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
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.
Rise Of The Ronin: 8 Best Early-Game Weapon Types
When players are just starting out in Rise of the Ronin, these weapon archetypes offer the best Special Effects out of all the early-game options.
Rise of the Ronin: Best Early-Game Special Effects For Armor
The following entries have excellent special effects that can give players a real boost in Rise of the Ronin's opening hours.
Rise Of The Ronin: Best Early Special Effects For Accessories
As Team Ninja's Rise of the Ronin can be quite difficult, PS5 players should seek out the best early accessories that have useful Special Effects.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: 7 Best Staves Skills Aerith Can Equip, Ranked
During Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Aerith will unlock a range of useful weapon skills, some of which can be the difference between life and death.
8 Beginner Tips For Rise of the Ronin
Team Ninja's Rise of the Ronin can be overwhelming, and these tips should help newcomers get started in this PS5 open-world game.
6 Things To Do First In Rise of the Ronin
Team Ninja's Rise of the Ronin is packed with content, and here are the most important things PS5 players should do first.
Best Anime Like Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is among the most popular anime ever, and fans looking for similar shows should check out these action series.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: 7 Best Gun-Arm Skills Barret Can Equip, Ranked
There are a number of skills that Barret's gun-arm can be equipped with in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, but these are the best available.
8 Best Barret Quotes From Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Barret is a closed-off character in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, but in Rebirth he fully comes out of his shell, as shown by these great quotes.
8 Best Aerith Quotes From Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Aerith is a key character in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and she delivers some of the game's funniest and most important lines during its campaign.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Every Collar Ability Red 13 Can Learn, Ranked
Here's a list of every collar ability Red 13 can learn in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: 8 Best Accessories
Accessories in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth contain key features that assist players in valuable ways. Here are the best ones to prioritize.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: 7 Best Broadsword Skills Cloud Can Equip, Ranked
Here are the best broadsword skills Cloud can equip in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Games To Play If You Miss Final Fantasy Tactics
Final Fantasy Tactics fans who want to scratch that same itch should try out these other great games.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Every Staves Ability Aerith Can Learn, Ranked
Here's every staves ability Aerith can learn in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Every Throwing Stars Ability Yuffie Can Learn, Ranked
Here's every throwing stars ability Yuffie can learn in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.