J. Scott Thurlow
Features Specialist Writer
Contributing since October, 2023
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About J. Scott Thurlow
J. Scott Thurlow is not, in fact, Alan Wake, as much as he might like to be. He has, however, been ranting about games since falling in love with them at an early age. After attaining degrees in Journalism and English Studies, he co-founded a podcast and was lead content creator for the Games & Gaming Culture section. He has written about or covered games, as well as other media, for over 15 years.
Favorite Games
Alan Wake
BioShock
Chrono Trigger
Disco Elysium
Fallout
Far Cry
Final Fantasy 6
Hotline Miami
Hyper Light Drifter
Norco
Resident Evil
Secret of Mana
Sunless Skies
Torment: Tides of Numenera
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Witcher 3
Favorite Console
Golden-era SNES and N64. Xbox 360 was a workhorse! Currently: PS5.
Industry Focus
Features and critical analysis.
Latest Articles
How Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Platforming Could Be Even Better in a Sequel
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has some impressive abilities for players to get around with, but its platforming still has room to grow in a sequel.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Sequel Can Learn More from Elden Ring Besides Having a Mount
Jedi: Survivor draws inspiration from Soulslike games like Elden Ring, and a sequel can take more cues from it in addition to a mount.
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.
How Alan Wake 2’s Final Draft Sets Up the Next Step of the Remedy Connected Universe
Alan Wake 2's Final Draft provides new story content and context that sets the stage for the next phase of the Remedy Connected Universe.
Resident Evil's Next Big Gameplay Shift Could Be Right Under Players' Noses
RE's recently introduced mechanics along with a few earlier ones could indicate a gameplay switch that's staring fans in the face.
The Last of Us 2 Remastered's Most Exciting Feature Seems Inevitable Now For Horizon
With The Last of Us 2 Remastered introducing a major new game mode in No Return, it looks almost certain Horizon will do the same.
What to Expect From Alan Wake 2 in 2024
Alan Wake 2 has more content planned for 2024, and fans can look forward to some major expansions in the coming year.
How Final Fantasy 16’s Echoes of the Fallen DLC Reprises a Classic Enemy
Final Fantasy 16's Echoes of the Fallen DLC sees players battling against a classic foe featured in previous entries.
It’s Time For a Real-Life Alan Wake 2 Musical Production
With the performance of Alan Wake 2's musical hit at The Game Awards 2023, Remedy should go all-in on producing a full live show.
Jurassic Park Survival Could Fill the Void Left By Dino Crisis
Jurassic Park Survival's recent announcement could see the upcoming game filling the space left by Dino Crisis' longtime absence.
How Final Fantasy 16’s Echoes of the Fallen DLC Pays Homage to Classic RPGs
Final Fantasy 16's first DLC, Echoes of the Fallen, is a version of a classic scenario seen in many RPGs over the years.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Could Benefit from a Roguelike Mode Like TLOU2, GOW Ragnarok
With roguelike modes being added to more and more AAA games, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor lends itself well to receiving one too.
God of War Ragnarok's Valhalla DLC Could Set the Stage for the Rumored Half-Sequel
God of War Ragnarok's upcoming Valhalla DLC might forge a path that will lead into the game's rumored half-sequel.
BioShock 4: The Case For Bringing Jack Back
Sparse details are known about BioShock 4 currently, but given the series' setup, Jack could make a return in the next installment.
Star Wars Outlaws Has a Great Opportunity to Feature This Character From a Classic Title
Star Wars Outlaws has a chance to include a fan-favorite character whose presence would be a fantastic blast from the past.
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 Plasmid Ideas That Would Be Perfect For BioShock 4
While firm details about BioShock 4 are in short supply, Plasmids will almost certainly return, and could channel other titles in their design.
BioShock 4 Has an Important Choice to Make With Its Story
As the next official entry in the series, BioShock 4 has a meaningful decision to make regarding its story direction and continuity.
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.
One Character Would Be Perfect For a Ghost of Tsushima Half-Sequel
While a Ghost of Tsushima half-sequel isn't confirmed, if it does happen, there's one important character that would work well as its protagonist.