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 Articles
Best Anime Like Tokyo Revengers
Tokyo Revengers is one of the most popular anime of the last few years, and these great shows are perfect for fans of the series.
6 Lingering Questions We Have After The End Of Amazon’s Fallout
Amazon's Fallout series leaves fans hanging with a few unanswered questions at the end. Here's what still remains a mystery.
6 Things We Hope To See In Season 2 Of Amazon’s Fallout
Amazon's Fallout is showing good numbers, so another season is on the horizon. Here's what will hopefully make an appearance in season 2.
6 Things Amazon’s Fallout Nails From The Games
Amazon's Fallout adaptation is out, but how loyal is it to the actual Bethesda video game franchise? Here's what the series absolutely nailed.
The Best Roguelike Games On Xbox Game Pass
Subscribers of the Xbox Game Pass have a nice variety of roguelike games to choose from. Here are the best currently available on Microsoft's service.
7 Games To Play If You Like Rise Of The Ronin
Fans looking for similar experiences after finishing Rise of the Ronin should check out the following titles.
Best Final Fantasy Game On Every Nintendo Console
Nintendo and Final Fantasy have a fraught history. These games represent the best of the Final Fantasy series on each Nintendo console.
The Best Hack and Slash Games of All Time, Ranked
Here are the best Hack and Slash games ever released, ranked from worst to best according to Metascore.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Best Summons
Summons are a mainstay in Final Fantasy that enable players to enlist the help of a powerful fourth teammate. Here are the best ones in FF7 Rebirth.
8 Ways Rise of the Ronin Improves Open-World Games
Rise of the Ronin may not be critically acclaimed, but it does have a few features that other open-world games should take note of.
Rise of the Ronin: 8 Biggest Mistakes To Avoid Early Game
It's easy to make mistakes early on Rise of the Ronin if players simply don't know any better. Here are the biggest mistakes to avoid.
7 Things That Need To Be In The Third Final Fantasy 7 Remake
The third part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy will have a huge weight of expectation on its shoulders. Here are some things we'd love to see.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Things We Want Added Through DLC
The following DLC additions could significantly improve the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth experience.
Rise Of The Ronin: 8 Early Party Members You Should Recruit
AI companions can join the player on missions in Rise of the Ronin, and these early-game recruitable NPCs make for great companions.
Rise Of The Ronin: 8 Early Quests That Shouldn’t Be Skipped
Rise of the Ronin is a game loaded with side quests, some of which are easy to skip, but players should definitely do these early-game side quests.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: 7 Best Collar Skills Red XIII Can Equip, Ranked
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Red XIII has numerous skills he can equip to his collars which can change his playstyle or make his abilities more powerful.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - Every Lightsaber Stance, Ranked
Every lightsaber stance in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor brings something to the table. Here's how they stack up.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Cait Sith's Best Megaphone Weapon Skills, Ranked
Caith Sith unlocks an array of Megaphones throughout Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and here are the character's best weapon skills.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Yuffie's Best Throwing Stars Weapon Skills, Ranked
In Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Yuffie's Throwing Stars have plenty of great weapon skills, some of which are vital for the thief's usefulness.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Tifa's Best Knuckles Weapon Skills, Ranked
Throughout Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Tifa unlocks various weapons with useful knuckles skills. Here are the best ones.