Tristan Jurkovich -Contributor

Staff Writer

Contributor

July, 2019
Started writing professionally in 2011 after getting an English B.A. from UMD.
RPG, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts
  • 2353
    articles
  • 1
    Features
  • 2299
    Lists
  • 53
    Guides

Page 10

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

Adol in Ys 10 Nordics
7 Huge JRPG Sequels You Didn’t Know Were Coming In 2026

Calling all JRPG fans: in case you missed it, these are some of the biggest and most exciting sequels set to release in 2026.

Luke in Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
6 Nintendo Sequels Currently In Development (And 4 Possibilities)

Are these the Switch/Switch 2 sequels you should most look forward to in 2026? Here's what's (potentially) on the menu in the near future.

Fragile in Death Stranding (2019)
8 Good Open-World Games With Tedious Exploration

Though these open-world games are good, the lack of traversal options makes them somewhat hard to navigate.

1
Saros main character kneeling
5 Biggest Upcoming PlayStation Exclusives Coming Before May 2026
PS5

These upcoming PS5 games will be out before the end of Spring 2026. Will they end up being contenders for Game of the Year?

Cait in Gears of War 4 (2016)
10 Masterpiece Xbox Games Turning 10 Years Old In 2026

From Gears of War 4 to Quantum Break, these Xbox games defined a generation and are celebrating their 10th anniversary in 2026.

Cindy in Final Fantasy 15
10 Phenomenal PlayStation Games Turning 10 Years Old In 2026

Relive the gaming magic of 2016 with these incredible PlayStation titles celebrating their 10th anniversary in 2026.

Tifa in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
The Greatest Open-World Games Released Since GTA 5, Ranked

There have been giant leaps in open-world technology since Grand Theft Auto 5 was released in 2013, and these are the greatest examples.

5 Turn-Based RPGs With Better Combat Than Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Maelle and Eupha in Metaphor ReFantazio
5 Turn-Based RPGs With Better Combat Than Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
RPG

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 may have won RPG of the year, but does it have better combat than some of the best RPGs of all time?

22
A scene featuring characters by a crystal in Chrono Trigger
10 Old-School JRPGs That Are Perfect From Start To Finish

These old-school JRPGs represent the best the genre had to offer before the 2010s, with no drops in quality during their playthrough.

6
Sheriff Rao in Sand Land
10 Incredible Open-World Games You Won’t Believe You Missed

They may not be Skyrim, but these oft-forgotten open-world games are well worth your time.

3
Itsuki in Tokyo Mirage Sessions
10 Incredible Nintendo Games Turning 10 Years Old In 2026

Take a trip down memory lane with these unforgettable Nintendo games that are turning 10 years old in 2026.

Dollman in Death Stranding 2 On the Beach
Best Games About Exploring The Unknown

Step into the unknown for fame, fortune, and adventure in these games that focus on exploration.

Deadman in Death Stranding (2019)
10 Ambitious Games Everyone Wanted To Love (But Nobody Actually Finished)

Bad games, bad launches, or bad timing led these games to bad publicity, and despite the hype, many players fell off long before seeing the credits.

Green DK and Pauline hanging in Donkey Kong Bananza
Open-World Games That Make Sandbox Mayhem Feel Better Than GTA Ever Did

If you want to cause uncontrolled chaos, these games are better at making mayhem than even GTA 5.

Your character in an exosuit in Exoprimal
10 Underrated Capcom Games That Deserve More Attention

Capcom has hundreds of titles you probably never heard of before, and the following are especially deserving of a spotlight.

Steve punching a robot in Shatterhand
10 Video Game Masterpieces From The '90s You Forgot Existed

They may not belong to the trendiest brands, but these '90s games rule and retain their masterpiece status to this day.

Luna armored up in Immortals of Aveum
10 Criminally Overlooked FPS Games Nobody Talks About
FPS

Do you remember playing these first-person shooters decades ago?

Master Kohga in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
10 Open-World Games That Let You Build a Life Instead of Saving the World

If saving the world isn't your cup of tea or seems too stressful, take a break with these cozy open-world games.

3
Lara in Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis
The Biggest Game Reveals Shown During The Game Awards 2025

There are too many awesome announcements from The Game Awards to go through, but these ones stand out.

Igor in Persona 5 Royal
8 RPGs That Reviewed Better Than Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

As hard as it might be to believe, given Expedition 33's quality, these RPGs that came before were reviewed better.