Hello Kitty Online has gone live on the Philippines!  Level Up!, one of the country’s leading publisher of online games opened their servers yesterday, November 11 at 15:00 (3pm) GMT +8 to throngs of excited Hello Kitty fans.

Players quickly rushed into the game and started their adventures in Hello Kitty Online.

Now that the game has been commercially launched in the Philippines, there will be no more character wipes and everything you earn there will be for keeps!  What are you waiting for?  Sign up now and enjoy the only MMORPG made for Sanrio fans!

For more information about Hello Kitty Online in the Philippines, visit the Official Hello Kitty Online Philippines site.

If you can’t get enough of the minigames on Hello Kitty Online, here’s a game that’s just right for you!  “Jungle Jumper” is the latest addition to the arsenal of flash games that you can play right here on SanrioTown.

Poor Treedrop  got lost in the jungle!  Help Treedrop find his way back home. Use your mouse to jump and grab the grapes to get a whopping 10,000 points each!

You can play this and other fun games by logging in to SanrioTown. Don’t have one yet? Click here to register and get your free account now!

HKO Malaysia and Singapore is holding a special event for new players that log in on Wednesday, November 4, between 10pm to 12am GMT+8.

Newcomers that log in during that time period will enjoy some fun-filled GM events and win free items! This is a great opportunity for those who are just starting out in HKO, not only because of the freebies they can get, but it will also serve as a chance for them to meet their fellow players and the friendly neighborhood GMs.

This event is open to all new players of HKO Singapore and Malaysia.

How do you start your grand HKO adventure, you ask? Simple: take the first step by downloading it now at Download HKO now!

See you in-game!

This is definitely the biggest party to hit Hello Kitty Online to date!  Hundreds of players around the world flocked to London to celebrate Hello Kitty’s 35th birthday in Hello Kitty Online.  It was definitely one for the books!

The festivities started with several games lead by the Game Masters. Players then participated in a massive treasure hunt that took them to specific points in London. Everyone joined in and it was an awesome spectacle to see:

Soon the clues brought them to a special treat: A giant Piñata!

The players rushed in to break it, and as soon as it cracked, they all received very special treats!  Hello Kitty was also there to join the fun!

Check out our Facebook and Myspace pages for more pictures from the party.

Finally, we’d like to thank everyone who became a part of this event.  You’re presence has made it truly special and it wouldn’t have been this much fun without you!

The parties and events are only going to get better, so check back often for the latest news and updates!

Our beloved Hello Kitty is celebrating her 35th Birthday today, and things are getting busy in preparation for tonight’s big event in Hello Kitty Online! Get a chance to see our celebrant walk the streets of London in our big birthday bash, and be sure to get your party clothes on!

Let’s all get together to greet Hello Kitty a very happy birthday! It’s going to be one very memorable party you don’t want to miss, so see you in the game!

Hello Kitty’s birthday is almost here! Starting today, Hello Kitty Online will be hosting a massive event where fans all over the world can get together with their friends to celebrate, have fun, and get limited-edition virtual items, all in preparation for the big day on November 1, 2009!

Here’s the quick version: from now until November 1, 2009, collect as many Birthday Tokens as you can. These tokens are used to redeem special limited-edition items. You need to be wearing at least 4 of these items in order to be admitted to the main event, which is Hello Kitty’s birthday party in London on November 1!

Birthday tokens
You will want to collect as many Birthday Tokens as possible. You get tokens for completing special 35th anniversary quests and by participating in social party activities. Getting tokens is easy, so get as many of these as you can and exchange them for limited-edition Hello Kitty items in the game!

Hello Kitty Birthday Items
To celebrate Hello Kitty’s 35 years of bringing cuteness to the world, Hello Kitty Online is offering in-game versions of official Sanrio merchandise! These Hello Kitty Birthday Items are collectors’ pieces, as they can only be obtained during this special event. The Party Master NPC will trade your Birthday Tokens for up to 23 limited-edition items. Alternatively, you can buy up to 22 items from the Item Mall. You need to be wearing at least 4 different Hello Kitty Birthday Items to access the main party on November 1, so get those as soon as you can! You certainly don’t want to miss out on these limited-edition items!

Special Birthday-themed quests
All the Sanrio characters are busy with preparations for the party, and they’ve decided to make special floats to celebrate Hello Kitty’s birthday. But things are far from ready, and they need your help! Travel to each of the main cities (Sanrio Harbour, Florapolis, London, Paris, Beijing). See if you can lend a hand, and your kindness might earn you some Birthday tokens!

