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Ronimo Games has shared this video on the first anniversary of its latest title Awesomenauts, featuring a look at all of the game's iterations over its history. From early alpha builds to the release version and then the various skins and updates, you can watch the awesomeness increase in front of your eyes.

Ronimo promises more is coming to the world of Awesomenauts. Update 1.18 is currently in testing, and it will add a balance overhaul and a Leon Pirate skin into the game that will replace all of that character's audio. Admiral Swiggins, the winning character from the "Design Your Own Awesomenaut" contest, is also set to release soon.

JoystiqRonimo celebrates a year of Awesomenauts, with more on the way originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 May 2013 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>admiral-swigginsawesomenautsmacmicrosoftpcplaystationps3releaseronimoronimo-gamesskinsupdatesxboxFri, 03 May 2013 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Let your soul be your pilot to this new Awesomenauts map]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/let-your-soul-be-your-pilot-to-this-new-awesomenauts-map/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/let-your-soul-be-your-pilot-to-this-new-awesomenauts-map/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/let-your-soul-be-your-pilot-to-this-new-awesomenauts-map/#comments
Awesomenauts' patch 1.17, now available on Steam, adds two new skins and a map called Aiguillon, which is the French word for "Sting." We're not sure why a map dedicated to a great English songwriter is outfitted with a stealth orb powerup and lots of insect imagery, but -- wait. We just got it.

JoystiqLet your soul be your pilot to this new Awesomenauts map originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aigullionawesomenautspatchpatch-1.17pcronimo-gamesstingten-summoners-tales-best-album-everWed, 10 Apr 2013 04:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Ronimo Games considering crowdfunding for Awesomenauts content]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/23/ronimo-games-considering-crowdfounding-for-awesomenauts-content/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/23/ronimo-games-considering-crowdfounding-for-awesomenauts-content/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/23/ronimo-games-considering-crowdfounding-for-awesomenauts-content/#comments Awesomenauts developer Ronimo Games is considering a crowdfunding approach to make its next project a reality. The developer self-published Awesomenauts on Steam in August 2012, and has since offered a number of updates and extra content for the PC version of the game.

Though the developer's next project is "not Awesomenauts 2," it does have ambitions to expand on Awesomenauts. "There are some bigger features that we want to try to do, but we don't have the capacity to really do that right now," Ronimo Games co-founder Jasper Koning told Joystiq during PAX East.

Crowdfunding extra content has lead to success before, most recently in the case of a successful Indiegogo campaign to bring new characters to Skullgirls. The campaign reached its $150,000 goal in less than 24 hours.

As seen with Lab Zero Games, the costs for creating new content for its fighting game made the goal a reasonable one to obtain. Likewise, Ronimo Games has added four characters and a number of maps to Awesomenauts in the game's lifetime, and has offered that content to Steam players for free.

Not every piece of additional Awesomenauts content is free, as the developer sells character skins. Without revealing any specific numbers, Koning told Joystiq the "skins do very well, we're not getting really rich off of it, but well enough for us."

JoystiqRonimo Games considering crowdfunding for Awesomenauts content originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautscrowdfundingindiegogoJasper-Koningkickstarterpax-eastpax-east-2013pcronimo-gamessteamSat, 23 Mar 2013 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Two new Awesomenauts on the way, latest map in two weeks]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/22/two-new-awesomenauts-on-the-way-latest-map-in-two-weeks/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/22/two-new-awesomenauts-on-the-way-latest-map-in-two-weeks/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/22/two-new-awesomenauts-on-the-way-latest-map-in-two-weeks/#comments Two new Awesomenauts on the way, latest map in two weeksRonimo Games is demoing a new level for Awesomenauts called Aiguillon at PAX East. The level takes inspiration from the game's character Leon, as it features a power-up that grants Leon's stealth ability to whoever grabs it first. Ronimo tells Joystiq that the map will undergo a closed beta phase before being released in two weeks on Steam.

Awesomenauts will also receive two new characters, one of which is currently in production. The other character will be the result of a community survey on Facebook, which gives fans a chance to see their character designs in the game.

JoystiqTwo new Awesomenauts on the way, latest map in two weeks originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautspax-eastPAX-East-2013pcronimo-gamessteamFri, 22 Mar 2013 18:15:00 EST<![CDATA[New Awesomenauts character Genji announced]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/new-awesomenauts-character-genji-announced/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/new-awesomenauts-character-genji-announced/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/new-awesomenauts-character-genji-announced/#comments
Ronimo Games introduced its 13th character to Awesomenauts, and his name is Genji. Genji is one of the last living Entin, a caterpillar-like monk "on a pilgrimage to restore his faith in the great space butterfly."

He is also a support character that specializes in "shielding allies and banishing enemies." Ronimo tells us that Genji is being put through testing in closed beta, along with a sizable balance overhaul for the game, so there's no specific date for when the character will join the rest of the Awesomenauts crew. The official site for the game lists him as a Steam exclusive, though.

