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Nintendo and Illumination released the first trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, revealing new characters Bowser Jr. and Rosalina, voiced by Benny Safdie and Brie Larson respectively, with a sequel set to premiere on April 3. The trailer hints at Yoshi's potential speaking role, and familiar actors like Chris Pratt and Jack Black return.
Nintendo is releasing a Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct that will showcase the first trailer and potentially reveal whether Yoshi will have a voice or remain silent, sparking curiosity about the character's portrayal in the upcoming film.
A Pillsbury cookie box promoting the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie appears to have leaked Yoshi's design, showing a look consistent with recent Mario games and featuring Chris Pratt's animated Yoshi, hinting at the character's appearance in the film set for release in April 2026.
Leaked images from Pillsbury reveal Yoshi's design and character details for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, set to release on April 3, 2026, with appearances of Bowser Jr., Rosalina, and new character Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.
Images of Yoshi from 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' have leaked online via a product listing on Tops Markets, revealing character details and potential movie scenes, with a trailer expected soon, possibly around November 2025.
Nintendo announced a new free Yoshi-themed app for Switch and mobile devices, set to release on November 18, 2025, allowing children and parents to interact with Yoshi through fun activities and expressions, as part of its ongoing 'My Mario' campaign that includes various Yoshi-themed products.
Nintendo announced a new Yoshi game titled 'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book' during a Nintendo Direct, set to release exclusively on Switch in Spring 2026. The game is a charming 2D platformer featuring Yoshi helping a magical book named Mr. E, with gameplay involving storytelling, puzzle-solving, and cute interactions. It will be available on Switch 2.
Nintendo announced 'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book' for Switch 2, set to release in spring 2026, featuring Yoshi investigating a mysterious talking book that contains information about unusual creatures.
Totaka's Song, a famous Nintendo tune, has been discovered in Mario Kart World, where Yoshi hums it in the character menu, serving as a hidden Easter Egg linked to Yoshi's voice actor Kazumi Totaka.
Nintendo is gearing up for the release of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on the Switch in May, introducing Yoshi as part of the main cast with familiar abilities and various color options. Additionally, a clip featuring "Rawk Hawk" has been shared, building excitement for the return of this GameCube classic.
Nintendo of America has released a short clip showcasing Yoshi's abilities in the upcoming remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for the Nintendo Switch, set to be released on May 23rd.
During the development of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the team experimented with a Yoshi egg-throwing mechanic, but it was ultimately scrapped because it was too difficult to control, especially for new players. Yoshi instead became a character who doesn't take damage but can't use power-ups. This decision was made to ensure the game remained accessible and enjoyable for all players.
Shiro Mouri, the director of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, discussed in an interview with Weekly Famitsu why Yoshi's classic egg-throwing mechanic was excluded from the game. The team prototyped the feature but found it complicated for new players to control. To maintain accessibility and fun, they opted for giving Yoshi and Nabbit invincibility, allowing them to avoid hits from enemies but preventing them from using power-ups.
The developers of Super Mario Bros. Wonder discussed character selection and a scrapped Yoshi mechanic in a recent interview. Director Shiro Mouri explained that the game features a wide variety of characters to allow players to choose their favorites and enhance the online experience. The team initially included core characters from previous titles and added new ones like Peach, Daisy, and different colored Yoshis to balance the roster. A Yoshi egg-throwing mechanic was tested but ultimately removed for simplicity and to ensure the game remained accessible to new players. Producer Takashi Tezuka and Mouri also mentioned the removal of the game's timer, aiming to refine the gameplay experience.
Nintendo has released a new summer wallpaper featuring Mario and Yoshi on a fishing trip in the Mushroom Kingdom. The nostalgic artwork is available for download as a PC, mobile, or tablet background from Nintendo Japan. This release marks the start of a Mario-centric late-2023 for Nintendo, with several Mario-themed games coming to the Switch.