Wii U eShop updates - 10/17/13 (North America)

There are a few newcomers to the North American Wii U eShop, and a few more coming very soon. Mighty Switch Force 2 is now available, and there are two NES games on the Virtual Console: Urban Champion, and Clu Clu Land. Starting October 22nd, Just Dance Kids 2014 and Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut will also be on the digital store. Details and videos after the break.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut - FEMA Camp Walkthrough

Square-Enix has released a new video which shows Deus Ex: Human Revolution: Director's Cut in action. The walkthrough takes viewers through the FEMA Camp level, all the way to the boss fight. While the action plays out, commentary explains how the Wii U GamePad is used to make this the definitive version. Video after the break.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut - Wii U GamePlay Video

Deux Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut is coming to the Wii U, and it's been described as the "definitive version." The boss battles have been redone, the AI has been improved, and all of the DLC will be included on-disc. Of course, the GamePad is the main attraction of Nintendo's new console, and the enhanced port makes use of it extensively.

Nintendo UK has uploaded a video which gives a brief glimpse at some of the many ways the game uses the high tech controller. You can watch it after the break.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut "Behind the Scenes" video

Deus Ex: Human Revolution is coming to the Wii U on May 7th, but it's not a simple port. Instead, Square Enix and Straight Right are reworking the triple-A title to take full advantage of the console's features and processing power. The graphics have been improved quite a bit, boss battles have been overhauled in response to feedback from players, and the enemy AI has also been enhanced. In addition, the GamePad can be used to quickly peform moves, view maps, and much more.

Square Enix has put together a new video which gives a "behind the scenes" look at the development of the new Director's Cut, and it's certainly worth a look. You can watch it after the break.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut Announcement Trailer

Emile Pedneault, who is one of the game designers working on Deus Ex: Human Revolution, believes that it looks "even sharper than the PC version," and also revealed that "the team is not currently planning to institute any changes made for the Director's Cut into the Xbox 360, PS3, or PC versions of the game." In other words, if you want to play the enhanced version of the hit game, you'll need a Wii U.

Publisher Square Enix has released a trailer for the game which shows how the game makes use of the GamePad's features to deliver an experience only possible on Nintendo's new console. The video reconfirms that the graphics have been improved, boss battles have been redone in response to player feedback, and all previous DLC will be included on-disc. Trailer after the break.

Wii U will have "ultimate" version of Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Deus Ex: Human Revolution is coming to the Wii U, and executive game director Jean-Francois Dugas and game designer Emile Pedneault recently spoke to Eurogamer about the upcoming port. They told the site that Nintendo fans will be getting the "ultimate" version of the game.

Australian studio Straight Right, who recently ported Mass Effect 3 to the platform, are serving as co-developer. And like their previous work, Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut will not be simple port, but an enhanced version.

Here's a short summary of all the improvements:

• Boss battles have been overhauled to make them less annoying. Certain bosses can be killed without firing a single bullet.
• Graphics have been improved, with anti-aliasing making the cut — this was missing from both the PS3 and 360 versions. Shadows are also better on the Wii U.
• Enemy AI enhancements included in The Missing Link DLC have been retrofitted to the entire game for the Wii U, which will mean that AI is more consistent and convincing throughout the duration of the adventure.
• Swipe controls are mapped to the GamePad screen, allowing you to quickly perform in-game moves — such as throwing back a grenade — with the flick of a finger.
• All existing DLC is included, but has been intelligently slotted into the main narrative.
• An eight-hour director's commentary is included, which can be listened to as you play the game.

As you can see, there are quite a few changes, but the Wii U GamePad is what will really make the experience unique. The high-tech controller will serve as "The Neural Hub," which makes things like maps and inventory much more accessible. Here's what Dugas had to say about the feature:

One of the first CGI trailers we did in 2010 showed Jensen's vision turning into Smart Vision, and you saw an enemy with all this information. Now it gets closer to that feel, that wasn't present in [the original] Human Revolution.

We used the GamePad to improve the immersion of the game. We found that this touch-screen, the GamePad and everything, is closer to the vision of Deus Ex, where you are someone who is augmented and you have systems implemented in you that give you the edge in combat in all situations.

All the systems are now linked to the Neural Hub. All your maps, your inventory, your augmentation menu, your mission log, are now systems in Adam Jensen.

You have the impression when playing that the Wii U GamePad is part of Adam Jensen and one of his useful augmentations. It doesn't break the pace.

Dugas went on to explain that they decided to port the game to Nintendo's console due to their desire to create the "ultimate edition" of the game with new content, and they felt that the GamePad was perfect for the job. You can check out the full article via the source link below.

Source: Eurogamer

Amazon posts listing for Wii U version of Deus Ex: Human Revolution

A while back, it was reported that Straight Right, the developer who ported Mass Effect 3 to the Wii U, was bringing one of Square Enix's Triple-A titles to the console. There has been plenty speculation as to which game it might be, and it appears that we finally know.

Online retailer Amazon has posted a listing for Deus Ex: Human Revolution: Director's Cut, which is an enhanced version of the game that arrived on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC last year. It is listed for $49.99 with a release date of May 7, 2013.

Joystiq reached out to Square Enix and for comment and received the following reply: "We don't comment on rumor or speculation."

Thanks for the tip Neil!

Source:DeusEx Human Revolution Director's Cut - Amazon