Gallery: Awesomenauts (Genji)

JoystiqNew Awesomenauts character Genji announced originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautscharactersdtp-entertainmentgenjipcronimo-gamestrailerWed, 20 Feb 2013 04:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Minecraft Creepers (sorta) invade Awesomenauts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/minecraft-creepers-sorta-invade-awesomenauts/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/minecraft-creepers-sorta-invade-awesomenauts/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/minecraft-creepers-sorta-invade-awesomenauts/#comments Minecraft Creepers sorta invade AwesomenautsLook, Creepers are dangerous enough on their own - people don't need to be going around giving them powered suits of armor like Ronimo Games has done in its latest Awesomenauts update, which is now live on Steam. Well, technically it's not a Creeper, but rather a Creeper skin for existing 'naut Clunk. Still, creepers shouldn't have a role model like this to look up to.

The Creeper Clunk skin can only be acquired by finding someone wearing it in-game and killing them, thus becoming "infected" with it. Since the skin can't be bought or obtained otherwise, we expect that equipping it will be somewhat akin to painting a giant bullseye on your chest. Which is how it should be, honestly, since all Creepers deserve to die.

All Creepers deserve to die.

Gallery: Awesomenauts (Creeper Clunk)

JoystiqMinecraft Creepers (sorta) invade Awesomenauts originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsclunkcreepercreeper-clunkcreepersdtp-entertainmentminecraftmojangpcronimo-gamesThu, 24 Jan 2013 02:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam Holiday Sale features Awesomenauts, Max Payne and Torchlight]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/02/steam-holiday-sale-features-awesomenauts-max-payne-and-torchlig/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/02/steam-holiday-sale-features-awesomenauts-max-payne-and-torchlig/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/02/steam-holiday-sale-features-awesomenauts-max-payne-and-torchlig/#comments Steam sale Day 13This year's Steam Holiday Sale is winding down, but there's still four more days to practice self-restraint or give into full PC purchasing indulgence.

There's still four hours to grab Deus Ex: Human Revolution for $5. There's also deep discounts on indie favorites The Binding of Isaac and Terraria at $1.49 and $3.39, respectively. Alan Wake's entire very bad vacation is also on sale for $9.99.

As for the deals you'll have a little more time to contemplate: Torchlight, Max Payne, Transformers and Total War franchises are all 50 to 75 percent off. The underappreciated Awesomenauts is $3.39, which is a great 2D arena game if you've got some friends to practice with over the holiday.

JoystiqSteam Holiday Sale features Awesomenauts, Max Payne and Torchlight originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsmacpcsteamSteam-Holiday-Sale-2012valveWed, 02 Jan 2013 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Awesomenauts teams up with Mac]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/06/awesomenauts-teams-up-with-mac/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/06/awesomenauts-teams-up-with-mac/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/06/awesomenauts-teams-up-with-mac/#comments Awesomenauts is available on Mac today, making it cross-play compatible on Steam. So if you already purchased the game on Windows and for some reason want to play it on Mac instead, have at it.

To celebrate the Mac port, Awesomenauts is on sale right now for 25% off through Steam, a mere $7.49 until December 10. We'd never dare tell you what to do, but if you were going to spend $7.49 on a video game, we'd like to think you'd choose a good one.

JoystiqAwesomenauts teams up with Mac originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsmacronimo-gamessteamThu, 06 Dec 2012 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Awesomenauts goes free this weekend on Steam, half-off to buy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/awesomenauts-goes-free-this-weekend-on-steam-half-off-to-buy/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/awesomenauts-goes-free-this-weekend-on-steam-half-off-to-buy/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/awesomenauts-goes-free-this-weekend-on-steam-half-off-to-buy/#comments Awesomenauts free Steam weekendAwesomenauts is free this weekend on Steam, now through Sunday at 1 p.m. PT, and yes, that's pretty awesome. Anyone who plays for a while and ends up agreeing with this assessment, Awesomenauts will also be half off all weekend, through Monday, November 19.

Awesomenauts has kept up a steady stream of updates and new character additions since its launch on August 1, including the sniper Raelynn, the vomitous Gnaw and Skolldir, the overweight space viking. Check out all the characters Awesomenauts has to offer this weekend, for free, on Steam.

JoystiqAwesomenauts goes free this weekend on Steam, half-off to buy originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsfreefree-weekendhalf-offpcromino-gamessaleSTEAMThu, 15 Nov 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Awesomenauts updated, Raelynn scopes out competition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/02/awesomenauts-updated-raelynn-scopes-out-competition/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/02/awesomenauts-updated-raelynn-scopes-out-competition/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/02/awesomenauts-updated-raelynn-scopes-out-competition/#comments
As promised the new character Raelynn has been added to the PC version of Awesomenauts. She packs a mean sniper rifle and a nifty eye patch and a just fabulous cape. You can scope out her abilities in this new trailer.

