James Maddox-Contributor

Staff Writer

Contributor

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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Star Trek: 8 Best Shuttlecraft and Auxiliary Vessels

The great starships of Star Trek get most of the attention, but Starfleet relies on its smaller vessels just as much.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: 10 Most Powerful Magic Users

There are many talented magic users throughout Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but these individuals are easily the most powerful out of all of them.

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Star Wars: 8 Best Force Ghosts, Ranked

When one becomes a Force Ghost, one becomes more powerful than one can possibly imagine. Star Wars has some iconic Force Ghosts worthy of recognition.

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Star Trek: 10 Weirdest Starships, Ranked

Longtime Star Trek fans know that the franchise features some downright odd starship designs.

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8 Coolest Battlestar Galactica Ships And Technology

Battlestar Galactica features several cool ships along with interesting tech. These examples are some of the best.

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Games Of Thrones: 8 Most Thrilling Battles in the War for the Iron Throne

Many battles were fought over the Iron Throne, and these were some of the most gripping in the Game of Thrones series.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: 10 Strongest Slayers, Ranked

Here are the ten strongest slayers from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe, ranked from weakest to strongest.

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Buffy The Vampire Slayer: 8 Strongest Vampires, Ranked

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is home to some of the most powerful vampires to ever grace television; here are the strongest ones, ranked.

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Star Trek: 10 Best Starfleet Ships Of The 24th Century

These Starfleet ships of Star Trek's 24th century are some of the most memorable among fans.

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8 Weird Star Trek Novels That Are Enjoyable To Read

Star Trek novels can get pretty strange, but that doesn't make these books any less entertaining for fans of the franchise.

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Star Trek: 8 Best Non-Federation Starships, Ranked

The Star Trek franchise is home to countless variations of starships. Here are the best Non-Federation ones.

A collage showing three mad scientists: Wesker, Dr Robotnik, and a Vault-Tec representative.
8 Best Video Game Mad Scientists

Video game enthusiasts will be quite familiar with these famous mad scientists with mostly insidious plans.

A collage of Starfleet medical officers: Discovery's Culber, and Christine Chapel and Leonard McCoy from the Original Series.
Star Trek: 10 Best Starfleet Medical Officers

Star Trek's Starfleet has had a diverse cast of medical officers. Here are some of the more memorable figures.

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Star Wars: 8 Best Imperial Starfighters, Ranked

The Galactic Empire in Star Wars houses some incredibly powerful starfighters that with the right pilot, could wipe out the rebellion.