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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Aerith in Final Fantasy 7 Remake (PS5)
Final Fantasy Games That Lived Up To The Hype

Final Fantasy games, especially modern entries in the franchise, always generate lots of hype, but these games actually lived up to those expectations

Rook in Dragon Age The Veilguard
Best RPGs For Feeling Like An OP Mage
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If struggling for every ounce of mana isn't your speed, these RPGs let you build a mage that will feel like a god of magic in short order.

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Classic Anime That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Feast your eyes on these classic anime and weep. Series like these don't come around often, and they rarely age as well as this, either.

Eunie in Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Best JRPGs Games With Evil Gods

There are few better climaxes to an epic story than fighting an evil god, and these JRPGs throw exactly that at you to close things out.

Rafa in Borderlands 4
Hotly Anticipated Games On Steam’s Top Wishlist

The diversity of Steam’s Wishlist is unreal.

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The Best Anime That Do Power Scaling Better Than Dragon Ball

Power Scaling is huge in Dragon Ball, but these series manage to do it way better.

A creepy moon in The Duskbloods
Upcoming Soulslike Games That Could Be The Next Bloodborne

Grin and bear it, Bloodborne isn’t returning anytime soon, but these games will be here shortly.

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Meta Knight in Kirby Air Riders
Details & Features Confirmed For Kirby Air Riders

Learn if Kirby Air Riders can possibly outdo Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza as the Switch 2’s best exclusive.

Leon looking up in Resident Evil 4 Remake
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Movie Can Be Great, If It Avoids These Things

With the success of Barbarian and Weapons, horror fans have faith in Zach Cregger, but do Resident Evil fans?

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Red Hood in Gotham Knights
Open-World Games That Are Better With Co-Op

Not all open-world games should have multiplayer, but these examples make good use of co-op, and are actually better when played with friends.

Cattle in Persona 5 The Phantom X
Best RPGs To Play Over A Long Time
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These RPGs aren't made for marathon gaming sessions. They reward steady play over long periods of time, and they're unsatisfying to complete quickly.

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Welkin in Valkyria Chronicles (PS3)
Best Discontinued Tactical RPG Series That Deserve A Comeback
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Break out your grid-based maps, it’s time to plan a strategic comeback for these unfairly discontinued tactical RPG series.

The Ghoul in Fallout Season 2
Hidden Details In Fallout Season 2 Trailer

Fire up those Pip-Boys, Fallout fans, it’s time to head back into the wasteland on December 17.

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Attack on Titan: Sasha’s Big Moment, Levi Takes on the Beast Titan, And 6 of The Best Fights in the Series, Ranked

With so many impactful fights in the series, these are the ones that stood out the most in Attack on Titan.

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Best Anime That Are Notorious For Turning Villains Into Heroes

Some anime just can't help but redeem their most interesting villains. These series are notorious for it.

Wakka in Final Fantasy 10 (PS2)
Final Fantasy Games With Groundbreaking Mechanics

Final Fantasy is well-known for its turn-based combat and Job systems, but these series entries featured new mechanics that had never been seen before

Agrias in Final Fantasy Tactics (PSP)
Best Tactical JRPGs With Incredible Stories

Tactical JRPGs don't always make their stories the focal point, but these games balance both intense tactical battles and incredible narratives.

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Arno in Assassin's Creed Unity
Why You Should Stop Playing A Game (& When)

Don’t destroy your mind and body, take a break with these tips.

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Karre in Star Wars Visions
Best Anime Not Based On Manga

The majority of anime are based on a manga series, but these series are the exception; they either began as anime or are adapted from other media.

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Games With The Most Helpful Communities

When it comes to these games, players are never alone, as their fan communities are thriving and always eager to lend a helping hand.

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