Nintendo Legend Takashi Tezuka to Retire from Executive Role This June

TL;DR
Renowned Nintendo designer Takashi Tezuka will retire from his role as Executive Officer on June 26, 2026, capping a four-decade career on Mario and Zelda titles; several other Nintendo executives are also retiring, with board changes possible pending shareholder approval.
- Nintendo Legend Takashi Tezuka Is Retiring From His Role In June Nintendo Life
- Nintendo’s Takashi Tezuka, director of classic Mario and Zelda games, is retiring Video Games Chronicle
- Nintendo's Legendary Super Mario Bros. Designer Takashi Tezuka Set to Retire IGN
- One of Nintendo’s original developers is retiring. The Verge
- Nintendo's Takashi Tezuka announces retirement GoNintendo
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