Demaris Oxman-Editor

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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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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: Where To Catch All The Starters

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl let players nab every starter Pokemon from Generations 1, 2, 3, and 4. Here's how to catch 'em all!

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Skyrim: Everything You Need To Know About The Atronach Forge

Skyrim's Atronach Forge can seem confusing to those encountering it for the first time. Here's a guide to everything players can use it for.

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Dungeons & Dragons: All Weapon Properties, Explained

Every weapon is wielded a little differently in D&D. Here's what all the properties mean, and how they change the game's combat.

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Skyrim: 10 Tips For Building A Dream House

The Elder Scrolls V: Hearthfire added homesteads to Skyrim, enabling the Dragonborn to build their ideal house. These tips will actualize that dream.

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The 12 Most Frustrating Side Quests In Skyrim

Skyrim is filled with a wide array of side quests and some of them can be downright maddening. Here's a look at some of the most frustrating.

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Hades: All Status Curses, Explained

Using status curses on foes throughout Hades gives Zagreus an edge in battle. Here's a guide to every status curse and how to inflict them.

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Dungeons & Dragons: Everything You Need To Know About Using Melee Weapons

Melee weapons are the core of combat for many D&D classes. Here's what players need to know about wielding swords, hammers, spears, and more.

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Skyrim: The 13 Best Alchemy Ingredients To Always Keep On Hand

Alchemy is a useful means of producing practical potions in Skyrim. These ingredients should be in everyone's inventory.

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Dungeons & Dragons: Everything You Need To Know About Using Ranged Weapons

Ranged weapons are a staple of Dungeons & Dragons combat, so here's everything players should know about wielding them in battle.

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Hades: All Dash-Type Boons, Ranked

Zagreus' Dash allows him to maneuver quickly as he battles through Hades, and these boons give this move even more power.

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Hades: All Cast-Type Boons, Ranked

Zagreus' Cast is a handy attack to have at his disposal. The Olympians can all improve it one way or another, but which is best?

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Skyrim: Ranking the Dragon Priest Masks from Worst to Best

Although difficult to obtain at early levels, there are several powerful Dragon Priest Masks in Skyrim. But which one is best?

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Hades: The Best Aspect Of Beowulf Build

The Aspect of Beowulf is one of the heaviest-hitting weapons in Hades. Here's how to turn it into a true powerhouse.

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Hades: How To Regain Administrative Privilege (& What It's For)

Prince Zagreus has been banned from the Administrative Chamber in Hades, but there's useful info in there. Here's how to get back in.

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Hades: The Best Aspect Of Arthur Build

The Aspect of Arthur is among the best offensive options in the indie roguelike Hades. Here's how players can get the most out of it.

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Skyrim: Every Minor Dark Brotherhood Contract (& Who Might Have Issued Them)

The minor contracts for the Dark Brotherhood raise some nagging questions about grudges among Skyrim's NPCs.

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Pokemon: 9 Most Useless Abilities

Some Pokemon abilities can be a godsend, but others can be useless or even detrimental. These abilities leave trainers frustrated and confused.

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Hades: The Best Aspect Of Rama Build

Coronacht's Aspect of Rama is one of the best hidden aspects among Hades' weapons. Here's how to turn it into an unstoppable force in battle.

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Hades: The Best Aspect Of Lucifer Build

The Aspect of Lucifer is an explosively powerful variant of Exagryph. Here's how Hades players can build Zag to use it effectively.

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Dungeons & Dragons: All Six Main Stats, Explained

There's a lot to learn when diving into D&D. Here's everything that all six ability scores determine for a player's character.