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

Kameo in Kameo Elements of Power
5 Legendary Video Game Failures That Changed The Industry

From the 1983 game crash to the Xbox One's controversial launch, these setbacks shaped gaming history for better and for worse.

Gustave laughing in Clair Obscur Expedition 33 (2025)
8 RPGs With Better Combat Than Modern Final Fantasy
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Final Fantasy's combat has been bested by these RPG baddies. Here are the games that challenge the JRPG king's rule.

Elma in Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition
9 Open-World Games Where You're The Invader

In these open-world games, you're not just exploring - you're invading! From alien attacks to pirate raids, play as the invader causing chaos.

The samurai in Kunitsu-Gami Path Of The Goddess (2024)
10 Games With Combat Systems So Deep Most Players Never Fully Learn Them

Can you debunk the trickiest combat systems of all time? These games are so complex combat-wise that most never fully adapt to them.

Your character shocked in Hogwarts Legacy
8 Western RPGs That Feel Like Real Places You Could Actually Live In
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The depth of these Western RPG worlds makes them perfect for imagining a life among their NPCs.

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Resident Evil: Best Female Characters, Ranked

The Resident Evil franchise utilizes both male and female characters accordingly. However, which female characters in the series stand out the most?

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Consul J in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (2022)
10 Story-Heavy RPGs With Villain Twists No One Saw Coming
RPG

Who doesn't love a good twists? These RPGs do a wonderful job at catching you off-guard with their unpredictable villain twists.

Leander in Ni no Kuni 2 Revenant Kingdom
The Best Games Where The World Evolves Without You

Just when you stop paying attention, the worlds in these games can change in dynamic ways, often without you having to do a single thing to cause it.

Adam laying down in Deus Ex Human Revolution (2011)
10 Western RPGs That Are All Killer, No Filler
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These RPGs won’t waste your time with meaningless filler content, even if they take 100 hours to complete.

Gray DK and Miner Pauline shaking in Donkey Kong Bananza
10 Open-World Games Where Exploration Is More Rewarding Than Combat

In the captivating worlds of these open-world games, exploration takes center stage and surpasses the visceral thrill of combat.

Cecil as a Dark Knight Final Fantasy 4 (DS)
RPGs Where the World Is Genuinely Afraid of You
RPG

Want to strike fear into everyone's hearts for who you are? Try these RPGs where the world cowers in your face.

John in Red Dead Redemption (2010)
Why Games Like Red Dead Redemption Don’t Seem To Exist Anymore

The Old West is dying on all fronts, and even Rockstar can’t save it. Here are a few reasons why that might be the case.

A Little Sister in BioShock (2007)
10 FPS Games Where You're Treated Like A Killer
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It’s kill or be killed for these FPS protagonists that aren't exactly seen as the heroes and saviors you might think them to be.

Claudia in Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song (2025)
10 Hardest RPGs By Square Enix, Ranked
RPG

With plenty of RPGs under its belt, it's no surprise Square Enix has made many highly challenging titles, even in default difficulty.

Stone in Wanted Dead
The Greatest Bad Games Of All Time, Ranked

Sometimes, even a bad game can be a good time. These iconic titles prove that by being so bad that they're actually brilliant.

Lighting on a horse in Final Fantasy 13 (2010)
5 Trilogies That Got Worse With Each Game

These trilogies aren’t all bad, but they certainly ended things worse than they started.

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Sothis in Fire Emblem Three Houses (2019)
8 RPGs That Make Every Other Story-Driven Game Feel Shallow
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These RPGs deliver some of the deepest narratives in gaming, and you'll be hard-pressed trying to find better after playing them.

Lunafreya in Final Fantasy 15
5 Great Games With Nonsensical Stories

Games don't necessarily need a great story to be great themselves. These next games may not make sense, but they sure are fun.

Sam in blue in Death Stranding 2 On the Beach (2025)
10 Best Post-Apocalyptic Games Like Fallout

From exact matches to bizarre close approximations, these post-apocalyptic open-world games will be great for Fallout fans.

Rivet crossing her arms in Ratchet & Clank A Rift Apart (2021)
8 Beautiful Game Worlds That Make Earth Look Ugly In Comparison

Escape to breathtaking virtual landscapes in these gorgeous games that make our planet seem dull and gray by comparison.

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