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Ahead of the Game : The Art of Self-Improvement

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Imaging The Future

Guests

Theo Caselli, Sandro Dall'Aglio, Jordan Layani, Benjamin Vurlod

Failure, a difficult feeling that nevertheless occupies an essential place in videogame logic. How do you provide a game experience that pushes players to perfect their technique without discouraging them? Our guests will lift the veil on this delicate balancing act.

• Théo Caselli, combat designer (Sifu), Sloclap (FR)
• Sandro Dall'Aglio, game designer, Digital Kingdom (CH)
• Jordan Layani, creative director (Sifu) and founding member of Sloclap (FR)
• Benjamin Vurlod, artistic director, Digital Kingdom (CH)

Moderation: David Javet, narrative designer & co-founder of the GameLab UNIL-EPFL

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Office fédéral de la culture ne.ch Ville de Neuchâtel Loterie Romande
Banque Cantonale Neuchâteloise
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SRG SSR Radio Télévision Suisse Le temps
Office fédéral de la culture ne.ch Ville de Neuchâtel Loterie Romande
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