Hello Kitty introduced to GameCube

The GameCube library of games got that much cuter today now that Namco has shipped the 3D action adventure game Hello Kitty Roller Rescue to North American retailers.

When the evil Block-O, king of Block Planet, takes over Sanriotown, Hello Kitty and her friends must band together to take back their turf. Roller Rescue will feature 15 levels and more than 20 Sanrio characters, including favorites such as Badtz-Maru, Mimmy, and Keroppi.

"Hello Kitty Roller Rescue brings the world of Hello Kitty to life in 3D for the first time, and fans will love exploring the colorful and interactive environments," said Namco Hometek business director Jeff Lujan. "The large cast of lovable Sanrio characters adds richness to the game and will entertain players of all ages and skill levels."

Hello Kitty Roller Rescue was developed by Xpec, the company responsible for Black Stone: Magic & Steel on the Xbox and the upcoming Bounty Hounds for the PSP. Roller Rescue is rated E for Everyone and retails for $29.99. For more on Roller Rescue, check out GameSpot's E3 coverage, or check back later this week for a full review.