In Remembrance: Akira Toriyma By Christian Scarlato, writer for Northern Lights – A Media Retrospective Known as the Godfather of Shonen Manga, Akira Toriyama leaves a legacy that entertained millions & inspired a generation. An artist, a creator, an inspiration. These are the words that some would best describe long-running mangaka Akira Toriyama, who’s best known for creating the world-famous Dragon Ball franchise. On top of his work with Dragon Ball, he also worked as a character designer for many iconic video games like Chrono Trigger & the Dragon Quest franchise. Unfortunately, it was announced Thursday evening that this giant […]

Mass Video Game Layoffs – Cause & Effect By Christian Scarlato, writer for Northern Lights – A Media Retrospective In this ever-changing economy, can there exist a thriving job economy for aspiring video game developers & creators? As a Media Production student at Toronto Metropolitan University, I’ve been fortunate to take plenty of classes taught by professionals still practicing their craft, ranging from scriptwriting to television production. It helps give insight into certain aspects of each industry while informing students of any trends and how to make yourself stand out. However, I found myself conflicted in one of my video […]