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Zalman · Apr 27, 2017

Genyo Takeda (Representative Director and Technology Fellow) is retiring from Nintendo. He will be replaced by Ko Shiota (current position: Executive Officer and General Manager of Platform Technology Development Division).

Takeda has been with the company since 1972. He is mostly known for his contribution to hardware, but he's also known for several games, being the creator of Punch-Out.

He's been with the company for 45 years. End of an era.

Source: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2017/170427_5e.pdf

kuroneko0509 · Apr 27, 2017

end of an era indeed. now who'll be the longest in the company after june? miyamoto?

Nightbird · Apr 27, 2017

sfried · Apr 27, 2017

Woah.

So who's in charge of designing new hardware for Nintendo henceforth?

BocoDragon · Apr 27, 2017

Among many things, I know him as the father of Startropics 1 and 2

It must have been an odd experience to work on a big Nintendo series like that, and it wasn't even released in your country.

OrbitalBeard · Apr 27, 2017

The father of Punch-Out!!.....I wish him well.

BocoDragon said:
Among many things, I know him as the father of Startropics.

It must have been an odd experience to work on a big Nintendo game like that, and it wasn't even released in your country. The sequel as well.

It's definitely odd, but the games were created specifically for the US.

Possumowner · Apr 27, 2017

Damn,45 years at one company.Impressive.Time to enjoy that retirement 🍺

-Mutsukki- · Apr 27, 2017

Dang I never actually realized how much time he was there. End of an era indeed.

GhostTrick · Apr 27, 2017

Well, it's not like he was relevant with Switch considering they shopped for an off the shelves design.

And considering how of a disaster Wii U's hardware conception was, I'd say the guy lost relevance.

Milly Osworth · Apr 27, 2017

Enjoy the retirement 👍🏼

skypunch · Apr 27, 2017

antonz · Apr 27, 2017

End of an Era. He and his team were masterful at Tech in how they setout to use it. It didn't always line up with expectations from what gamers wanted but there is no denying they could design great machines within the parameters they set out for.

DXB-KNIGHT · Apr 27, 2017

Thanks for giving us this awesome game.

Atheerios · Apr 27, 2017

sfried said:
Woah.

So who's in charge of designing new hardware for Nintendo henceforth?

Koizumi and Takahashi

However, Ko Shiota will take Takeda's role.

Roo · Apr 27, 2017

skypunch said:
Who?

Dude, seriously?

Rösti · Apr 27, 2017

Thank you, Mr. Takeda.

Also, Zalman, you might want to in the OP mention the new role of Ko Shiota.

VLQ · Apr 27, 2017

sfried said:
Woah.

So who's in charge of designing new hardware for Nintendo henceforth?

Ko Shiota

Cow Mengde · Apr 27, 2017

Wow, it really is the end of an era. That said, it looks like Nintendo has some excellent people ready to take over.

Champion · Apr 27, 2017

I think he directed Star Tropics as well. Thanks for the memories.

Instro · Apr 27, 2017

Good news.

ShockingAlberto · Apr 27, 2017

skypunch said:
Who?

I mean, it's in the OP

so I have to assume you're just being shitty to make some kind of point.

GhostTrick · Apr 27, 2017

Cow Mengde said:
Wow, it really is the end of an era. That said, it looks like Nintendo has some excellent people ready to take over.

Frankly, even though Takeda is a brillant guy, he just lost it. Anyone would be better for the task to design upcoming hardwares.

DrunkShogun · Apr 27, 2017

A nice good bye would a switch punch out. I'm just saying.

foxuzamaki · Apr 27, 2017

Wow, what a legend, i wish him well in his retirement.

ramparter · Apr 27, 2017

Thank you Takeda san. Time for new blood to take over.

VLQ · Apr 27, 2017

skypunch said:
Who?

one of the men responsible for transaction of nintendo to become video game maker company

Zalman · Apr 27, 2017

Rösti;234863911 said:
Thank you, Mr. Takeda.

Also, Zalman, you might want to in the OP mention the new role of Ko Shiota.

Yes, my mistake. I updated the OP.

