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Yoshiaki Koizumi (小泉 歓晃, Koizumi Yoshiaki, born April 29, 1968) is a Japanese video game designer, director, producer, and business executive. He is a senior executive officer at Nintendo and a deputy general manager at Nintendo EPD , where he is known for his work within their Mario and The Legend of Zelda series, and as the General ...
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- Osaka University of Arts
- 1991–present
- Nintendo
- History
- Game Works
- Interviews
Yoshiaki Koizumi went to college hoping to become a movie director. His first video game experience was that of Super Mario Bros. on the Famicom. He explained that he was terrible at it, and that he had a hard time getting past the first level. He explained that he found The Legend of Zelda, also on the Famicom, much easier due to the fact that you...
Super Mario 64 – 1996 Developer Interview(translated by Shmuplations)1101: Majora's Mask(translated by Glitterberri)N.O.M.: Super Mario SunshineN.O.M.: Donkey Kong Jungle BeatFeb 6, 2024 · Yoshiaki Koizumi is the director of Super Mario Sunshine, Donkey Kong Jungle Beat and Super Mario Galaxy. He also worked on significant contributions to other major Super Mario games, such as Super Mario Kart, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island,...
Aug 28, 2017 · Nintendo’s Yoshiaki Koizumi is the producer of Super Mario Odyssey, a 3D Mario game for the Nintendo Switch. He talks about the game's concept, story, tone, and features, as well as his involvement with the Super Mario series and the Switch hardware. He also shares his views on the future of the Switch and the role of Nintendo.
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Explore the captivating journey of Yoshiaki Koizumi, from a childhood passion for drawing and storytelling to his transformative role at Nintendo, where he has shaped iconic franchises like 'Super Mario' and 'The Legend of Zelda' through relentless dedication and creative innovation.
Feb 23, 2017 · Learn how Nintendo's executive vice president Yoshiaki Koizumi, a former game developer, views the Switch as a bold gamble for the company's future. The Switch is a device that aims to revitalize Nintendo's identity as a cultural touchstone, while also catering to the needs of a new generation of gamers.
