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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The Witcher 4 Skipping One Iconic Character Would Be a Huge Missed Opportunity

The Witcher 4 may not be including one of the franchise's most important characters, which could have an affect on its overall impact.

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Gamescom LATAM CEO Discusses the Region's Role in the Gaming Market

The Best War Games talks to Gamescom LATAM's CEO regarding Latin America's evolving place in the industry and how it is coming more into prominence.

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Gamescom LATAM CEO Gustavo Steinberg On the 2025 Event's Direction, Evolution, and More

At Gamescom LATAM 2025, The Best War Games spoke with CEO Gustavo Steinberg about how the showcase has expanded and its place in the gaming world.

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How Gamescom LATAM 2025 Remains Inclusive and Environmentally Conscious

Gamescom LATAM CEO Gustavo Steinberg describes to The Best War Games how the festival ensures accessibility and is environmentally responsible.

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Silent Hill f Should Open One Set of Floodgates for the Series

One of Silent Hill f's major changes is setting the story outside the titular town, which paves the way for future games to similarly experiment.

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South of Midnight Dev Details How It Brought the Deep South to Life

The Best War Games speaks with South of Midnight's studio head, Guillaume Provost​​​​​​​, about the research and creativity put into realizing its setting.

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Compulsion Games Dev Talks Research and Representation in South of Midnight

The Best War Games speaks with Compulsion Games' studio head Guillaume Provost about South of Midnight's origins, design, and player response.

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South of Midnight Hit a Major Sales Milestone

In an interview with The Best War Games, South of Midnight's studio head details it reaching an impressive milestone and why it hits for so many fans.

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The Wheel of Time's Video Game Project Has a Lot to Live Up To

The Wheel of Time is set to receive a new game adaptation in the future, and has its work cut out for it to realize the potential of its vision.

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If Resident Evil 9 will be making major changes as some have claimed, it might want to to look to Nemesis rather than Mr. X for its new stalker.

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Elden Ring Nightreign will surely have a gauntlet of grueling bosses, but players will probably still have help in some form against its toughest one.

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Among their other excellent traits, Clair Obscur and South of Midnight make fantastic use of one element to add even more more to their experiences.

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Fallout 5 Waiting Room Playlist

As Fallout 5 remains far out for now, there are a good variety of games across various genres that can serve to whet fans' appetites.

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Borderlands 4 will be expanding on its world's areas and size, and some tweaks to an associated element should also come along with this change.

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The Elder Scrolls 6's Long Wait Could be a Blessing in Disguise

While the wait for The Elder Scrolls 6 will likely drag on, a big recent release along with another possible similar one could ease the burden.

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Stellar Blade overcame early obstacles to achieve high levels of praise and success, and its outlook is promising one year on from its launch.

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Bioshock 4 Waiting Room Playlist

BioShock 4 is still taking its time, but in the meanwhile, there's a solid selection of similar titles that fans can try or revisit until it emerges.

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