Nintendo’s Mario & Zelda Architect Tezuka Retires After Four Decades

Takashi Tezuka, a cornerstone of Nintendo who helped shape Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda and later produced titles like Super Mario 3D World and Breath of the Wild, will retire on June 26 after more than 40 years with the company at age 65. His departure follows a wave of retirement among Nintendo’s old guard, though Shigeru Miyamoto remains active in a creative role. The article also notes Switch 2 is underperforming relative to expectations, with a September price increase and a lower yearly sales forecast.