On topic, I never really got the hate SAO gets. I think it's more about people wanting the dislike the popular thing like sheepish hipsters and less about the actual anime. It's not a mind blowing masterpiece like Steins Gate, nor is it a very fun and interesting story like Log Horizon, but it's a decent anime and I don't see what's so terrible about it. I love how SAO is actually a gateway anime for A LOT of people and that alone does it deserve credit for.

In game an event would be pretty fun (as are most events they hold) but I don't see it happening anytime soon. But you can always ask!