J. Scott Thurlow-Senior Contributor

Staff Writer

Senior Contributor

October, 2023
B.A.s in Journalism and English (Rutgers University.) Co-founded, produced and edited a pop culture podcast.
Alan Wake 2, RPG, First-Person
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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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Fallout 5 is likely a long way away still, but Bethesda considering it set in New Orleans would neatly cover two angles at once.

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BioShock 4 Already Has a High Bar to Clear

BioShock is known for having some of the best and most interestingly complex villains, and BS4 has a tough job ahead to fill the spot.

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What to Expect From Alan Wake 2's Lake House DLC

Alan Wake 2's second DLC, The Lake House, is scheduled to release later in 2024, and looks set to expand the Remedy Connected Universe.

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What to Expect From BioShock 4 in 2024

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What to Expect From the Far Cry Franchise in 2024

Far Cry has been all quiet on the information front recently, but some possible details for it in 2024 can be gleaned from what is known.

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Borderlands 4 is Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place With One Character Role

Borderlands 3 left a big role to fill in the series, and Borderlands 4 has a difficult decision to make on how to proceed with it.

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Resident Evil 9 starring Chris Redfield is a good bet at this point, but there are other characters Capcom could consider instead.

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Why Alan Wake 2 Fans Should Keep an Eye on Alone In the Dark (2024)

Alan Wake 2 has proven to be a big success, and fans craving similar games should take note of the upcoming Alone in the Dark title.

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Hellblade 2's Historical Setting Explained

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will be set in a location rarely seen in historical games, and will likely hold many surprises in the sequel.

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Why Horizon 3 Needs to Double Down on Flashpoints After Forbidden West

Horizon 3 will almost certainly see the return of flashpoints, and Guerrilla Games must ensure they matter to Aloy's journey more than ever.

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Cyberpunk 2077 and Cloudpunk share a lot in common, and fans of the former should check out the indie game for its striking similarities.

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Why Avowed Fans Should Play Pillars of Eternity 1 & 2 Before It Releases

Avowed is Obsidian's upcoming fantasy RPG, and fans waiting for it should check out the previous two titles set in the same world.

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Alan Wake 2 leaves a number of avenues open for its side characters, and two of them seem to have the perfect path forward.

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Why Alan Wake 3 Doesn't Need to Be a Horror Game

While Alan Wake 2 pivoted to full survival-horror, there's nothing stopping Remedy from changing genres again in its next chapter.

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Alan Wake 2's Saga Anderson is a newcomer to the story, but she plays a big role in the sequel and must return in the next entry.

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Sea of Stars has a vast and impressively realized world ripe for expansion, but this also might prove to be a double-edged sword.