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About J. Scott Thurlow
J. Scott Thurlow is a Senior Contributor based in the NYC Metropolitan Area. While he is not actually Alan Wake, Scott has been ranting about games since falling in love with them at a young age. After attaining Bachelor of Arts degrees in Journalism and English, he co-founded a podcast and was lead content creator for the Games & Gaming Culture section. He joined The Best War Games as a Features Specialist (Alan Wake 2) in 2023. Scott has written about or covered games, as well as other media, for over 15 years.
Favorite Games
Alan Wake + Control (Remedyverse)
BioShock
Borderlands
Chrono Trigger
Disco Elysium
Elder Scrolls + Fallout
Far Cry + Assassin's Creed
Final Fantasy 6
Hotline Miami
Hyper Light Drifter
Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past + Ocarina of Time
Norco
Resident Evil
Secret of Mana
Sunless Skies
Torment: Tides of Numenera
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Witcher 3
Favorite Console
Scott grew up as a "console kid" with the NES and SNES, which he considers his "golden age" of gaming. He would continue with the N64, Xbox 360, and PS4 in the following generations. Currently, he owns an Xbox Series S as well as a PS5, which he splits his time and games between.
Industry Focus
Scott works on a variety of sectors for The Best War Games, focusing largely on features in addition to critical analysis and industry insight. He also covers and assists with interviews, press events, and exclusives, as well as helping out with the occasional guide. He is always looking for the next interesting game and topic to research and write about.
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The Case for a Terraforming Mechanic in Palworld
Palworld's Palpagos Islands would greatly benefit from a terraforming feature allowing players to alter the landscape in creative ways.
Alan Wake 2's Night Springs DLC Content May Have Been Teased Back in 2010
The upcoming Night Springs DLC for Alan Wake 2 could include elements that were set up 14 years ago in the original game.
Alone in the Dark Devs Praise David Harbour, Jodie Comer's Performances
During a The Best War Games interview, Alone in the Dark devs praise the performances of Jodie Comer and David Harbor as Emily and Edward, respectively.
Alone in the Dark Composer Describes The Game's Four Pillars of Music
In a The Best War Games interview, Alone in the Dark's composer discusses his approach to its soundscape and audio design via four core elements.
A Dead Space 2 Remake Would Benefit From Following in FF7 Rebirth's Steps
If a Dead Space 2 remake is in the cards, it could take a cue from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's direction in one key area that it crucially needs.
State of Decay 3: 3 Features The Game Needs to 'Exhume' From Other Survival Games
Zombie-survival crafting series State of Decay is receiving a third entry, and there's some features from other titles it can look to for improvement.
Borderlands 4 Should be Careful Not to Shoot for The Wrong Moon
As rumblings about Borderlands 4 continue, the next entry in the long-running looter shooter series needs to stay true to its identity.
Borderlands 4 Needs to Bite the Bullet on One Long-Teased Story Development
Borderlands has been hinting at a major plot element for a while, and BL4 should finally reveal more on how it will unfold in the next entry.
A Magical Feature Inspired by Iconic Fantasy RPGs Could Be a Game-Changer For Avowed
Obsidian Entertainment's forthcoming fantasy RPG FPS, Avowed, could make great use of a design option seen in other similar titles.
Alisa: Developer’s Cut Lead Talks Console Port, 'Demake' Graphics, and Being More Than a 'Solo' Studio
The Best War Games discusses console porting, graphic design, and small studio collaboration with Alisa developer, Casper Croes.
Alisa Developer Discusses How Its 'Demake' Graphic Style is a Perfect Fit for Its Tone
In a The Best War Games interview, Alisa: Developer's Cut creator Casper Croes talks about the choice of "demake" graphics as the best fit for its design.
Stellar Blade's Eve Walks the Same Road as Horizon's Aloy
Upcoming action-adventure RPG title Stellar Blade's protagonist, Eve, seems to have a lot in common with the Horizon series' Aloy.
Avowed Shouldn't Forget A Big 'Mortal Kombat 1' Twist From Pillars of Eternity
Obsidian's upcoming RPG, Avowed, is based on the Pillars of Eternity series, and should incorporate a similar Mortal Kombat 1 story twist from it.
Silent Hill 2 Remake's Reveal Sends the Wrong Message
Silent Hill 2 remake's latest trailer seems to be pointing to a change in direction that may not bode well for the series' upcoming iteration.
Resident Evil 9 Shouldn't Abandon RE4 Remake's Most Charming Feature
Resident Evil 4 remake provided players an updated version of a neat inclusion from the original that RE9 should have too.
Why Alan Wake 3 Probably Won't Exactly Be 'Alan Wake 3'
Given the conclusion and additional story updates to Alan Wake 2, a possible Alan Wake 3 may not resemble what might normally be expected.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's Gina Needs to Break One Franchise Trope
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle promises to give players a classic Indy adventure, but there's one element it should improve or move on from.
How BioShock 4 Can One-Up Atomic Heart
Atomic Heart was billed as a BioShock spiritual successor, though missed the mark in some ways, and BS4 has a chance to better realize its vision.
A Hidden Gem From 2022 Could Be a Good Source of Inspiration For Resident Evil 9
Not much is yet known about the next Resident Evil, but it could take some excellent cues from a 2022 cult classic horror entry.
Why BioShock Fans Should Check Out Close to the Sun
BioShock fans looking for an experience in a similar fashion would likely be interested by what 2019 title Close to the Sun has to offer.