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A new socially conscious indie games studio that blends art and technology to ignite positive cultural impact. Currently developing Take Us North! ⬆ Back our Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/takeusnorth/take-us-north

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jun 13

The journey begins. Take Us North is a narrative-driven game inspired by real-world stories that follows the journeys of migrants and asylum seekers on their way to cross the US-Mexico border.

Back it now on Kickstarter and help humanize migrant stories: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...

Take Us North

A narrative adventure/survival game that follows the journeys of migrants and asylum seekers on their way to cross the US-Mexico border

www.kickstarter.com

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Aug 22

Thank you so much to @wingsfund.me and @indiearenabooth.de for nominating us for this year’s WINGS Award! It’s an honor to be recognized alongside incredible devs and projects. If you’re at Gamescom this weekend, swing by Hall 10.2 to check out Take Us North and the other nominees! #indiegames

WINGS @wingsfund.me · Aug 21

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 ⭐

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Aug 20

This week we’re showcasing at the Indie Arena Booth at #Gamescom! If you're going, please come by and check out Take Us North!

#indiedev

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Aug 14

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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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Aug 14

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

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Aug 9

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

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Aug 5

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

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Aug 3

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

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jul 24

"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...

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jul 24

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

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jul 22

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...

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jul 19

Happy #screenshotsaturday! Check out some early tests of The Darien Gap in Take Us North next to a real-world photo. The Darien is a jungle in South America and one of the most perilous migrant trails in the world. Want to learn and see more? Back us on KS! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...

anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jul 17

Did you know we have a music player in Take Us North? Music plays a powerful role in migration, serving as a cultural bridge and connection to migrants' homes. Music heals. We're curating an eclectic collection and need support to realize our vision! Back our KS: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jul 16

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

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jul 14

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...

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jul 12

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

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jul 12

🚨 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...

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jul 11

La Bestia is a perilous freight train that runs through Mexico on which thousands of migrants risk their lives attempting to reach the border. We aim to honor the stories of people who've ridden La Bestia. Your support will help us bring more of these experiences to life in Take Us North. Thank you💜

anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jul 11

We've hit our $50k stretch goal and are now working toward $60k, which will allow us to develop more unique features and bring to life more aspects of the migrant experience in the game.

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jul 11

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...

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jul 11

Pledge now and Take Us North! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...

Thank you to everyone who has supported so far 💜

Take Us North

A narrative adventure/survival game that follows the journeys of migrants and asylum seekers on their way to cross the US-Mexico border

www.kickstarter.com

anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jul 11

We're so close to reaching our $50k stretch goal! We just need 8 more backers to reach our 500 backer goal too. If you have a friend, family member, or anyone in your community who cares about human rights, immigrant stories, and healing through art when we need it most, please share with them.

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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jul 10

🚨 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

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Richard Atlas @richmakesgames.bsky.social · Jul 10

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...

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

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Mark DeLoura @markdeloura.bsky.social · Jul 9

Just three days left for you to back Take Us North: a game about crossing the US-Mexico border! If you think games can do more, can be more, can tackle important topics and contribute to the national conversation -- now's your chance to get behind this timely tale. Click through to check it out!

anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jul 9

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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anima interactive @anima-interactive.com · Jul 9

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