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JoystiqAwesomenauts updated, Raelynn scopes out competition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautspcronimo-gamesFri, 02 Nov 2012 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Awesomenauts 1.8 introduces Raelynn, Halloween content]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/26/awesomenauts-1-8-introduces-raelynn-halloween-content/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/26/awesomenauts-1-8-introduces-raelynn-halloween-content/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/26/awesomenauts-1-8-introduces-raelynn-halloween-content/#comments Awesomenauts 18 introduces Raelynn, Halloween contentVersion 1.8 of Awesomenauts will be released on PC next week, bringing with it a brand new character and some Halloween content. The new character, Raelynn, relies on her faithful pulse rifle, Cuddles, to deal out the bulk of her damage. Her special abilities include deployable cover and what sounds like a pretty devastating sniper shot. According to her description, the snipe ability is "able to zap any target over great distances, the resulting beam will take out most of the surroundings along with the target." Ouch.

1.8 also includes new Halloween content, which will redecorate the Awesomenauts arenas with spider webs and Jack-o'-lanterns. Spooky.

JoystiqAwesomenauts 1.8 introduces Raelynn, Halloween content originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautspcronimo-gamesFri, 26 Oct 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[XBLA Minecraft's 'Skin Pack 3' features Half-Life and Awesomenauts skins]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/17/xbla-minecrafts-skin-pack-3-features-half-life-and-awesomenauts/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/17/xbla-minecrafts-skin-pack-3-features-half-life-and-awesomenauts/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/17/xbla-minecrafts-skin-pack-3-features-half-life-and-awesomenauts/#comments Minecraft getting HalfLife and Awesomenauts skinsIn addition to the recent 1.8.2 update for the Xbox Live version of Minecraft, there's even more content showing up soon. Specifically, a third character skin pack is set to come to the popular sandbox game. Like the first two packs, this one will contain quite a few new skins for Minecraft characters from other media, including content based on the Half-Life series and Awesomenauts. Sure, you could dig a hole as a dwarf, but why do that when you could do the same thing as a headcrab zombie?

There's no information yet, unfortunately, on when the update or the skin pack are coming out; both still need to finish going through Microsoft's certification system. But we'll expect to hear from Mojang and Microsoft as soon as the skins are ready for purchase -- probably in just a few days from now.

JoystiqXBLA Minecraft's 'Skin Pack 3' features Half-Life and Awesomenauts skins originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ronimo Games recently announced a new character for Awesomenauts, Skolldir the "terribly overweight space viking." Skolldir is voiced by Simon from The Yogscast gaming channel. Check out the announcement trailer and gallery for this large, melee-heavy character after the break.

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JoystiqNew Awesomenauts character voiced by Simon from The Yogscast originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3ronimoronimo-gamesskolldirxboxyogscastSun, 30 Sep 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Awesomenauts 1.4 coming next week, Voltar more omniscient]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/31/awesomenauts-1-4-coming-next-week-voltar-more-omniscient/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/31/awesomenauts-1-4-coming-next-week-voltar-more-omniscient/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/31/awesomenauts-1-4-coming-next-week-voltar-more-omniscient/#comments Okay, so technically Voltar won't be more omniscient (is that even possible?), but he will be getting a nice buff in the Awesomenauts 1.4 update. Specifically, his healbot is getting a nice buff.

Furthermore, Coco will pick up some new upgrades, including a "blaze" effect for her lightning ball and homing electricity particles for her shock attack. The latter looks particularly nasty, dealing lots of damage up close.

Patch 1.4 will be released next week.

JoystiqAwesomenauts 1.4 coming next week, Voltar more omniscient originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautspcronimoronimo-gamesFri, 31 Aug 2012 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Gnaw joins Awesomenauts PC, new cheating league opens]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/22/gnaw-joins-awesomenauts-pc-new-cheating-league-opens/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/22/gnaw-joins-awesomenauts-pc-new-cheating-league-opens/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/22/gnaw-joins-awesomenauts-pc-new-cheating-league-opens/#comments
Today packs a double dose of news for Awesomenauts on PC. First and foremost, the previously announced new character, Gnaw, is now available via a free update. Gnaw features abilities such as gross, biological turrets and nasty, noxious vomit.

Developer Ronimo Games has also implemented a novel anti-cheating measure, a special "league" just for cheaters. The gist of it is pretty simple: Get caught cheating and you will be entered into a matchmaking system populated exclusively by other cheaters. Regular readers will recognize the system as similar to Max Payne 3's "Cheater Pool." Ronimo wishes all of the league's new members "GG."

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JoystiqGnaw joins Awesomenauts PC, new cheating league opens originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautspcronimoronimo-gamesWed, 22 Aug 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Bringing PC Awesomenauts characters to console is up to publisher, says Ronimo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/13/bringing-pc-awesomenauts-characters-to-console-is-up-to-publishe/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/13/bringing-pc-awesomenauts-characters-to-console-is-up-to-publishe/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/13/bringing-pc-awesomenauts-characters-to-console-is-up-to-publishe/#comments After announcing a new character for the PC version of Awesomenauts almost immediately after launch, we asked developer Ronimo Games if the console versions would receive the character as well. "We're all for it and ready to do it," Ronimo's Jasper Koning tells Joystiq, "but it's up to the publisher of the console version, DTP." He added that the developer has "no concrete plans right now, but we're very hopeful."

