Tristan Jurkovich
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maligned EA Games That Are Better Than Everybody Remembers
EA has had some stinkers over the years, but are these games really that bad? Your memory might betray you.
The 10 Strongest Superheroes In Games, Ranked
There are plenty of powerful superheroes in games, but these characters are particularly OP.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 Greatest Video Game Masterpieces Of The 2010s
From The Last of Us to The Witcher 3, the decade between 2010 and 2019 has some huge gaming hits worth remembering.
7 Video Game Masterpieces Turning 10 In May 2026
Time to celebrate the 10th anniversary of these wonderful video games. Jump back into them, or play them for the first time.
Battlefield Hardline Is Being Delisted On May 22: 5 Things To Do Before It’s Gone
EA is removing Battlefield Hardline from the PSN and Xbox Store on May 22, so act now before it is too late.