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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The Most Important Anime Of All Time

Not many anime are as influential and important to the medium's success as these iconic series.

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Anime That Got Better After Season One

Some anime just need a little bit of time before they find their footing. These awesome series got way better after season 1.

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8 Best Metroidvania Games With Co-Op

Grab a buddy or two, a few snacks, and settle in, because these Metroidvania games offer a variety of co-op options.

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MindsEye, Watch Dogs, & 8 Other Games That Were Meant To Be GTA Killers

Many games sought to topple the king of the open-world action genre that is GTA, but one by one, they all fell to the might of Rockstar's franchise.

Palmer in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Best Games That Go Harder Than They Need To

These games just had to be "good," and they'd be successful. Instead, their developers went ahead and made some of the greatest games of all time.

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Upcoming RPGs That Could Be The New Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Can these upcoming games usurp Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's rule over the 2025 RPG scene, and maybe even challenge it for Game of the Year? 

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Max in Mad Max (2015)
Why Steam Is The Most Important Gaming Platform

Can any digital platform become as big as Steam?

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Best PS2 RPGs With Open-World Elements

These PlayStation 2 worlds are perfect to get lost into even years after their release, thanks to their immersive open-world elements.

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Best Turn-Based JRPGs That Let You Play Your Own Way

These JRPGs will give you many ways to customize your experience through lengthy journeys, to make a playthrough truly unique.

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Best Feel-Good Games

Looking for a low-stress game to get the dopamine flowing? These feel-good games are sure to do just that, and they're great for co-op as well.

Sorey in Tales Of Zestiria
Best Games With Character Fusion

Fuse two, three, or maybe even more characters to create powerful beings in these RPGs.

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Best Sonic Games Not Developed By Sega, Ranked

Sonic is to Sega as Mario is to Nintendo, but these Sonic games don’t involve Sega on the development side of their production.

Hojo in Final Fantasy 7 Remake
JRPGs That Have Absurd Stories

Discover the wildest and most confusing stories in Japanese role-playing games, from Akiba's Trip to Xenosaga.

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Best SNES RPGs That Get Better As You Play

These games may start slow, but they will grow into some of the best RPGs that the Super Nintendo has to offer.

Kanji in Persona 4
Best PS2 RPGs With Voice Acting
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Do you remember these epic performances in your favorite PS2 RPGs?

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JRPGs With The Best Gameplay Loops

You’ll never want to stop playing these JRPGs. 

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Best Action JRPGs That Let You Play With Friends

JRPGs don't often feature co-op options, but these games didn't get the memo, and can be played with friends either locally or online.

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Best Relaxing Games For Anxiety

For gamers who get stressed when a video game cranks up the difficulty, these relaxing games are perfect for easing feelings of anxiety.

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Best PS1 RPGs That Get Better As You Play
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From big hits to obscure titles, these PS1 RPGs are a slow burn ready to ignite your passion.

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Best Open-World Games For Feeling Like A Force Of Nature

Become one with the wind and destroy enemies in your wake in these open-world games.