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Session Name: Tunes of the Kingdom: Evolving Physics and Sounds for 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom'
Speaker(s): Takuhiro Dohta, Junya Osada, Takahiro Takayama
Company Name(s): Nintendo Co., Ltd., Nintendo Co., Ltd., Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Track / Format: Programming

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Overview: Developers of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom discuss structuring an expanded Hyrule around physics-based gameplay and evolved sound design! Join the game's Technical Director Takuhiro Dohta, Lead Physics Programmer Takahiro Takayama, and Lead Sound Engineer Junya Osada as they explore challenges their teams faced when approaching this sequel. They will share insights on Link's new abilities, composing Hyrule's expanded sound design and music, and how these go hand-in-(Ultra)hand to create a new experience for players. By the end of Mr. Dohta, Mr. Takayama, and Mr. Osada's talk, they aim to give attendees and players everywhere new perspective on the world of Tears of the Kingdom and the innovations within.

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Takuhiro Dohta

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

Junya Osada

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

Takahiro Takayama

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

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