New mini-games
This special event introduces new multiplayer mini-games unlike anything previously seen in the game. Mimic the Party Master’s actions in the Emote game, or play Bingo with other players and you could win Birthday tokens while having fun with your friends!

Piñatas
Travel through the adventure maps with your friends and you might catch a piñata or two! They’re really tough to break but, once they crack, up to ten players can loot the goodies hidden inside! The common piñatas hold much-needed Birthday tokens, and there are also special piñatas that carry limited-edition Birthday items that you won’t find anywhere else - so keep your eyes peeled!

The main event: Birthday party in London on November 1
London is the place to be on November 1, but you must get your party clothes before you can attend the hottest virtual birthday party ever! Players must be wearing at least 4 of the Hello Kitty Birthday avatar items in order to be allowed into the party. This is one party you do not want to miss – get ready for even more special events and free treats!

Hello Kitty’s birthday party in London on November 1 will have birthday decorations, Party Clowns, free items, and other special treats lined up, so come join the celebration for our beloved Hello Kitty!

Our plans for world domination continues!  Sanrio fans in Thailand will soon be able to enjoy Hello Kitty Online as C2 Vision Co., Ltd, a leading PC game distributor and developer in the country brings the cuteness of Hello Kitty and her friends to the region!

The first beta test of Hello Kitty Online in Thailand is scheduled in the first half of 2010.  For more information, you can read the rest of the press release here.

We look forward to seeing you all in Thailand!  We will be releasing more news and updates so check back often!

It’s time to reward the hard work and achievements of our loyal beta testers!  Several events were held during the Sanrio Digital beta runs.  The winners of these Beta events are eligible for rewards in Hello Kitty Online’s North American version, available at http://hko.aeriagames.com.

Event rewards: Designer Depot

• Customized guild shirts
• Customized guild hats
• Note: each guild must submit their design as described here.

At the end of the Founders’ Christmas Reunion, guilds rushed to collect the resources needed to make their own customized guild shirts and hats.  Now it’s time to submit your guild designs!  For more details, check out the mechanics in the HKO Event Blog.

Event rewards: My House

• In-game cash
• Exclusive crafting guides to produce unique avatar items.

During the global Closed Beta, the ultimate achievement was to build a house.  Players were asked to submit screenshots showing their avatars standing inside their farms and in front of their houses.  200 players accomplished this and will receive in-game money and crafting guides for unique items. For more information, see the mechanics on the official News Blog.

Event rewards: Lucky Seven

• In-game cash
• Exclusive crafting guides to produce unique avatar items.

Another achievement during the global Closed Beta was obtaining a pet.  Players were asked to take screenshots with 6 other players, each of them showing 1 pet for a total of 7 pets in the picture.  The 126 players who accomplished this challenge will receive in-game money and unique crafting guides. For more information on the Lucky Seven event, please see the Mechanics on the official Event Blog.

All rewards are valid exclusively for the North American release of Hello Kitty Online.  A confirmation email will be sent to the SanrioTown emails the winners used to login to Hello Kitty Online during the events.  We will be announcing the dates when the rewards can be claimed, so check back often!

Visit the Aeria Games website or more information regarding Hello Kitty Online in North America.

Once again, Hello Kitty Online sends out big thanks to all the players that have participated in the Beta programs!

The game is on!  European and Filipino players will be having a ball as Hello Kitty Online opens its servers in Europe and the Philippines!  Burda: publisher of HKO Europe and Level Up Games: publisher of HKO Philippines, today announced the launch of HKO in their regions. Click to read the official announcements: HKO European Launch and HKO Open Beta Philippines.

Players in those territories will now be able to embark in their own magical adventure and experience the fun only Hello Kitty Online can deliver!

We invite everybody to join the fun and be part of the Hello Kitty Online family!

If you are not in Europe and Philippines, do not despair, Hello Kitty Online is available in many territories!  Visit HKO Official Site for game versions/regions.  More news and updates are coming so stay tuned!

Hello Kitty Online has conquered North America! September 1, 2009 marked the beginning of HKO craze in the country as Aeria Games: the exclusive publisher of the game in NA, announced the start of the HKO Closed Beta in their region.  An overwhelming and increasing number of enthusiastic fans have registered and are still signing up to join and enjoy Hello Kitty Online.

Congratulations to Aeria Games for a successful launch and for winning the hearts of everyone!  Visit the Aeria Games official website to learn more about the North American release of Hello Kitty Online.