Hideki Konno, who led Mario Kart, 3DS hardware, and more, is gone from Nintendo after 40 years
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Key Points:
- Hideki Konno, a longtime Nintendo designer with nearly 40 years at the company, has left Nintendo as of July last year, according to his Facebook update.
- Konno joined Nintendo in 1986 and contributed to many major projects, including directing Super Mario Kart and Luigi’s Mansion, and producing most Mario Kart titles until Mario Kart 8.
- He was also the general producer for Nintendo’s mobile games such as Miitomo, Dr. Mario World, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Super Mario Run, Fire Emblem Heroes, and Mario Kart Tour.
- On the hardware side, Konno served as producer for the Nintendo 3DS, playing a significant role in its development.
- This departure coincides
