Takao Sawano

Takao Sawano was the general manager of Nintendo EAD Technology Development Department. He was originally hired in 1978 as a part of Nintendo R&D2 where he developed the Famicom controller. He also worked as a producer for the Balance Board despite being off hardware for several years.

Game Works

 * Clu Clu Land - Programmer
 * Super Mario 64 - Technical Support
 * Mario Kart 64 - Technical Support
 * Star Fox 64 - Technical Support
 * Mario Artist series- Producer
 * Animal Crossing - Technical Support
 * Super Mario Sunshine - Technical Support
 * Pac-Man Vs. - Producer
 * Famicom Mini series - Producer
 * Wii Balance Board - Producer
 * Nintendo DS Guide: Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art - Producer
 * Nintendo 3DS Guide: Louvre - Project Manager

Special Thanks

 * Metroid Prime

Interviews
Iwata Asks: Wii Fit