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Nintendo Releases Yoshi 30th-Anniversary Switch 2 Game, Announces Tetris 99 Cup

5/26/2026

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Summary

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Nintendo released Yoshi and the Mysterious Encyclopedia for Switch 2, celebrating the series' 30th anniversary.
The game removes game-over screens, letting Yoshi respawn instantly after a fall.
Critics gave the title an 81 Metacritic score, while one reviewer rated it 6 / 10 and cited bland boss battles and fuzzy handheld resolution.
Nintendo announced a Tetris 99 54th Cup event from 29 May 2026 to 1 June 2026 that rewards 100 points with a Yoshi-themed theme.

History

Historical Context

Super Mario World launched on the SNES in 1990, introducing Yoshi and selling over 20 million copies, making it the console’s best-seller. Yoshi’s popularity spurred the 1995 prequel Yoshi’s Island and numerous spin-offs. Nintendo now revives that legacy on Switch 2 with a Yoshi-themed title, echoing the original’s role in expanding the company’s platform strategy.

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Story summary

Nintendo released Yoshi and the Mysterious Encyclopedia for Switch 2, celebrating the series' 30th anniversary.
The game removes game-over screens, letting Yoshi respawn instantly after a fall.
Critics gave the title an 81 Metacritic score, while one reviewer rated it 6 / 10 and cited bland boss battles and fuzzy handheld resolution.
Nintendo announced a Tetris 99 54th Cup event from 29 May 2026 to 1 June 2026 that rewards 100 points with a Yoshi-themed theme.

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