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karla reyes

@kreyes121.bsky.social

She/her. Game developer. Creative director @anima-interactive.com. DJ/radio presenter. Lucid dreamer ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡น New Yorker meandering between London and LA https://www.anima-interactive.com/takeusnorth

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If you want to understand what Take Us North actually is and the work its developers have put into this game, I talked to @kreyes121.bsky.social back in March www.wired.com/story/take-u...

04.09.2025 18:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 111    ๐Ÿ” 52    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Weโ€™re so excited that the WINGS Award is back at the @indiearenabooth.de at Gamescom this year! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ†

This award highlights OUTSTANDING games led by women & other gender marginalised devs ๐ŸŽฎ

Here are the 5 incredible finalists! The winner will be announced during the live award show on Friday โญ

21.08.2025 15:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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We're weaving real-world migrant stories into Take Us North. This illustration is a digitized reproduction of a quilt handcrafted by a migrant from Nicaragua. "Turn off the lights of your mind and turn on the ones of your dreams." โœจ Stickers included in our KS rewards! Back us: shorturl.at/bBSnE

14.08.2025 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Have you had a chance to check out our Kickstarter for Take Us North? We're still working toward our $60k stretch goal to include more unique features and levels like La Bestia. Humanize migrant and immigrant stories. Promote healing through art. Back us now: shorturl.at/bBSnE
#wishlistwednesday

14.08.2025 02:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Take Us North honors the lives of migrants and the immense sacrifices they make in pursuit of una vida mejor (a better life). Love and loss are at the core of the journey. Learn more and support: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
#screenshotsaturday #indiegamedev #indiegames

09.08.2025 20:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We're psyched to announce that Take Us North is part of this year's #SXSWSydney Official Games Selection! Massive thanks to @sxswsydney.com for the opportunity to share our labor of love at the festival. Check out the incredible lineup here: www.sxswsydney.com/games-showcase
#indiegames

05.08.2025 17:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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This #screenshotsaturday, check out a rendering of Nogales, Mexico (a border town) in Take Us North. TUN follows migrants and asylum seekers crossing the US-Mexico border. Learn more and back our KS here: shorturl.at/E3gMR
Join our movement to humanize migrant stories.
#indiegamedev

03.08.2025 01:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 48    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Friends at #SDCC! If you'd like to learn about obtaining creative and financial freedom as an indie artist and the power of community, swing by this panel with myself @marcbernardin.bsky.social @cheyennethegeek.bsky.social, @tiffanysmith.bsky.social @megaran.com and Kevin Smith: shorturl.at/S7fzC

26.07.2025 16:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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"The individual who is free knows how to transform."
A testament to the plight of migrants and the need to adapt to change during their journeys.

This embroidery and illustration are included in our Take Us North KS rewards. Late pledges are available! Back us: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...

24.07.2025 21:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Looking for a team to join our investigative journalism game jam? ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ ๐Ÿ”

Join our Discord server and meet hundreds of devs and potential collaborators!

discord.gg/PvgWeNWb

Apply to join the jam here: shorturl.at/bQ7Le

#indiegamedev #gamejam #impactgames

24.07.2025 16:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Want to uncover hidden truths via games? We've teamed up with GGJ, @igda.org, and OCCRP to host an investigative journalism game jam!

๐Ÿ” Get access to exclusive investigative reports
๐Ÿ’ฐ Prize: $5K + spot in @spielfabrique.bsky.social โ€™s Launchpad
Apply: www.floodlightproject.org/floodlight-g...

22.07.2025 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Happy #wishlistwednesday! Take Us North allows you to walk alongside migrants in a harrowing but hopeful journey across the US-Mexico border. These stories deserved to be told. Learn more and back our Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
#indiegamedev #artactivism #kickstarter

16.07.2025 18:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Support support support. A really unique example of what is possible with games and storytelling inspired by real life.

15.07.2025 09:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who pledged during our KS campaign! We're emboldened by the support and committed to bringing Take Us North to life โœจ.

Late pledges are available, so back us today to help us reach our stretch goals and receive beautiful rewards! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...

14.07.2025 21:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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๐Ÿšจ ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT ๐Ÿšจ in our KS campaign! Can you help us get closer to our $60k stretch goal and bring more vital migrant stories to life? This is also the LAST CHANCE to get a DISCOUNTED TRAILBLAZER PACK, which includes a gorgeous handcrafted ukulele.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...

