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

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Best Games That Will Make You Feel Something

Feeling a little dead inside? These games will absolutely spark your feelings into action, and they may emotionally devastate you as well.

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Utility Pouch in Death Stranding 2 Featured Image
Best Games Where You Don't Have To Kill Anyone

Pack the tranquilizers; these games may feature combat in spades, but that doesn't mean you have to kill even a single enemy.

Hornet and The Knight from the Hollow Knight series
Silksong: Things Hornet Can Do That The Knight Can't

She may be tall, but Hornet’s height in Hollow Knight: Silksong is not the only distinct advantage she has over The Knight from Hollow Knight.

Ventus in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Best Action JRPGs With Deep Progression

Go beyond the usual JRPG action experience with these deep and complex progression systems that make every victory feel valuable.

Raz with a brain in Psychonauts 2
Silksong, RDR2, & Other Sequels That Were Worth The Wait

It may have aged you out of high school or college, but the wait for these hyped up sequel games was absolutely worth it.

Facing Lace in Deep Docks in Hollow Knight Silksong
Things That Make Silksong Harder Than Hollow Knight

Don’t be fooled by the cute aesthetics, Hollow Knight: Silksong is brutal, being even harder than Team Cherry's original game.

The Seamstress in Hollow Knight Silksong
Best Characters In Silksong

Whether they’re in the game for a long time or leave after a quick introduction, these NPCs stand out in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Standing in the Cogwork Dancers boss room in Hollow Knight Silksong
How to Beat the Cogwork Dancers in Silksong (Boss Guide)

Throw a wrench into this couple’s clockwork movements and stop them cold with these tips in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Fighting enemies in Moss Grotto in Hollow Knight Silksong
Changes & Tweaks Silksong Could Use

Hollow Knight: Silksong is already a fantastic indie Metroidvania, but a few quick fixes and a couple of patches will make it better for everyone.

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Your character in Rise Of The Ronin
Best Open-World Games For Feeling Like An OP Samurai

Want to feel like an unstoppable samurai warrior as you wade into battle? These top-notch open-world games have got you covered.

Fishing with Willy in Stardew Valley
Reasons Why Stardew Valley Is Still So Popular

Is Stardew Valley the most celebrated farming sim of all time?

A hacker in Watch Dogs
Best Open-World Games Where You Can Invade Another Player's World

From Soulslikes to shooters, these game worlds are dangerous because of invading players.

Grey Fox in Metal Gear Solid-1
PS1 Games That Raised The Bar Impossibly High

Sony's PS1 was groundbreaking and had plenty of industry-defining games, some of which raised the bar too high for anyone else to reach.

Talking to Chapel Maid in Hollow Knight Silksong
Silksong: The Best Changes From Hollow Knight

From tiny fixes to big improvements, these are Hollow Knight: Silksong’s biggest gameplay changes.

Martin looking at box art in Spec Ops The Line
Reasons To Never Sell A Game

Before you sell your games, think about the bigger picture.

Rescuing a flea in Greymoor in Hollow Knight Silksong
Hollow Knight: Silksong - Best Early Side Quests

Don’t pass up these side quests (Wishes) and their rewards in the early hours of Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Lilac in Ender Magnolia Bloom In The Mist
Games That Will Make You A Metroidvania Fan

You may not like Metroidvanias now, but you will after checking these incredible video games out.

Talking to Garmond and Zaza in Hollow Knight Silksong
Things Silksong Does Better Than Hollow Knight

It’s not a huge improvement as both games are great, but there are some things Hollow Knight: Silksong does better.

Nathan in Uncharted 2 Among Thieves
PS3 Games With Forgotten Multiplayer Modes (That Were Incredibly Good)
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Did you forget these PlayStation 3 classics even had multiplayer? More importantly, these games' modes were incredible.

Shakra and Hornet in Hollow Knight Silksong
Hollow Knight: Silksong - Things You Should Always Buy From Merchants

If you’re having trouble deciding what's important to buy from merchants in Hollow Knight: Silksong, here’s a quick guide.