Freestyle Street Basketball
Box art of the North American version of Freestyle Street Basketball
Developer(s)	JCEntertainment
Publisher(s)	GameKiss
Platform(s)	Microsoft Windows
Release date(s)	2004 Feb 1, 2009
Genre(s)	Sports MMO
Mode(s)	Multiplayer
Rating(s)	ESRB: Everyone (E)
Media	[Internet Downlad]; CD-ROM
System requirements	Windows XP Home or Professional (including Service Pack 2 or higher) or Windows Vista, 800 MHz Processor, 256 MB RAM (XP) or 512 MB RAM (Vista), NVIDIA GeForce 2 MX 100/200 video card or ATI Radeon 7000 or higher, 1GB Free Hard Drive space, DirectX 9.0c, Broadband Connection
Input methods	Computer keyboard, Mouse

FreeStyle Street Basketball is a MMORPG developed by JC Entertainment. There are several different versions of this game for different regions. The North American version, which was published by Sierra Online has been discontinued.

GameKiss FreeStyle Street Baskball is now available to all players in all countries.

Contents 1 Features 2 The Closing of North American FreeStyle Street Basketball 3 The Opening of "Global" Freestyle 2009 4 External links

[edit] Features

Leveling and Exp The game utilizes an experience based leveling system like most other MMORPG. When you have reached a certain EXP requirement, you will level up to the next level. When you level up; you will be rewarded with Attribute points, which make your character stronger, faster, etc.

Points and GKash There are 2 types of currencies in FSSB, points and GKash. Points are rewarded after each game like EXP. And GKash is purchased with real money via PayPal. Both are used to buy Skills, Freestyles, Clothes, and various accessories. Although, there are certain items and skills that can only be bought by GKash. Some clothing items have an expiration date, and will disappear after the date.

Attribute Points By leveling up, you character increases in attributes.

• Middle: Increases your accuracy for mid-range shots.
• 2 Point: Increases your accuracy for in-the-paint shots.
• 3 Point: Increases your accuracy for 3pts shots.
• Dunk/Lay-up : Increases your accuracy for dunks and lay-ups/3-stepping
• Running: Increases movement speed.
• Jump: Increases your blocking, rebounding, and dunking/lay ups range; also decreases delays after jumps (Block/dunk/rebound)
• Power: Increases your chances to push other players with lower power, and less chance of being pushed.
• Dribble: Decreases the delays between fake dribbles, and make it harder for others to steal the ball.
• Steal: Increases your chance to steal, steal speed and intercept passes.
• Block: Increases your block range and timing; and decreases delay after block.
• Pass: Increases your passing ability, hence, reduce the chance of intercept from opponents.
• Rebound: Increases your rebounding height, range, and timing.

[edit] The Closing of North American FreeStyle Street Basketball

As of September 25 2008, the North American version of FreeStyle Street Basketball hosted by Sierra Online, was officially discontinued.

Like most MMORPGs, the closing of North America FS has brought much drama from the player community. This was due, in part, to the fact that the game featured a registered version and purchasable items that many players had paid for. No refunds were offered. Many were enraged at Sierra Online, now part of Activision-Blizzard, for the sudden announcement while others tried to petition the publisher to bring it back. No attempts were successful.

Many players found ways to play in other versions of Freestyle hosted in different countries, such as: Taiwan, Thai, Philippines, Singapore, etc. Most players gave up due to connection problems from oversea lag and IP blocks.

[edit] The Opening of "Global" Freestyle 2009

GameKiss has started Open Beta Testing on May 6, 2009. The accounts from Closed Beta Testing were deleted. GK Freestyle is now available to all countries, now also feature in game cash service via PayPal.

[edit] External links

• Korea FS (Not available to foreigners)
• Russia FS
• GameKiss (Official Gamekiss Freestyle Street Basketball site)