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PowerSwitch: Behind the Scenes: Dot's Home Live

How community organizing, video gaming, and housing justice come together on the stage.

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Apartment Therapy: In “Dot’s Home,” Players Explore Housing Inequalities and Homeownership

Paige Wood and Luisa Dantas were interviewed by Apartment Therapy about Dot's Home and why the game doesn't shy away from exploring the predatory practices and exploitation that people of color experience in the housing market.

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Essence: Here’s How One Woman Is Addressing Generational Inequities With A Video Game

Paige Wood, supervising producer of Dot's Home, shares the story behind creating a video game with the aim of making social impact.

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In celebration of Black History Month, Apple releases new Black Unity collection and content

Dot's Home is among the exclusive content and curated launches Apple is utilizing to commemorate Black History Month.

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The Root: Dot’s Home: Where Gaming Meets Activism

"Thanks to Rise-Home Stories, children and even adults are getting the chance to learn about the communities that are in need of their stories to be told, with the excitement of playing on their devices."

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Apple: App Store Awards celebrate the best apps and games of 2022

Apple announced the winners of the 2022 App Store Awards, spotlighting 16 apps and games that inspired users to engage more deeply with the world, expand their imaginations, and stay connected to friends and loved ones. Dot's Home was awarded the Cultural Impact Award.

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Paste Magazine: Dot's Home, Locket Among Cultural Impact Winners In 2022 Apple App Store Awards

Apple announced its Apple App Store Awards winners for 2022, recognizing the best apps and games across the bevy of Apple devices. Dot’s Home and Inua – A Story In Ice And Time earned their award by shedding light on underrepresented cultures and systemic issues affecting them.

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AppStore: Dot's Home Wins Cultural Impact Award from Apple

Dot's Home has been recognized by the AppStore for making a cultural impact. That means our work improved lives through connection, education, storytelling, and self-care.

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IGN: The 11 Best iPad Games to Play in 2022

Dot's Home was named one of the best iPad games to play in 2022.

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AP NEWS: US storm survivors — We need money faster, less red tape

News coverage from the But Next Time: Storm Survivors Demand Overhaul of Disaster Recovery System Report.

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Minnesota Spokesman Recorder: MINE featured at 20th Twin Cities Black Film Festival

JaNaé Bates, a collaborator on MINE, was present at the 20th Twin Cities Black Film Festival and is quoted here talking about the importance and relevance of MINE in the areas of immigration, gender, and climate justice.

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Northwestern Magazine

Northwestern University recently highlighted some of their alums who are making a difference in the video game industry. Among those highlighted is Christina Rosales!

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TechRadar: This week's best PC games are a great way to enjoy the change in season

TechRadar has released a list of best PC Games. Dot's Home is listed among the best PC Games to be playing right now!

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PC Mag: Play These Indie Video Games From Developers of Color

PC Mag showcases Dot's Home as an indie game that should be on everyone's radar. Indie games bring innovation and artistry to the video game industry, and people of color bring diversity and perspective to indie games.

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13 Must-See Talks at Game Devs of Color Expo 2022

Dot's Home was highlighted by The Game Devs of Color Expo 2022! The creators of Dot's Home were interviewed on how the title explores the systemic issues that affect racial marginalized people when it comes to housing.

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MINE named Best Animated Film at the 2022 DC Black Film Festival

The 2022 DC Black Film Festival (DCBFF) named MINE as the 2022 Best Animated Film. DCBFF is dedicated to exhibiting quality film, web series and television content by and about people of African descent.

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California State Library First Partner’s Summer Book Club

Alejandria Fights Back has been featured on California's First Partner's Summer Book Club list. The First Partner’s Summer Book Club is a 9-week initiative to promote children’s literacy and participation in summer reading programs hosted by local libraries throughout the state.

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DBLTAP: Dot's Home Named Games for Change Game of the Year: Full List of Winners

Games for Change, founded in 2004, aims to recognize and empower game makers who aim for real-world change with their games. In addition to the yearly Games for Change Awards, the nonprofit runs events, public arcades, design challenges and youth programs around the world.

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