Legendary Zelda director and Nintendo designer legend Takashi Tezuka is retiring after more than 40 years

Veteran Nintendo designer and director Takashi Tezuka is retiring from the company on June 26th after more than 40 years of service. Tezuka joined Nintendo in 1984 and was instrumental in the development of numerous iconic titles, including the original Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and Super Mario World, later serving as a producer on games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

• GAME Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• GAME Super Mario World
• PLATFORM Nintendo Switch
• GAME Super Mario 3D World
• GAME The Legend of Zelda
• GAME The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• GAME Yoshi's Island
• COMPANY Nintendo
• GAME Super Mario Bros. Wonder
• GAME Super Mario Bros.
• GAME The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
• GAME Pikmin