Author: Ewang Johnson
“Gameplay is a holistic experience involving graphics, player agency, animation, sound, ludic and spatial design – it’s the meshing together of these in compelling and well-integrated ways that I think invites interest for a player. Not just graphics alone.” Yet Tracy Fullerton, professor and director of the Game Innovation Lab at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, says it’s also easy to understand why some gamers might be feeling somewhat overwhelmed by big-budget games’ recent graphical leaps.”Sometimes I want to play with characters that look just like the real life sports stars. Isn’t there a kind of magic…
Africa’s long-term transformation is beginning to take tangible shape through a handful of landmark projects spanning energy, technology, industry, and transport. With its population set to reach 2.5 billion by 2050, the continent is positioning itself to meet rising demand through strategic investments made in 2025. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is doubling national power capacity and signaling Africa’s renewable energy potential, while Cassava Technologies’ Nvidia-backed AI factory marks a rare leap into advanced computing. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s massive Dangote Refinery is reshaping fuel supply across West Africa, and Tanzania’s sprawling Standard Gauge Railway is set to link Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, and…
The funeral of French screen icon Brigitte Bardot was being held on Wednesday in her hometown of Saint-Tropez, with a low-key service reflecting her devotion to animal welfare and far-right views. After the church service, Bardot is to be buried “in the strictest privacy” at a cemetery overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Source link
Economic prospects are brightening for sub-Saharan Africa, with the International Monetary Fund projecting growth to accelerate to 4.4% in 2026. Analysts note this upswing would mark the region’s most robust expansion since the early 2010s. Key economies are poised to contribute to this momentum, as South Africa benefits from improvements in its strained energy and logistics sectors. Similarly, Nigeria’s growth is expected to see a modest boost from more flexible fiscal and monetary policies. Furthermore, the region’s relative insulation from escalating global trade tensions adds to its resilient outlook. This collective progress suggests a promising period ahead, positioning sub-Saharan Africa for a…
We take a look at the French films kicking off 2026, as Manon Kerjean tells us about ‘Furcy’, the true story of a slave living on Reunion Island in the early 19th century who discovers that he was, in fact, born free. We also discuss the moving family drama “The Wonderers” and hear from début director Joséphine Japy about bringing her personal experience to the film. Source link
Social media comes under the spotlight in Caro Claire Burke’s Yesteryear – which is already being turned into a film starring Anne Hathaway. She’ll play Natalie, a successful tradwife influencer who one days wakes up in the past, and is forced to live the reality of the “old-fashioned” lifestyle she’s built her career promoting.The Dial Press, Penguin Press, Doubleday6. Poignant true storiesMarriage is the focus of some of this year’s most anticipated memoirs too.Belle Burden’s Strangers is based on a viral New York Times Modern Love essay and charts the collapse of a 20-year marriage during the pandemic. Siri Hustvedt’s…
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has reached the pinnacle of the global art world, topping ArtReview’s influential Power 100 list and becoming the first African to do so. Mahama rose to prominence after his 2015 Venice Biennale installation, which transformed stitched burlap sacks—once used in Ghana’s cocoa trade—into a powerful meditation on labor, colonialism, and global exchange. Since then, his collaborative, material-driven practice has earned international acclaim and financial success, which he reinvests into building public art institutions in northern Ghana. Rooted in ideas of collectivity and redistribution shaped by his upbringing, Mahama sees his recognition not as personal triumph, but as part of…
In all, we published 85 articles in 2025 on Christ and Pop Culture. And in keeping with the finest CAPC tradition, we covered an wide array of subject matter, including music streaming services, the Super Bowl Halftime Show, werewolf movies, Rick and Morty, Star Wars, pro wrestling, Stranger Things, and much more. Needless to say, we’re proud of everything we published, but some articles clearly resonated with our readers more so than others. The following were our most popular articles throughout the year that was 2025. Many thanks to our paying members for their continued support. If you’re not a member, consider becoming one today…
His photography captures faces, figures and fleeting moments, and gives us the bigger picture when it comes to the social, cultural and political landscape. Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock is the winner of the Prix Niépce Gens d’Images, France’s oldest photography award, and he joins us to discuss the imagery that caught the jury’s attention. From family mysteries to the Brexit vote in 2016, Alcock takes a socio-realist approach to making photographs; the artist tells us why his documentary series are often prompted by deeply personal questions. Source link
7. Vintage frames”From a sustainability standpoint, we already have so many objects in the world,” says artist Booth, whose 1970s bungalow in Cornwall is crammed with vintage collectibles, stone busts, eel spears, random crockery and repurposed objects. “I love the idea that everything you could possibly need already exists somewhere, you just have to find it.” Booth uses old frames for her work and interiors, finding them online or at car-boot sales. “Old frames add so much character,” she adds. “I love the mix of antique alongside modern. Most of the artwork in my home is a complete mishmash: beautiful hand-carved…