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

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.

Maiden in Black in Demon's Souls (2020)
Games That Are Harder Than They Need To Be

These games have unfair conditions that make players work hard for their glory.

Plinney in Hollow Knight Silksong
Hollow Knight Silksong: Things We Want To See In DLC

It’s already been a week, but Hollow Knight: Silksong is already thinking about DLC.

Roche in Final Fantasy 7 Remake
These Game Series Nail Boss Battles Better Than Anyone Else

From towering beasts to mustachioed men twirling revolvers, these franchises always deliver when it comes to boss battles.

Remi driving in Hell is Us
Best Games If You Want 3D Hollow Knight

Once you’ve rolled credits on Hollow Knight: Silksong, jump into a 3D perspective with these like-minded games.

A rival trainer in Pokemon Violet (Switch 2)
8 Best RPGs You Can Play Forever
RPG

Will you ever get tired of these games, or should you put a ring on it?

Shinra in Fire Force
The Best Manga From Each Year of the 2010s

The 2010s were a great decade for manga. These stand out as the best from each year.

Estelle in Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter
7 Upcoming Action JRPGs With Intense Combat

Get ready for epic adventures with these upcoming action JRPGs. Their stories and settings are enticing, but it's the combat that makes them stand out

Greak in Greak Memories Of Azur
Silksong, Cuphead, And Other Great Hand-Drawn 2D Games

Get drawn into these beautifully realized worlds.

Kamala in Marvel’s Avengers
Best Games That Let You Become Famous

Go from rags to riches in these games dedicated to becoming famous.

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clair obscur expedition 33 physical copies sold out
Best Games That Will Make You Feel Something

Feeling a little dead inside? These games will absolutely spark your feelings into action, and they may emotionally devastate you as well.

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Utility Pouch in Death Stranding 2 Featured Image
Best Games Where You Don't Have To Kill Anyone

Pack the tranquilizers; these games may feature combat in spades, but that doesn't mean you have to kill even a single enemy.

Hornet and The Knight from the Hollow Knight series
Silksong: Things Hornet Can Do That The Knight Can't

She may be tall, but Hornet’s height in Hollow Knight: Silksong is not the only distinct advantage she has over The Knight from Hollow Knight.

Ventus in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Best Action JRPGs With Deep Progression

Go beyond the usual JRPG action experience with these deep and complex progression systems that make every victory feel valuable.

Raz with a brain in Psychonauts 2
Silksong, RDR2, & Other Sequels That Were Worth The Wait

It may have aged you out of high school or college, but the wait for these hyped up sequel games was absolutely worth it.

Facing Lace in Deep Docks in Hollow Knight Silksong
Things That Make Silksong Harder Than Hollow Knight

Don’t be fooled by the cute aesthetics, Hollow Knight: Silksong is brutal, being even harder than Team Cherry's original game.

The Seamstress in Hollow Knight Silksong
Best Characters In Silksong

Whether they’re in the game for a long time or leave after a quick introduction, these NPCs stand out in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Standing in the Cogwork Dancers boss room in Hollow Knight Silksong
How to Beat the Cogwork Dancers in Silksong (Boss Guide)

Throw a wrench into this couple’s clockwork movements and stop them cold with these tips in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Fighting enemies in Moss Grotto in Hollow Knight Silksong
Changes & Tweaks Silksong Could Use

Hollow Knight: Silksong is already a fantastic indie Metroidvania, but a few quick fixes and a couple of patches will make it better for everyone.

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Your character in Rise Of The Ronin
Best Open-World Games For Feeling Like An OP Samurai

Want to feel like an unstoppable samurai warrior as you wade into battle? These top-notch open-world games have got you covered.