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Session Name: Lost and Found in Translation: Mastering Cross-Cultural Collaboration in Game Development (Presented by LightSpeed Studios)
Speaker(s): Guanchao (Vigil) Yang
Company Name(s): LightSpeed Studios
Track / Format: Production & Team Leadership

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Overview: This session offers a deep dive into the intricacies of global game development collaboration, spotlighting the 5-year partnership behind "Fight for the Golden Spatula" , a mobile adaptation of Teamfight Tactics co-developed with Riot Games. The presentation will explore the profound differences in game development philosophies between East and West, rooted in cultural nuances. The speaker will also uncover the challenges and rewards of cross-cultural collaboration that extends over years, and discover the altruism-based collaboration philosophy in action. Attendees are expected to gain insights into communication models, resolving conflicting opinions, and fostering a progressive mindset within the context of collaborative endeavor.

Game Developers Conference 2024

Guanchao (Vigil) Yang

LightSpeed Studios

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Production & Team Leadership

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