Movies, animation, comics, gaming and tech. Want to know what’s happening in Africa and beyond? Here’s the Run Down for this week.
NEWS OUT OF AFRICA – Gaming/Entertainment
What’s Warshmallow?
Warshmallow is the name of a game created by You Run Ltd. and published by Finish Company, Bonus Stage.
Warshmallow is a 2D action platformer set in a unique universe where players take control of creatures called Warshmallows. As a Warshmallow you fight alone or in a team to be the last one standing.
After being in development in 2019, Warshmallow is now set to release this 2021!
Watch out for Warshmallow!
This coming March, Tunisian game developers YouRun Ltd. will be releasing their multiplayer online game, Warshmallow!
With the help of Finish publishers, Bonus Stage, You Run Ltd will release the game on PC. It will then be made available on Nintendo Switch and Mobile.
Check out morehttps://gamesindustryafrica.com/2021/02/22/warshmallows-picked-up-by-finnish-publishers/
Get Ready to Kick Off with the Konsole Kombat Tournament!
UK based tournament organisers, Console Gaming League, have recently announced a new Mortal Kombat II gaming tournament! The tournament is open for select countries within South Eastern Africa including Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Botswana and a few more.
The qualifiers will be held on the 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd of March, 2021. The finals will then be held on the 29th of March.
Winners of the grand finale stand the chance of winning $500! Keen to compete? Sign up now.
Find out more https://esportscentral.co.za/fighting/mortal-kombat-11-konsole-kombat-for-south-eastern-africa-announced/
NEWS BEYOND AFRICA – Animation/Entertainment
Lupita Nyong’o’s Sulwe
Sulwe is the name of a children’s book illustrated by Vashti Harrison and written by Oscar- winning actress Lupita Nyong’o.
Sulwe follows the story of a young girl named, Sulwe, with skin as dark as midnight. But all she desires is to have lighter and brighter skin. One night Sulwe is visited by a shooting star sent by Night and goes on a journey where she learns the magical story of the two sisters, Night and Day.
Released in 2019, Sulwe explores self-esteem, colourism and the true meaning of beauty. Now, only a year after its publication, Sulwe’s unique story is making its way to the screens!
Sulwe is coming to the Screen!
This 2021, Nyong’o will be working closely with the entertainment giant, Netflix to create an animated musical of her children’s book, Sulwe.
Other than that, not many details have been given about the upcoming animation. But it’s certain the animated adaptation of Sulwe will be just as inspiring as the book. Children around the world are sure to be inspired to not only love themselves, but embrace their uniqueness and their own natural beauty.