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

Wolverine in Marvel’s Wolverine
Coolest Features Confirmed For Marvel’s Wolverine

Hitting PS5 consoles in Fall 2026, Marvel's Wolverine debuted a trailer during Sony's State of Play that showed off a lot of exciting features.

Ashley in Mass Effect
7 Gaming Patents That Changed The Industry

While the gaming industry has seen numerous innovations over the years, these patents may have prevented even more radical ideas from gaining traction

Ryu in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
8 2025 Games That Are Ridiculously Hard
RPG

There are numerous reasons why these 2025 games have proven difficult.

Ribunny in Palworld Palfarm
Coolest Features Confirmed For Palworld: Palfarm

Will Palworld: Palfarm beat Pokemon Pokopia to launch?

Ultra Instinct Goku flying in Dragon Ball The Breakers
All Dragon Ball Games With Ultra Instinct Goku

Goku's ultimate form, Ultra Instinct, doesn't appear in every Dragon Ball game, but there are a handful that let players power Goku up to his peak.

A blimp in Mario Clash
8 Virtual Boy Games That Are Kind Of Fun

If at first you don’t succeed, release the Virtual Boy on Switch and try again.

Isaac without his helmet in Dead Space (2023)
5 Reasons Why There Might Never Be Another Dead Space Game

EA might reverse course at any moment, but for the time being, it seems like the Dead Space franchise is, well, dead.

A dragon roaring in The Elder Scrolls 5 Skyrim
7 Reasons Why Skyrim Is The Most Important RPG Ever

We’ve been yelling “Fus Ro Dah!” since 2011, and our voices aren’t even tired yet. Skyrim's importance cannot be understated.

Cloud summoning in Final Fantasy 7
What Is The Golden Era Of Final Fantasy?

Which console generation had the best variety, highest quality, and most popular Final Fantasy games, and how did they impact the series as a whole?

Ash crying in Pokemon (Anime)
Why Ash Could Never Survive The Pokemon Games

Ash wouldn't last five seconds in the Pokemon world of the games.

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Lara in Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Lara Croft, Nathan Drake, And 6 Other Great Tomb Raiders

Grab your flashlight, bag, and pickaxe; it’s time to hunt for the most brilliant tomb raiders in gaming history.

Professor Juniper in Pokemon Black 2
Why The Nintendo DS Was Pokemon's Golden Era

Pokemon has had plenty of great eras. While the original Game Boy period was important, the DS was the golden era.

Mega Man Trigger in Mega Man Legends
Reasons Why The PS1 Is The Greatest Console Ever
PS1

After going above and beyond expectations, is Sony's original PlayStation the greatest video game console ever made?

Link in Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity
Age of Calamity, One Piece, & The Best Musou Warriors Games For Beginners

Get into the thrill of the Musou games today, with these welcoming choices for newcomers to the action-packed genre and its unique quirks.

Tommy in Grand Theft Auto Vice City
The Best-Selling PS2 Games That Made It A Legendary Console
PS2

The PS2 remains one of the best-selling gaming consoles of all time, and this legendary status help to ensure that these games sold millions as well.

Rico in Just Cause 4
6 Decent Games That Are Remembered As Franchise Killers

Can these franchises ever make a comeback, or did the following games kill off any potential of a return?

Chun-Li in Street Fighter 2 The Animated Movie
Games Everyone Was Obsessed With In The 90s

These may not have been the undisputed "best" games of the 90s, but they were undiniably the most popular, and their influence is still around today.

DK and Pauline in Donkey Kong Bananza
8 Open-World Games That Hook You In The First 5 Minutes

From getting straight to the gameplay to having intriguing premises, these games get players hooked fast.

Picking up an object in BS The Legend of Zelda Ancient Stone Tablets
8 SNES Games That Were Ahead Of Their Time

Decades ago, these Super Nintendo Entertainment System games set the groundwork for major industry trends that are still around today.

Pit in Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Video Game Characters Who Will Never Give Up

These heroes have outstanding willpower, even in the darkest of times.