James Maddox-Contributor

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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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Viewers looking to dive into Star Trek for the first time may want to start with these episodes.

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The new Ahsoka series brings new Star Wars stories to the forefront, but there's some franchise lore that viewers need to know going in.

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OSRS: Best Minigames For Training Skills

The following minigames are well worth the effort in Old School RuneScape, as they provide XP and other valuable rewards.

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Star Trek: 8 Best Alien Food And Drinks

The denizens of the Star Trek universe consume a wide variety of unique food and drinks.

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Babylon 5: 10 Best Alien Races
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An impressive variety of aliens were encountered throughout the Babylon 5 series, and here are the top 10 best alien races.

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For Star Trek fans that have run out of Star Trek content to watch, these shows can be the next best thing.

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There are some important Klingons from the Star Trek franchise that have made some notable waves for their actions, good or bad.

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Star Trek: Every Faction In The Dominion War

The Dominion War is one of the largest-scale conflicts ever portrayed in the Star Trek universe, and there were several key groups involved.

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The Federation can't combat threats without a fleet of formidable ships. These are the best ones that fought in the Dominion War.

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The higher-ups of Starfleet command often pose a challenge to Star Trek's main characters. Not all the series' admirals play by the rules.

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Star Trek isn't always a lighthearted romp across the cosmos. For almost 50 years, the franchise has explored stories with dark implications.