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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Zelda from A Link Between Worlds standing next to a red 3DS in Hyrule Field
The Best Zelda Games For Nintendo 3DS

The Legend of Zelda series is well represented on the Nintendo 3DS. When it comes to Zelda games that are only for 3DS these are the best.

Dementus and Immortan Joe in Furiosa A Mad Max Saga
6 Lingering Questions We Have After The End Of Furiosa

Furiosa does a great job as a prequel to the titular character, but there are still some questions left unanswered when the credits roll.

furiosa poster
8 Most Brutal Deaths In Furiosa

The wasteland is a brutal place, and in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, plenty of characters have a gory fate that reminds audiences of violence and cruelty.

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Cloud Strife standing next to two orbs of materia
The Best Early-Game Materia Combos In Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

The Materia system in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth can be as straightforward or in depth as you want it to be. These are the best Materia combos to try out

Talking to the Battle Master and Using the Partner Wheel in Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door
The 6 Best Changes Made To Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Nintendo's remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door does more than recreate the original game by changing a few features for the better.

Goose upside down in his truck in Mad Max and Feral Kid with his Boomerang in Mad Max 2 The Road Warrior
Mad Max: Best Stunts In The Movies, Ranked

The Mad Max franchise is packed with high-octane action and incredible stunts. Here are a few of the top ones seen on the big screen.

Furiosa and Mary Jabassa in Furiosa A Mad Max Saga
8 Best Quotes From Furiosa

The action-packed Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has no shortage of epic one-liners fans will remember long after watching it.

Furiosa and Dementus in Furiosa A Mad Max Saga
The 8 Best Characters In Furiosa, Ranked

The latest entry in the Mad Max franchise, Furiosa's roster of memorable characters is stacked. Here are the best ones.

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Barret from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth staring at yellow command materia
Best Command Materia In Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Ranked

Command Materia in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth unlocks the physical abilities of Cloud. From Darkside to Enemy Skill, these are the best Command Materia.

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Cloud and Cait Sith standing side by side in Cosmo Canyon
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a much larger game than its predecessor. If you're just starting out, here are common mistakes you can avoid.

Talking to dazzle and Item Hog badge in Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door
Paper Mario-The Thousand-Year Door – 8 Best Badges To Get In The Early-Game

Badges provide Mario with unique abilities in Paper Mario-The Thousand-Year Door, and here are the best early-game options.

Exploring Petal Meadows and Blowing a panel with Flurrie in Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door
6 Beginner Tips For Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Nintendo's Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake revitalized an RPG classic, and these tips will help new players get started.

Your armor in Anthem and Jak in Immortals of Aveum
8 Best Open-World-Style Games Published By Electronic Arts, Ranked
EA

Open-world games continue to be a popular category among gamers. Here are some of the strongest entries in the genre published by EA.

Wild Hearts, Dead Space 3
Best Co-Op Games Published By Electronic Arts, Ranked
EA

Electronic Arts are no strangers to top-quality games, and these ones are even better when played with a friend.

Fighting a battle in Beyond The Beyond and Arc The Lad
Early PS1 RPGs Almost No One Remembers
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Some great RPGs made their debut on the PlayStation 1. Others, however, were not as memorable.

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Rydia from Final Fantasy 4 and A scene featuring characters talking to Dalton in Chrono Trigger
Square Enix: 8 Best Games On The Nintendo DS, Ranked

These are some of the best games Square Enix launched on the Nintendo DS.

Exploring a town in Star Ocean and Fighting a boss in Chrono Trigger
Square Or Enix: 8 Best Games On The SNES, Ranked

Squaresoft and Enix were heated rivals, and they both launched amazing games on the SNES. These are among the top picks.

Fighting a match in Tobal 2 and Ehrgeiz
6 Best Square Enix Fighting Games, Ranked

Square Enix's prowess with RPGs is well-known, but how does the studio fare with fighting games? Here are its best offerings in the genre, ranked.

Fighting a battle in Final Fantasy 5 Advance and Final Fantasy 6 Advance
Every Final Fantasy Game Released On The Game Boy Advance, Ranked

A few Final Fantasy releases made it to the Game Boy Advance handheld, but how well did they fare? This ranking will find out.

A cutscene featuring characters in Lara Croft And The Temple Of Osiris and Fighting enemies in Outriders
8 Best Co-Op Games Published By Square Enix, Ranked

Square Enix is reputable for publishing many successful titles; however, these co-op games are certainly among the best published by the company.