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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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The 90 Metacritic JRPG That Proves Turn-Based Combat Can Hold Its Own Against Modern AAA Games (& It's Not Expedition 33)
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PS Plus Free Games for December 2025 Explained
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PS Plus Monthly Games for December 2025 Wish List
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This PS Plus Extra Game for November 2025 Just Kicked a Hornet's Nest
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Why I'm Waiting for Borderlands 4's First DLC Before Going Back to It
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New PS Plus Free Game for November 2025 is Part of a Strange Club
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PS Plus Free Games for November 2025 Explained
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PS Plus Monthly Games for November 2025 Wish List
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Fallout: New Vegas Was at Fallout Day 2025, But Not The Way You Hoped
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PS Plus Extra Games for October 2025 Give You a Perfect Halloween Double Feature
A couple of titles coming to PS Plus Extra this month target particular and similar kinds of intensely unsettling experiences.
PS Plus Monthly Games for October 2025 Are Just One Game Short of a Triple Threat
PlayStation Plus has already added one great genre title for October with another set to come, and could still make it a complete trio.
Red Dead Redemption 2's Rumored Remaster Would Be Missing the Forest for the Trees
Rumblings of rumors suggest Red Dead Redemption 2 could be getting a remaster, but if so, it might not be the right move for the series.
After 10 Skyrim Playthroughs, I Always Make These Quests My Top Priority
Throughout my multiple playthroughs of Skyrim, there's one series of quests that I go for first every time for a couple of reasons.
Fallout Season 2 and New Vegas' Big Milestone Are Creating a Perfect Storm
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PS Plus Free Games Are Adding the Wrong Horror Title for October 2025
PS Plus Essential subscribers are getting a fantastic game for October, but it's not the right one for the season.