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

Ash crying in Pokemon (Anime)
Why Ash Could Never Survive The Pokemon Games

Ash wouldn't last five seconds in the Pokemon world of the games.

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Lara in Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Lara Croft, Nathan Drake, And 6 Other Great Tomb Raiders

Grab your flashlight, bag, and pickaxe; it’s time to hunt for the most brilliant tomb raiders in gaming history.

Professor Juniper in Pokemon Black 2
Why The Nintendo DS Was Pokemon's Golden Era

Pokemon has had plenty of great eras. While the original Game Boy period was important, the DS was the golden era.

Mega Man Trigger in Mega Man Legends
Reasons Why The PS1 Is The Greatest Console Ever
PS1

After going above and beyond expectations, is Sony's original PlayStation the greatest video game console ever made?

Link in Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity
Age of Calamity, One Piece, & The Best Musou Warriors Games For Beginners

Get into the thrill of the Musou games today, with these welcoming choices for newcomers to the action-packed genre and its unique quirks.

Tommy in Grand Theft Auto Vice City
The Best-Selling PS2 Games That Made It A Legendary Console
PS2

The PS2 remains one of the best-selling gaming consoles of all time, and this legendary status help to ensure that these games sold millions as well.

Rico in Just Cause 4
6 Decent Games That Are Remembered As Franchise Killers

Can these franchises ever make a comeback, or did the following games kill off any potential of a return?

Chun-Li in Street Fighter 2 The Animated Movie
Games Everyone Was Obsessed With In The 90s

These may not have been the undisputed "best" games of the 90s, but they were undiniably the most popular, and their influence is still around today.

DK and Pauline in Donkey Kong Bananza
8 Open-World Games That Hook You In The First 5 Minutes

From getting straight to the gameplay to having intriguing premises, these games get players hooked fast.

Picking up an object in BS The Legend of Zelda Ancient Stone Tablets
8 SNES Games That Were Ahead Of Their Time

Decades ago, these Super Nintendo Entertainment System games set the groundwork for major industry trends that are still around today.

Pit in Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Video Game Characters Who Will Never Give Up

These heroes have outstanding willpower, even in the darkest of times.

Old Snake leaning down in Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns Of The Patriots
8 Gameplay Twists Introduced Very Late In Their Games

Have you made it to these moments in games that switched gameplay up in bizarre ways?

A scene featuring Kunio and Riki in River City Girls
Best Games With Dudes In Distress

Even the toughest male heroes can find themselves in need of a good rescue sometimes.

Dietrich in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave
Details & Features Confirmed For Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

Looks like the next Fire Emblem is heading to the Coliseum for guts and glory.

Robbie in The Legend Of Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom
Best Open-World Games With Endless Creativity

From innovative ideas to literal creation mechanics, these open-world games never cease to amaze.

Looking at a map in Red Dead Online
8 Best Multiplayer Rockstar Games You Can Play With Your Friends

Despite being the reigning kings of single-player open-world games, Rockstar Games has also crafted its fair share of multiplayer modes as well.

Ditto in Pokemon Pokopia
Details & Features Confirmed For Pokemon Pokopia

Pokemon Pokopia's first trailer revealed a ton of interesting details about the upcoming Switch 2 life sim game.

Mario sleeping in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
Things That Could Ruin The Super Mario Galaxy Movie But Illumination Can Avoid

Is going to outer space the right call for Mario?

Your character in Path Of Exile 2
10 Best Co-Op Games Of The Last 10 Years

The co-op genre has blossomed over the past decade with these shining examples.

Sam in the rain in Death Stranding 2 On The Beach
8 Open-World Games With 90+ Scores On Open-Critic

These critically acclaimed open-world games all boast 90+ review scores on OpenCritic, effectively guaranteeing their quality and value.