B-Boy – Hits The Streets

For immediate release

Press information

London, 11th October 2006 - Word up Are you ready to battle? Are you ready to join the legendary Crazy Legs, President of the infamous Rock Steady Crew, and become a b-boy to compete against the best? Well, now you can as B-Boy has arrived and is out now on PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) and PlayStation®2 - PEACE!

Developed by Freestyle Games, B-Boy allows you to battle through an authentic Hip-Hop scene, challenging the world's best b-boys on the world's greatest stages - and hopefully take home an in-game adidas sponsorship along the way.

The first and only authentic b-boy title on PSP stays true to the spirit of b-boying thanks to the wireless functionality - giving you the freedom to battle on the move - anytime and anywhere - just as B-Boy competitions were meant to be. Featuring real life Hip-Hop characters, every in-game move is motion-captured from the experts, including moves taken from world famous Redbull athlete, "Crazy Legs", who also acts as game MC and end of level boss. Battling around the world, B-Boy features real locations and events, accompanied by the sound of a licensed Hip-Hop and classic Funk soundtrack, with each track being selected by the b-boys featured in-game.

Progress through the ranks by taking on the world's greatest B-Boy personalities, and pull off unique moves and outrageous combo's to become number one. Key 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 personalisation - winning battles allows you to kit yourself out with the latest adidas clothing

Advanced control and animation system allowing full control of your characters power moves, stylish freezes and flare driven combo's

The world's most respected B-Boys and girls have been involved every step of the way to bring the most authentic B-Boy experience straight to PSP and PlayStation 2.

From motion captured real-life moves to licensed tracks, notorious b-boy venues through to street wear, B-Boy brings the battle to you, for you to take it where you want.

Check out the game website and let Crazy Legs himself take you through the making and breakin' of B-Boy!

URL: www.bboythegame.com

ENDS

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About PSP (PlayStation®Portable)

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About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd.

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About FreeStyleGames Ltd.

FreeStyleGames is one of a new wave of groundbreaking European development studios. Founded in 2002 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 over 30 staff.

More information about FreeStyleGames can be found at http://www.freestylegames.com

About Crazy Legs

More information about Crazy Legs and the Rock Steady Crew can be found at http://www.rocksteadycrew.com/