Hey Hangry Fam,
We’re kicking off this week with some exciting updates from the Hangryverse. Buckle up for character reveals, R&D developments, and a sneak peek at what’s next for our growing universe.
Meet Lorak and the new and improved Susannah: 3D Models Ready for Action
We’re thrilled to introduce Lorak, our fierce and cunning villain from the planet Xenovar, and a revised Susannah, the heart-and-soul heroine bringing charm and determination to the Hangryverse.
Both characters are close to completed builds, having been modeled, textured, and rigged in Blender, and are looking awesome. These models will star in our upcoming animated teaser trailer, where their personalities shine through! We’ll be utilising a combination of motion capture and animation for efficiency and to capture the essence of these Hangry beasts as we find that storytelling magic. We're figuring out a production pipeline that provides the leanest way to deliver the excitement and potential of a show exploring the relationships and bonds formed when random strangers of vastly differing age range rally together to save planet Earth from off-and-on world intelligence seeking to exploit our resources and lives.
The sneak peeks above, of some stills and turnarounds, showcase the meticulous detail and craftsmanship that goes into designing and building for virtual productions.
🔥 Lorak: Commanding, regal, and utterly ruthless Queen on the Shillarkis’ of Xenovar.
💫 Susannah: Spirited, determined, and ready for an adventure of conservation.
Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes looks as we finalise animatics and voice work to bring these characters to life.
Kicking Off R&D for Gaming & Charitable Donations Integration
Next week, we officially begin our R&D journey on integrating gaming mechanics with charitable giving. This initiative, supported by Media Cymru, will explore innovative ways to make in-game actions meaningful beyond entertainment—empowering players to contribute to real-world causes as part of their shared gameplay experience. We have a vision to do things right. Testing, well-researched, iterative, user-centered design.
We’ll be working with industry experts at PDR and Alacrity as mentioned before, to fine-tune the user experience, business model, and technical framework. Expect updates as we dive into prototyping, testing, and gathering community feedback.
What’s Next?
Character Animations: Motion capture and block-outs for the teaser trailer.
Game Development: More level testing for NomNom Express and auto battler refinements.
Community Engagement: Keep an eye on Discord for sneak peeks and your chance to weigh in on upcoming features! There are some 1/1 Collectibles on their way to a few lucky members of our server.
As always, thanks for being part of this journey. The Hangryverse is growing stronger every day because of your support and passion.
Stay Hangry,
Andy Minton
Co-Founder | Director - Hangry Animals
