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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.
Latest
No Matter Where Resident Evil 9 Goes, One Scary Enemy Type is Likely
Resident Evil has a scarily diverse enemy pool, and there's one particularly effective type that's a good bet to show up once again in RE9.
Setting Fallout 5 in New Orleans Would Kill Two Birds with One Stone
Fallout 5 is likely a long way away still, but Bethesda considering it set in New Orleans would neatly cover two angles at once.
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.
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.
What to Expect From BioShock 4 in 2024
A fourth BioShock title has long been in the works, and many fans are eagerly awaiting any news about it in the coming year.
What to Expect From Avowed in 2024
Obsidian's upcoming RPG, Avowed, is set to release sometime in 2024, with fans hoping for more information or a firm date soon.
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.
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.
Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader's Premise Explained
Warhammer 40K games usually position players in the role of the series' iconic space marines, but Rogue Trader sidesteps this convention.
GTA 6's Protagonists Should Take a Page Out of AC Odyssey's Playbook
With GTA 6 featuring dual protagonists, Rockstar's upcoming title could take a cue from how AC Odyssey handled a similar setup.
5 Classic Characters Resident Evil 9 Can Bring Back That Aren't Chris Redfield
Resident Evil 9 starring Chris Redfield is a good bet at this point, but there are other characters Capcom could consider instead.
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.
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.
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.
Why Cyberpunk 2077 Fans Should Check Out Cloudpunk
Cyberpunk 2077 and Cloudpunk share a lot in common, and fans of the former should check out the indie game for its striking similarities.
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.
Two Alan Wake Side Characters Have a Clear Direction After AW2
Alan Wake 2 leaves a number of avenues open for its side characters, and two of them seem to have the perfect path forward.
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.
Alan Wake 3 Can't Write Saga Out of Its Story
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.
Sea of Stars' Wider Universe is a Huge Boon with an Even Bigger Caveat
Sea of Stars has a vast and impressively realized world ripe for expansion, but this also might prove to be a double-edged sword.