The cost-prohibitive nature of updates on consoles - the Xbox 360 in particular - has been well publicized, especially given the recent drama surrounding Fez' latest patch, which has the potential to corrupt save files and which developer Polytron will never fix.

Also, while Ronimo is hopeful that the new character, Gnaw, will hit the console versions of Awesomenauts, history paints a grim picture of the possibility. Both Monday Night Combat and Dungeon Defenders, for example, have seen numerous updates and pieces of downloadable content on PC, while the PSN and XBLA versions have seen few updates, if any.

JoystiqBringing PC Awesomenauts characters to console is up to publisher, says Ronimo originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsdtpdtp-entertainmentmicrosoftpcplaystationps3ronimoronimo-gamesxboxMon, 13 Aug 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[New character gnawing its way into Awesomenauts PC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/10/new-character-gnawing-its-way-into-awesomenauts-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/10/new-character-gnawing-its-way-into-awesomenauts-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/10/new-character-gnawing-its-way-into-awesomenauts-pc/#comments New character gnawing its way into Awesomenauts PC
The PC version of Awesomenauts has barely been out for a week, and developer Ronimo has already announced its first new character. In an update coming "very soon," Gnaw will join the rest of the Awesomenauts. According to Ronimo Gnaw is "a dirty doglike creature who likes to bite and spit poisonous ooze on his foes." The new trailer (above) shows off some biting maneuvers, stationary turrets and some rather caustic-looking vomit. Gross.

Gnaw will be playable at Valve's booth during Gamescom this year, so we'll be sure to check him out. In the meantime, we've contacted Ronimo to find out if Gnaw will be coming to the console versions as well.

Gallery: Awesomenauts (Gnaw)

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JoystiqNew character gnawing its way into Awesomenauts PC originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsdtp-entertainmentpcronimo-gamesFri, 10 Aug 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Awesomenauts on PC includes hidden 'Roflnauts' mini-game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/03/awesomenauts-on-pc-includes-hidden-roflnauts-mini-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/03/awesomenauts-on-pc-includes-hidden-roflnauts-mini-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/03/awesomenauts-on-pc-includes-hidden-roflnauts-mini-game/#comments
The devious developers behind Awesomenauts seem to have hidden an adorable mini-game within the files of its recent Steam release, tipsters discovered. Deep within the folders of the PC release is ROFLnauts, a retro, Smash Bros.-style brawler from Super Crate Box designer Jan Willem Nijman and artist Paul Veer.

Accessing the bonus is simple: go to the "SteamApps" directory within the Steam folder on your hard drive. Click through the folder labeled "Common" to find the Awesomenauts directory. ROFLnauts can be found within the Data folder. A few clicks later and you've got your hands on a cute, combative bonus game.

[Thanks, Patrik]

JoystiqAwesomenauts on PC includes hidden 'Roflnauts' mini-game originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsdtp-entertainmentpcROFLnautsRonimo-GamesSteamFri, 03 Aug 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Awesomenauts now available on Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/01/psa-awesomenauts-now-available-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/01/psa-awesomenauts-now-available-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/01/psa-awesomenauts-now-available-on-steam/#comments As was foretold in the great crystal ball that is this website you're reading, Ronimo Games' Awesomenauts is now available on Steam. You can pick up Awesomenauts on Steam in three flavors: the standalone game for $9.99, the game with the soundtrack for $11.99, or in a three-pack for $19.98. The soundtrack is also available as a $2.99 download.

The Steam version is Windows PC-only right now, but it hopefully won't be a long hold-out. Ronimo Games has said the Mac version will launch "shortly afterwards" the PC version is available.

Gallery: Awesomenauts PC (7/27/12)

JoystiqPSA: Awesomenauts now available on Steam originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Aug 2012 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsmacmobapcronimo-gamessteamvalveWed, 01 Aug 2012 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Awesomenauts blows up Steam next Wednesday, Aug. 1]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/27/awesomenauts-blows-up-steam-next-wednesday-aug-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/27/awesomenauts-blows-up-steam-next-wednesday-aug-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/27/awesomenauts-blows-up-steam-next-wednesday-aug-1/#comments Awesomenauts blow up Steam next Wednesday, Aug 1Ronimo Games' plucky little MOBA, Awesomenauts, will launch on PC via Steam next Wednesday. While the game's Steam page still hasn't listed a price, we assume it'll be roughly in line with its $10 console price tag.

As evident in the screenshots below, the PC version launches with the game's recently released character DLC built right in. No word on a release date for the Mac version of Awesomenauts, though Ronimo's last update on the subject said it'd be out "shortly after" the PC version.

Gallery: Awesomenauts PC (7/27/12)

JoystiqAwesomenauts blows up Steam next Wednesday, Aug. 1 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The long-awaited Awesomenauts update is now live on Xbox Live Arcade. Along with some changes and balance tweaks, the update brings with it two new characters: Coco, the hoverboard-riding harasser, and Derpl, the tank-riding defender.

The update is free and should be automatically applied the next time players boot up Awesomenauts.

Gallery: Awesomenauts (7/23/12)

JoystiqAwesomenauts XBLA update is live, adds Derpl and Coco originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back in March, developer Ronimo Games told us it was in talks to bring Awesomenauts, its 2D MOBA title, to PC. Now, a scant four months later, Ronimo has announced that Awesomenauts is indeed coming to PC very soon. Interested players will be able to grab the game from Steam "within a month," and a Mac version will launch "shortly afterwards."

Check out the announcement trailer above, which includes the first look at Awesomenauts' new PC interface. If you haven't been keeping up, you can also read our review, which was rather positive.

Gallery: Awesomenauts (PC)

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JoystiqAwesomenauts coming to PC and Mac soon originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsmacpcronimoronimo-gamesMon, 16 Jul 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Awesomenauts update out soon, adding new characters and balance tweaks]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/11/awesomenauts-update-out-soon-brings-new-characters-balance-twe/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/11/awesomenauts-update-out-soon-brings-new-characters-balance-twe/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/11/awesomenauts-update-out-soon-brings-new-characters-balance-twe/#comments The Awesomenauts update that Ronimo has been teasing for two months is "almost ready," according to a post from the developer on PlayStation Blog. The update will make some tweaks to the game's balance and items, and add two new characters. The new combatants, first discovered in May, are Coco Nebulon (complete with hover-board) and Derpl Zork, a slug who utilizes a walking tank.

Coco uses electricity attacks that are good at harassing enemies and punishing those who chase her. Derpl, meanwhile, seems to be an area-control specialist and is able to turn his tank into a stationary turret.

There's no specific launch date for the update just yet, though Ronimo promises it will be "very, very soon." The update, characters included, will be free on both Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.

Gallery: Awesomenauts (New Characters)

JoystiqAwesomenauts update out soon, adding new characters and balance tweaks originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Awesomenauts soundtrack, created by Sonic Picnic, is now available separately. The entire soundtrack can be sampled for free right here, and you can purchase a download of your own for the pay-what-you-want price of $2 or more. In addition, those who spend at least $5 will get a chance to win the Awesomenauts soundtrack on vinyl (as seen in the video above).

That won't be your only chance to win a copy of the vinyl soundtrack either. We managed to snag a few copies ourselves, so keep your eye on Joystiq for a giveaway soon.

JoystiqAwesomenauts soundtrack now available, win it on vinyl originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 02 Jun 2012 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsmicrosoftplaystationps3ronimo-gamessonic-picnicxboxSat, 02 Jun 2012 03:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Get the Awesomenauts theme song for free now, soundtrack next week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/27/get-the-awesomenauts-theme-song-for-free-now-soundtrack-next-we/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/27/get-the-awesomenauts-theme-song-for-free-now-soundtrack-next-we/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/27/get-the-awesomenauts-theme-song-for-free-now-soundtrack-next-we/#comments ImageThe Awesomenauts theme song is made of the stuff of legend -- love, money and cheese -- and now it's available for free right here. Well, free as in it doesn't cost any cold, hard cash, but it does involve payment of a more modern kind: social network sharing.

Anyone can download the theme song after tweeting the link or sharing it on Facebook through the service Pay with a Tweet. Or, you can wait until Friday, June 1, to download the entire soundtrack from Bandcamp, from artist Sonic Picnic.

JoystiqGet the Awesomenauts theme song for free now, soundtrack next week originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 27 May 2012 13:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsmicrosoftplaystationps3ronimo-gamessoundtracktheme-songxboxSun, 27 May 2012 13:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Awesomenauts DLC character info discovered]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/13/rumor-awesomenauts-dlc-character-info-discovered/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/13/rumor-awesomenauts-dlc-character-info-discovered/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/13/rumor-awesomenauts-dlc-character-info-discovered/#comments ImageA GameFaqs forums user by the name of MirrorB appears to have unearthed information detailing two forthcoming Awesomenauts DLC characters, one of which was already teased officially two days ago.

Sprites (above) and character sheets recovered from the game's system files outline two new Awesomenauts: Coco Nebulon and Derpl Zork. Coco, also known as "the cosmic waveblazer," rides a hoverboard and attacks with various ranged and melee forms of electricity. Her hoverboard jump also has a chance to randomly result in a completely wicked front-flip.

Meanwhile, Derpl Zork, aside from being the nephew of the president of Zork Industries and having an IQ "under the level of plankton in the official galaxial IQ test," is a slug in a walking tank. Zork's "combat walker" has been outfitted with traps, turrets and the ability to "Mew enemies into oblivion by shooting explosive holocats."

