LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes - Wii U Launch Trailer

The Wii U version of LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is now available in North America, and will be released in Europe on May 24th. To coincide with the release, a new trailer has been released which shows some of the ways the game uses the GamePad. Players can use the touchscreen as a map, use it to select characters, and play without a TV. Two players can even play simultaneously with one playing on the TV while the other plays on the GamePad. As with every LEGO game, it has quite a sense of humor. Video after the break.

Retailers say Wii U version of Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes coming May 21st

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes was originally released on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC last year, but a Wii U version was recently announced. Retailers Amazon, GameStop and Best Buy have updated their detail pages for the enhanced port, all of which list May 21st, 2013 as the title's release date.

Here's the official description from Amazon:

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is an Action-Adventure game set within the Batman universe, and filled with LEGO versions of heroes and villains from the Batman comic series, working together/against those from the Justice League comic series. The game is a standalone follow-up to 2008's Lego Batman, and features a wealth of heroes and villains, an engrossing storyline, in-game dialog, classic LEGO video game play that includes a co-op support, family-friendly action and in-game gadgets, vehicles and super hero abilities. 

A recent press release revealed that the touchscreen can be used as an interactive map, and also allows players to select their characters. In addition, Off-TV Play has been confirmed, meaning gamers can play entirely on the GamePad if they wish.


Sources

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes - Amazon

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes - GameStop

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes - Best Buy

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes coming to Wii U in Spring 2013

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games have announced that Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is in development and will be released on the Wii U in Spring 2013. It will also be available on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Handheld versions are also in development for the DS, 3DS, and PlayStation Vita.

Here's an excerpt from the press release:

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes will take advantage of the innovative Wii U™ GamePad controller. Players will navigate through Gotham City using an enhanced interactive map and select their favorite DC Comics characters to assemble a powerful team of heroes, all with the use of the controller's touchscreen. They can even enjoy the entire game experience on the GamePad in off-TV mode, or have a second player join in on the TV, so they can fight crime together without having to share a single screen.

The award-winning LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes gives players the chance to step into the shoes of the Caped Crusader and fully explore a LEGO version of Gotham City. Once again under threat from the Joker, Batman must defend Gotham with the help of powerful friends like Superman and Robin, to put a stop to the diabolical plans of his nemesis and his entire team of super villains including Lex Luthor, The Penguin and Harley Quinn. Encounter all of the Dark Knight's iconic allies and enemies in a charming, hilarious, family-friendly adventure full of exciting gameplay.