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Super Mario World, Zelda: The Wind Waker, Mario Kart 8, and more return to Japan's biggest speedrun event after Nintendo cited "unauthorized use"

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Mario Kart 8
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Mario Kart 8
Genres · racing
Release · May 29, 2014
Developer · Nintendo
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The Legend of Zelda
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The Legend of Zelda
Active · 1986–2026
Latest · Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Top genres · puzzle, adventure, arcade
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Super Mario World
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Super Mario World
Active · 1990–2002
Latest · Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Top genres · platformer, arcade, fps
40 articles 33 writers 7 games
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1980–2026
Latest · Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
Top genres · platformer, adventure, puzzle
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