Of course, none of this is officially official until Ronimo Games makes some sort of announcement, but we're cautiously optimistic that this'll all play out. We really want explosive holocats to be a part of our lives.

JoystiqRumor: Awesomenauts DLC character info discovered originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 13 May 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsCoco-NebulonDerpl-ZorkDLCdtp-entertainmentmicrosoftplaystationps3ronimo-gamesxboxSun, 13 May 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[First Awesomenauts DLC teased, update incoming]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/11/first-awesomenauts-dlc-teased-update-incoming/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/11/first-awesomenauts-dlc-teased-update-incoming/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/11/first-awesomenauts-dlc-teased-update-incoming/#comments Given the financial state of Awesomenauts publisher DTP, the fate of the game's promised downloadable content was somewhat nebulous. Thankfully, developer Ronimo has revealed that both the first patch and downloadable character are on the way. As you can see in the teaser image above, it's a lady, which makes her the first female Awesomenaut. We don't know anything officially, though she appears to be wielding some sort of energy ball, has a Medusa hairdo and is clearly riding a hoverboard.

Furthermore, Awesomenauts' first update is coming down the pipe. The update will include balance fixes suggested by community members, though Ronimo adds that "so far the consensus appears that the game is already fairly well balanced, which is great." Indeed. Patch notes for the update should be coming next week.

Finally, Ronimo states that the launch went smoothly, with over half a million games played since launch, though some users have reported connection errors. The studio is working to resolve the issue, which seems to be related to NAT settings, and advises affected players to reset their routers and consoles as a temporary fix.

Gallery: Awesomenauts (New Character)

JoystiqFirst Awesomenauts DLC teased, update incoming originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 May 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsdlcdownloadable-contentdtpdtp-entertainmentmicrosoftplaystationps3ronimo-gamesxboxFri, 11 May 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN Tuesday: Awesomenauts, Mortal Kombat]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/01/psn-tuesday-awesomenauts-mortal-kombat/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/01/psn-tuesday-awesomenauts-mortal-kombat/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/01/psn-tuesday-awesomenauts-mortal-kombat/#comments Nothing can prepare you for this week's nostalgic update on the PlayStation Store ... save for a succinct summary such as this one. Awesomenauts brings a faux-retro flair to the MOBA genre today (for free, if you're a PlayStation Plus subscriber), while Mortal Kombat reduces its depraved fighting to more diminutive form on Vita.

PlayStation Plus subscribers receive some other freebies this week, including Trine 2, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Castlevania Chronicles. The PS One Classics lineup is bolstered with The Legend of Dragoon, and moving up a generation to PlayStation 2 gets you the original Max Payne.

Check the PlayStation Blog for a full list of new store items, if you please.

JoystiqPSN Tuesday: Awesomenauts, Mortal Kombat originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 May 2012 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautscastlevania-chroniclescastlevania-symphony-of-the-nightmax-paynemortal-kombatplaystationplaystation-vitaps3psn-tuesdaypspsonythe-legend-of-dragoontrine-2vitaTue, 01 May 2012 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Awesomenauts review: Feel the magic, hear the roar]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/01/awesomenauts-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/01/awesomenauts-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/01/awesomenauts-review/#comments The theme song for Awesomenauts' Leon Chameleon goes like this: "Donnez-moi ton argent. Donnez-moi ton fromage. Je donne tu mon amour." My high school French teacher, Madame Rose, would probably take issue with the grammar, but it translates to "Give me your money. Give me your cheese. I give you my love."

I mention this to make a point. While Awesomenauts was certainly inspired by the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) genre, it is by no means merely derivative. It cobbles together a strong identity of its own, accomplished in part by translating a familiar experience into a new format, and in part by cribbing from the memories of the 1980s to create a Saturday morning cartoon that never existed.

Gallery: Awesomenauts (12/6/11)

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JoystiqAwesomenauts review: Feel the magic, hear the roar originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 May 2012 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsdtp-entertainmentmicrosoftplaystationps3ronimo-gamesxboxTue, 01 May 2012 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Awesomenauts to launch as planned on PSN tomorrow, XBLA naut known [Update: XBLA now known!]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/30/awesomenauts-to-launch-as-planned-on-psn-tomorrow-xbla-naut-kno/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/30/awesomenauts-to-launch-as-planned-on-psn-tomorrow-xbla-naut-kno/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/30/awesomenauts-to-launch-as-planned-on-psn-tomorrow-xbla-naut-kno/#comments ImageAwesomenauts will launch as scheduled on PSN in North America tomorrow, Sony announced via Twitter today. The future of Awesomenauts was thrown into disarray yesterday when news broke that its publisher, dtp entertainment, had filed for insolvency. Developer Ronimo said it was working with dtp to get Awesomenauts published.

Awesomenauts will be free for PS Plus subscribers, Sony said. It was scheduled to launch on XBLA on May 2, but that release is still unconfirmed. We've contacted Microsoft for clarification.

