When something looks really good in a trailer when presented at a trade show, the better it looks, the more likely trickery is involved. Always try to find some real time game play - even then, it’s not a guarantee. That said, here is some real time game play. (It should start @ 13:38)
Jaded skepticism aside… Oh my that fire is gorgeous.
I’m also going to throw into the ring a recommendation of the particle work in Infamous Second Son. I have to admit bias here, as I don’t know if this is the “best” stuff, it’s just my favorite. It’s surely freekn’ gorgeous, so in my eyes it counts darn it!
There are break down videos in this link here - https://www.fxguide.com/featured/art-directing-effects-for-infamous-second-son/
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Hope that helps for your needs.