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June, 2023
MFA Creative Writing (Distinction)
The Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Old School RuneScape
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About James Maddox

James has been gaming for as long as he can remember, from conquering the world in Civilization or blowing up worlds in Stellaris to getting sucked into yet another grind on either version of Runescape. When he isn't cooking sharks in Varrock or planning his next galactic invasion, he can be found reading novels (and sometimes trying to write one) or watching janky science fiction shows from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.

He received an MFA in Creative Writing in 2021, focusing on short fiction. Since then, he's worked in academic publishing and spent some time working as the editor/writer for a literary zine. He is interested in how video games tell stories, as well as the way they provide spaces for players to tell stories of their own.   

His favorite games include Garfield Kart: Furious Racing (yes, really), FTL: Faster Than Light, Kerbal Space Program, Mount & Blade: Warband, and Xenonauts. 

Favorite TV Shows

The Twilight Zone
Star Trek
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Angel
 

Industry Focus

Television and movies.

Favorite Games

Stellaris
Xenonauts
Old School RuneScape.

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13 Scariest Twilight Zone Episodes, Ranked

Throughout its history, The Twilight Zone has delivered many spine-tingling moments that fans still remember to this day.

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11 Most Controversial Episodes of The Twilight Zone, Ranked

The Twilight Zone thrills, delights, and terrifies audiences, but it hasn't shied away from controversy now and then with its themes and narrative.

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16 Best Animal Crossing Villagers, Ranked

There are many villagers that players can encounter in the Animal Crossing series, and these are the best ones to have as neighbors.

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10 Coolest Starships in Star Trek: Voyager

When it comes to the most interesting starship designs, the following ones stand out as the coolest from Star Trek: Voyager.

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10 Best Twilight Zone Episodes Not Written By Rod Serling

Rod Serling is the best-known name associated with The Twilight Zone, but plenty of other writers told famous stories in the anthology.

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10 Best Twilight Zone Episodes Written By Rod Serling, Ranked

Some of the best and most memorable episodes of The Twilight Zone were written by Rod Serling. These are some of the best examples.

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The Twilight Zone: 12 Best Time Travel Episodes, Ranked

The Twilight Zone was no stranger to time travel episodes. These examples were some of the best of the bunch.

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Star Trek: Worst Things Done By The Federation, Ranked

The Federation certainly doesn't have clean hands in the Star Trek franchise. These examples demonstrate them at their worst.

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8 Coolest Starships in Star Trek: The Original Series

Star Trek: The Original Series held plenty of impressively creative starships, used by a variety of different alien life, and enjoyed by fans.

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8 RuneScape 3 Quests That Should Be Ported To Old School RuneScape

There's no doubt that Old School Runescape players would love to see the following Runescape 3 quests in the game.

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6 Biggest Retcons To Star Trek History

The iconic Star Trek franchise and history is not without retcons that leave it open to different interpretations.

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8 Coolest Starships From Star Trek: The Next Generation

These are some of the coolest-looking ships that stand out the most in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

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Star Trek: 7 Alien Civilizations Discovered By Captain Kirk

Throughout the Star Trek franchise, Captain Kirk has met a diverse array of alien civilizations, as these examples illustrate.

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6 Best Harry Potter Couples, Ranked

Despite the fantastical elements Harry Potter is well known for, it also features some lovey iconic couples.

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Dune Part Two: 8 Most Important Members of House Atreides, Ranked

House Atreides in Dune has its own part to play in the intrigue of galactic politics. Here are the key members of Paul's home faction.

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Star Trek: The Original Series – 8 Alien Civilizations Based On Earth History

The heroes of Star Trek: The Original Series visit countless planets throughout their ventures. These ones, however, can easily be compared to Earth.

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