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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Hojo thinking in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Game Characters Who Are Too Into Themselves

The video game characters are so self-absorbed and arrogant that they need a serious reality check before their ego becomes visible from space.

Noah in Little Noah Scion of Paradise
Dead Cells, Rogue Legacy 2, And Other Roguevanias To Best Understand The Genre

These roguelikes are a little extra thanks to another big indie genre: the Metroidvania.

Crypto in Destroy All Humans (2020)
Best Games Where You Can Play As An Alien

Go intergalactic with these friendly and not-so-friendly alien protagonists.

Heartman in Death Stranding 2 On the Beach
Best Open-World Games That Let You Do Anything

Freedom is everything in these open-world games.

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Kaedehara kneeling in Genshin Impact
Video Game Characters Born In October

Did you know these iconic video game characters were born in October during one of the spookiest months of the year?

Hinako sweating in Silent Hill f
Ways Silent Hill f Is The Best Entry Point For New Players

The Silent Hill series has been around for a long time, but the latest entry, Silent Hill f, is an excellent place for newcomers to jump in.

Ryu in Ninja Gaiden 4
Upcoming Games Like God Of War

These upcoming action-packed games will satisfy God of War fans with their brutal combat, gripping stories, and fantastical settings.

Hinako holding a Nagata in Silent Hill f
Changes & Tweaks Silent Hill f Needs ASAP

Konami can do a few things to make Silent Hill f better.

Hinako looking behind a corner in Silent Hill f
5 Ways Silent Hill f Is Better Than Silent Hill 2 Remake (And 2 Ways It’s Not)

As the second Silent Hill game released in the last year, Silent Hill f does a few things to improve upon 2024's excellent Silent Hill 2 remake.

Mualani in Genshin Impact
Best Open-World Games Where You Can Surf

These open-world games will have you saying, “Cowabunga, dude!” as you surf around the map on both ocean water and on land.

Cleric Beast in Bloodborne
RPGs That Are Still Hard To Live Up To
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These classic RPGs set a high bar that's hard for modern games to surpass, creating lasting legacies in gaming that are still hard to live up to.

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Handsome Jack in Borderlands The Pre-Sequel
Video Game Spinoffs That Actually Matter

These spinoffs have great gameplay and help their franchises’ narratives expand.

Rachel in The Dark Pictures Anthology House Of Ashes
Scariest Co-Op Horror Games

Hold the hand of your nearest friend, these horror games will frighten you until the end.

Spider-Man eating in Marvel’s Spider-Man (PS4)
Best Spider-Man Games Worth Playing In 2025

Spider-Man games have been around for decades, but for the modern fan, these are the best titles to pick up and play in 2025.

Chenxiu in Ananta
Coolest Features Confirmed For Ananta

Could Ananta bridge the gap between the next GTA and Spider-Man games? These exciting features shown in the latest trailer suggest it may have a shot.

Trevor in Grand Theft Auto 5
Best Games Where You Can Have No Regard For Human Life

These chaotic video games let players cause mayhem to the human populations of each game's world through violent, possessive, or other brutal means.

Matt praying in Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway
Best Squad-Based Shooters

These squad-based shooters from eras both past and modern go beyond the one-man army trope and let players invest in their team.

A female character in Aniimo
Upcoming Games Like Palworld

Save these upcoming monster sims on your Steam Wishlist.

Ciri in The Witcher 4
These Games Aren’t Coming Soon, But They Are Worth Hyping Up

Hype trains are dangerous, as they can get derailed, but these games look so promising that getting hyped for their far-off release is still worth it.

Exploring the desert in EarthBound
Best RPGs That Subvert The Genre
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Genre norms were more of a suggestion for these RPGs; they took them into consideration, but then flipped many of those norms on their heads.