Genyo Takeda, the brains behind the development for the Wii and whom also developed the iconic analogue stick for the N64, is to retire in June this year. Genyo Takeda was also the main figure to lead the Wii’s development with the console selling over 100 million units worldwide. Takeda joined Nintendo 45 years ago and was promoted to Nintendo’s Integrated Research & Development in 1981. His replacement is Ko Shiota, the general manager of Nintendo’s platform technology development division.
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So…. Is he resigning or retiring? The context is a little different, isn’t it?
*grabs more coffee*
Thanks! Now updated.
It’s 3PM here. I’ll lend you some processing power. :D
Apologies – he is retiring and not resigning!
Well, he is almost 70. So, i guess he is retiring from Nintendo.
So, I guess he is retiring soon. He did cares about iwata.
It seems as if a lot of the older staff are retiring. I’m interested to see what the next generation will bring to the table.
||Splatoon, Breath of the Wild, ARMS and a new way of aggressive marketing are examples of the younger leadership, the future of Nintendo is dark, very dark…||
*wishful thinking software download complete*
I have faith in the mentorship the Nintendo seniors have given the younger generation. I agree with your points Commander.
Yeah, I could tell. The take on them is much more modern and “in touch”. Beyond this, I’m curious to see how the company will fare.
Also, is dark like, your version of “light/bright”?
If you know the origins of the Quadraxis name, you’ll find the answer to your question.
Good riddance.
Never knew this guy was the brains behind Wii. I wonder how closely he worked with Iwata who was president when it launched.
Thanks for the analog thing for N64. As for the Wii, get the hell out of here! Na na na! Hey hey hey! Good bye! lol