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Why There Will Be No "Launch Trailer" For Firewatch

Sean Vanaman, co-founder of Campo Santo, the developers behind the upcoming title, Firewatch, sat down with Brandon Jones & Kyle Bosman of GameTrailers.com on their talk show GT LIVE this past week, to bring out his immense enthusiasm for his game and answer several questions, including why you won't be seeing a traditional "Launch Trailer" for his game.

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RosweeSon3762d ago

No need hyped enough for this wouldn't watch them myself anyway games relatively short from what I hear so I'll save everything until I'm actually playing. Looks awesome tho from the few screens and early trailer from last year.

Perjoss3762d ago

Campo Santo say their game is pretty short, around 6 hours so I feel like they may have shown too much already with that 20 min uninterrupted gameplay video. I think they could probably make a clever launch trailer though if they cut it right they can show interesting locations and cool lines of dialog without spoiling anything. Unless its one of those games where the first 20 mins you're a firewatchman but the last 5 and a half hours your trying to escape an alien ship after being abducted.

IamTylerDurden13762d ago

They made a launch trailer, but then decided on four 25 sec mini trailers instead. Firewatch looks so good, only $18 on PSN (w/+) and you get a free theme.

Sarah_Ch3762d ago

I can't find it on ps store?!

RosweeSon3762d ago

Yeah stuff like that or here is the 1st hour of a game great for people who want to know but I myself like to enjoy the first hour along with the rest of the game with myself it's like playing single player demos back in the day sometimes they were great and depending on the games sometimes worth playing a couple of times but when it's story and pretty standard fare and then you have to sit through or play through the first hour again which is normally all the training... Meh!!! It's only a few days away now think I can wait.

IamTylerDurden13762d ago

Firewatch looks awesome, Vanaman is a cool guy. He made the wrong call on the trophies.

DanielEndurance3762d ago (Edited 3762d ago )

He actually talks about trophy support during the show as well and says it would have ruined the tone of the game (that he was looking for) if trophies had continually popped up. Despite sales posssibly being less due to a lack of trophies, he decided to go forward anyways in favor of a better gameplay experience.
I respect him immensely for that.

KilluaX33762d ago

"Despite sales posssibly being less due to a lack of trophies"

I refuse to believe that this is a thing.

DanielEndurance3762d ago

Believe me, those so-called "trophy whores" exist.

IamTylerDurden13761d ago (Edited 3761d ago )

I watched the entire thing

Summons753762d ago

well seeing trophies don't matter and the game comes first I'll take not ruining the over over the trophies demanding how I play the game to tell me I completed it. "Kill 10,000 players online"....why? "Choose to save character X"...but he's a villain who killed hundreds of people and you are giving me a choice.

IamTylerDurden13761d ago

How would trophies ruin it? So every so often u hear a ping, which can be disabled if u so please. I honestly think Mr Vanaman is lying, i believe the game has few trophies bc it's so lacking in content it doesn't warrant a large trophy count.

RosweeSon3762d ago

Didn't realise there were no trophies but must admit not too bothered it is nice bonus to get them but they can be very distracting however some story ones wouldn't have hurt surely. It's when they make you do things that you would never normally bother trying to do in the game some of them are cool but some are either so far fetched or just ridiculous it's not even worth bothering with, all depends on the developer tho some make really cool and enjoyable trophy lists that are just like an extension of the game that don't detract and were generally things you would be doing others make you kill 100,000 people or play a million matches when most people would give up at a much lower number. Grind grind grind... No thanks.

DanielEndurance3762d ago (Edited 3762d ago )

There will be trophies, just 5 in total though.

RosweeSon3762d ago

Ah ok nice work. Guess a platinum is out of the question then but I'll be getting it either way.

IamTylerDurden13761d ago

Firewatch has 3 Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze. It is your standard non-plartinum trophy value. A Gold is worth 4 Bronze or 2 Silver, basically the 5 trophies equate to 15 Bronze. It's the same value as Soma or Fez or AC Chronicles.

Dark_Crow3762d ago

First time I hear of trophies affecting game sales. That is so bizarre

RosweeSon3762d ago

Check some of the forums if people don't like the look of a trophy list ie it's easy and can complete everything with minimal fuss they literally won't play the game even if it's fantastic, madness.

IamTylerDurden13761d ago

Trophies affect sales, TWD sells roughly 9% better due to the gimme platinum. Trophy Hunters do exist.

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Our best Steam Deck games under $5 in the Winter Sale, up to 95% off

The Steam Winter Sale is now live, and here are the best Steam Deck games you can get for under $5 right now.

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Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Sea of Stars, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Gris, and Firewatch

Sometimes you want to explore wild environments while exploring mysteries, escaping flesh eating 8monsters, or even be the monster yourself.

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GotGame8181016d ago

Been wanting to play Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Elda1016d ago

I'll check out Texas Chainsaw & possibly Sea Of Stars.

Traecy1016d ago

2 people downvoting you because you want to play SOS & TTCM is beyond stupid, lol.

Elda1016d ago

The immature mentality & behavior of some folks here on N4G is not surprising. I pay it dust.

MEGANE1016d ago

I don’t get it, this is why you can’t have a discussion in here, I get there is more PS5 fans here including my self but downvoting everything Xbox is counterproductive.

JeffGUNZ1015d ago

If you never played firewatch, do yourself a favor and play it. It's not very long but it's a fantastic gaming experience.

Traecy1016d ago

I'll see what TTCM is giving.

Ninver1016d ago

Firewatch? It's been out since the birth of christ. Better late than never I guess.

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Six Best Short Games for Busy People

Are you too busy to play long video games? These six best short games for busy people won't take much time out of your schedule.

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Knushwood Butt1253d ago

I loved A Short Hike, and want Firewatch.

Nacho_Z1252d ago

Firewatch is one of my favourite games. It was ages ago that I played it but I still think about it, one of those that sticks with you.

robtion1252d ago

What Remains of Edith Finch is brilliant. I would also add Inside to this list.