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

Nanally in Neverness to Everness (2026)
7 Open-World RPGs Everyone Will Be Talking About In 2026

Good or bad, these upcoming open-world RPGs will be heavily discussed.

Mullet Madjack in Mullet Madjack
10 Pixel-Art Games That Look Better Than Most AAA Titles In 4K

Thanks to dedicated craftsmen, you can see the passion behind the art in these pixel art gaming projects.

Jill looking in the mirror in Resident Evil 3 (2020)
The 10 Greatest Female Leads In Horror Games, Ranked

These Scream Queens of the horror gaming scene will not back down from a fight.

Lt Stone in Metal Warriors (SNES)-1
10 Consoles Games From The 90s That Never Got Sequels (And 2 Classics That Need A Reboot)

The 90s saw the release of these console games that, unfortunately, never led to sequels, but two could use a reboot.

Aya in Infinite Undiscovery
10 Underrated JRPGs That Can Be Called Masterpieces

They may not have the clout of Final Fantasy 7, but these JRPGs are still praiseworthy.

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Atsu on a horse in the snow in Ghost of Yotei
Open-World Games That Quietly Change While You’re Not Looking

Don’t look now, but your open-world game is shifting behind your back.

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Leon in Resident Evil 4 (2005)
The 10 Greatest Video Game Masterpieces Of The 21st Century, Ranked

We are a quarter of the way through the current century, and so far, these games have proven to be the best of the best.

Bayonetta looking up in Bayonetta 3
10 Nintendo Switch 1 Games That Were Held Back By The Hardware

Could these games have been better on consoles beyond the Switch?

Luka in Scarlet Nexus
8 Super Long JRPGs That Are So Good, You'll Want to Play Them Twice

They may take 80 hours, but fans will want to sink another 80 hours in after completing these JRPGs.

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Aloy pulling her bow in Horizon Forbidden West
RPGs With Combat Systems That Reward Precision Over Stats
RPG

Think RPGs only reward maxed-out builds? Think again. From Nioh's stances to Monster Hunter's weak points, precision and timing rule in these games.

Brad in The Dark Pictures Anthology Man Of Medan
5 Psychological Horror Games That Trick You Into Doubting Reality

Can you decipher between what is real and what is fiction within these psychological horror games?

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Raidou drawing a weapon in Raidou Remastered The Mystery of the Soulless Army
5 JRPGs That Aged Like Fine Wine After A Decade Of Being Ignored

These JRPGs got a second chance at life thanks to remasters.

A red-haired player character and her ghost in Destiny 2
5 Multiplayer Games That Feel Secretly Better Solo

These games might have fun multiplayer experiences, but nothing beats facing their challenges alone.

Helba in Hack Infection (PS2)
8 JRPG Games Fans Can’t Play Anymore (And It’s So Unfair)

Shutdown servers, expired licenses, and vanished platforms took these JRPGs with them.

Laura in D2 (2000)
10 Best Zombie Games No One Remembers

They may be undead, but these zombie games still have life in them. Here are the titles that have been largely forgotten.

A character in Orbitals
10 Nintendo Switch 2 Games That Are Confirmed (But Don’t Have A Release Date Yet)

Will these Switch 2 games be released in 2026, or will they be delayed?

A mech in Front Mission Evolved
10 "Bad" PS3 Games That Are Way Better Than You Remember
PS3

Don't let your memory fool you; these PlayStation 3 games were much better experiences than most give them credit.

Genesis in Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion
The 10 Darkest Endings In Sci-Fi Video Game History, Ranked

The word "dark" doesn't even begin to describe the bleak endings in these sci-fi games.

best one piece games
Best One Piece Games, Ranked

From Musuo to lengthy JRPGs and even an open-world, the best One Piece games have a lot to offer fans of the manga and anime.

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Snake performing a Halo drop in Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater (2004)
10 Classic Sci-Fi Games That Are Perfect From Start To Finish

From hundreds of choices, these classic sci-fi epics that remain perfect from beginning to end rose to the top.