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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Yakumo kneeling in Ninja Gaiden 4
Ninja Gaiden 4: Tips and Tricks for Beginners

Even the greatest ninjas need some tips to get by. If you're just starting in Ninja Gaiden 4, here's what you need to know.

Snake holding binoculars in Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater
Remakes That Played Things Too Safe But You Should Still Play

A remake doesn't have to fix what isn't broken. These video game remakes may not have added many new things, but they are valuable updates.

Delsin in Infamous Second Son
Superhero Games With The Best Graphics

From space travel to travel by web, these superhero games all look cutting-edge thanks to their top-of-the-line graphics and stellar art direction.

Two characters playing music in Animula Nook
Upcoming Games All About Customization

From creating a character to personalizing their clothes, abilities, or their role in the world, these upcoming games are big on customization.

Astro in a void in Astro Bot (2024)
6 Best Games You Can ONLY Play On PS5
PS5

As of right now, these PS5 games are entirely exclusive to the console, and they represent the best offerings in Sony's current-gen library.

Facing a gambling opponent in Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Games Where You Can Gamble With Your Life

If gambling with money doesn't offer enough thrill, these games let players wager the most valuable thing they have: their lives.

Ren summoning his Persona in Persona 5
Most Legendary Final Boss Fights In RPGs
RPG

After hundreds of hours, these final bosses tested the very limits of the skills of players.

A snake boss in Ball X Pit
Ball X Pit: Best Balls To Maximize Your Runs

If you see these balls appear in your upgrades, unlock them ASAP in Ball X Pit.

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Issac Clarke, Commander Shepard and Cody & May
Best EA Games
EA

No one knows controversy like Electronic Arts, but they've still made some great video games. Here are their best ones.

The Lift in Ball X Pit
Beginner Tips For Ball X Pit

With these beginner-friendly tips for Ball X Pit, you can brave the depths of Ballbylon safely.

Colonel Hoffman in Gears of War
Most Important Co-Op Games

Without these titles, the world of co-op gaming may not have evolved in the right direction.

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A dragon and Yuu in The Cruel King and the Great Hero
Best 2D Turn-Based RPGs
RPG

Don’t let the shift in perspective fool you; these 2D turn-based RPGs are just as epic and enthralling as any 3D game.

Sumi in Persona 5 The Phantom X
6 Best JRPGs Available For Free On Steam

Seek these free-to-play RPGs out on Steam, some of which work on the Steam Deck.

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Kazuma in Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth
Greatest RPGs Of The Last 10 Years
RPG

A lot of RPGs have come and gone since 2015, but in the decade between then and now, these games stand as the best the genre has to offer.

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Futaba in Persona 5 Tactica
Great Tactical RPGs With Simple But Satisfying Mechanics
RPG

Like a good game of chess, these tactical RPGs are hard to leave alone.

Super Saiyan Gohan in Dragon Ball FighterZ
Anime Video Games With The Best Graphics

These games put in maximum effort to adapt the visuals of the anime series they are based on, resulting in some gorgeous anime-style graphics.

Linking holding a tablet in The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild (Switch 2)
Features That Need To Be In Every New Open-World Game

Open-world games will change how players engage with them for the better after these features are added.

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Rafa in Borderlands 4
10 Games Where You Turn Death Into Strategy

Prepare to die...because it’s your only way to win.

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Gustave looking right in Clair Obscur Expedition 33
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 8 Things A Sequel Could Improve

As good as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is, there are plenty of ways that Sandfall Interactive could improve things in a potential sequel.

Luigi in Luigi’s Mansion 2
Potentially Cool Uses For Nintendo Switch 2’s Virtual Boy

This upcoming Switch 2 accessory can be more useful if Nintendo wants it to be.