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

Amber as a Paladin in Fire Emblem Engage and Cecil in Final Fantasy 4
7 Best JRPGs To Play As A Paladin-Style Character

Guard and heal your allies while rebuking the dead with these Paladin archetypes.

Summoning a storm in Final Fantasy 16 and Fighting enemies as Terra in Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep
7 JRPGs With Customizable Skills & Attack Combos

With an abundance of customization options available, players will never get bored tweaking their character skills and attacks in these JRPGs.

Your character in Code Vein and Shooting enemies in Boktai
7 Best Games Where You Play As A Vampire Hunter, Ranked

Get out your wooden stakes and garlic ready, there are vampires afoot!

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Cloud from Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Leveling up in Final Fantasy 3 (DS)
Every Final Fantasy Remake, Ranked

The fantasy is never final when remakes are to be had.

A cutscene featuring characters Blue Dragon and Fighting Palmer in Final Fantasy 7 (PS1)
8 Best Games From Hironobu Sakaguchi, Ranked

The father of Final Fantasy has had an interesting career, and during his time he's been involved with many well-known and beloved RPGs.

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Exploring a town in Chrono Cross and Save point in Grandia
7 Best PS1 JRPGs With No Random Encounters, Ranked

These PS1 games were ahead of the randomized curve.

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Fighting enemies with Moonstone Axe and Witch’s Staff weapons in Hades 2
Hades 2: Every Weapon In Early Access, Ranked

With Hades 2 now in early access, players have been experimenting with the game's starting weapons, and have found that some are better than others.

best christmas games
13 Best Games Set During Christmas

With the holiday season approaching, why not get in the Christmas mood with some of the best games set during the holidays?

Talking to a vendor and a sword in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake - Best End Game Weapons

Get prepped for the final battle and beyond with these weapons equipped.

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Tidus and Equipment menu in Final Fantasy 10
6 Best Equipment Systems In Final Fantasy Games, Ranked

Get equipped with these finally fantastic gear systems.

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Psaro in Dragon Quest Monsters The Dark Prince and aaa in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
7 Best Dragon Quest Games For Beginners, Ranked

Jump into these easy-to-access Dragon Quest games.

Fighting a battle and Hawkeye Claw ability in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake: Best Martial Artist Abilities, Ranked

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee—here's what abilities the Martial Artist Vocation should prioritize in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake.

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Fighting a battle and Metal Slash ability in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake: Best Warrior Abilities, Ranked

Specialized in physical attacks, the Warrior's best abilities can do some serious damage in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. Here are the best ones.

Fighting a battle and Puff Mage ability in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake: Best Mage Spells, Ranked

The classic Mage Vocation in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has several devastating spells at their disposal, and the best of them are here.

Fighting a battle and Kaswoosh Priest ability in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake: Best Priest Spells, Ranked

The Priest Vocation is the go-to support/healer Vocation in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. Here's what Priest spells best support a team.

Fighting Chiromancer and Xenlon in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake: 7 Hardest Bosses, Ranked

There are a couple of bosses in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake that will give players a hard time. Here's how they rank in terms of strength.

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fighting battles in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake: Every Vocation, Ranked

From Warrior to Hero Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake's Vocations are like classes. Here's how they rank roughly in terms of power and utility.

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Fighting a battle and Hypnowhip skill in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake: Best Thief Spells & Abilities, Ranked

Thieves can do more than steal in the game.

Fighting a battle and Kazap skill in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake: Best Hero Spells & Abilities, Ranked

The Hero Vocation in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has a good balance of melee combat and spells. Here are the strongest spells and abilities for it.

Fighting a battle and Kaboom skill in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake: Best Sage Spells, Ranked

This secret Vocation is worth unlocking.