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

Old Snake leaning down in Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns Of The Patriots
8 Gameplay Twists Introduced Very Late In Their Games

Have you made it to these moments in games that switched gameplay up in bizarre ways?

A scene featuring Kunio and Riki in River City Girls
Best Games With Dudes In Distress

Even the toughest male heroes can find themselves in need of a good rescue sometimes.

Dietrich in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave
Details & Features Confirmed For Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

Looks like the next Fire Emblem is heading to the Coliseum for guts and glory.

Robbie in The Legend Of Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom
Best Open-World Games With Endless Creativity

From innovative ideas to literal creation mechanics, these open-world games never cease to amaze.

Looking at a map in Red Dead Online
8 Best Multiplayer Rockstar Games You Can Play With Your Friends

Despite being the reigning kings of single-player open-world games, Rockstar Games has also crafted its fair share of multiplayer modes as well.

Ditto in Pokemon Pokopia
Details & Features Confirmed For Pokemon Pokopia

Pokemon Pokopia's first trailer revealed a ton of interesting details about the upcoming Switch 2 life sim game.

Mario sleeping in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
Things That Could Ruin The Super Mario Galaxy Movie But Illumination Can Avoid

Is going to outer space the right call for Mario?

Your character in Path Of Exile 2
10 Best Co-Op Games Of The Last 10 Years

The co-op genre has blossomed over the past decade with these shining examples.

Sam in the rain in Death Stranding 2 On The Beach
8 Open-World Games With 90+ Scores On Open-Critic

These critically acclaimed open-world games all boast 90+ review scores on OpenCritic, effectively guaranteeing their quality and value.

Unlocking a power in Hollow Knight Silksong
7 Lessons Games Should Learn From Silksong

Team Cherry nailed it with Hollow Knight: Silksong, and perhaps other games can too if they take away a few key lessons from Silksong's development.

Rush in Borderlands 4
Ways Borderlands 4 Is The Best Game For New Players

Now is as good a time as any to check out this looter shooter series.

Naoe holding a katana in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Best Games With Open-Ended Missions

Tackle the missions in these games your way, be it going in loud, staying quiet in the shadows, or leaving the task completely unfinished. 

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Marcus in Watch Dogs 2
Why There Are Almost No Games Like Grand Theft Auto Anymore

The heyday of Grand Theft Auto clones has ended, but it could return sometime soon, especially if GTA 6 is a massive success. 

Vex’s Siren form in Borderlands 4
Changes & Tweaks Borderlands 4 Needs ASAP

As great as Borderlands 4’s launch has been so far, there are changes that need to be made.

Resting with your horse in Ghost of Tsushima
10 Best Open-World Games Of The Last 10 Years

It’s been a good decade for open-world games, big and small.

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Samus on a bike in Metroid Prime 4 Beyond
Why You Should Be Excited For Metroid Prime 4

Samus returns, finally, in first-person after decades.

Harry and Michael in Deadly Premonition (PS3)
8 Best Open-World Games Set In Fictional Cities

Even though these fictional open-world cities are dangerous, you know you want to visit them for the bragging rights alone. And maybe a postcard.

Vex in Borderlands 4
Ways Borderlands 4 Is Better Than Borderlands 3

Borderlands 4 makes significant improvements over its predecessor, from its open-world design to its weapon handling and so much more.

Eren in Attack On Titan (2016
8 Best Action Games That Are So Fast-Paced, You Can Hardly Breathe

Fight well, because these games aren’t willing to go easy on you and refuse to go slow for a single moment.

Crash looking back in Crash Bandicoot (PS1)
Best PS1 Games That Aged Like Milk
PS1

These legendary PlayStation 1 games were great for their time, but they have aged poorly over the years.