It seems the release of Monster Hunter Rise’s demo was more popular than Nintendo anticipated, as the eShop experienced high traffic and slowdowns as soon as it was released a few hours ago. Shortly after these issues, Nintendo Japan announced via their official Twitter that the eShop is now undergoing emergency maintence to work out the problems caused by increased traffic.
This official announcement from Nintendo’s Japanese Twitter account is included below.
現在、Nintendo Switchのニンテンドーeショップの緊急メンテナンスを実施しています。申し訳ございませんが、メンテナンス終了までしばらくお待ちください。https://t.co/cZM8zMVoul
— 任天堂サポート (@nintendo_cs) January 8, 2021
The eShop still appears to be down as of this reporting (in both Japan and the US), and no official time has been posted for when it will be back up. However, stay posted and there should be updates regarding this situation soon.
A new piece of Pokemon merchandise is on the way, and it looks pretty incredible.
Gengar fans will be happy to hear about the newest Bandai-P product. The company is coming out with a cushion featuring a roll out blanket tongue. The dimensions are H48×W55×D53 cm with the tongue at roughly 170cm long.
Pricing for the cushion is set at 25,950 yen, or about $250. It should ship in June 2021.
Here are a few additional photos:
Spike Chunsoft has shared an official Japanese commercial for Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne. Get a look at the advert below.
Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne launches for Switch in Japan on January 28. It will follow on January 29 in North America and February 5 in Europe.
SNK today unveiled the newest DLC characters for Samurai Shodown. Cham Cham will be appearing in the game, along with Hibike Takane.
These characters will be the first new roster additions for Samurai Shodown Season Pass 3. Two more fighters have yet to be revealed.
Here’s a trailer announcing Cham Cham and Hibiki Takane:
Pokemon Sword and Shield is hosting a new Max Raid Battle event. Skwovet is the primary creature featured this time around, and you may even encounter a Shiny Skwovet or Greedent.
That’s not all though. There will be an increased number of Cherubi, Amoonguss, and Shiinotic. Berries will be plentiful as well.
New footage has emerged from the demo of Monster Hunter Rise. Take a look at the gameplay in the video below.
Monster Hunter Rise releases for Switch on March 26.
Thanks to Game Informer, we have another look at Hitman 3 – specifically the multi-function camera. IO Interactive says the camera, which can be used on every mission and contract, was designed as an “essential tool for professional and playful means.” In addition to remotely accessing locked doors, players can use it as an investigative device to gain new mission intel.
Here’s a look at the tool in action:
When Ask Iwata was announced for an English release a few months back, we heard that it was on track for Spring 2021. Viz Media has now set a final release date.
Here’s the official synopsis:
A Kanto-focused event has been running in Pokemon GO, but it’ll soon be coming to an end. Once it’s wrapped up, a new promotion will begin, this time focusing on Sinnoh.
Pokemon GO Tour: Sinnoh kicks off on January 12. Creatures originally discovered in the region will be popping up more frequently and more.
Below are the full event details:
