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Nintendo Legend Takashi Tezuka Retiring from Company in June
Takashi Tezuka, a legendary Nintendo developer best known for his directorial work on the Legend of Zelda and Super Mario series, is retiring from Nintendo. Multiple sources confirmed the news following an update to Nintendo's internal personnel listings, with his departure set for June. Tezuka's career at Nintendo spanned decades and included seminal contributions to some of gaming's most iconic franchises.
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Tokyo Game Life noted uncertainty about whether Tezuka is leaving the company entirely or just his current role; Nintendo Life and Kotaku both reported the news as a full retirement or departure without that caveat.
What we know
- Takashi Tezuka, veteran Nintendo developer and Zelda series director, is retiring from the company
- His retirement was revealed via an update to Nintendo's official personnel list
- His departure is confirmed for June, though further details have not been announced
- Tezuka's career included directing and producing work on The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros. series, making him one of Nintendo's most storied figures
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