Posted Nov 20, 2007 at 01:13AM by Ryan A. Listed in: Rumors, Games, B-Boy Tags: Korea, South Korea, Europe, North America, FreeStyle Games
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South Peak Interactive to bring B-Boy in North America? - Image 1FreeStyle Games' B-Boy is viewed by many as one of the best video games for the PlayStation Portable that never made it to North America. It was first released in Europe back in 2006 and then in South Korea earlier this year.

Now it appears that B-Boy is coming to the States after all, if we are to believe a new listing posted by rental store GameFly. Read more.

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Posted Mar 27, 2007 at 08:56AM by Ryan A. Listed in: News, Games, B-Boy, Screenshots Tags: Sony, FreeStyle Games
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B-boy will finally be available in Korea - Image 1Do you guys remember B-Boy? Yeah, that hip-hop themed break-dancing title from FreeStyle Games that was released in North America back in October 2006. Well, Sony Computer Entertainment Korea is happy to announced that the video game will finally be available in Korea.

We know you are already familiar with this title but in case you haven't noticed, three of the many in-game characters actually hail from Korea. They are Hong10, Physicx, and Darkness. Aside from these, the rest of the b-boys will also be making an appearance, there are 40 all in all, mind you, and some of the most notable ones include Crazy Legs, Ivan "The Urban Action Figure", Crumbs, Benny, Kamel, and Mouse.

Basically, the objective of the game is for players to learn and master around 800 motion-captured moves. The game will start in street battles, and if you are good enough, you might actually reach the World Championships. As players progress, their character will earn style, sponsorship, and respect.

And for those who really want to make a name for themselves, B-Boy allows complete character creation that can be modified further in terms of breaker and even wardrobe. There's an arcade mode as well as multiplayer face-offs using PlayStation Portable's (PSP) wireless functionality. All battles will take place in 21 realistic values.

As if these aren't exciting enough, the video game also has its own original soundtrack which features 40 licensed contemporary hip hop and classic funk tracks, mixed and scratched on the fly by in-game DJs.

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Posted Oct 11, 2006 at 03:52PM by Jex H. Listed in: News, Games, B-Boy Tags: North America, Adidas, UK, FreeStyle Games, Crazy Legs, Asia
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Work your headspins and bone-breaking maneuvers with B-Boy now out movin' and groovin' in the streets! Hailed as the very first break dancing title on the PSP, B-Boy lets you work your way through the HipHop scene by battling it out with the world's best b-boys and aim for that in-game Adidas scholarship.

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The game features real life Hip-Hop personalities such as "Crazy Legs", who acts as the game MC and end-of-level boss. With the hottest HipHop beats in the soundtrack, as well as real locations and events featured in the game, this is as street as is gets. Climb up the ranks by taking on the world's greatest B-Boy personalities and pulling off hot moves and combos to become number one. Other game features include:

-12 fully licensed motion-captured competitive B-Boys from Europe, Asia and North America
-21 authentic world wide locations including Freestyle Sessions, UK B-Boy Championships and the Rock Steady Crew Anniversary
-37 licensed Hip Hop and classic Funk tracks
-Customise your B-Boy with full character customization – winning battles allows you to kit yourself out with the latest adidas clothing
-Advanced control and animation system allowing full control of your character's power moves, freezes and flare-driven combos

B-Boy also utilizes the PSP's wireless function, allowing you to take your dancing to the streets (literally) and groove to hiphop beats anytime and anywhere you want. B-boy is developed by Freestyle Games and is also available on the PS2.

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Posted Oct 02, 2006 at 06:59PM by Chris L. Listed in: Games, B-Boy Tags: FreeStyle Games
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The B-Boy tagpainted by Montana spray paints


You love them, you hate them - product placement advertising in video games. Hey, some ideas like Pepsi in the Shire will never fly. But there are some product placements that make or should make absolute sense. Sports equipment and sportswear in EA Sports is the perfect example. Then there's spray paint companies in B-Boy.

Yes, spray paints. Because graffiti tagging goes hand-in-hand with hip-hop and B-boy culture. (Remember GTA: San Andreas?)

Montana Colors SL, a well-known brand in the world of paint-in-a-spray can, has collaborated with B-boy dev team FreeStyle Games and in-game ad specialists Hive to get their cans in the breakdance game. "B-Boy represented a great opportunity for us to reach our target audience via an innovative advertising platform," said CEO Ruedi Glatz. Besides the brand, even Montana's own in-house graffiti artists, the Montana Writer Team, have contributed their artwork to B-boy.

"It is critical that prospective players from the hip-hop community view the game as a sympathetic representation of their world, otherwise people simply won't play," says Hive's Rachel Norman. Adding the brand of choice for taggers and graffiti artists everywhere is just one of many steps to bring the hip-hop culture of B-boy to life, such as the soundtrack we've featured earlier.

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Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 08:35AM by Andy L. Listed in: News, Previews, Games, B-Boy Tags: FreeStyle Games, Crazy Legs
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B-Boy


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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.
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.

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