Netmarble and Kung Fu Factory are making NBA Ball Stars.

Netmarble and Kung Fu Factory launch NBA Ball Stars mobile puzzle game

Netmarble has launched NBA Ball Stars, a free-to-play puzzle-based mobile basketball game developed by the company’s newly purchased Kung Fu Factory studio.

The game is now available on iOS and Android. It’s fast play and franchise-building strategy is aimed at general sports fans, casual gamers and players of all levels.

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