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Virtual 'Hello Kitty' World Officially Launches Online

by Evan Shamoon, posted Mar 18th 2008 at 10:07AM



Okay fellas (and gals), put on those capris and the pink halter top that's been collecting dust in your closet: it's Hello Kitty time.

Specifically, time for Hello Kitty Online, an online hub for all things HK. It's called Sanrio Town, and it will serve as the central community for the upcoming Hello Kitty MMOG.

There are forums dedicated to Hello Kitty and other lovable Sanrio characters, along with fashion, love, music and games. There's even a Dream Studio area (still in beta), allowing you to upload and personalize and share videos and photos.

Hellooooooo Kitty.

From ShinyShiny


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Hello Kitty's New Online Virtual World

by Terrence O'Brien, posted Feb 14th 2008 at 5:25PM

Hello Kitty Gets Online World
Are you a fan of 'World of Warcraft' but wish it was a little bit cuter? Then check out 'Hello Kitty Online.' That's right, the ambassador of all things cute and Japanese is getting her own Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game or MMORPG.

Currently the online world is in a "closed beta testing phase", meaning it's not yet open to the public, but it should be officially opened very shortly. Like every other MMORPG, in 'Hello Kitty Online' you create a character or avatar to represent you in the virtual world and interact with other players. You'll be able to wander around the Flower Kingdom, London, Paris, Moscow and other places playing mini-games, talking to players, and building the virtual world as you go along.

"...there are many activities for players to choose from. Aside from the monster-filled adventure areas, players can dig for ore in a mine, or range the forests to pick fruit from trees. Farming allows you to plant, grow and harvest your own crops..." say the people from Kelly Kitty Online.

And that's just a small taste. The game promises countless activities and boundless cuteness. We can only say one thing about this game -- Awwww.

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Pervs Set Up Shop in 'Second Life'

by Tom Conlon, posted May 9th 2007 at 9:33AM

Pervs Set Up Shop in 'Second Life'Even virtual online worlds such as 'Second Life' have their seedy underbellies. While undercover in the massive digital playground, a German news program reports that it was invited to pay to attend meetings in which members view and trade real child pornography and have sex with the avatars of underage members (or the "virtual child" avatars of adult members pretending to be underage). This news comes on the heels of recent reports that online child abuse is on the rise, and that pedophiles are also using the Skype voice and text chat service to stalk victims.

The news program reported the incident to German authorities, who have also received a pledge from 'Second Life' creator Linden Lab to help track down and identify the offenders. Under Germany law, even possession of "virtual" child pornography fetches up to three years in jail.

But, this only the latest crime wave to strike 'Second Life.' In the past, users have complained of programs that easily allow thieves to make copies of digital property like houses, cars and clothes -- effectively a form of stealing. There have even been complaints of mafias and gangs forcing 'Second Life' users out of public areas. Of course, none of those criminals are likely to ever see the inside of a prison cell, virtual or otherwise.




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