Tristan Jurkovich -Contributor

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July, 2019
Started writing professionally in 2011 after getting an English B.A. from UMD.
RPG, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts
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About Tristan Jurkovich

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but he’s particularly fond of RPGs and portable consoles. Aside from writing, Tristan also produces a plethora of videos on his YouTube Channel, ReActionExaminer. Check it out!

Industry Focus

Indie Games specifically in the roguelike, RPG, and Metroidvania genres. Also, for AAA franchises, Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts.

Favorite Games

Too many to count but Final Fantasy 7, Kingdom Hearts, Super Mario RPG, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Rogue Legacy, and Moonlighter should paint a pretty solid picture.

Favorite Anime

Like games, there are too many to count but Cowboy Bebop, FLCL, Kill la Kill, Case Closed, Gundam Wing, and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood are all great examples.

Latest

Fighting with an axe and The Drawn in Winter weapon in Avowed
Avowed: Best Early Game Weapons

Become a true Godlike with these elementally imbued weapons.

Hinako looking surprised and sweaty in Silent Hill f (2025)
8 Games Where You Have to Compromise Your Values to Survive & Thrive

These games go to some dark places for entertainment, and will test the integrity of your moral compass.

Hattori Hanzo in Nioh 3 (2026)
Games Where the Best Combat Is About Punishing Mistakes Instead of Simply Letting You Win

While hard, these games are also deeply rewarding for respecting your skill and your resilience and properly testing your might.

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The Greatest Open-World RPGs Where Player Choice Truly Matters, Ranked

From gameplay to story choices, these open-world games take note of the path you take and deliver the consequences.

Kena in Kena Scars of Kosmora (Preview)
9 Most Beautiful Games Coming Soon to PS5
PS5

2026 will see the release of many PS5 games with stunning graphics, and these titles should have jaw-dropping visuals.

Sujimon Sensei in Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth
10 Open-World RPGs That Secretly Expect You To Ignore The Main Story

These RPGs may not say it outright, but they encourage free exploration instead of linear progression and rushing through the main plot.

AZ in Pokemon Legends Z-A (2025)
8 Open-World Games Where the Side Content Is Better Than the Main Quest

The main quest isn't necessarily bad, but it simply gets overshadowed by the brilliant side content in these open-world games.

Samus standing in space in Metroid Prime Remastered
The Best First-Person Games for Getting Lost in Another World

These games may be linear, but their worlds are imaginative in a first-person perspective and will suck you right in.

Zack in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
10 Open-World RPGs With The Most Absurdly Detailed Cities Ever Built

Get lost in these sprawling and highly detailed RPG cities and plan your virtual vacation today.

Fang in Final Fantasy 13 (2010)
Final Fantasy: 8 Gameplay Systems That Changed the Series Forever

These Final Fantasy mechanics helped shape some of the greatest entries and left a lasting impact on the series as a whole.

Morrigan in Dragon Age Inquisition (2014)
10 Best Western RPGs That Get Better As You Play
RPG

These RPGs take some time to warm up to, but when you do, they're packed with unforgettable moments.

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Sephiroth in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (2023)
10 Open-World RPGs With Villains Who Actually Have A Point

These RPG villains aren’t messing around, and you know what? Maybe they're not entirely misguided in their ambitions.

A princess in Pit People (2016)
Best Turn-Based Games to Play If You Loved Mewgenics’ Deep and Unpredictable Combat Loop

These turn-based games may give your weird mutant cats something easy to play after finishing Mewgenics.

Rose in Resident Evil Village (2021)
Resident Evil: 8 Biggest Traditions In The Series

The Resident Evil franchise stands out thanks to some of its iconic traditions, some of which will also make a comeback in Requiem.

Chris Redfield in Resident Evil Village (2021)
10 5-Year-Old Games We Can’t Believe People Are Still Playing

These games from 2021 are still getting played, at least on Steam, and it's a bit of a surprise they're still hanging on.

Seori praying in Ninja Gaiden 4
8 Best Xbox Games Like Nioh

From Ninja games to other Soulslikes, fans of Nioh will have a definite blast with these similar Xbox games.

Wedge in Final Fantasy 7 Remake
10 RPGs Where The World Tells The Story
RPG

These RPGs are masters are feeding you their story not just through cutscenes, but through powerful environmental storytelling.

Your character standing by a ledge in Nioh 3 (2026)-1
8 Ways Nioh 3 Is A Better Action RPG Than A Soulslike

Nioh 3 pushes the boundaries of the Soulslike genre into the realm of a pure action RPG, making it a must-play for fans of challenging games.

Your Character in Starfield (2023)
10 Best FPS Games With Deep Progression, Ranked
FPS

These FPS games give you way more options than just picking a gun, allowing you to tune your character with skills, upgrades, and maybe even classes.

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Saving with Samus in Metroid Prime 4 Beyond (2025)
5 FPS Video Game Series Better Than Borderlands
FPS

Borderlands is a king among FPS games and looter shooters, but could the following series steal its crown?

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