Update: Ronimo has confirmed to Joystiq that Awesomenauts will launch as scheduled on XBLA, on May 2. Microsoft has yet to respond, but this is heartening news for potential Awesomenauts fans everywhere.

JoystiqAwesomenauts to launch as planned on PSN tomorrow, XBLA naut known [Update: XBLA now known!] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsbankruptcydtp-entertainmentinsolvencylaunchmicrosoftplaystationps3Publishingreleaseronimo-gamesxboxMon, 30 Apr 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Awesomenauts may not launch as planned, publisher files for insolvency]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/29/awesomenauts-may-not-launch-as-planned-publisher-files-for-inso/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/29/awesomenauts-may-not-launch-as-planned-publisher-files-for-inso/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/29/awesomenauts-may-not-launch-as-planned-publisher-files-for-inso/#comments ImageThe German publisher of Awesomenauts, dtp entertainment, filed for insolvency today, potentially stopping the game's XBLA and PSN launch on May 2. Developer Ronimo Games isn't sure what dtp's financial problems mean for Awesomenauts, but both companies are attempting to work out a resolution that gets the game published, IGN reports.

"Insolvency" is the European equivalent of bankruptcy and dtp now faces liquidating or reorganizing its assets, IGN writes. We've contacted Ronimo for comment about dtp's insolvency and the status of Awesomenauts.

JoystiqAwesomenauts may not launch as planned, publisher files for insolvency originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This latest trailer from Ronimo Games and dtp entertainment runs through the basics of a match of Awesomenauts, imparting crucial wisdom by letting the viewer live vicariously through the experiences of a hyper-stereotypical cowboy caricature named Lonestar.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsdtp-entertainmentmicrosoftplaystationps3PSNronimo-gamesXBLAxboxSat, 28 Apr 2012 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PS Plus offers free Awesomenauts, Rock of Ages, Symphony of the Night, more in May]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/ps-plus-offers-free-awesomenauts-rock-of-ages-symphony-of-the/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/ps-plus-offers-free-awesomenauts-rock-of-ages-symphony-of-the/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/ps-plus-offers-free-awesomenauts-rock-of-ages-symphony-of-the/#comments ImagePlayStation Plus members are going to be busy in May, frantically trying to play all of the free content that is being dumped on them. Awesomenauts, which hits PSN on May 1, will be free to PS+ users right away. It's accompanied by Trine 2 and Rock of Ages.

Two of the best PSOne Classics are being thrown in as well on May 1: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Castlevania Chronicles, a remake of the original 'Vania. Saints Row: The Third ... isn't free, but it is 20% off for Plus users when it comes to PSN May 15.

For more, including free Minis and discounts on more upcoming PSN games, check the PlayStation Blog. For the answer to the tough question of whether relatively cheap access to all these games is worth an ongoing subscription, when you know you'll lose them when your subscription lapses, check your heart.

JoystiqPS Plus offers free Awesomenauts, Rock of Ages, Symphony of the Night, more in May originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautscastlevania-chroniclescastlevania-symphony-of-the-nightplaystationplaystation-plusplaystation-vitaps3psprock-of-agessonytrine-2vitaTue, 24 Apr 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[April Fools' Day 2012: And the rest]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/01/april-fools-day-2012-and-the-rest/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/01/april-fools-day-2012-and-the-rest/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/01/april-fools-day-2012-and-the-rest/#comments It was a fairly lively April Fools' Day this year -- not only did we manage to make it all day without being duped, deceived or disillusioned, but at times we were genuinely entertained by what the technology and gaming companies of the world were able to dream up.

On the other hand, the stuff invented for April Fools' Day is often times way, way cooler than the products that actually get made, which is sort of depressing when you stop and think about it. It's like the news cycle on April Fools' Day is glimpse into a world where magic is still alive in the hearts and minds of millions. Sigh.

Anyway, we've taken the liberty of compiling the gags and goofs we haven't already posted about into this specific chunk of Internet, so head on past the break for a look at realities better than our own.

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JoystiqApril Fools' Day 2012: And the rest originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Angry-Birdsapril-fools-2012awesomenautschocolate-dimensionDay-of-the-Awesomenauts-Monkey-throttlemicrosoftpcplaystationps3quantum-conundrumretro-city-rampagericochet-2Rock-Band-Board-Gamesaints-row-the-thirdSaints-Row-The-Third-Enter-The-DominatrixWorld-of-BirdsWorld-of-TanksxboxSun, 01 Apr 2012 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Awesomenauts: Fake nostalgia, real action]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/awesomenauts-fake-nostalgia-real-action/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/awesomenauts-fake-nostalgia-real-action/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/awesomenauts-fake-nostalgia-real-action/#comments For a solid day or so, I could have sworn that Froggy G was a real character I remembered from my childhood. I looked at his green skin, his (original) Vanilla Ice haircut and his sweet goggles, a memory tickling the back of my mind. Of course, Froggy G never existed before now, and was created solely to join the '80s Saturday morning cartoon-inspired cast of Awesomenauts.

