Koji Kondo
Japanese composer for video games
Born
August 13th, 1961
63 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Japan
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A prolific composer and sound director in the video game industry. Joined Nintendo in 1984 and contributed to several iconic game franchises. Created memorable music for games such as Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda. His compositions have been integral to the gameplay experience and remain celebrated in the gaming community.
Composed music for Super Mario Bros.
Composed music for The Legend of Zelda
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