Tristan Jurkovich -Contributor

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July, 2019
Started writing professionally in 2011 after getting an English B.A. from UMD.
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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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Sora in Kingdom Hearts 1 and Will in Metaphor ReFantazio
7 Best JRPGs With Inspiring Hero Journeys, Ranked

There are many iconic JRPG heroes in the genre's history, but these protagonists go through an inspiring journey on their way to becoming a hero.

Fighting a boss and exploring ruins in Ys Memoire The Oath in Felghana
6 Ways To Upgrade Adol In Ys Memoire The Oath in Felghana

Help this game’s hero become a mighty warrior with these upgrade paths.

Fighting a boss and exploring a house in Ys Memoire The Oath in Felghana
8 Beginner Tips For Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana

For those hopping into Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana for the first time, these tips will help them get their bearings in the game's early hours.

The White Witch in Ni No Kuni and Mordegon in Dragon Quest 11
8 RPGs Where the Final Boss Isn’t the Main Antagonist
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Who saw these boss reveals coming?

Chibi-Robo in Chibi-Robo exploring a level in Super Princess Peach
8 Best Nintendo Games Turning 20 In 2025

Nintendo put out many games on the GameCube, GBA, and DS and 2005 that are worth revisiting.

Exploring a level in Rayman and Fighting a battle in Suikoden
8 Best PS1 Games Turning 30 In 2025
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2025 marks the 30th birthday of these games that were released in 1995 for the PlayStation 1. Here's which ones to revisit.

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Raz in Psychonauts and Fighting enemies in Jade Empire
8 Best Xbox Games Turning 20 In 2025

Between the launch of the Xbox 360 and some final support for the original Xbox, Microsoft had a solid 2005.

Kazuma in Yakuza (PS2) and Wander in Shadow of the Colossus
8 Best PlayStation Games Turning 20 In 2025

A number of iconic PlayStation 2 games are celebrating their 25th birthdays in 2025. These are the very best of them.

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Best Isekai Anime Like Sword Art Online

If you loved Sword Art Online, there's a whole world of anime waiting for you to discover. Here are some excellent shows for SAO fans.

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Best Anime To Watch If You Love Attack On Titan

Attack On Titan is a unique experience that can't be replicated. These anime are similar but shine in their own way.

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Fighting a battle in Tales of Phantasia and Chrono Trigger
8 Best SNES Games Turning 30 In 2025

2025 marks the 30th anniversary of these 1995 SNES releases. Here's which games players should relive the glory of in 2025.

Riding chocobos in Final Fantasy 6 Advance and Exploring the world in Sword Of Mana
Every Square Enix Game On The Game Boy Advance, Ranked

With their powers combined, these RPG kingmakers developed and published some amazing GBA games. Here's how they rank up, quality-wise.

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Ramza in Final Fantasy Tactics The War of the Lions and Irina in Xenoblade Chronicles X
7 Best Turn-Based JRPGs With Optional Multiplayer Modes, Ranked

Turn-based JRPG fans shouldn't overlook these titles, due to their quirky optional multiplayer modes that are bound to keep players engaged.

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Seto in Fragile Dreams Farewell Ruins Of The Moon and exploring the world in Spectrobes Origins
6 Best RPGs Only Available On The Nintendo Wii, Ranked
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These RPGs have never made it off of the Nintendo Wii, but for their time, they made excellent additions to Nintendo's stellar catalog.

Fighting a boss in Robotrek and Exploring the world map in Lufia 2 Rise Of The Sinistrals
7 Best RPGs Only Available On The SNES, Ranked

The SNES has an amazing library of RPGs, many of which remain trapped on the console.

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Roxas in Kingdom Hearts 358:2 Days and Zael in The Last Story
8 Best Action JRPGs With Optional Multiplayer Modes, Ranked

These action-packed JRPGs feature some of the most engaging optional multiplayer modes for fans of the genre to enjoy.

Minessa in Dragon Star Varnir and Exploring the world map in I Am Setsuna
7 Best Switch JRPGs That Are Not Part Of A Franchise

If you're in the mood for excellent JRPGs on the Switch without any baggage from an existing franchise, you've come to the right place.

Broly in in Dragon Ball Z Attack of the Saiyans and Gohan in Dragon Ball Z Kakarot
6 Best Dragon Ball Games That Aren't Fighting Games, Ranked

From RPGs to platformers, Goku is an experienced adventurer across a plethora of Dragon Ball games that extend outside of the fighting genre.

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Koromaru and Vajra weapon in Persona 3 Reload
Persona 3 Reload: Best End Game Weapons For Each Party Member, Ranked

Players will need powerful weapons in Persona 3 Reload's end game. Here's what each party member should have equipped.

Alicia in Valkyria Chronicles and A werewolf unit in Operation Darkness
8 Best Military Fantasy Games, Ranked

Fictional and fantastical military units take on many foes in these games from mummies to minotaurs.