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

Unlocking a power in Hollow Knight Silksong
7 Lessons Games Should Learn From Silksong

Team Cherry nailed it with Hollow Knight: Silksong, and perhaps other games can too if they take away a few key lessons from Silksong's development.

Rush in Borderlands 4
Ways Borderlands 4 Is The Best Game For New Players

Now is as good a time as any to check out this looter shooter series.

Naoe holding a katana in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Best Games With Open-Ended Missions

Tackle the missions in these games your way, be it going in loud, staying quiet in the shadows, or leaving the task completely unfinished. 

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Marcus in Watch Dogs 2
Why There Are Almost No Games Like Grand Theft Auto Anymore

The heyday of Grand Theft Auto clones has ended, but it could return sometime soon, especially if GTA 6 is a massive success. 

Vex’s Siren form in Borderlands 4
Changes & Tweaks Borderlands 4 Needs ASAP

As great as Borderlands 4’s launch has been so far, there are changes that need to be made.

Resting with your horse in Ghost of Tsushima
10 Best Open-World Games Of The Last 10 Years

It’s been a good decade for open-world games, big and small.

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Samus on a bike in Metroid Prime 4 Beyond
Why You Should Be Excited For Metroid Prime 4

Samus returns, finally, in first-person after decades.

Harry and Michael in Deadly Premonition (PS3)
8 Best Open-World Games Set In Fictional Cities

Even though these fictional open-world cities are dangerous, you know you want to visit them for the bragging rights alone. And maybe a postcard.

Vex in Borderlands 4
Ways Borderlands 4 Is Better Than Borderlands 3

Borderlands 4 makes significant improvements over its predecessor, from its open-world design to its weapon handling and so much more.

Eren in Attack On Titan (2016
8 Best Action Games That Are So Fast-Paced, You Can Hardly Breathe

Fight well, because these games aren’t willing to go easy on you and refuse to go slow for a single moment.

Crash looking back in Crash Bandicoot (PS1)
Best PS1 Games That Aged Like Milk
PS1

These legendary PlayStation 1 games were great for their time, but they have aged poorly over the years.

Maiden in Black in Demon's Souls (2020)
Games That Are Harder Than They Need To Be

These games have unfair conditions that make players work hard for their glory.

Plinney in Hollow Knight Silksong
Hollow Knight Silksong: Things We Want To See In DLC

It’s already been a week, but Hollow Knight: Silksong is already thinking about DLC.

Roche in Final Fantasy 7 Remake
These Game Series Nail Boss Battles Better Than Anyone Else

From towering beasts to mustachioed men twirling revolvers, these franchises always deliver when it comes to boss battles.

Remi driving in Hell is Us
Best Games If You Want 3D Hollow Knight

Once you’ve rolled credits on Hollow Knight: Silksong, jump into a 3D perspective with these like-minded games.

A rival trainer in Pokemon Violet (Switch 2)
8 Best RPGs You Can Play Forever
RPG

Will you ever get tired of these games, or should you put a ring on it?

Shinra in Fire Force
The Best Manga From Each Year of the 2010s

The 2010s were a great decade for manga. These stand out as the best from each year.

Estelle in Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter
7 Upcoming Action JRPGs With Intense Combat

Get ready for epic adventures with these upcoming action JRPGs. Their stories and settings are enticing, but it's the combat that makes them stand out

Greak in Greak Memories Of Azur
Silksong, Cuphead, And Other Great Hand-Drawn 2D Games

Get drawn into these beautifully realized worlds.

Kamala in Marvel’s Avengers
Best Games That Let You Become Famous

Go from rags to riches in these games dedicated to becoming famous.

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