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Platform XBLA, PSN, Win, Mac Publisher DTP Entertainment Developer Ronimo Games Release Date 05/02/2012

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Awesomenauts gets new libidinous caterpillar character Genji

By Emily Gera on Feb 20, 2013 02.20.13

Awesomenauts developer Ronimo Games introduced the latest character in the Awesomenauts series, a libidinous caterpillar-like monk "on a pilgrimage to restore his faith in the great space butterfly." Genji the Pollen Prophet is a Steam exclusive, whose abilities include shielding allies and banishing enemies; however, as of yet there is no release date for the character. Awesomenauts is a multiplayer online battle arena title that first released to Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network last May. The game was later brought to Steam in August 2012.

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Cello Fortress uses real-world instrumentation to play in this twin-stick shooter

By Emily Gera on Jan 15, 2013 01.15.13

Game designer Joost van Dongen has combined a multiplayer-based twin-stick shooter with real-world instrumentation in a new experimental game called Cello Fortress. The game, which Dongen is currently touring at live events across the Netherlands, requires a cellist to use the real-world instrument to trigger attacks in the game while combating four other players with standard Xbox controllers. The cellist triggers gunfire by playing notes quickly, while low notes activate mines. "Cello Fortress is a really weird and unique game," said van Dongen in a statement. "But for me, it makes a lot of sense: playing cello has been a hobby of mine for ages, and I am a professional game developer. I like to make weird, unique things. How could these ingredients not combine into a game?" Dongen,...

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Ronimo Games reveals 12th Awesomenaut, Vinnie and Spike

By Samit Sarkar on Dec 12, 2012 12.12.12

Awesomenauts developer Ronimo Games chose today, Dec. 12, 2012, to reveal the MOBA's 12th character: the fearsome tandem of Vinnie and Spike. While Awesomenauts has an '80s pop aesthetic, Vinnie is a gangster straight out of the Roaring Twenties whose voice was provided by YouTube commentator TotalBiscuit. Vinnie rides Spike, a pufferfish that uses its fins to float upward. Spike can also drop smoke bombs to confuse enemies. According to Ronimo, Vinnie and Spike will be available next week. In the meantime, you can check out a trailer starring the new duo above.

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Awesomenauts launches on Mac, available at 25 percent discount on Steam

By Samit Sarkar on Dec 06, 2012 12.06.12

Ronimo Games' multiplayer online battle arena title, Awesomenauts, is now available on Mac OS X in addition to Windows, the studio announced today. According to Ronimo, the Mac version includes all the content the Windows version has, and it will receive the same future updates as the PC version. Awesomenauts also supports multiplayer gaming across PC and Mac. Since it's a controller-friendly game, Awesomenauts is available for $7.49 — 25 percent off — as part of the Steam sale marking the public launch of Big Picture mode. Ronimo created a trailer for the Mac launch featuring the game's '80s-tastic theme song; check it out above. Awesomenauts originally launched on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network this past May, and became available on Windows PCs in August.

Awesomenauts Releases
North America
  • Xbox Live Arcade
    • Released 05/02/2012
    • Publisher DTP Entertainment
    • Developer Ronimo Games
  • PlayStation Network
    • Released 05/02/2012
    • Publisher DTP Entertainment
    • Developer Ronimo Games
  • Windows
    • Released 08/01/2012
    • Publisher Ronimo Games
    • Developer Ronimo Games
  • Mac
    • Released 12/06/2012
    • Publisher Ronimo Games
    • Developer Ronimo Games
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