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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Lune and the skill menu in Clair Obscur Expedition 33
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 8 Best Early Skills

Much like its RPG inspirations, characters in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have unique skill trees, with these early-game skills being critical unlocks

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Your character and choosing a birthsign in The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered
7 Best Birthsigns For Breton In Oblivion Remastered, Ranked

If Breton is your go-to choice at the start of Oblivion Remastered, these birthsigns will help unlock their true, powerful potential.

Your character and choosing a class in The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered
7 Best Birthsigns For Mages In Oblivion Remastered, Ranked

Players looking to get the most out of their spell-slinging mage in Oblivion Remastered will benefit from adopting these birthsigns.

Your character and using magic in The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered
6 Ways To Get More Powerful In Oblivion Remastered

Those feeling a bit squishy in their Oblivion Remastered playthrough should try a few of these tricks to become powerful.

Nikki in Infinity Nikki and Cloud in Kingdom Hearts
8 Best PlayStation Isekai Games, Ranked

Isekai is most popular in manga and anime, but there have been some striking isekai video games released on PlayStation consoles over the years.

Noctis in Final Fantasy 15 and Finding a pixie in Shining the Holy Ark
8 Best JRPGs If You Like First-Person Exploration, Ranked

Most JRPGs are presented in a more distant third-person perspective, but these great JRPGs feature striking first-person exploration.

Barret in Final Fantasy 7 and Alex and Nail in Lunar Silver Star Story Complete
8 Best JRPGs Of The 90s, Ranked

Between the Game Boy and the PS1, the 90s were a golden age for RPGs, and these were some of the era's best examples of the genre.

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Chris in Resident Evil 7 and Jill in Marvel vs. Capcom 2
8 Resident Evil Characters Who Are Playable In The Most Games, Ranked

The expansive nature of the Resident Evil franchise means that some of its best characters are playable across multiple titles and spin-offs.

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Linkle in Hyrule Warriors and Avoiding fire traps in The Legend of Zelda Four Swords Adventures
6 Zelda Games That Are Immediately Fun

These Legend of Zelda adventures will bring a smile to your face from the outset and won't ever let it fade.

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Fighting a battle in Chrono Trigger and Slashing enemies in Dungeon Siege 3
8 Square Enix Games That Are Immediately Fun

From their very first moments, these Square Enix games grab their players' attention, and they don't let go until the credits roll.

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Ni No Kuni 2 character and Dawn from Pokemon
The Best RPGs Where You Start Off Powerful
RPG

For impatient players, some RPGs let you skip the endless grind by giving you power as soon as you press start. Here are some of the best.

Tommy and Dina in The Last Of Us Season 2
6 Biggest Changes In Episode 2 Of The Last of Us Season 2 From The Games

The Last of Us Season 2's second episode provides plenty of differences that fans of the video game might not have seen coming.

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Sora in Kingdom Hearts 3 and Roland in Ni No Kuni 2 Revenant Kingdom
8 Best RPGs Where You Start Powerful
RPG

These RPGs don't start players from scratch. Their protagonists kick off each campaign with an abundance of powerful abilities.

Squall in Final Fantasy 8 and Steiner Final Fantasy 9
7 Best Final Fantasy Games That Explore The Most Mature Themes, Ranked

The Final Fantasy franchise has had everything from wacky to cute to grim and mature. When it comes to the latter, these games take the crown.

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Lao in Xenoblade Chronicles X and Fighting a Moblin in The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild
8 Best Open-World Games Where You Start Really Weak

Players won't be receiving a warm welcome in these open-world games, where players start off weak and must persist to grow stronger.

Exploring the world in Elden Ring and Firing a bow in Palworld
8 Best Open-World Games With Stamina Meters, Ranked

Stamina meters have become a staple in many genres and franchises, but these open-world games stand out by making the best use of it.

Ryuko in Kill La Kill and Ken in Dan Da Dan
8 Shonen Anime That Are Immediately Fun

Get ready to be hooked from second one in these Shonen anime.

Hunk in Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City and Infected Steve in Resident Evil - Code Veronica
Resident Evil: Every Playable Character Who Dies During Their Campaign

These deaths in the Resident Evil games didn't happen to side characters; they took a playable character off the board for good.

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Parker in Resident Evil Revelations and Chris in Resident Evil 5
6 Most Influential Resident Evil Games, Ranked

From the very first Resident Evil, these games have influenced not just the horror genre, but the gaming industry as a whole.

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Daredevil and Fisk in Daredevil Born Again
6 Lingering Questions We Have After The End Of Daredevil: Born Again

From Daredevil's fate to the state of NYC, these are the most burning questions we have after watching the finale of Daredevil: Born Again.