The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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Christian Alfano

Christian Alfano, Video Game Critic

Christian Alfano was born in Jackson, New Jersey, and moved to Prosper in 2021. He is a junior and this is his second year as a member of Eagle Nation Online. He writes video game reviews and covers video game related news. In his free time, he plays video games, repairs video game consoles and teaches himself how to program. After high school, he would like to pursue freelance programming. Alfano hopes to improve both his writing skills and his critical eye while writing for Eagle Nation Online.

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In their second episode of Season Three of "The Game Room," juniors Jake Radcliffe and Will Ligon and senior Christian Alfano discuss mods. Video game mods are unofficial changes made to a game.

The Game Room Season 2 – Episode 2 – Mods

Will Ligon, Jake Radcliffe, and Christian Alfano
November 8, 2023
In their second episode of Season Three of "The Game Room," juniors Jake Radcliffe and Will Ligon and senior Christian Alfano discuss mods. Video game mods are unofficial changes made to a game.

Podcast: Game Room – Season 3 – Summer Recap

Jake Radcliffe, Will Ligon, and Christian Alfano
September 19, 2023
The above graphic advertises the "Memory Space” podcast. Host and sophomore William Ligon, a member of the fourth-period digital media class, leads this discussion with junior Christian Alfano about the world of "Persona 5."

Guest Podcast: Memory Space – Episode 4 – Persona 5

Will Ligon, Christian Alfano, and Jake Radcliffe
May 8, 2023
In this episode of "The Game Room," sophomores Jake Radcliffe and Paul Popovich join junior Christian Alfano to discuss the topic of esports with Video Game Design and Video Game Programming teacher and Esports Club sponsor Jeremy Kincaid. The cast talks about the beginnings of Kincaid's gaming career and how the Esports Club started. They also explore what's next for esports. This is the podcast’s second episode of its second season.

Podcast: The Game Room – Season 2 – Episode 2 – Esports

Jake Radcliffe, Christian Alfano, Paul Popovich, and Tyler Medeiros
March 13, 2023
In this episode, sophomores Jake Radcliffe, Tyler Medeiros, Paul Popovich, and junior Christian Alfano discuss various video game consoles. The cast explains the stories behind the consoles that influenced the video game industry the most. They also discuss the most obscure consoles. This is the podcast's first episode of its second season. (Digitally constructed image by Christian Alfano)

Podcast: The Game Room – Season 2 – Episode 1 – Consoles

Jake Radcliffe, Christian Alfano, Tyler Medeiros, and Paul Popovich
December 16, 2022
In this episode, freshman Jake Radcliffe, sophomore Christian Alfano and seniors Aiden Ulmer and Michael Ramirez discuss what is in store for the video game industry in the new year. The cast talks about what has already been released, games that have been announced for a 2022 release, and their speculations as to what may be announced in the coming months. This is the podcast's fourth episode. (Photo taken by Sofia Ayala, digitally constructed image by Christian Alfano)

Podcast: The Game Room – Episode 4 – Looking Forward

Jake Radcliffe, Christian Alfano, Michael Ramirez, and Aiden Ulmer
March 28, 2022
In this episode, freshmen Jake Radcliffe, sophomore Christian Alfano and seniors Aiden Ulmer and Michael Ramirez discuss crunch culture in the gaming industry, how it affects games and developers and some possible solutions. Crunch culture is when game developers are forced to work many hours of overtime in order to meet previously set deadlines. Crunch culture gets worse every day in the gaming industry, and the cast's goal in this episode is to spread awareness to just how bad it has become. (Photo taken by Caitlyn Kennedy, digitally constructed image by Christian Alfano)

Podcast: The Game Room – Episode 3 – The Dangers of Crunch Culture

Jake Radcliffe, Christian Alfano, Michael Ramirez, and Aiden Ulmer
February 9, 2022
In this episode, freshmen Jake Radcliffe, sophomore Christian Alfano and seniors Aiden Ulmer and Michael Ramirez talk about their recommendations for gifts this holiday season, plus what buyers should avoid. This list includes games for kids, teens, and adults. "We talked about how bad Nickelodeon 'All-Star Brawl' is," Alfano said. "We also mentioned how great 'Metroid Dread' is." (Photos by Lisa Roskens, digitally constructed image by Christian Alfano)

Podcast: The Game Room – Episode 2 – Gift Guide for All Ages

Jake Radcliffe, Michael Ramirez, Christian Alfano, and Aiden Ulmer
December 15, 2021
In their first episode, senior Aiden Ulmer, senior Michael Ramirez, freshman Jake Radcliffe and sophomore Christian Alfano discuss their favorite games, what got them started in gaming and where they are now. They discussed various topics such as the Nintendo Wii, Visual Novels, Indie Games, Destiny 2, the Persona series, Risk of Rain 2 and more. "I started out with the Wii," Radcliffe said. "Back in third grade, we called it the 'Us.'"

Podcast: The Game Room – Episode 1 – Favorites of Gaming

Jake Radcliffe, Michael Ramirez, Christian Alfano, and Aiden Ulmer
November 30, 2021
A graphic, drawn by senior Abigail Bergstrand, shows actor Chris Pratt holding a giant Mario Plushie. Ever since the announcement that the actor would play the famous Italian plumber, Pratt has gone on Instagram showing his love for the Super Mario Bros. games. Pratt said he is honored to play Mario in the new animated film. "The quarter I stole out of the wishing well to play Super Mario Bros has come true that I get to be the voice of Mario," Pratt said. "As it is right now, it's a me, Mario."

Pre-Review: Super Mario Bros. animated film reveals humorous voice cast

Christian Alfano, Video Game Reporter
October 26, 2021
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[Photo] Technology implements ‘enhancements’ to improve Wi-Fi issues

Rusty Joe Gonzales, Co-Social Media Director
October 6, 2021
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News Brief: Nintendo to hold virtual presentation Sept. 23

Christian Alfano, Video Game Reviewer
September 23, 2021
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Column: ‘Metroid Dread’ – Nintendo resurrects cancelled game 15 years later

Christian Alfano, Video Game Reviewer
September 22, 2021
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