Tristan Jurkovich -Contributor

Tristan Jurkovich

Contributor

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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10 Incredible Open-World Games You Won’t Believe You Missed

They may not be Skyrim, but these oft-forgotten open-world games are well worth your time.

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8 Open-World RPGs With The Best World-Building, Ranked

An open world is nothing without detailed world-building, and these RPGs are the best at crafting deep, believable, and stunning game worlds.

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7 Of The Hardest Japanese Open-World RPGs ranked
6 Hardest Japanese Open-World RPGs, Ranked

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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Maligned Ubisoft Games That Are Better Than Everybody Remembers

Ubisoft has had quite a few stinkers over the decades, but some of its most hated games are a bit better than their reputations.

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10 Open-World Adventure Games With The Best Exploration

When executed well, open-world games deliver exploration that surpasses pretty much any other genre. These games do it very well.

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The Console-Defining Game Of Every Xbox System

The original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S have plenty of great games, but they can only be defined by one masterpiece.

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The Console-Defining Game Of Every Nintendo System

From the NES to the Switch 2, every Nintendo console had that one game that came to define its legacy.

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15 Best One Piece Games Of All Time, Ranked

From Musuo to lengthy JRPGs and even an open-world, the best One Piece games have a lot to offer fans of the manga and anime.

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10 Best Open-World Games Set In Rural Towns, Ranked

Embark on captivating journeys through the most immersive, detailed, and beautifully crafted small-town open-world games.

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Maligned EA Games That Are Better Than Everybody Remembers
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EA has had some stinkers over the years, but are these games really that bad? Your memory might betray you.

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The 10 Strongest Superheroes In Games, Ranked

There are plenty of powerful superheroes in games, but these characters are particularly OP.

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Every Version Of Star Fox 64, Ranked

As the June 2026 Star Fox Switch 2 game proves, Nintendo cannot stop redoing the original game and Star Fox 64. Let's see which one did it best.

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The 10 Best Open-World Games Of The Modern Era, Ranked

From Elden Ring to Marvel's Spider-Man 2, these open-world games are the pillars of modern open-world gaming.

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Open-World RPGs With The Best Class Systems

A class system can often be the backbone of a good RPG, and these open-world games did it the best.

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The Pokemon Spin-Off Games Tier List

As great as the main games, Pokemon spin-offs are just as important to the Nintendo franchise. Which games deserve to be Tier S?

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10 Games That Are A Masterclass In World-Building

These games build their worlds like kids build their LEGO models: expertly. Let's do a deep dive into their universes to see what they're made of.

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I Played Every Classic May 1996 Game For 2 Hours To See Which One Aged The Best

Between North America and Japan, May 1993 was a good month for RPGs, at least. Here's which game still holds up the best today.

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The 10 Best Action-Adventure Games Of The Current Generation, Ranked

Get ready to be whisked away in these adventurous games that have wowed us all on PC, PlayStation 5, and beyond.

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6 Co-Op Open-World Games That Are 10/10 Masterpieces

You’re going to have a blast with a friend or two in these open-world games that are downright flawless.

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Forget Call Of Duty: These 10 Shooters Have Much Better Action

Call of Duty is the king of shooters for many, but there are games that manage to surpass it with better action.

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