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

Cid flexing his hands in Final Fantasy 16 (2023)
10 Nearly Perfect JRPGs, Ranked

A small tweak here and there, and there's no doubt these JRPGs could have turned into serious GOTY contenders.

The Prince crouching in Prince of Persia (2008)
8 Nearly Perfect PS3 Games That Deserve a Remaster
PS3

From exclusives to third-party, these near-perfect PlayStation 3 games deserve better—mainly, a shiny remaster.

Dutch in Red Dead Redemption 2
9 Legendary Games That Continued To Sell Long After Their Debut

It's an impressive feat to stay relevant for as long as these games have, but it's no surprise given their quality.

The Postman in The Legend Of Zelda Phantom Hourglass (2007)
10 Nintendo DS Games That Are 10/10 Masterpieces, Ranked

The Nintendo DS was a revolutionary piece of new tech when it came out, and it has no shortage of incredible games.

Ramona on a phone in Scott Pilgrim EX
The 10 Must-Play Steam Next Fest Demos, Ranked

Keep your eyes out for these promising demos during the Steam Next Fest, and give them a try before they're gone.

Your character wearing a dragon helmet in Elden Ring
The 10 Greatest Open-World Masterpieces Of All Time, Ranked

Let's take a walk down the hall of fame of open-world games and appreciate the genre's biggest masterpieces of all time.

A haunted doll in Resident Evil Village (PS5)
8 Fantastic FPS Games That Reward You the More You Play
FPS

They may start slow or hard, but the more you put in the work and hours into these FPS games, the more fun they get.

Your character in a cave in Avowed
10 Best First-Person RPGs On The PlayStation 5, Ranked

Owners of PlayStation 5 who still haven't jumped into these super-immersive first-person RPGs are in for an adventure.

A sage in Sword Of The Sea
8 Open-World Games Without Clear Heroes or Villains

These open-world games live in a gray area, and you'll be hard-pressed trying to figure out who the goodies and baddies are.

Gilgamesh in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
8 Game Characters Who Talk A Big Game, But Can’t Back It Up

They might talk big and boast all day, but these game characters end up floundering when it matters the most.

Your character on a bike in Cyberpunk 2077 (2020)
8 Great Open-World RPGs That Let You Play Your Own Way, Ranked

With varying degrees of choice systems and an open world to boot, players won’t find more freeing RPGs than these.

Edward singing in Final Fantasy 4 (DS)
8 Final Fantasy Characters Who Ended Up Being Surprisingly Unimportant

They may hold some value in their respective stories and personal arcs, but these Final Fantasy characters leave a lot on the table, too.

Bartz from Final Fantasy 5 in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT
10 Perfect RPGs Nobody Talks About Anymore
RPG

In a perfect world, these RPGs would be as available and as well-discussed as Skyrim, but alas, they're barely talked about anymore.

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The 10 Greatest FPS Games That Didn't Get A Sequel
FPS

Call of Duty might get a billion entries, but some of the best FPS games are never given the priviledge of earning a sequel.

Ken in Street Fighter 6 (2023)
10 Modern Games That Truly Earn The "Perfect 10/10" Label

Even with flaws, these modern games feel like flawless experiences well-deserving of being called 10/10.

Thief in Sand Land
8 Great Open-World Games You Probably Haven't Played

Not every open-world game will become the next Breath of the Wild, but they're still well worth playing.

Vanille holding a chocobo chick in Final Fantasy 13 (2010)
8 Final Fantasy Characters Who Start Weak But Become Powerhouses

These Final Fantasy characters start out frustratingly useless in combat, but their power will surprise you by the time the credits roll.

Yuffie in Final Fantasy 7 Remake (2020)
8 Final Fantasy Characters Who Would Make Terrible Leaders

These Final Fantasy characters may even fail to plan a good birthday, so who knows how bad things would go if they were to become leaders?

Marisa in Call of Juarez Bound in Blood (2009)
8 Nearly Perfect FPS Games Nobody Remembers
FPS

These games aren't Halo, but they still deserve to be remembered for the near-perfect FPS gameplay they gave us.

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The heroes in Omega Strike (2017)
10 Best Games That Are Officially No Longer Available to Buy

Unless you straight-up buy consoles, these games are hard to get nowadays and have become rarities.

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