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dtp entertainment-Press Release
Hamburg, 01.05.2012 – Available later today
in the US to download from Sony Entertainment Network, with the EU
PSN version and the worldwide release on Xbox LIVE Arcade following
tomorrow, Awesomenauts is a side scrolling multiplayer online
battle arena game. The game mixes 80's cartoon graphics and
platforming gameplay with a deep and modern upgrade
system.
Pick one of the six Awesome characters and join a team of 3
Awesomenauts to duke it out on the online battlefields. Defeat
droids, turrets, other players and finally the enemy base to win!
The choice of characters ranges from a hardy cowboy that solves
everything with dynamite, a mysterious floating brain that can heal
allies, a spacefrog that can use dazzling breakdance moves to
other, even crazier heroes. And if you need help you can just have
your friends join you online, or on your couch using
splitscreen.
"We are proud to be able to release
Awesomenauts today on PSN in the US with the
European PSN version and the worldwide release on XBLA following
tomorrow," said Frank Brügmann, CEO dtp entertainment AG. "Our
expertise of successfully launching games for these platforms has
been built up with the release of our previous critically acclaimed
games
TNT Racer s as well as
Crazy Machines Elements. The release of
Awesomenauts also shows that we already are in the
process to overcome the obstacles and continue on our path to
provide some of the best games out there to the players."
"We've been looking forward to this day for 3 years," said
Jasper Koning, Game Designer at Ronimo Games, "The day that we can
finally head online and play our game against other players instead
of bots! I'll see you on the battlefield!" (PS: Jasper's Gamertag
is nog1potje).
Follow the latest news around the release of Awesomenauts on
https://twitter.com/#!/Ronimogames
and
http://www.Facebook.com/Awesomenauts
About Awesomenauts:
The year is 3587, conflict spans the stars. Huge robot armies
are locked in an enduring stalemate. At the centre is a team of
elite mercenaries fighting for the spoils of war: The
Awesomenauts.
Combining the gameplay of classic 2D-platforming titles with
that of modern, fast-paced MOBA-games, Awesomenauts allows up to
six players to battle against one-another across multiple alien
worlds. Featuring a playable roster of six unique heroes,
Awesomenauts brings ferocious team play and angry,
lightsaber-wielding aliens together.
Awesomenauts is available on PSN ($9,99) on May 1st in North
America, and worldwide May 2nd. The game will launch on XBLA
(800MSP) on May 2nd.
Gameplay Features:
- 3 on 3 online platforming shooter action with bright 80's
cartoon style
- 6 very unique and highly customisable characters, each with
their own attacks and skills,
- Online and offline play with up to 3 players on a single
console using splitscreen
- Full drop in drop out support with bots and humans being
swapped where needed
- Strong MOBA influences, classes, upgrades, creeps, turrets,
bases, tactical depth, etc.
- Advanced matchmaking options, which allow you to queue up for
online matches without forcing you to wait in a matchmaking
lobby!
- Unlock over 100 unique items to beef up your abilities and
customize your personal playing style for each match!
- Face melting battles across multiple exotic planets and alien
spaceships!
PlayStation Network is a registered trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.
LIVE Arcade is a registered trademark of the Microsoft group of
companies.
Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE and the Xbox logos are trademarks of
the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from
Microsoft.
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About dtp entertainment
dtp entertainment AG is one of Germany’s largest
independent games publishers and has been in the industry since
1995. The company employs more than 150 people with headquarters in
Hamburg/Germany and subsidiary in Singapore. dtp entertainment
develops games for all entertainment platforms and publishes these
internationally. In addition, the company is a well-established
distributor for software, DVDs and Blu-rays in Germany, Austria and
Switzerland.
www.dtp-entertainment.com
About Ronimo Games
Ronimo Games is a development studio based in Utrecht, the
Netherlands. Staffed by the team that created the original
incarnation of de Blob, Ronimo Games is focused on creating
innovative, high-quality games that appeal to a wide audience. In
2009, the studio released its critically-acclaimed debut title
Swords & Soldiers, for Nintendo Wii, PSN, and Steam. For more
information on Ronimo Games and its games visit
www.ronimo-games.com.
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