Tristan Jurkovich -Contributor

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Contributor

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

A scene featuring characters by the Masamune in Chrono Trigger
The 10 Most Timeless Classic JRPGs, Ranked

From the SNES to the 3DS, these JRPGs remain timeless in quality and have earned their spot as genre classics.

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Agitha in Hyrule Warriors
Nintendo Switch 2 Still Doesn’t Have These Iconic Games (And It Hurts)

As 2026 looms ever closer, fans are already itching to get new Switch 2 games, even if some of them are older.

Mario getting a star in Super Mario 64
The Greatest Video Game Of Every Year Of The 1990s

From 1990 to 1999, there was a groundbreaking game each year. Here are the titles that left a permanent mark in gaming history.

The Merchant in Resident Evil Village
8 Games That Deliver Incredible Set Pieces From Start to Finish

From trains about to fall off a cliff to ninjas in disguise, these games know how to dazzle players with their unique set pieces.

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Mordecai in Borderlands (2009)
8 Game-Changing FPS Games Every Fan Of The Genre Needs To Play
FPS

Some of the best first-person shooters evolved from these games, making them must-plays in the genre.

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A cutscene featuring the lamb in Cult of the Lamb
10 Roguelites With Progression Systems That Actually Respect Your Free Time

These roguelikes still force you to gradually progress one run at a time, but that progression will never waste your time and is always satisfying.

Link in Cadence of Hyrule
10 Couch Co-Op Games Almost Guaranteed To Start An Argument Tonight

Hide the fine dishes, because they may get broken over squabbling about these couch co-op games.

Dog and Alex in Half-Life 2
8 FPS Games That Are Perfect From Start To Finish
FPS

These first-person shooters start with a bang and don't dip in quality for the entire runtime.

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A guardian ruin in The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
Games With Gigantic Maps That Don’t Waste Your Time (Exploration Without Filler)

Get lost in these open-world adventures and forget you’re even playing a game thanks to how packed they are with content.

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Ciri in The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt
10 RPGs On Steam With Perfect Endings
RPG

The following role-playing games have memorable endings that will make you laugh, clap, or even cry.

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Negredo in Xenosaga Episode 2 Jenseits Von Gut Und Bose
10 Turn-Based JRPGs With Wild Difficulty Spikes Fans Still Secretly Love

Even the most beloved JRPGs can have challenge bursts that feel downright unfair.

Duke in Bulletstorm
Major Video Game Franchises That Never Recovered After One Bad Game

These were once hit video game franchises, but thanks to one bad game, we may never see them again.

Young Geralt in The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt
7 Open-World Games That Change With Every Journey

If you want to find your forever game, these open-world experiences can offer new ways to play each time you boot them up.

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Hinako on the ground in Silent Hill f
8 Games That Nail Atmosphere With Perfect Story, Sound, and Setting

Drink up these binge-worthy games because they offer something special with incredible stories, excellent sound design, and magical settings.

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Chup in Snack World The Dungeon Crawl Gold
10 Underrated Nintendo Switch JRPGs Deserving A Huge Comeback In 2025

These underrated Japanese role-playing games deserve a comeback on Nintendo Switch in 2025.

Carbuncle in Platinum Demo Final Fantasy 15
8 Fantasy Games Under 2 Hours That Everyone Should Play At Least Once

If you have no more than two hours to invest, these fantasy experiences will re-energize your love of video games.

Byleth in Fire Emblem Three Houses
RPGs With Hundreds Of Hours Of Replay Value (Thanks To Multiple Paths)
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From intense action RPGs to turn-based JRPG spectacles, these games will last a while thanks to the branching paths on offer.

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Natalia and Barry shooting enemies in Resident Evil Revelations 2
5 Horror Games With Surprisingly Wholesome Endings That Still Feel Disturbing

These tender horror endings are surprisingly wholesome for the genre, but they have some dark secrets lurking in the background.  

Mickey in Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed
Best Games That Let You Be The Hero Or The Villain

Whether they want to be the world-saving hero, or tear the world apart ass the terrifying villain, these games give players the option to do both.

Dante in Devil May Cry 5
Best Single-Player Games You Can Beat In A Weekend (No Grinding Required)

These games won't eat up your gaming time; in fact, they're streamlined enough that you can wrap them up in a weekend.