Feathers & What To Do With Them

Duck Feathers can take awhile for Stardew Valley players to get. Here's how to obtain them, and what to use them for.

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Skyrim: Tricks For Fast Leveling You Should Know

If the Dragonborn is looking to bulk up fast, these strategies can help them quickly take certain Skyrim skills to the top.

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The Best God To Choose In Baldur's Gate 3 - Threads Analysis

Over on the Threads section of The Best War Games, we asked the community: Who's the best god to choose as a cleric in Baldur's Gate 3?

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Pokemon: The 10 Most Defensive Type Combinations

The best offense is a good defense, and when it comes to Pokemon battles, these typings offer the best defense around.

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Hades: The Best Daedalus Hammer Upgrade For Each Weapon

A couple times per run, Hades gives players the opportunity to upgrade their weapons. But given the myriad choices, which are the best?

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Hades: All Hidden Weapon Aspects & How To Unlock Them

The hidden aspects of the weapons in Hades provide Zagreus with distinct combat advantages, but unlocking them takes a bit of work.

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Star Trek: What Is the Guardian Of Forever?

Appearing in some of the best episodes in the franchise, Star Trek's Guardian of Forever is an entity shrouded in mystery.

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Dungeons & Dragons: 14 Tips For First-Time Players

D&D can look intimidating to newcomers. Worry not — with these tips and tricks, you'll be slaying dragons in no time.

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Star Trek: Discovery - The Tardigrade, Explained

The Discovery's unique spore drive required the help of a seemingly horrific creature -- but was it a monster, or a victim?

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The Expanse: Joe Miller and Juliette Mao's Connection, Explained

Joe Miller was a cop assigned to find the missing Julie Mao, but their fates were intertwined on a much deeper level.

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The Expanse: Why This Early Character Death is So Impactful

The Expanse subverts expectations and raises the story's stakes by killing off a character in its fourth episode.

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Firefly: Why Did The Alliance Want River Tam?

Keeping River Tam out of Alliance hands is a key plot point in Firefly and Serenity. But just why were they so desperate to recapture her?

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Stardew Valley: Fruit Tree Guide

Fruit trees can be a great source of profit for Stardew Valley players who know how to make the most of their potential.

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Stardew Valley: How To Get Married

As players get closer to the townsfolk in Stardew Valley, they can choose to get married. Here's how to do it.

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Pokemon: The 9 Worst Type Combinations In The Series

Pokemon has given fans hundreds of type combinations over the years, but not all of them are winners. Here are some of the more lackluster typings.

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Doctor Who: The Doctor's Bigeneration, Explained

The final 60th Anniversary special introduced a mind-blowing new concept about regeneration. What does it mean for Doctor Who?

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Star Trek: Voyager - The Relationship Between Seven and the Doctor

Some of Star Trek: Voyager's best moments come out of the unique friendship between the ex-Borg and the Emergency Medical Hologram.