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Awesomenauts gets even more awesome

by: Nathaniel -
More On: Awesomenauts
You probably already know that Awesomenauts is a 3v3 MOBA packed full of crazy characters, and that's awesome.

What you might not know (because they just announced it) is that Awesomenauts also offers split-screen action, and that's even more awesome.

But what is most awesome?  How 'bout a trailer showing off all the hot split-screen action you and your buddies will be able to partake in when you play Romnio's Awesomenauts?  That sounds most awesome to me.

Awesomenauts is in the final stages of development and will be out later this year.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Splitscreen Feature for Awesomenauts Triples the Fun!

Hamburg, Germany – March 2, 2012 – Did you know that MOBA stands for Multiplayer Online Battle Arena? It's true! Did you also know the upcoming XBLA and PSN game Awesomenauts actually is a MOBA? It is! In Awesomenauts, two teams of 3 players battle it out for honor, glory and of course experience points!

But sometimes those roommates on your couch might get bored of watching you dominate matches using your Awesome(nauts) skills. Well, why not invite them to join you using the splitscreen feature? You can play with up to three people on a single console. So you can form your own team and take on the galaxy! And if your friends need some training first, you can try the offline practice mode where the bots will provide the challenge. So off- or online, you can take your friends along for the ride.

To give you a better idea on the split screen mode, the awesome guys at Ronimo sculpted a new split screen trailer, which can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv7uvyiYpP0

Awesomenauts is currently in the final stages of development, and will be released on the PlayStation Network (PSN) and Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) in a few weeks’ time. A definitive release date and price will be announced as soon as possible.

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 will soon be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.

Gameplay Features:

• For the first time in galactic history, Awesomenauts will bring the popular MOBA genre to the 2D plane with rich, detailed environments!
• Adrenaline-pumping action with up to 3 players staining your couch, or 6 players online!
• A roster of six unique playable mercenaries, each featuring their own set of skills and upgrades!
• 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!


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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.