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.

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Hades: The Best Aspect Of Guan Yu Build

In Hades, Varatha's Aspect of Guan Yu provides powerful moves, but has some drawbacks. Here's how Zagreus can use it to its full potential.

left: player at alchemy table; right: alchemy ingredients
Skyrim: How To Make A Restore Magicka Potion

Mages in Skyrim rely on Magicka for offense, defense, and everything in between. Here's how to use alchemy to keep your supply from running low.

Left to right: dragon darts, curse, forest's curse
8 Weirdest Pokemon Moves Of All Time

The Pokemon games have introduced some truly strange moves over the years. Here are a few that have players scratching their heads.

left to right: Beheeyem, Darkrai, Malamar
9 Creepiest Pokemon (That Aren't Ghost Types)

Though most Pokemon are cute and charming, some are downright scary — and not just Ghost-types.

Left to right: Nirnroot, player at an alchemy lab, Luna Moth
Skyrim: How To Make An Invisibility Potion

Invisibility allows characters to sneak wherever they please in Skyrim. Here's how to brew a potion to bless the Dragonborn with this effect.

Top left: imp stool; bottom left: gleamblossom; right: alchemy lab
Skyrim: How To Make A Paralysis Poison

Paralysis is one of the most deadly — and valuable — alchemical effects in Skyrim. Here's how to use it to your advantage.

left: Enshrouded preview, right: Zag using Death Defiance
Hades: The 5 Best Chaos Blessings (& 5 Most Manageable Chaos Curses) To Pick

In Hades, all of Chaos' Boons come at a cost. Some are more manageable than others — and some blessings are worth the price.

Left: Mill purchase; right: mill producing sugar
Stardew Valley: How To Get & Use The Mill

The Mill sometimes flies under the radar compared to other farm buildings in Stardew Valley. Here's how to use it.

Left: Hypnos; right: Thanatos
Hades: How To Complete Hypnos' Favor

Hypnos is a comic relief character in Hades, but that doesn't mean he's free of troubles. Here's how Zagreus can help him out and earn his friendship.

Left: Nyx, right: Chaos
Hades: How To Reunite Nyx And Chaos

In Hades, Nyx is like a mother to Zagreus, but she's estranged from her own parent. Here's how players can reunite them.

Poseidon, Demeter, Aphrodite, Chaos
Hades: All Legendary Boons, Ranked

Every god in Hades has at least one Legendary Boon to offer Zagreus. But whose is the best?

left to right: support fire, curse of pain, razor shoals
Hades: Every God's Best Boon

All of the Olympian gods in Hades have incredible gifts bestow upon Zagreus, but what's the best each god has to offer?

Beast as a knight, wizard, and battlemage
Divinity Original Sin 2: Best Builds For Beast

A hotheaded dwarven pirate and Sourcerer, Beast is a powerful force in Divinity Original Sin 2. What build lets players make the most of him?

Left: megagorgon and Skull-Crusher; right: Zagreus punching the gorgon
Hades: Tips For Defeating Asphodel's Megagorgon Mini-Boss

The mini-bosses in each realm of Hades can be almost as trying as the main bosses. Here's how to defeat Asphodel's Megagorgon.

left: finding a purple flower; right: finding a purple starfish
Stardew Valley: How To Answer Professor Snail's Questions

Stardew Valley's Professor Snail will give the player a couple Golden Walnuts — but only if they answer his questions about Ginger Island's ecology!

left: achilles; right: patroclus
Hades: How To Reunite Achilles & Patroclus

Hades is full of souls who have been torn asunder after death. With a little cunning, though, Zagreus can reunite them.

Left: Kent's portrait; right: player giving Kent a starfruit
Stardew Valley: How To Befriend Kent

Of all Stardew Valley's villagers, Kent is one of those most in need of a friend. Here's how players can bond with him.

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Pokemon: The Best Flying-Type Move Of Each Generation, Ranked

Flying-type Pokemon have been a staple of almost every fan's team at one point. Which generation gave these creatures their best attack?

Left: finding the lamp; right: making a wish
Divinity Original Sin 2: Wishful Thinking Quest Guide

Divinity: Original Sin 2 has plenty of side quests, but Wishful Thinking is an easy one to miss. Here's how to find and complete it.

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Pokemon: The Best Fighting-Type Move Of Each Generation, Ranked

With every generation of Pokemon comes new moves of every type. So far, which game has introduced the best Fighting-type attack?