Legendary Nintendo Designer Takashi Tezuka Retires After 42 Years Of Working On Mario, Zelda, And More

Nintendo said veteran designer and executive officer Takashi Tezuka will step down on June 26, likely retiring after 42 years at the company.

Tezuka helped shape some of Nintendo’s most iconic franchises, including Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda.

His departure marks the end of a major era in Nintendo’s creative history.