Nintendo's Takashi Tezuka announces retirement
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Key Points:
- Legendary Nintendo developer Takashi Tezuka is set to retire from the company on June 26th, 2026, after a career spanning over four decades since 1984.
- Tezuka, aged 65, has been instrumental in the creation and development of many iconic Nintendo franchises including Mario, Zelda, Pikmin, Donkey Kong, and Star Fox.
- His departure marks the end of an era for Nintendo, though his influential work on these beloved games will continue to impact the industry for years to come.
- Alongside Tezuka, three Nintendo directors—Takuya Yoshimura, Katsuhiro Umeyama, and Keiko Akashi—will also retire on the same date, all of whom served on the Audit and Supervisory Committee.
