karla reyes
@kreyes121.bsky.social
She/her. Game developer. Creative director @anima-interactive.com. DJ/radio presenter. Lucid dreamer
🇵🇭🇬🇹 New Yorker meandering between London and LA
https://www.anima-interactive.com/takeusnorth
🇵🇭🇬🇹 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...
September 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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...
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We’re so excited that the WINGS Award is back at the @indiearenabooth.de at Gamescom this year! 🔥🏆
This award highlights OUTSTANDING games led by women & other gender marginalised devs 🎮
Here are the 5 incredible finalists! The winner will be announced during the live award show on Friday ⭐
This award highlights OUTSTANDING games led by women & other gender marginalised devs 🎮
Here are the 5 incredible finalists! The winner will be announced during the live award show on Friday ⭐
August 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We’re so excited that the WINGS Award is back at the @indiearenabooth.de at Gamescom this year! 🔥🏆
This award highlights OUTSTANDING games led by women & other gender marginalised devs 🎮
Here are the 5 incredible finalists! The winner will be announced during the live award show on Friday ⭐
This award highlights OUTSTANDING games led by women & other gender marginalised devs 🎮
Here are the 5 incredible finalists! The winner will be announced during the live award show on Friday ⭐
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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." ✨ Stickers included in our KS rewards! Back us: shorturl.at/bBSnE
August 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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." ✨ Stickers included in our KS rewards! Back us: shorturl.at/bBSnE
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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
#wishlistwednesday
August 14, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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
#wishlistwednesday
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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
#screenshotsaturday #indiegamedev #indiegames
August 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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
#screenshotsaturday #indiegamedev #indiegames
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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
#indiegames
August 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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
#indiegames
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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
Join our movement to humanize migrant stories.
#indiegamedev
August 3, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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
Join our movement to humanize migrant stories.
#indiegamedev
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
July 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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
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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...
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...
July 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
"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...
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...
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Looking for a team to join our investigative journalism game jam? 👁️ 🔍
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
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
July 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Looking for a team to join our investigative journalism game jam? 👁️ 🔍
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
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
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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!
🔍 Get access to exclusive investigative reports
💰 Prize: $5K + spot in @spielfabrique.bsky.social ’s Launchpad
Apply: www.floodlightproject.org/floodlight-g...
🔍 Get access to exclusive investigative reports
💰 Prize: $5K + spot in @spielfabrique.bsky.social ’s Launchpad
Apply: www.floodlightproject.org/floodlight-g...
July 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Want to uncover hidden truths via games? We've teamed up with GGJ, @igda.org, and OCCRP to host an investigative journalism game jam!
🔍 Get access to exclusive investigative reports
💰 Prize: $5K + spot in @spielfabrique.bsky.social ’s Launchpad
Apply: www.floodlightproject.org/floodlight-g...
🔍 Get access to exclusive investigative reports
💰 Prize: $5K + spot in @spielfabrique.bsky.social ’s Launchpad
Apply: www.floodlightproject.org/floodlight-g...
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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
#indiegamedev #artactivism #kickstarter
July 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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
#indiegamedev #artactivism #kickstarter
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Support support support. A really unique example of what is possible with games and storytelling inspired by real life.
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 ✨.
Late pledges are available, so back us today to help us reach our stretch goals and receive beautiful rewards! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
Late pledges are available, so back us today to help us reach our stretch goals and receive beautiful rewards! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
July 15, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Support support support. A really unique example of what is possible with games and storytelling inspired by real life.
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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 ✨.
Late pledges are available, so back us today to help us reach our stretch goals and receive beautiful rewards! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
Late pledges are available, so back us today to help us reach our stretch goals and receive beautiful rewards! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
July 14, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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 ✨.
Late pledges are available, so back us today to help us reach our stretch goals and receive beautiful rewards! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
Late pledges are available, so back us today to help us reach our stretch goals and receive beautiful rewards! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
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🚨 ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT 🚨 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...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
July 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🚨 ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT 🚨 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...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
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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!
‼️ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT‼️
Pledge now: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
#screenshotsaturday #indiegamedev
‼️ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT‼️
Pledge now: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
#screenshotsaturday #indiegamedev
July 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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!
‼️ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT‼️
Pledge now: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
#screenshotsaturday #indiegamedev
‼️ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT‼️
Pledge now: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
#screenshotsaturday #indiegamedev
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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
If you want to see more essayistic, impactful, nuanced, primary-researched games then please consider supporting this project and @anima-interactive.com
Achievement unlocked! Thanks so much to everyone who's helped us reach our $50k goal. There are 🚨ONLY 34 HOURS LEFT 🚨. Additional support will help us develop more unique features for levels like La Bestia shown below. Read thread for more details! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
July 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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
If you want to see more essayistic, impactful, nuanced, primary-researched games then please consider supporting this project and @anima-interactive.com
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 ⬆️
Take Us North ⬆️
July 11, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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 ⬆️
Take Us North ⬆️
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🚨 2 DAYS LEFT 🚨 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
#artactivism #indiegamedev #kickstarter
July 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🚨 2 DAYS LEFT 🚨 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
#artactivism #indiegamedev #kickstarter
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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...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
July 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
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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...
July 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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...
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🚨3 DAYS LEFT🚨 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
#wishlistwednesday
July 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🚨3 DAYS LEFT🚨 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
#wishlistwednesday
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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...
July 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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...
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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...
July 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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...
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Only 5 DAYS LEFT in our KS campaign! We've added more 🧵 Weaving Stories Packs and have discounted our 🕊️ 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...
July 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Only 5 DAYS LEFT in our KS campaign! We've added more 🧵 Weaving Stories Packs and have discounted our 🕊️ 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...