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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The Orville Is More Than A Great Star Trek Homage

The Orville is designed as a tribute to Star Trek, but it's also a solid sci-fi show in its own right.

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Firefly: 5 Best River Tam Quotes

Though she's not the most straightforward, River Tam has some pithy, sometimes funny, always memorable lines throughout Firefly.

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Doctor Who: How This Famous Writer Left His Mark On The Franchise

In Series Six, Neil Gaiman brought his distinctive style to Doctor Who in a genius, slightly creepy, and ultimately delightful tale.

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Firefly: 6 Best Mal Reynolds Quotes

Malcolm Reynolds, captain of Serenity, delivers some of the most memorable quotes of Firefly's run.

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Stardew Valley: 9 Tips For Slaying Monsters

Even a peaceful farming sim like Stardew Valley can have its combat elements. Here's how to get good at slaying monsters.

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The Expanse: Why Do Some Belters Lack The Distinctive Accent?

In The Expanse, people from the Belt often speak in a distinct dialect of English with its own accent. But why don't all Belters talk like this?

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11 Weirdest Pokemon From Generation I

Even the first generation of games had some pretty outlandish Pokemon creations. Here are some of Red & Blue's standouts.

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The Expanse's Subtle But Effective Environmental Message

The Expanse depicts animosity between Earth and the other planets it has colonized — but one point of contention is still relevant in our world.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi: Why Vader & Obi-Wan Shouldn't Have A Final Confrontation

Some fans have been anticipating an Obi-Wan versus Vader showdown, but that might not be a fitting climax for Obi-Wan Kenobi.

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Which Stardew Valley Character Are You, Based On Your MBTI Type?

The MBTI can be a great way to discover more about your personality type and can even help you see who you connect better with in Stardew Valley.

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Firefly’s Most Common Mandarin Phrases & What They Mean

Firefly incorporated Mandarin Chinese into its dialogue to give its universe a unique flavor. Here's what some common phrases mean.

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12 Pokemon With Types That Make No Sense

Some of the most beloved Pokemon don’t really fit their assigned type. Here are a few examples of the most bizarrely typed ones out there.

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Doctor Who: Why Missy Is The Best Incarnation Of The Master

Several versions of the Master have appeared over the course of Doctor Who, but Missy is among the best of them.

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Firefly: Exploring Wash & Zoe’s Relationship

Firefly's cast of characters are the series' beating heart, and the relationship between Wash and Zoe is one of the best on the show.

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Why Firefly Has One Of TV’s Best Opening Episodes

Despite its early cancellation, Firefly's first episode is one of TV's best openings — here's what makes it great.

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Dungeons & Dragons: The Best & Worst Thing About Each Class

Any class in Dungeons & Dragons has its drawbacks, but each has the potential to show off its amazing capabilities.

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Doctor Who: How This Series 5 Episode Tackles Mental Illness

Mental illness is a tough subject to handle in media, but this Doctor Who episode did so with grace and empathy, using a certain historical figure.

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Hades: The Best Aspect Of Gilgamesh Build

The Aspect of Gilgamesh is one of the most powerful hidden aspects in Hades. Here's how Zagreus can maximize its unique play style.

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Doctor Who's Lost Episodes

One of the longest-running, most iconic science fiction shows of all time, a lot of Doctor Who's early content has been missing for decades.

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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: Best Held Items For Dialga

The Lord of Time is among the most powerful Pokemon in Sinnoh, but even Dialga's battle prowess can be improved with the right item.