Got Seoul?
B-Boy Breaks Korean Borders!
27th March 2007, Leamington Spa, Warks, UK. FreeStyleGames and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea are proud to announce the eagerly anticipated release of B-Boy in Korea this week!
With Korea a major exponent of world class break-dancing, FreeStyleGames are proud to represent some of that outstanding talent in-game.
Featuring three of Korea's finest b-boys: Hong10, Physicx and Darkness - players will be able to battle other licensed legends including Crazy Legs, Ivan "The Urban Action Figure", Crumbs, Benny, Kamel and Mouse. The game is host to some 40 rival b-boys, offering wide-ranging styles and gameplay longevity.
Players must learn, hone and master over 800 motion-captured moves as they progress from street battles up to world championships, gaining style, sponsorship and respect as they battle their way across the globe, visiting 21 realistic venues and executing the sickest routines.
Those looking for instant action can head for the arcade modes for battles against rival b-boys or multiplayer face-offs using PSP's Wireless functionality.
The game also includes a BAFTA nominated soundtrack featuring 40 licensed contemporary hip hop and classic funk tracks, mixed and scratched on the fly by in-game DJs.
B-Boy also allows players to create their own completely customisable breaker and upgrade their wardrobe with cool clothing from Adidas, Armory and Tribal.
For further details please contact: Alison Beasley, Lincoln Beasley PR
T: +44 (0) 1608 645756 M: +44 (0) 7966 449130
E: Alison@lincolnbeasley.co.uk
About B-Boy
B-Boy uses a dynamically controlled fighting system to help you battle the best b-boys on the planet. Over the course of an in-depth "B-Boy Life" mode, players build up a crew and battle against real-life superstar b-boys including in-game host Crazy Legs, the legendary and original b-boy, who worked closely with the development team to ensure the game's authenticity.
Players must learn, develop and master more than 800 motion captured moves as they progress from street battles to the world championships, gaining style and respect as they battle their way around the world, visiting 21 realistic venues.
Those looking for instant action can head for the arcade modes for battles against rival b-boys or multiplayer face-offs using PSP's Wireless functionality. B-Boy also allows players to create their own b-boy and upgrade and customise their breaker and, includes more than 40 licensed contemporary hip hop and classic funk tracks, mixed and scratched on the fly by in-game DJs.
B-Boy Developed by FreeStyleGames, in collaboration with Crazy Legs and DJ Hooch, B-Boy is due for release in September 2006 on PSP(PlayStation®Portable) and PlayStation®2.
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About FreeStyleGames
FreeStyleGames is one of a new wave of groundbreaking European development studios. Founded by a highly talented and experienced team, the company is re-inventing independent development. FreeStyleGames employ ambitious people and encourage fun & adventurous lifestyles to delivering fresh, original & innovative console intellectual property for a new mass market audience. FreeStyleGames is based in Warwickshire, UK and currently employs 26 staff.