A report from MCV claims that Capcom Europe is “undergoing a major restructure following a difficult year”, adding that it “understands more than half of the European arm faces redundancy, with a number of jobs set to merge”.

Capcom itself has yet to officially confirm the news. But a representative did note that its European branch is “currently evaluating its structure” following a restructure in the US.

The company’s statement reads:

“Following a restructure at its US operation, Capcom’s European organisation is currently evaluating its structure to ensure it is in the best position to take advantage of the changing market conditions the industry is facing.”

Capcom is thought to have been hard hit after multiple high-profile titles failed to reach sales targets. Both DmC: Devil May Cry and Resident Evil 6 are believed to have undersold, with its latest AAA release Lost Planet 3 failing to break into the UK Top 25 on launch week.

Along with today’s message, Sakurai passed along the following message on Miiverse:

Excuse me, but I didn’t just hear you say “Sonic joins the battle,” did I?

Zelda: Wind Waker HD has a lot of changes compared to the GameCube original. Some are quite noticeable, while others are more subtle.

Here’s a handy list outlining the lineup of changes found in Wind Waker HD:

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Picross e3 was originally scheduled for launch in North America and Europe last month, but the game has been missing in action. However, we’ve now received confirmation from Jupiter regarding its final release date.

Picross e3 will launch in North America on October 3 – yup, tomorrow. Pricing is set at $5.99.

Europe will be forced to wait for Picross e3’s arrival until November 14.

This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
2. Pokemon Dream Radar
3. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!
4. SteamWorld Dig
5. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
6. Zelda: Oracle of Ages
7. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
8. Rune Factory 4
9. Art Academy: First Semester
10. Super Mario Bros. 2
11. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
12. Super Mario Bros.
13. Pokedex 3D Pro
14. Scribblenauts Unmasked
15. The Legend of Zelda
16. Shantae
17. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
18. Wario Land 3
19. Star Wars Pinball
20. Gunman Clive

Videos

1. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
2. Pokemon X/Y Mega-Evolved Pokemon Revealed
3. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team TV Bloopers
4. Three New Mega-Evolved Pokemon Revealed
5. Get Excited for Pokemon X/Y
6. Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Trailer
7. Scribblenauts Unmasked Trailer 6/11/13
8. Pokemon X/Y Developer Roundtable Gameplay
9. Finding Luigi – Legend of Parkour
10. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Trailer 6/11/13
11. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Trailer
12. StreetPass at PAX Prime 2013
13. Disney Infinity Creating Infinity #1
14. Wii Fit U Direct 9/18/13
15. Wii Fit U Trailer
16. Developer Direct @ E3 2013 Super Smash Bros.
17. Nintendo at PAX Prime 2013
18. Disney Infinity Creating Infinity #2
19. Rayman Legends Accolades Trailer
20. Pokemon Direct 9/4/13

Source: 3DS eShop

This week’s video additions to the Wii U and 3DS eShops are as follows:

Wii U

Bravely Default Character Trailer
Mario & Sonic: Sochi 2014 Gameplay Trailer
Super Mario 3D World Trailer
Wii Party U Trailer
Kirby 3DS Teaser Trailer
Nintendo Direct 10/1/13

3DS

Nintendo Direct 10/1/13
Carps & Dragons Trailer
Family Table Tennis 3D Trailer
Scribblenauts Unmasked Trailer 6/11/13
Wii Fit U Direct 9/18/13

Source: Wii U/3DS eShops

Since this is spoiler territory, you can find the full post after the break.

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Charts are a bit late this week due to Wii U update/Nintendo Direct craziness. But I digress…

Here’s this week’s Wii U eShop charts:

Software

1. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
2. Super Mario Bros.
3. Pokemon Rumble U
4. EarthBound
5. Super Mario World
6. The Legend of Zelda
7. Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
8. Zelda II – The Adventure of Link
9. Art Academy: SketchPad
10. Super Metroid
11. DuckTales Remastered
12. Mega Man X
13. Kung Fu Rabbit
14. Super Mario Bros. 2
15. Breath of Fire II
16. Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
17. Toki Tori 2+
18. The Wonderful 101
19. Rayman Legends
20. Donkey Kong 3

Videos

1. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze 6/11/13
2. Zelda: Wind Waker HD 6/11/13
3. Wii Fit U Direct 9/18/13
4. Zelda: Wind Waker HD – Hero Mode Trailer
5. Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Trailer
6. Nintendo Direct: 10/1/13
7. Sonic Lost World Coming Soon Trailer
8. Pokemon Rumble U Gameplay Trailer
9. Finding Luigi – Legend of Parkour
10. Zelda Fans at PAX Prime 2013
11. Rayman Legends Accolades Trailer
12. Sonic Lost World Trailer
13. Super Mario Bros. Trailer
14. Scribblenauts Unmasked Trailer 6/11/13
15. DuckTales Remastered Trailer 6/11/13
16. Rayman Legends Mariachi Trailer
17. The Wonderful 101 Launch Trailer
18. Scribblenauts Unmasked Hero Creator Trailer
19. Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut Trailer 6/11/13
20. Super Mario 3D World Trailer

Source: Wii U eShop

Ubisoft today announced plans to increase the scope of its Quebec studio by 500 jobs, increasing the division’s total staff count to more than 3,500. If all goes well, all new employees will be brought in by 2020.

Ubisoft Quebec’s expansion will be a $373-million investment. The studio is expected to be working on new console and mobile titles in the future.

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