Kazuhisa Hashimoto, Creator of the Legendary “Konami Code,” Passes Away at the Age of 61

[Tsing]

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Konami has revealed that one of its most famed employees, Kazuhisa Hashimoto, had passed away earlier this week. He was 61 years old.



We are saddened to hear about the passing of Kazuhisa Hashimoto, a deeply talented producer who first introduced the world to the “Konami Code”. Our thoughts are with Hashimoto-san’s family and friends at this time. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/vQijEQ8lU2— Konami (@Konami) February 26, 2020




The Japanese game developer is best known for creating the “Konami Code,” a cheat code that was originally featured in numerous Konami games. Players could earn extra lives, power-ups, and other bonuses by entering up, up, down, down, left, right, left...

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[Peter_Brosdahl]

I wasn't aware of the Konami code origin. I did notice variations of it in many non-Konami games like Marvel's Ultimate Alliance, Star Wars Bounty Hunter, Star Wars Demolition. Just took it for granted. Thanks Tsing for posting this and RIP Hashimoto!