Alex Hanavan
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Alex is a 23 year old Computer Science graduate working on his Master's of Business Administration. As an enthusiast of all forms of media he loves music, movies, and games. He likes to keep up to date with what’s happening throughout the world of science and technology but wishes that he had more time to actually sit down and read a good pleasure book. Alex plays trumpet and sometimes thinks that he was born in the wrong decade. His favorite video games include the franchises Bioshock, Assassin’s Creed, Legend of Zelda, Uncharted, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls. You can contact him at alexh@theyoungfolks.com.

E3 2013: Electronic Arts Press Conference

Earlier this year Electronic Arts was named the worst company in America for the second year running. This year at E3 they brough out the big guns in what seemed like an attempt to get them out of the gutter.…

E3 2013: Ryse

Ryse: Sons of Rome has already gone through its ups and downs. Once rumored to be in development hell, the former Xbox 360 Kinect exclusive has now made  its official debut as an Xbox One exclusive launch title. It has…

Xbox One’s Used Game Policy & Always Online Limitations

Plenty of rumors have been circulating about Microsoft’s plans for their new console. The most controversial and strongly debated of these is now put to rest. Yes, Microsoft will limit the ability to buy, sell, and trade used games for…

Mad Genius Brings Motion Gaming to Everything

Mad Genius Controllers has been working on a revolutionary product and it is finally time to show it off. They recently unveiled their new controller prototype, which gives motion capabilities to nearly any game without modifying the game or the…

Phillip Phillips Goes Back To College

American Idol season 11 winner Phillip Phillips is currently embarking on the first tour of his career. He recently visited a number of colleges and universities around the country to perform for their students. It’s easy to put an artist…

Video Game Review: BioShock Infinite

When it comes down to it, BioShock as a franchise is not about extraordinary gameplay mechanics or jaw-dropping visuals. The true essence of a BioShock experience is about a being taken on a thought-provoking, philosophical journey through a mysterious world…

Bethesda Opens Online Merch Store

Bethesda has officially opened their own online merchandise store. The store carries a variety of art, apparel, accessories, and other collectible items from many of their different IPs. The current franchises that have items listed for sale are Dishonored, The…