J. Scott Thurlow-Senior Contributor

Staff Writer

Senior Contributor

Contributor Since October, 2023
Qualifications B.A.s in Journalism and English (Rutgers University.) Co-founded, produced and edited a pop culture podcast.
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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. 

Latest

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Alan Wake 2: Where to Find Talk Show Door Codes
Alan Wake 2

Players looking for the talk show door codes in Alan Wake 2's chapter titled Initiation 1: Late Night can find the solution here.

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Red Dead Redemption 2: The Mysteries of the Strange Man's Cabin Explained
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 hides many secrets, one of them being a particularly creepy cabin containing dark details and macabre mysteries.

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Alan Wake 2: Crime Scene Cult Stash Code Puzzle Solution (Confused Follow These Steps)
Alan Wake 2

Players looking to find and solve Alan Wake 2's crime scene cult stash puzzle can find the solution in this guide.

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Alan Wake 2: How To Upgrade Weapons
Alan Wake 2

Alan Wake 2 has a weapon upgrade system for Saga Anderson, and players may be wondering how to access it and what's required.

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FF16 Weapons That Should Return in The Next Final Fantasy Game
Final Fantasy 16

Final Fantasy 16 had an impressive range of weapons available, and some of them should make a return in the series' next title.

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Alan Wake 2 - Burning Questions Answered (Release Times, Platforms, & More)
Alan Wake 2

Days ahead of Alan Wake 2's release, fans may want to know more about when and how it can be played, and what to expect from the sequel.

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Alan Wake’s Silent Hill Similarities Explained
Alan Wake 2

Alan Wake 2 has been confirmed to be taking inspirations from Resident Evil, but the series also shares much in common with Silent Hill.

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How Alan Wake 2 Can Take a Cue From Classic Resident Evil Tradition
Alan Wake 2

With Alan Wake 2 confirmed to be survival horror, it has a chance to include an element that has long been a Resident Evil standout.

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BioShock: The Timeline of Its World, Rapture, and Columbia Explained
Video Games

BioShock has a complicated timeline, and the complex history of its worlds and settings can be hard to keep track of.

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Far Cry 7: The Case for Radio Towers to Return
Video Games

Far Cry 7 is rumored to be in development, and if it is, it should bring back a classic feature that has helped define the previous entries.

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Alan Wake 2 Going Full Survival Horror is a Double-Edged Sword
Alan Wake 2

Alan Wake 2 is switching to full survival horror, but doing so runs the risk of losing what previously made Remedy's tone feel unique.

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Alan Wake 2 Should Include More of This In-Universe Element
Alan Wake 2

Remedy is known for including in-universe media in its games, and Alan Wake 2 should focus on bringing back its own version of this concept.

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How Alan Wake 2 Could Improve This Classic Survival Horror Trope
Alan Wake 2

Alan Wake 2 is embracing more survival horror elements, though there is one common trend in gameplay that needs to be reevaluated or abandoned.

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Alan Wake 2 Can't Struggle in One Area Where Its Predecessor Shined
Alan Wake 2

Alan Wake told a fittingly haunting story in episodic fashion, but one feature deserves an upgrade to sell its ambiance further for both protagonists.

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5 Burning Questions Ahead of Alan Wake 2’s Release
Alan Wake 2

Weeks before Alan Wake 2 releases, these are some of the biggest unanswered mysteries and storylines the sequel will hopefully answer.

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