The collectible version includes $15 in Sanrio Cash Points, a choice of one of four virtual pets, the game client on DVD (beats wasting time downloading it), an 82-page full-color game manual and collector’s postcards.

HKO integrates gaming with social networking features by allowing players to keep blogs, share videos and send special Hello Kitty email. The game itself promises to keep your kids (or, let’s face it, you) busy with a storyline, quests to complete, farms, guilds and more.

“Offering Hello Kitty Online as a retail SKU makes for a great addition to the Sanrio Digital line-up of Hello Kitty gaming SKUs Zoo offers at retail in North America, “ said Mark Seremet, CEO, Zoo Entertainment. “We are excited to bring HKO to retail for the fall and holiday season.”

Hello Kitty Online retails for $20.

Hello Kitty Online players that are in the holiday spirit can participate in the “2009 HKO Toys for Tots Charity Drive”. Players are encourage to collect a defined set of in-game items and turn them in to Game Masters. Every item set will go towards a real life contribution from Aeria Games on behalf of HKO North American Players.

One Set consists of:
• Short Sticks (x10)
• Webley Webs (x5)
• Shell (x5)
• Bramble’s Comfort (x10)

Players that turn in one set or more will get a crab plush toy for their efforts.

The event will take place through December 16th. Dates, times, and places that players can drop off materials to GMs by Nyoko in Sanrio Harbour are:

* December 14th at 5, 6, and 7 PM (EST)
* December 15th at 7, 8, and 9 PM (EST)
* December 16th at 10, 11, and 12 PM (EST)

It’s Hello Kitty celebration from now through November 1 and we’re celebrating it on GamingAngels.com in many different ways. Fans can win a Hello Kitty Mimobot on GA, attend Royal/T’s Three Apple exhibit or celebrate in Hello Kitty Online.

Hello Kitty Online is free-to-play, MMORPG that features Sanrio’s various characters. There are new special anniversary content and features that include games, quests, items, contests, and prizes.

The tokens earned during the event can be exchanged for limited edition Hello Kitty Birthday items in the game. UK Gamers that earn four limited edition birthday items will gain entry to a lavish party held in London. Lucky UK Gamers!! Gamers who collect some items can go to celebrations in Florapolis and Paris. For all the details go to HelloKittyOnline.com.

Hello Kitty Online MMO

Another reason to be sad that I’m not at PAX, Hello Kitty Online will be premiering at PAX in Seatle this weekend. PAX attendees and press can play the demo of Hello Kitty Online at the Aeria Games booth #22. Hopefully Cherith and Zoe will see this! haha

“Hello Kitty gaming fans have long been looking for the ideal level of online community and engagement, and Hello Kitty Online delivers that in a format that will thrive as the fan base continues to grow,” said Grant Wei, executive producer, Aeria Games. “We are proud to have the opportunity to bring one of the world’s greatest characters into the free-to-play PC online gaming space via Aeria Game’s high-quality publishing platforms.”

The game is currently in closed beta now and will be moving to open beta later in September. Hello Kitty Online will be a free download at hko.aeriagames.com

“Hello Kitty Online was designed to be a fun and interactive social gaming experience that brings Hello Kitty and Sanrio fans and friends together in an engaging MMO setting,” said Robert Ferrari, vice president of publishing and business development, Sanrio Digital. “We look forward to bringing Hello Kitty Online and the integrated SanrioTown social networking site to Hello Kitty fans across North America.”

Maybe Cherith and Zoe will bring us back some HK swag right?

Hello Kitty Online MMO

I think we got at least two weeks and then I have to post something Hello Kitty related. Even the staff is on the look out for HK information now! This week we have a new trailer for Hello Kitty Online the first MMORPG in the Sanrio universe.

HKO is also taking signups for their closed beta at http://www.hellokittyonline.com/us. I’ll be trying it out, so let me know if you get into the closed beta as well!

HKO is a free-to-play PC game where players can interact with Hello Kitty characters and customize their character.

To get you excited, here is the trailer!