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Nintendo Legend Tezuka Retires After Shaping Mario and Zelda

Takashi Tezuka, key creator of Mario, Zelda, and Yoshi, retires after 42 years, marking a major shift in Nintendo’s creative leadership.

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  • Nintendo Icon Takashi Tezuka Announces Retirement After 42 Years
  • Takashi Tezuka, a driving force behind Mario, Zelda, and Yoshi, will step down from Nintendo on June 26, 2026, capping a 42-year career that helped define the company’...
  • Few inside Nintendo’s walls have had as much say over what Mario does or where Link goes for as long as Tezuka. His retirement leaves a gap not just in experience, but...
  • Tezuka’s Impact on Nintendo’s Most Beloved Franchises and Gaming Culture

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