Zanna Chen - Speaker at AltNext

Zanna Chen

Founder & Creative Director

Nine Rings Interactive

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Creating co-op games that turn storytelling into shared emotional experiences

I’m the founder and game director of Nine Rings Interactive, where I focus on narrative-driven co-op games and emotional interactive experiences.

My work explores how storytelling and gameplay can come together to create deeper forms of connection between players. Through collaborative mechanics, character-driven narratives, and emotionally grounded design, I aim to build games that transform play into a shared human experience rather than simply individual entertainment.

Topics in previous editions

June 13, 2026

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