Groomer Turns Dog into Nintendo Nightmare Fuel
That's not a dog in a Nintendo sweater. You are looking at groomed, dyed, and trimmed dog hair. Let's call this pooch "Yoshi Dog."
Yoshi's Back In The New Smash Bros.
Some fans were worried that Mario's green lizard buddy wouldn't be back for the newest Smash Bros.—out for 3DS this summer and Wii U this winter—but don't fret: Nintendo just announced that Yoshi is indeed back, and he'll stand upright this time. Game-changer.
Anyone Who's Ever Loved A Pet Should Watch This
I posted this week's special Brawl in the Family video comic in today's edition of Sunday Comics, but I felt it needed a place of its own. As a friend put it, this is the tragedy of pet ownership spoken in the vernacular of video games.
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The 3DS XL Yoshi fans have been waiting for. Already announced for Europe, the limited edition Yoshi Edition 3DS XL will be available in North America on March 14 for $199.99, just in time for the release of Yoshi's New Island, sold separately.
The Cutest, Coolest, and Coldest Snow Sculptures in Japan
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Just in case you were worried the country had lost its ability to sculpt amazing snow art, rest easy. It hasn't.
Sonic: Lost World's Latest DLC is a Yoshi's Island Zone
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As of today, Sonic can run around in an all-new Yoshi-themed zone available for the Wii U version of Sonic: Lost World. It's almost like Nintendo and Sega were never bitter rivals or something. The DLC is free.
Taking A Chalk Yoshi Into The Streets Is No Laughing Matter
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Drawing a realistic 3D Yoshi from Mario Kart with chalk is one thing, but the way the fine folks at the AweMeChannel animated and put him into a real-life street scene is quite spectacular.
Nintendo Lawyers Leave Yoshi's Rip-Off Android Game Feeling Blue
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In February I speculated that perhaps a sex and name change would be enough to throw Nintendo's legal team off the scent of Era's Adventures, an Android game starring a female dinosaur that bore a striking resemblance to — okay, it was Yoshi. I was being silly. Nothing throws off Nintendo's legal team, and so Era…
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The People Behind Kirby's Epic Yarn Are Making A New Yoshi Game
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Just look at that adorable twine Yoshi. This new Yoshi game, made by the folks who made Kirby's Epic Yarn was announced for Wii U this morning.
Yoshi Looks So Weird without a Nose
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F-Zero and Yoshi Return (Sort Of) in the Wii U's Nintendo Land
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While Nintendo's making sure to have at least one big first-party title available for the launch of their new console in the form of New Super Mario Bros U, some of the company's other heavy hitters are quite as lucky. Metroid Blast—part of the themed mini-game collection Nintendo Land—isn't quite a full Samus Aran…
You'll Never Believe What Game Character This Volcano Erupted
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On his Flickr page, Brown recently uploaded the photo and titled it, "Yoshi Volcano", adding that it depicts a "Yoshi shaped eruption from Sakurajima".
This Is the Greatest Cute Bento Maker on Earth
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In Japan, parents make bento lunches for their kindergarten kids. To make a healthy lunch look as appetizing (or rather, "fun") as possible, many parents make them as cute as possible. As a parent of two boys, I've tried to make cute bento lunches, with the key word being "tried".
The Chinese Super Mario Yogurt Taste Test
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You Cannot Unsee Yoshi. I Promise.
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Right now, you may think you are looking at a new zero calorie lychee apple tea drink. You are. But you are also looking at Nintendo's character, Yoshi. Yes.
The 3DS is the Perfect Platform for the Return of Yoshi
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With Nintendo visiting many of its classic franchises upon the 3DS, commenter Daemon_Gildas believes it's high time Mario's trusty mount companion got a little 3D lovin'. Hear him out in today's Speak Up on Kotaku.
Someone Who Probably Has All the Games They Want Already
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As soon as games launch, he or she's got 'em. This gamer doesn't just play games, this gamer collects them. Their back catalogue is more than a best-of or a bunch of favorites, it's a compendium—a library.
The Beauty of a Super Mario World Sunrise
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Enjoy the morning sunrise while Mario and Yoshi rush to the aid of Princess. Ben Hickling created this great piece for the latest Super Sketch Squad theme.
If You Could Eat Any Video Game Animal...
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Yes, commenter GeshGav returns to Speak Up on Kotaku for the second day in a row, this time asking one of the most important questions you can ask about a video game character — would you eat it?