12.07.2025 16:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Take Us North honors the lives and experiences of migrants who've traversed through some of the deadliest trails in the world. Help us dignify these vital stories by backing our Kickstarter!

โ€ผ๏ธONLY A FEW HOURS LEFTโ€ผ๏ธ

Pledge now: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
#screenshotsaturday #indiegamedev

12.07.2025 16:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Been meaning to support this project since I first saw their Kickstarter but glad I was able to squeak in before the deadline tomorrow.

If you want to see more essayistic, impactful, nuanced, primary-researched games then please consider supporting this project and @anima-interactive.com

11.07.2025 18:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much to everyone who has supported so far! <48 hours left! If you haven't taken a moment to learn about the multifaceted nature of this project, please read through our KS and consider pledging or helping signal boost: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
Take Us North โฌ†๏ธ

11.07.2025 05:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ 2 DAYS LEFT ๐Ÿšจ to back Take Us North on Kickstarter! Our work to shine a light on migrant stories is more urgent than ever. Support our labor of love and help us reach 500 backers and $50k! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
#artactivism #indiegamedev #kickstarter

10.07.2025 10:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Header image of Take Us North, showing five people looking at a setting sun over a large border wall

Header image of Take Us North, showing five people looking at a setting sun over a large border wall

Still 3 days to back this important project by @anima-interactive.com on @kickstarter.com ! The game tells the stories of migrants and their harrowing but hopeful journeys across the southern US border:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...

10.07.2025 00:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Can you help us reach 500 backers and $50k in the next 3 days? By backing Take Us North, you empower our dev team AND support programs that aid migrants and asylum seekers. It takes a few minutes to pledge but makes a meaningful difference in many lives. www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...

09.07.2025 23:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿšจ3 DAYS LEFT๐Ÿšจ to back Take Us North on Kickstarter! In honor of the final moments, we're teasing a bit more of the game! Check out this scene set in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. We're excited to share underrepresented parts of the world. Pledge now: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
#wishlistwednesday

09.07.2025 16:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You might have seen Take us North at the Day of the Devs' live show in San Francisco. It's a narrative adventure/survival game about crossing the US-Mexico border from @anima-interactive.com and there are just 4 DAYS left on their Kickstarter! Back it!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...

08.07.2025 19:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 102    ๐Ÿ” 36    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Help us reach our $50k stretch goal to localize VO and honor migrant stories in their original language! We've interviewed dozens of migrants throughout our dev process. By backing TUN on KS, you can help bring these vital stories to life. Pledge now: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...

07.07.2025 14:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Only 5 DAYS LEFT in our KS campaign! We've added more ๐Ÿงต Weaving Stories Packs and have discounted our ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Trailblazer Pack. By supporting Take Us North, you're supporting a diverse dev team AND programs that provide aid to migrants and asylum seekers. Pledge now! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...

07.07.2025 14:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Only 7 days left in Take Us North's Kickstarter campaign! Our work to humanize migrant and immigrant stories is more urgent than ever. Support our labor of love ๐Ÿ’œ.

Pledge now and Take Us North โฌ†๏ธ
kickstarter.com/projects/takeusnorth/take-us-north
#screenshotsaturday #indiegamedev #artactivism

05.07.2025 18:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I had the pleasure of being posted next to this team at the MIX event earlier this year and in addition to being delightful to speak with, their project was beautiful, compelling, and timely.

05.07.2025 15:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We're collaborating with migrants and asylum seekers on Take Us North. By backing our Kickstarter, you not only support our diverse dev team (which is >60% female non-binary and over 60% BIPOC) but also contribute to art therapy projects for impacted communities. www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...

05.07.2025 15:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 67    ๐Ÿ” 34    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Only 7 days left in our KS campaign for Take Us North! Below is a digital version of a painting by Lika Macias who runs Casa MTN migrant shelter in Mexico. 'De Sin Fonรญa a Sinfonรญa' translates to 'From Without a Voice to a Symphony'. Help amplify migrant voices. www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...

05.07.2025 14:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Take Us North is aiming to deliver a narrative experience that the world needs more of, especially now. Contribute if you can and help the team at @anima-interactive.com push this project further.

04.07.2025 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 85    ๐Ÿ” 38    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1