The Unlimited Transmedia Potential of Ashfall | Sacred Symbols+ Episode 205
432When Ashfall was announced, many potential players were deeply concerned. After all, the announcement seemed to emphasize its 'web3' connectivity and transmedia potential above all else, and before long, most chatter surrounding the game was about NFTs. But is that fair? Well, I'll let the creators speak for themselves. Please welcome Liithos' CEO Michael Mumbauer and the studio's creative lead John Garvin to +. In our extensive, ~100 minute conversation, we delve deep into the team's maiden voyage, a 'post-apocalyptic' title set in the Pacific Northwest in the aftermath of the Earth's destruction at the hands of out-of-control global warming and unprecedented volcanic activity. Yes: John and Michael have a deep history with PlayStation, leading two internal teams for many years each. And their new project seems to be at least partially inspired by the deep pride Sony takes in single-player story-driven adventures. The trouble, for some, comes with the notion of transmedia and the potential implementation of blockchain or hashgraph technologies. The question then becomes: Are we prejudging something we don't quite understand? By the end of our conversation, you'll likely be able to answer that inquiry for yourself.