This past weekend, we had the pleasure of participating in the inaugural Barry Collectorcon event. Over the course of this two-day extravaganza, we were thrilled to meet a host of enthusiastic youngsters and their equally excited parents.

Our stand was a bustling hub of activity throughout the event. We were well-stocked with a vast array of products that drew the attention of many attendees. Among the most popular were our signed comics and exclusive 1/1 sketches. The thrill in the eyes of those who received these items was a sight to behold. It was clear that we were not just providing merchandise, but creating experiences that would be remembered for a long time to come.

Beyond the merchandise, we were also excited to provide a sneak peek demo for our upcoming level 1 Alpha of the game. The enthusiasm from the audience was palpable. We could see the anticipation as attendees lined up to ask questions about the gaming experience. What's more, they were intrigued by the charitable cause mechanisms incorporated into the game play, adding another layer of meaning to the experience. Parents we're especially excited about this and commented on how innovative of an approach it was to education, wishing us good luck in the development of the game even further.

We believe that games can do more than simply entertain. They can also serve as a platform to promote positive change and philanthropy. And judging by the reactions of those who tried our demo, it seems we are not alone in this view. Many expressed their appreciation for this innovative approach and felt it added a unique touch to the gaming experience.

Aside from the artistry, the conversations and the healthy sales over this weekends event, we still have a long way to go here...

We've been whirring away on the Enemy AI side of the game to ensure a richer experience all round. In this Player v Enemy iteration we're conscious of the need to provide variety, challenges for hard core players and dial up the fun factor to 11.. As you turn a corner, having a quadruped alien spider leaping at you from up high will bring a level of urgency to squash the bugs and collect the well needed food items to continue on your players journey. We're mindful that success does not happen overnight and the iterative nature of this developing ecosystem requires a level of control to curb at least Andys enthusiasm to not introduce even more ideas into the game mechanics..

Food based weapons is at the core of the Hangry Animals USP and game play, so this is our starting point for communicating the fun and hilarity factor and provides a key differentiation to the likes of Overwatch, Fortnite et al... Not that we're anywhere near those titles yet, but the vision and appeal to reach out to partners existing and new, and engage with our core audience of tweens, means we need to always have to be thinking about the messaging of the characters and how we can build mechanics to allow players to cooperate, exchange items to benefit each other to succeed.

From PvE demo will evolve the Couch Co-Op and PvP (Player v Player) aspect of the game where factions of players work together to achieve their goal. Food rations and Crystal power ups will be a premium and scarce across the levels and your teams goals will be to secure your resources to survive, power up and defeat the enemies that are coming to earth to take it back! Single player (PvE) is one thing, but where Hangry Animals really will come into it's own and align with our vision of creating memorable gaming experiences with purpose for years to come really kicks in, is the multiplayer team experiences...

The premise of Hangry Animals as a whole from a character perspective, is cooperation, learning to work together, embracing difference, one team mindset where no player gets left behind. As our characters learn their fate and learn to deal with their new state of being through the comics and stories, it's a message to our youth and adults alike to re-connect with their humanity.. Technology brings us together, but we seem further apart, and we need to find ways to reconnect, have meaningful conversation with fellow humans in 3 dimensional form to solve some of societies big problems collaboratively. Gaming and the art of play, provides a platform to spark the conversation and topics of our times that we can address indirectly. Through play, comes dialogue, which leads to behavior change and action. That's the core essence of Hangry Animals!

The inaugural Barry Collectorcon event was an overwhelming success. Not only did it allow us to connect with avid fans of our products, but it also allowed us to showcase the innovative ways we are incorporating philanthropy into gaming. We look forward to participating in many more events like this in the coming year and continuing to provide unique experiences that bring joy and help make a difference in the world. Watch this space for more...

From the 30th May you will be able to claim the first batch of Hangry Animals NFTs from our website DAPP as a CHET holder... No one else will be able to mint yet. We will announce timings on our Discord for you to connect and claim your Hangrys. We are scheduling a release itinerary for a reveal and exclusive rewards to follow in due course. Our anticipation is that we are opting for a phased release as we push out some very bullish news over the next few weeks that will coincide with a controlled release of NFTs capitalize on each of these newsworthy items. Please ensure you're in our Discord #hangry-chat channel to watch out for the latest updates and daily posts. #letsgethangry

We're still chuffed that we have sold out our allocation of CHET passes. The pre-sale is now closed as we are gearing up for the public mint. We'd like to thank everyone who purchased and all those that helped to promote and drive interest in Hangry Animals over the past month or so. We are super grateful to all those at Community of Communities led by @thyrevolution and co, it's been a pleasure vibing with you all so far. Dates are being announced in the coming week on our socials and Discord, so do keep an eye out for our highly anticipated genesis drop! We've been working tirelessly to bring a brand to life that has it all. We feel Hangry Animals brings a new dimension to charitable causes and we're just getting started here.