"There's a bunch of ghetto hip-hop frogs out there, apparently," Olivier Thijssen, Ronimo Games co-founder tells me. "We thought it was an original idea, then we looked it up and ... it wasn't." Ronimo's Jasper Koning chimes in, saying that any direct inspiration for the '80s pastiche of Awesomenauts was "mostly subconscious," though keen-eyed observers will certainly spot hints of Galaxy Rangers and Bucky O'Hare. "When we started out, we wanted to do something like Earthworm Jim," says Thijssen, "that was our main inspiration in the beginning." As development continued, the retro atmosphere began to reveal itself. "It wasn't a conscious decision at first, but it became that later."

But simply playing on a generation's nostalgia isn't enough to carry a game (Matt Hazard says hello), and thankfully Awesomenauts delivers something unique yet familiar: a console-friendly, 2D multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) experience.

Gallery: Awesomenauts (12/6/11)

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JoystiqAwesomenauts: Fake nostalgia, real action originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Awesomenauts will be hitting PSN and XBLA in only one month. Ronimo has announced a May 1 release date for PSN in North America, with the worldwide PSN and XBLA releases to follow on May 2. Awesomenauts takes the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) genre -- think DOTA, League of Legends, Monday Night Combat -- and infuses it with 2D gameplay and nostalgic, 80s cartoon goodness.

The game will be playable at PAX East next week at booth 754. Be aware that you might have to knock a few Joystiq staffers out of the way if you want to play. Check out a new trailer above and keep an eye out for an Awesomnauts preview later today.

Update: Ronimo has informed Joystiq that Awesomenauts will be priced at $10.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsmicrosoftplaystationps3psnrelease-dateronimo-gamesxblaxboxFri, 30 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ronimo hoping to bring Awesomenauts to PC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/26/ronimo-hoping-to-bring-awesomenauts-to-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/26/ronimo-hoping-to-bring-awesomenauts-to-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/26/ronimo-hoping-to-bring-awesomenauts-to-pc/#comments Ronimo Games is currently working toward bringing its upcoming 2D MOBA title, Awesomenauts, to PC. Speaking to Joystiq, Ronimo's Jasper Koning and Olivier Thijssen revealed that the company is actively pursuing a PC version to follow the XBLA and PSN releases later this year. "It is our number one request, actually," said Thijssen, noting that the MOBA genre is very popular on PC. He added that Ronimo is "not 100 percent sure yet [that] we are going to do it, but we definitely want to do it."

Koning stated that Ronimo is in talks with Awesomenauts' console publisher DTP regarding a possible PC port. The biggest hurdle for a Steam version would be rebuilding the game's backend, something the studio doesn't currently have the capacity to do, though it is currently talking to Valve about the issue. Ronimo is also working on mouse and keyboard control schemes in order to support a broad range of players. "If we go to PC, we want to do it full on," said Koning, referencing League of Legends, which receives new content on a regular basis and has plenty of unlockable content to begin with.

The jump to PC would certainly make sense, as we've already seen other other downloadable titles find success after making the jump from consoles to PC. Recent examples include Monday Night Combat and Dungeon Defenders, both of which see copious downloadable content and frequent updates on PC, something rarely seen on PSN and XBLA thanks to costly and lengthy certification processes.

Stay tuned for the rest of the interview and an Awesomenauts preview later this week.

JoystiqRonimo hoping to bring Awesomenauts to PC originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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More and more games these days opt for online multiplayer rather than the more personal and intimate "couch" variety. Ronimo Games, however, knows that people have roommates and siblings, and as such has built split-screen multi into Awesomenauts for up to three people/talented pets.

JoystiqWatch this Awesomenauts split-screen trailer with a friend originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsdtpdtp-entertainmentmicrosoftmultiplayerplaystationps3PSNronimo-gamessplit-screenXBLAxboxSat, 03 Mar 2012 02:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Awesomenauts unveils Voltar the Omniscient]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/22/awesomenauts-unveils-voltar-the-omniscient/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/22/awesomenauts-unveils-voltar-the-omniscient/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/22/awesomenauts-unveils-voltar-the-omniscient/#comments The final Awesomenaut has been revealed. Brace yourselves for Voltar the Omniscient, a floating healer whose head is a brain in a jar. You can find out everything else you need to know in these two new videos.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomenautsmicrosoftplaystationps3psnxblaxboxxbox-liveThu, 22 Dec 2011 01:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Yuri monkeys around in Awesomenauts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/06/yuri-monkeys-around-in-awesomenauts/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/06/yuri-monkeys-around-in-awesomenauts/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/06/yuri-monkeys-around-in-awesomenauts/#comments You like multiplayer online battle arenas? You like monkeys? Then chances are you'll love Yuri, the latest character to join the Awesomenauts roster. With a jetpack, mines and a slowing attack, Yuri is designed more for defense and evasion than straight aggression. See him in action in these trailers and screens.

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