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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Al YangStudio Creative DirectorNeobards Entertainment

Al Yang is the game director of SILENT HILL f, developed by Neobards Entertainment in Taipei, Taiwan in collaboration with Konami Digital Entertainment. Previously, he also directed Resident Evil Resistance and Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition. He is particularly interested in how local and global culture shapes perception and gameplay design, having been influenced by working in and extensively with studios around the world; including the US, Japan, Germany, and China. Al is also currently serving as the studio creative director at Neobards, helping oversee titles such as Dead Rising Deluxe Remake and Dynasty Warriors M.

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