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Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Lets You Rename Classic Mario Critters, But Nintendo Is Adamant It’s Not Canon

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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
GAMESubject
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
Genres · adventure, platformer
Release · May 21, 2026
Developer · Good-Feel
Nintendo Switch
54 articles 40 writers 11 reviews
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COMPANYSubject
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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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Active · 1981–2026
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Top genres · platformer, sports, arcade
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