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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
8 Non-Open-World Games That Still Give You Total Freedom
These non-open-world games offer incredible freedom and variety in their gameplay, from character customization to exploration and beyond.
8 Late PS2 RPGs No One Remembers
Even after the next generation of consoles started, several RPGs were released on the PS2 and were completely forgotten soon after.
10 Open-World RPGs From The 2010s That Still Feel Ahead Of Their Time
They might be showing their age now, but these games released in the 2010s were ahead of their competition in more than one way.
10 Post-Apocalyptic Games That Do What Bethesda's Fallout Never Would
Explore imaginative post-apocalyptic worlds and gameplay ideas in these games that go where even Bethesda's Fallout doesn't dare tread.
10 Linear Games That Quietly Give Players Total Control
Open-world projects are not the only ones with player choice and freedom, as these linear games demonstrate.
10 RPGs That Treat Magic Like a System, Not a Spell List
Abracadabra, these deep and immersive magic systems will make your cares disappear.
5 Open-World Games With Better Gunplay Than Far Cry
Far Cry is the franchise to look to for rock-solid gunplay, but there are a couple of games that manage to surpass it.
10 FPS Games With Flexible Builds and Approaches
These shooters go beyond bullets and weapons to give players a ton of funky customization options.
Games That Fix the Problems People Have With Modern RPGs
If you're running into some RPG fatigue, try the following games that excel at undoing some of the genre's most common issues.
The 10 Most Visually Stunning Video Games of the 20th Century, Ranked
Though these games are a few decades old, they are still visually among the most charming games of their time.
10 Games That Feel Shorter Than They Actually Are
With well-paced action and storytelling, these epics will feel surprisingly breezy despite their true running time.
10 Obvious Spoilers PlayStation Fans Missed At The Start Of RPGs
Are you a super sleuth who caught these hints early on in these classic RPGs?
5 Best Open-World Games With No Mandatory Build Optimization
Tired of worrying if you are picking the right skills or upgrades? Well, these open-world games let you go with any character build that you want.
The Biggest Upcoming Split-Screen Co-Op Games
Gather on the couch, because these co-op games are brewing up good times for friends in 2026.
5 Open-World Games With Better Exploration Than Elden Ring
Elden Ring's exploration is excellent, but there are a few games that arguably deliver an even better experience.
10 Games With Plot Twists Better Than Any Hollywood Thriller
Blockbuster movies cannot challenge the active elements of video games, and that makes these twists particularly effective.
8 RPGs That Let You Define Your Character Without a Class System
The class system is the traditional way to define who and what your character is, but there are other methods, as proven by these RPGs.
8 Classic PS1 Games That Feel Unplayable Today
These once-beloved PS1 classics now feel clunky and frustrating, showing how far game design has evolved since the ’90s.
10 Best Games That Are Pure Escapism
If you're having the worst of days, then these games are the best way to forget about your worries and get immersed.
Games That Let You Solve the Same Encounter in Radically Different Ways
Not every encounter has to result in death in these video games that encourage you to get creative with problem-solving.