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

Kay wearing a red jacket in Star Wars Outlaws (2024)
10 Games That Feel Like Open-World RPGs Without Actually Being RPGs

There's something about these open-world games that tricks you into feeling like you're playing a full-blown RPG.

Fighting a hydra in Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
10 Classic RPGs That Respect Your Time More Than Modern AAA Games
RPG

These classic RPGs trim the fat and cut right to the best parts of the genre, making them ideal for anyone who dislikes filler content.

Kazuma at a graveyard in Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth
10 Open-World RPGs With The Best Stories, Ranked

Looking for peak storytelling? Look no further than these open-world RPGs with plots that are guaranteed to resonate with you.

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Driving a tractor in Human Fall Flat 2
7 Big Nintendo Switch 2 Sequels You Didn’t Know Were Coming In 2026

The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to have a big 2026, and these sequels should go a long way in making that happen.

Iron Man in Marvel Cosmic Invasion (2025)
The Best Games to Play With Non-Gamers (That Aren’t Mario Kart)

These games are the perfect way to try and get your non-gamer friends to step to the dark side and get excited about gaming, too.

Vanille in Final Fantasy 13 (2010)
10 RPGs Where You’re Treated Like the Monster
RPG

Don’t be ashamed, you’re the hero, despite what NPCs think in these RPGs, where everyone seems to believe you're a monster.

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A cowboy in Fallout New Vegas (2010)
8 Sci-Fi Games That Would Be Better Than Red Dead Redemption 2 If They Were Just Westerns

Red Dead 2 is an all-time classic, but these games might have been even better if they traded their spaceships and lasers for horses and revolvers.

Mega Man in Mega Man Legends 2 (2000)
10 Greatest Games Everyone Missed Because They Released At The Wrong Time

If these games weren't facing major competition at launch, perhaps they would be remembered more fondly, and they might even be considered classics.

Your trainer looking at a Pokeball in Pokemon Legends Z-A (2025)
10 RPGs Where the World Doesn’t Care If You Finish the Story
RPG

Whether the heroes win or lose, life goes on in these RPG worlds that don't care about the final outcome.

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DK as an ostrich in Donkey Kong Bananza
10 Co-Op Games With Better Stories Than It Takes Two

It takes more than two games to satisfy co-op fans who love stories, and these titles certainly prove it.

Samus in Metroid Prime 4 Beyond
7 Things We Wish We Knew Before Buying A Nintendo Switch 2

Before you skip to the store to get yourself a brand-new Nintendo Switch 2, make sure you're aware of the following.

Jessie holding a grenade in Final Fantasy 7 Remake
10 RPG Stories That Start Simple But Then Completely Flip the Script
RPG

These RPGs have twists and layers no one saw coming, and will effectively keep you on your toes from beginning to end.

Your character in Pokemon Legends Arceus
The Most Innovative Open-World Games of the Last Decade, Ranked

These ten games pushed the open-world genre forward in many ways.

Best RPG From Every Year Of The PS1's Life
Best RPG From Every Year Of The PS1's Life
PS1

The PlayStation 1 featured a wide variety of quality RPGs, and these are the ones that stand out as the best releases for each year of its life.

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Sora shakes hands with Mario at the end of his reveal trailer - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
10 Games Players Keep Installed Even When They’re Not Playing Them

Don’t uninstall these games the first time you put them down, because they'll be calling you back for another play session in no time.

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Eve wearing red in Stellar Blade
The Greatest Korean RPGs That Can Rival Any JRPG
RPG

What makes a KRPG different from a JRPG?

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Norman in Heavy Rain
The 10 Best Video Game Twists of the 2010s, Ranked

These twists from the 2010s of gaming were unexpected, a little upsetting, and just plain weird.

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A purple-haired player character and her ghost in Destiny (2014)
10 PlayStation 4 Games That Were Held Back By The Hardware
PS4

From performance issues to annoying FPS caps, these games on the PlayStation 4 have endured their fair share of limitations.

Ann in Sand Land
8 Open-World RPGs That Secretly Play Better Without Any Fast Travel

These worlds are so great, you’ll want to embrace them by walking or using some other means of traversal.

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Your character in Avowed
The Best Open-World RPGs With Deep Character Builds and Total Freedom

Play YOUR way with YOUR characters in these open-world RPGs.

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