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

Your character and the weapon menu in Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - 8 Best Early Game Weapons

Arm yourselves well early because this RPG is a lengthy one.

Your character and the gear menu in Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - 7 Best Early Game Armor

Get the right gear to build a defense in this massive RPG.

Your character and fighting enemies in Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition
7 Best Changes Made In Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

Ten years can make quite a difference.

Your character and the online menu in Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Best Features Of Co-Op

Jump into this latest Nintendo remaster with friends.

Your character and Lin in Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - 7 Best Early Side Quests You Should Not Skip

The people of Mira need your help!

Aya in Parasite Eve 2 and Fighting enemies in Star Ocean The Second Story
8 Best PS1 Action JRPGs, Ranked

There's no better way to relive the glory days of PlayStation 1 than jumping into these action JRPGs that still retain their quality today.

Yasuke and his Long Katana skill tree in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed: Shadows: 7 Best Abilities In Yasuke's Long Katana Mastery Path

Sharpen Yasuke's Long Katana power in Assassin's Creed Shadows with these associated abilities in his Katana Mastery Path.

Yasuke and his Samurai skill tree in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows: 7 Best Abilities In Yasuke's Samurai Mastery Path

Prioritize these abilities in Yasuke's Samurai Mastery Path in order to turn him into a force of nature in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Ayane in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and Ikaruga in Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus
Assassin's Creed Shadows: 8 Best Ninja Games For Fans Of Naoe

From possessed princesses to shrine maidens, these ninja-based games will cure those action and stealth cravings after Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Afro in Afro Samurai and Iori in Fate:Samurai Remnant
Assassin's Creed Shadows: 8 Best Samurai Games For Fans Of Yasuke

From noble warriors to patient trainers, these games will fix that samurai itch after Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Yasuke and Naoe in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows: 6 Ways Yasuke Is Better Than Naoe

While Naoe is a true, blue Assassin, how does Yasuke, the outsider become a samurai worth playing as in Assassin's Creed Shadows

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Naoe and Yasuke in the rain in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows: 6 Ways Naoe Is Better Than Yasuke

Can a ninja beat a samurai? In Assassin's Creed Shadows, Naoe certainly makes a strong case for being the ideal Japanese hero.

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Roxas in Kingdom Hearts 2 and Luke in Tales Of The Abyss
8 Best PS2 Action JRPGs, Ranked

From Kingdom Hearts 2 to Tales of the Abyss, there's no shortage of thrilling and high-octane action in these JRPGs from the PlayStation 2 console.

Goro in Yakuza 4 and The Protagonist in Nier Gestalt
8 Best PS3 Action JRPGs, Ranked

A new era for action JRPGs was born on the PS3.

Naoe and the katana skill tree in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows: 6 Best Abilities In Naoe's Katana Mastery Path

Let Naoe become one with the blade in Assassin's Creed Shadows by choosing the following abilities in her Katana Mastery Path.

Naoe and the shinobi skill tree in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows: 6 Best Abilities In Naoe's Shinobi Mastery Path

Naoe becomes even more efficient while working in the shadows, provided players pick the right abilities from her Shinobi Mastery Path.

Naoe and the assassin skill tree in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows: 6 Best Abilities In Naoe's Assassin Mastery Path

In order to make Naoe the deadliest version of herself, here's which abilities players to focus on picking from her Assassin Mastery Path.

Heiji and Tetsuo in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows: 8 Best Early Side Quests You Should Not Skip

Before venturing too deep into Assassin's Creed Shadows, have the patience to grab these early side quests with important rewards.

Naoe and a shrine in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows: 6 Best Locations You Will Want To Visit As Quickly As Possible

For the gaming tourists out there, jumping into Assassin's Creed Shadows, here are some exotic locales to visit early.

Naoe and carrying a body in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows: 7 Tips For Stealth

Players can become a better shinobi as Naoe in Assassin's Creed Shadows by following these helpful stealth tips.