McBacon · Apr 27, 2017

Big hardware contributions: NES battery save for Zelda 1, N64 analogue stick, and choosing to prioritise innovation over graphics on Wii. Smart dude!

skypunch · Apr 27, 2017

VLQ said:
one of the men responsible for transaction of nintendo to video game maker company

Oh right. Well, he seems more involved with Nintendo stuff a bit before my time, so while it's cool he contributed a lot, I don't feel sad to see him go.

sfried · Apr 27, 2017

McBacon said:
Big hardware contributions: NES battery save for Zelda 1, N64 analogue stick, and choosing to prioritise innovation over graphics on Wii. Smart dude!

Some people here on GAF might see that as a negative.

GhostTrick · Apr 27, 2017

sfried said:
Some people here on GAF might see that as a negative.

Well yeah, you could argue there was room to make a weak and cheap console but still compatible with modern engines which hampered Wii support from 3rd parties.

Milly Osworth · Apr 27, 2017

skypunch said:
Oh right. Well, he seems more involved with Nintendo stuff a bit before my time, so while it's cool he contributed a lot, I don't feel sad to see him go.

Pleasant person.

skypunch · Apr 27, 2017

Milly Osworth said:
Pleasant person.

I don't mean that in a nasty way.

Eolz · Apr 27, 2017

Truly an end of an era yeah.
He'll be missed.

ThePeoplesBureau · Apr 27, 2017

DrunkShogun said:
A nice good bye would a switch punch out. I'm just saying.

ARMS carries the spirit.

BocoDragon · Apr 27, 2017

sfried said:
Some people here on GAF might see that as a negative.

When you make the 3rd highest selling console of all time, you should completely ignore that part of GAF.

Herb Alpert · Apr 27, 2017

I think this is good news. They definitely need new blood on that particular front.

Sadist · Apr 27, 2017

He played a big role in the development of the Wii, so yeah, he did some impressive work back in the day.

sfried · Apr 27, 2017

Herb Alpert said:
I think this is good news. They definitely need new blood on that particular front.

I'm wondering what Ko Shiota's resume looks like.

GhostTrick · Apr 27, 2017

Sadist said:
He played a big role in the development of the Wii, so yeah, he did some impressive work back in the day.

I wouldnt call Wii conception impressive. Strictly speaking about hardware conception here, which was the guy's job. He's also responsible for the Wii U hardware conception.

skypunch · Apr 27, 2017

Herb Alpert said:
I think this is good news. They definitely need new blood on that particular front.

I've been thinking the same. It's weird to see 60-70 year olds in charge of designing hardware for the modern market. Perhaps that comes off as age discrimination, but younger talent would be nice to see.

mocolostrocolos · Apr 27, 2017

Thanks for everything.

Have a good retirement.

-shadow- · Apr 27, 2017

Mixed feelings about the guy in terms of hardware, the Wii and WiiU really set Nintendo back a whole bunch of years. But still he did amazing work in regards to other hardware like the analoge stick. So both happy and sad to see him go.

But enjoy the retirement mate! 🍻

Oblivion · Apr 27, 2017

Man, that sucks to hear.

Takeda is one of those people who isn't in the spotlight like Miyamoto, Iwata and Aonuma, but he's an OG and has contributed greatly to Nintendo's history.

His retirement, although sad, is well earned and deserved.

Sgt. Kabukiman · Apr 27, 2017

Enjoy your retirement and thanks for Punch-Out and the battery saves!

StereoVsn · Apr 27, 2017

I read that as General Takeda and it took me a bit of time to process.

BBboy20 · Apr 27, 2017

McBacon said:
N64 analogue stick

Atheerios · Apr 27, 2017

The person who is taking Takeda's role is Ko Shiota, and according to this, he was the true father of the Wii U.

http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/Nick...4/Iwata_isnt_Nintendos_problem_Its_Shiota.php

Let's hope he just allows young staff such as Koizumi and Takahashi to do whatever they want.

-Mutsukki- · Apr 27, 2017

He really is one of the unsung heroes of modern video games. He did some amazingly crazy things back then. Hope he has a good life

sfried · Apr 27, 2017

StereoVsn said:
I read that as General Takeda and it took me a bit of time to process.

Shingen The Ruler of Hardware.

Atheerios said:
The person who is taking Takeda's role is Ko Shiota, and according to this, he was the lead designer of the Wii U.

http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/Nick...4/Iwata_isnt_Nintendos_problem_Its_Shiota.php

So let's hope he allows new designers such as Takahashi to do whatever they want.

Oh boy...

I'm hoping Koizumi will still be the general producer behind Nintendo's next hardware.

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