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.

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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.

Kratos in God of War Ragnarok
Greatest Action Fantasy Games Of All Time

Fantasy games are pretty commonplace, as are action games, but seeing the two combined so effectively in these games is something special.

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Vanna White in Wheel Of Fortune
A Journey Through Gaming History With The 10 Oldest Official PlayStation Games

Sony has published a lot of games over the decades, but these are the very first games they ever developed internally.

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Getting a piece of triforce in The Legend Of Zelda (NES)
Old-School Games That Directly Inspired Skyrim

Without drawing inspiration from these classic games, The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim may not have existed as we know it today.

Snake and Meryl in Metal Gear Solid
PS1 Games That Deserve The FF7 Remake Treatment
PS1

These PS1 games can easily be expanded with a from-the-ground-up remake to make them even more epic.

The President in Death Stranding 2 On The Beach
10 PlayStation Games With Perfect Endings

Whether they wrap up a franchise or just have an exciting twist, these PlayStation finales are as good as it gets.

Rebecca in Wild Arms 5
PS2 Games That Deserve The God Of War Reboot Treatment
PS2

These characters from PlayStation 2 games could lead to new reboots in their franchises, like Kratos did.

Johnny in Cyberpunk 2077
8 Open-World Games With More Freedom Than GTA 5

GTA 5 is an important open-world game, but it has been surpassed in several areas, particularly in how much freedom the player has.

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Your character in Final Fantasy 7 The First Soldier
Massive Games You Will Never Get To Play

From cancellations to shutdowns, these games are forever in the minds of fans.

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The Elder Scrolls Skyrim Magic 2
5 Games With Better Magic Systems Than Harry Potter

Go beyond flicking with the wrist in these magical games with magic systems that are way more interesting than anything in the Wizarding World.

Talking to an NPC in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Red Dead Redemption Fans, These Open-World Games Deserve Your Time

The freedom to explore nature in these open-world games is astounding, and Red Dead Redemption fans may enjoy them.

Wo Long player fighting an enemy in snow
Soulslike Games With Better Combat Than Dark Souls

Dark Souls is important to the Soulslike genre, but does it have the best combat? Or do these other Soulslikes have it beat?

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A soldier in the trenches in Battlefield 1
8 Greatest Historical Epic Games Of All Time

These historical epic games may not be 100% historically accurate, but they sure do make for some fantastic video games.

Bald Bull in Punch-Out (Arcade)
Celebrating Gaming History With The 10 Oldest Official Nintendo Games

After decades of domination in the video game scene, Nintendo has become a legacy brand name, and their story began with these old-school games.

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A dodo plane in Grand Theft Auto 3
Best Games Where You Make Your Own Rules (And Actually Get Away With It)

These games may appear unfair or strict, but with experimentation and some creative thinking, it's possible to break their rules in amazing ways.

Mario surprised in Mario & Luigi Brothership
10 Video Game Characters Who Are The Definition Of Legendary

There are lots of memorable video game characters, but there are only a select few that can truly be called legendary.

James in sunglasses in 007 First Light
Welcome The Next 5 Big Video Game Heroes

These video game heroes make 2026 look like a very promising year. Here's who might get crowned the next big iconic hero in gaming.

The nameless hero in Nobody Saves the World
8 Most Original RPGs Of All Time
RPG

These RPGs are unlike anything else out there, even within the role-playing genre, and for that alone, they deserve a look.

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Penny in Penny’s Big Breakaway
Should I Buy? Best Games For Gaming On A Budget

Don’t be fooled, $70 does not guarantee a worthwhile experience, and budget games like these can sometimes be better.