Press Previews

"Meet the hottest basketball game to hit the internet!"

"The game's cartoony, graffiti-influenced style should appeal to basketball maniacs of all sizes, and moms and dads shouldn't be surprised if their young point guards slam-dunk all over them. Sierra Online, PC; $20."

"In the PC game "Freestyle Street Basketball," players will be able to customize the look and style of their characters, tweaking details as tiny as articles of clothing. But rather than venturing out to slay dragons, players will gather in a massive online playground where they can challenge other players to competitive street basketball matches on a virtual hardcourt."

"This B-Ball game sports an absolutely gorgeous cell-shaded three dimensional look that will appeal to a lot of people. Furthermore, player animations look far above average, and the audio, which includes music and the boisterous "smack talk" sound excellent.

Best of all, the game requires such little processing power that it can run on virtually any PC. How's that for hitting nothing but net? So if gamers feel like a little hoops hysteria, FreeStyle shoots... and scores!"

"From our experience, playing together is a riot -- the game's rapid pace and crazy moves spur on an endless hail of smack-talk and jump-out-of-your-seat booyahs. 'Just one more game' is never enough."

"Tired of massive multiplayer online games (MMOs) that are all about dragons and warlocks? Try this MMO sports game. All the characters are controlled by real people online. Create a player by picking his or her gear, clothing, and skills. The game's cartoon-like graphics and quick 2-on-2 or 3-on-3 games make it a fun and casual MMO - with no magic wand required."

"This B-Ball game sports an absolutely gorgeous cell-shaded three dimensional look that will appeal to a lot of people. Furthermore, player animations look far above average, and the audio, which includes music and the boisterous 'smack talk' sound excellent."

"We got a chance to play the game at a recent Sierra press event and came away impressed with its easy controls and attractive look."

"...simple but fun b-ball game..."

"With few if any persistent online sports titles around, Freestyle Basketball seemingly has a market all to itself. It's easy to pick up and a real riot when you form up a team with friends."