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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The Best Looking RPG On Every Nintendo Console

Nintendo has never been focused on graphical fidelity, but these RPGs push the visuals of their respective Nintendo consoles to the limit.

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8 RPGs With The Best Platforming
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Platforming and RPGs might seem like two very different genres, but a surprising number of games have figured out how to blend the two masterfully.

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8 Best JRPGs Set In The West, Ranked

Japan has had some wild takes in their RPGs based on Western countries like the U.S.

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8 Games With Custom Characters Who Can Actually Talk

From RPGs to shooters, these customizable player characters are more engaged in their worlds and have actual voice actors delivering their dialogue.

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8 Best Bandai Namco Games Based On Anime, Ranked

From Goku to Luffy, these games have helped anime characters shine on a variety of consoles.

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6 Fastest Ways To Upgrade Characters In Persona 5: The Phantom X

Avoid sinking into the gacha mechanics and level up your characters quickly in Persona 5: The Phantom X with these helpful tips.

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Persona 5: The Phantom X - Every Role, Ranked

Persona 5: The Phantom X has a class system called Roles, so which one is the most useful for starting players?

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Top 8 Best RPGs Where You Switch Between Characters
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Plenty of RPGs have a multitude of characters for players for control throughout the game; allowing for unique styles of combat and movement.

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Best Donkey Kong Game On Every Nintendo Console

Donkey Kong was the game that made Nintendo a household name, and all these years later, he has made an impression on each of Nintendo's consoles.

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8 Common Mistakes To Avoid In Persona 5: The Phantom X

The latest Persona 5 spinoff, Persona 5: The Phantom X, is a brand-new mobile game, and players should avoid making these mistakes early on.

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8 RPGs With The Best Platforming, Ranked
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Is it possible to swing a sword, level up, and jump all in one game experience? According to these RPGs with great platforming, it is.

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8 Best Games Where You Switch Between Characters, Ranked

From platformers to brawlers, these games have innovative character-switching systems that let players control multiple different heroes.

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6 Things M3GAN 2.0 Does Better Than The Original Movie

Is this update worth installing onto the M3GAN franchise? Here are all the things 2.0 did better than the original M3GAN movie.

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Death Stranding 2: 8 Best Connection Level Unlocks In Mexico, Ranked

These Death Stranding 2 NPCs in Mexico will give players a wide array of rewards from new guns to boot upgrades.

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Death Stranding 2: 8 Best Early Sub Orders With Great Rewards

Upgrade Sam’s capabilities by going on these side adventures with fantastic rewards as early as possible in Death Stranding 2.

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Death Stranding 2: 7 Best Locations To Go To First

Players should push themselves to the limits by hiking, climbing, and driving to these locations ASAP in Death Stranding 2.

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8 Best RPGs Where You Switch Between Characters, Ranked
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Switching between party members is core to these RPG experience that go above and beyond with that mechanic.

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8 Best PS2 RPGs That Get Better As You Play, Ranked
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Some PS2 RPGs take their time getting started, and these next games demonstrate great patience, rewarding players who stick around for the long haul.

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Front Mission 3: Remake - Best Early Wanzer Parts

Prepare your Wanzers (mechs) with the best gear possible to get a tactical advantage early on in Front Mission 3: Remake.

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Raidou Remastered: The Mystery Of The Soulless Army - 8 Best Summoner Skills To Get Early

Turn Raidou from a scrappy novice to a demon-hunting expert with these early-game skills in Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army.