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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
Horizon 3: The Case for Staying Within Zero Dawn and Forbidden West's Maps
Horizon 3 is likely set to conclude its epic tale, and there is a fair number of reasons why it should keep to its existing maps.
How Alan Wake 2 Connects To Quantum Break
Alan Wake 2, as part of the Remedy Connected Universe, contains a number of references and elements tying into 2016's Quantum Break.
Why Alan Wake Needs a Trilogy to Make Sense of Its Story
Alan Wake's story is deep and complex, and there is one way it needs to end which would be in keeping with its own themes.
Alan Wake 2's Best Use of Live Action is Entirely Missable
Alan Wake 2 continues Remedy's tradition of live-action segments, and there is a particularly great one that can, but shouldn't, be missed.
Resident Evil's New Wave of Horror Leaning into Whimsical Tropes May Be for the Best
The newer Resident Evil titles contained a lot of amusing campy charm, and Capcom can capitalize by continuing this trend in Resident Evil 9.
Alan Wake 2 Ending Explained
Alan Wake 2's plot can be complicated to digest given the nature of the story, and its ending provides both answers and more mysteries.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Would Benefit a Lot From One Beloved GTA 4 Feature
While fans await Grand Theft Auto 6, there's one feature from previous titles it should include to complete the classic GTA experience.
Alan Wake 2: All Deer Head Locations (& Rewards)
Alan Wake 2 players searching for the collection of mounted deer heads and the rewards for doing so will find them in this guide.
Alan Wake 2: Room 209 Key Location (Oceanview Hotel)
Players wondering about the Oceanview Hotel key to Room 209 can find out where it is and how to get it in this guide.
Alan Wake 2: How to Pet Mayor Setter (The Nice Things in Life Trophy/Achievement)
Alan Wake 2 players looking to find the ticket to pet a very good boy who is also the mayor can find the steps and locations in this guide.
Alan Wake 2: Pump-Action Shotgun Code and Location
Alan Wake 2 fans wanting to grab the pump-action shotgun for Saga Anderson can find the location and code solution here.
Alan Wake 2: Where (And How) To Get Bolt Cutters
Alan Wake 2 fans might be wondering where to find the bolt cutters, and this guide will provide instructions on how and where to do so.
Alan Wake 2: Watery Ranger Cabin Nursery Rhyme Guide (A Young Woman)
Players needing assistance finding and solving the Watery Ranger Cabin Nursey Rhyme in Alan Wake 2 will learn the answers here.
Alan Wake 2: Coffee World Nursery Rhyme Guide (A Devil With A Prize)
Alan Wake 2 players looking for some help solving the Coffee World Nursery Rhyme will find the solution in this guide.
Alan Wake 2: Watery Downtown Nursery Rhyme Guide
Alan Wake 2 players requiring a bit of guidance for finding and solving the Watery Downtown nursery rhyme can find help in here.
Alan Wake 2: Watery Trailer Park Nursery Rhyme Guide
Alan Wake 2 players requiring a bit of assistance to solve the Watery Trailer Park Nursery Rhyme will find the answers here.
Alan Wake 2: Watery Lighthouse Nursery Rhyme Puzzle Solution
This guide will help players solve the nursery rhyme puzzle and find the reward for the Watery Lighthouse in Alan Wake 2.
Alan Wake 2: Watery Radio Tower Nursery Rhyme Puzzle Solution
Alan Wake 2 players looking for the solution to the Watery Radio Tower nursery rhyme puzzle can find the answer here.
Alan Wake 2: How to Get Crossbow (Stash Code)
Alan Wake 2 players looking for the code to unlock the cult stash and acquire the powerful crossbow for Saga can find help here.
Alan Wake 2: Watery Nursery Rhyme #1 Puzzle Solution
Nursery rhyme puzzles are hidden throughout Alan Wake 2, and this guide will aid players in solving the first numbered one in Watery.