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

The Elder Scrolls Skyrim Magic 2
5 Games With Better Magic Systems Than Harry Potter

Go beyond flicking with the wrist in these magical games with magic systems that are way more interesting than anything in the Wizarding World.

Talking to an NPC in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Red Dead Redemption Fans, These Open-World Games Deserve Your Time

The freedom to explore nature in these open-world games is astounding, and Red Dead Redemption fans may enjoy them.

Wo Long player fighting an enemy in snow
Soulslike Games With Better Combat Than Dark Souls

Dark Souls is important to the Soulslike genre, but does it have the best combat? Or do these other Soulslikes have it beat?

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A soldier in the trenches in Battlefield 1
8 Greatest Historical Epic Games Of All Time

These historical epic games may not be 100% historically accurate, but they sure do make for some fantastic video games.

Bald Bull in Punch-Out (Arcade)
Celebrating Gaming History With The 10 Oldest Official Nintendo Games

After decades of domination in the video game scene, Nintendo has become a legacy brand name, and their story began with these old-school games.

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A dodo plane in Grand Theft Auto 3
Best Games Where You Make Your Own Rules (And Actually Get Away With It)

These games may appear unfair or strict, but with experimentation and some creative thinking, it's possible to break their rules in amazing ways.

Mario surprised in Mario & Luigi Brothership
10 Video Game Characters Who Are The Definition Of Legendary

There are lots of memorable video game characters, but there are only a select few that can truly be called legendary.

James in sunglasses in 007 First Light
Welcome The Next 5 Big Video Game Heroes

These video game heroes make 2026 look like a very promising year. Here's who might get crowned the next big iconic hero in gaming.

The nameless hero in Nobody Saves the World
8 Most Original RPGs Of All Time
RPG

These RPGs are unlike anything else out there, even within the role-playing genre, and for that alone, they deserve a look.

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Penny in Penny’s Big Breakaway
Should I Buy? Best Games For Gaming On A Budget

Don’t be fooled, $70 does not guarantee a worthwhile experience, and budget games like these can sometimes be better.

Terry eating fries in Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip
7 Games That Are Basically Indie GTA

Blow stuff up, plan and execute epic heists, or drive around causing chaos in these miniature indie adventures that are surprisingly similar to GTA.

X saluting in Mega Man X Command Mission
8 Forgotten JRPGs That Deserve To Be Rediscovered

These more obscure JRPGs are in dire need of gamers rediscovering their charm.

Dogard in Monster Hunter Wilds
Best Open-World Games That Let You Customize Everything

These open-world games offer freedom beyond expansive areas to explore by letting you customize almost everything in sight.

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Master Chief facing front in Halo Campaign Evolved
7 Big FPS Games Officially Coming In 2026
FPS

Beyond Halo: Campaign Evolved, there are some other great shooters coming in 2026 to satisfy FPS players.

Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC demand is rising again
7 Of The Most Difficult Open-World RPGs By Japanese Developers

While not impossible to beat, these RPGs are some of the hardest games in their genre. The fact that they're open-world just amplifies the difficulty

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Ocelot in Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater
8 Video Game Stories That Are Perfect From Start To Finish

The plot's perfect pacing in these video games makes them a real joy to play through.

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A demon in Doom (2016)
8 Shooters With Better Gunplay Than Any Call Of Duty
FPS

Gamers in search of exceptional gunplay that tops even that of any Call of Duty entry should look no further than these shooters.

Young Impa in Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity
8 Games From The Last 5 Years That Are Masterpieces
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Between now and 2021, what games have pushed the boundaries and come out on top as literal masterpieces?

Bayonetta in Bayonetta 3
Big Games That Desperately Need Switch 2 Updates In 2026 (And The Features We Want)

New games are great, but it’s just as exciting to imagine these Switch games getting modern updates for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.

dead-video-game-franchises
8 Video Game Franchises That Are Effectively Dead

Could these slumbering franchises pull a Ninja Gaiden and return ten years later?