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Hideo Kojima wants to keep making new video games as he turns 63 years old
Hideo Kojima, celebrating his 63rd birthday, has reaffirmed his dedication to game development, stating he has no immediate plans to retire. He expressed a desire to continue creating games, despite the increasing number of ideas and decreasing time. Kojima is currently working on the horror game OD and the stealth action title Physint, with OD utilizing Xbox cloud technology and Physint being a spiritual successor to the Metal Gear series.
One of Nintendo's most important Mario and Zelda designers is set to retire
Takashi Tezuka, a key designer behind influential Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, is set to retire on June 26, 2026, after 42 years with the company. Tezuka, who co-designed early Mario and Zelda games with Shigeru Miyamoto, also served as a producer on later titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
Nintendo veteran designer Takashi Tezuka set to retire as Executive Officer
Nintendo veteran designer Takashi Tezuka, known for directing classic titles like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Super Mario World, will retire from his role as an executive officer on June 26, 2026. Tezuka's departure follows the recent retirements of fellow Nintendo designers Hideki Konno and Kensuke Tanabe.
Legendary Mario And Zelda Director Is Retiring From Nintendo After 40 Years
Veteran Nintendo game designer and director Takashi Tezuka is retiring from the company on June 26 after over 40 years of service. Tezuka, who worked on iconic titles like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, joins other long-time Nintendo employees who have recently departed. This news comes amidst broader industry trends of layoffs, contrasting with Nintendo's typically strong employee retention.
Today Is Nintendo Legend Yoshiaki Koizumi's 58th Birthday
Nintendo legend Yoshiaki Koizumi celebrated his 58th birthday on April 29, 2026. Koizumi, currently Senior General Manager at Nintendo EPD, has been with the company for 35 years and has contributed to numerous iconic titles including Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and Super Mario Odyssey.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Signals Retro Studios’ Big Return
Nintendo is releasing Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on January 16, 2025, for the Nintendo Switch. This remaster of the 2010 Wii title, developed by Retro Studios, includes all 80 original levels plus content from the 3DS version. The release highlights Retro Studios' significant contribution to the Donkey Kong franchise, following their work on the Metroid Prime series.
WarioWare director Goro Abe has retired from Nintendo
Goro Abe, director of the WarioWare series, has retired from Nintendo after joining the company in 1999. He will begin a new role as a professor at Osaka Electro-Communication University in April, focusing on game-related research and production. Abe's departure follows other notable exits from Nintendo, including Kensuke Tanabe and Hideki Konno.
The Superb Metroid Prime Trilogy Retrospective Is 43% Off At Amazon
The 'Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective' hardcover art book is currently on sale at Amazon for $28.50, down from its original $50 price. The book features concept art and developer insights from the development of Metroid Prime, Echoes, Corruption, and Remastered. The article also highlights other Metroid-themed merchandise, including Amiibo figures, plushies, action figures, and accessories for the upcoming Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.