Current Events > Kazuhisa Hashimoto, creator of the Konami Code, has died

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Hayame Zero 02/26/20 10:38:24 AM #1:	https://sea.ign.com/switch/158167/news/the-creator-of-the-konami-code-has-died The creator of the Konami Code, Kazuhisa Hashimoto, has died. The news was announced by composer and former Konami collaborator Yuji Takenouchi. Takenouchi shared a message on Twitter that states that Hashimoto died last night (February 25), and that the composer hopes the legendary programmer and developer continues to keep making games in heaven. He was 61 years old. Hashimoto worked at Konami in the 80s and 90s on classic games such as Snatcher, Gradius, Life Force, and ISS, but he is best known for the creation of the Konami Code; a combination of button inputs used to activate powerful cheats. The code - up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, Start - was first implemented by Hashimoto into the NES version of Gradius as it was found to be too difficult during playtesting. The code would give players a complete set of power ups. The code was subsequently added to dozens of other games over the years. It is perhaps best known for its use in Contra, where it would grant players 30 lives. The Konami code can be found outside of Konami games, too, thanks to its evolution into a pop-culture icon. Fortnite, League of Legends, and Rocket League all have a Konami code, and even Netflix has a secret settings menu that can be accessed by inputting an almost identical code. It also is referenced by Disneys video games themed movie Wreck-it Ralph. --- ...I think I'm done here... <cite>Hayame Zero posted [p:934899146] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>https://sea.ign.com/switch/158167/news/the-creator-of-the-konami-code-has-died <quote>The creator of the Konami Code, Kazuhisa Hashimoto, has died. The news was announced by composer and former Konami collaborator Yuji Takenouchi. Takenouchi shared a message on Twitter that states that Hashimoto died last night (February 25), and that the composer hopes the legendary programmer and developer continues to keep making games in heaven. He was 61 years old. Hashimoto worked at Konami in the 80s and 90s on classic games such as Snatcher, Gradius, Life Force, and ISS, but he is best known for the creation of the Konami Code; a combination of button inputs used to activate powerful cheats. The code - up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, Start - was first implemented by Hashimoto into the NES version of Gradius as it was found to be too difficult during playtesting. The code would give players a complete set of power ups. The code was subsequently added to dozens of other games over the years. It is perhaps best known for its use in Contra, where it would grant players 30 lives. </quote> <quote>The Konami code can be found outside of Konami games, too, thanks to its evolution into a pop-culture icon. Fortnite, League of Legends, and Rocket League all have a Konami code, and even Netflix has a secret settings menu that can be accessed by inputting an almost identical code. It also is referenced by Disneys video games themed movie Wreck-it Ralph.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brotrrwinner 02/26/20 10:40:44 AM #2:	Guess he should've used his own code for some extra lives... --- September 21st, 2008 Never forget <cite>brotrrwinner posted [p:934899244] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>Guess he should've used his own code for some extra lives... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
E32005 02/26/20 10:41:21 AM #3:	brotrrwinner posted... Guess he should've used his own code for some extra lives... hiyooooooo but seriously; RIP --- https://imgur.com/LAvnefi <cite>E32005 posted [p:934899270] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>brotrrwinner posted...</cite> <quote>Guess he should've used his own code for some extra lives... </quote> hiyooooooo but seriously; RIP</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mach25687 02/26/20 10:43:35 AM #4:	https://youtu.be/QGUN7k1ynvE?t=5 --- Best damn game about Ninja http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/ninjagolf/ninjagolf-flashgame.php <cite>mach25687 posted [p:934899361] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>https://youtu.be/QGUN7k1ynvE?t=5 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mario2000 02/26/20 10:44:13 AM #5:	rip --- Arrrr the SS Goku, Mighty fine boat... -fatmatt Hope Frieza doesn't chuck an Iceberg at the Goku, otherwise it's all over. -Nekoslash <cite>mario2000 posted [p:934899379] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>rip </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jagr_68 02/26/20 10:45:07 AM #6:	RIP Press [up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, Start] to Pay Respects --- New York Rangers [2004-2008] https://media.giphy.com/media/WvQHBYW0q4TuxdAg61/giphy.gif https://psnprofiles.com/Jaromiroquai68 <cite>Jagr_68 posted [p:934899418] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>RIP Press [up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, Start] to Pay Respects </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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philsov 02/26/20 10:47:01 AM #8:	looks like he was playing Gradius III --- Remember that I won't rest, 'til we share the same tense Just know, to me, you're better late than never again. <cite>philsov posted [p:934899496] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>looks like he was playing Gradius III</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Skye Reynolds 02/26/20 10:49:42 AM #9:	I only ever used it in one game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Arcade Game. Nintendo Power printed the wrong code, then went back and corrected it in the next month's issue. That was how I beat the game as a child before going back and beating it legitimately as an adult. The key to beating the Contra games is not using codes for extra lives, but in teaching yourself not to die. While my experience with the code is minimal, it has its place in video game history. It's probably the only code in video game history which has its own t-shirt. Rest in Peace <cite>Skye Reynolds posted [p:934899590] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>I only ever used it in one game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Arcade Game. Nintendo Power printed the wrong code, then went back and corrected it in the next month's issue. That was how I beat the game as a child before going back and beating it legitimately as an adult. The key to beating the Contra games is not using codes for extra lives, but in teaching yourself not to die. While my experience with the code is minimal, it has its place in video game history. It's probably the only code in video game history which has its own t-shirt. Rest in Peace </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hayame Zero 02/26/20 10:49:59 AM #10:	ClunkerSlim posted... You can always identify who had no friends growing up by asking them to say the Konami code. Popular kids will tell you its select, start. Or "left, left, right, right" --- ...I think I'm done here... <cite>Hayame Zero posted [p:934899602] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>ClunkerSlim posted... </cite> <quote>You can always identify who had no friends growing up by asking them to say the Konami code. Popular kids will tell you its select, start.</quote> Or "left, left, right, right" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ricemills 02/26/20 10:55:54 AM #11:	Hayame Zero posted... Or "left, left, right, right" no. people who has include select button on the konami code is playing with a friend. --- You have the right to remain silent. Anything you posted will be misquoted, then be used against you. http://error1355.com/ce/Ricemills.html <cite>Ricemills posted [p:934899792] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>Hayame Zero posted... </cite> <quote>Or "left, left, right, right"</quote>no. people who has include select button on the konami code is playing with a friend. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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NeonOctopus 02/26/20 11:39:01 AM #13:	brotrrwinner posted... Guess he should've used his own code for some extra lives... Was hoping this was the 2nd post Not disappointed --- https://i.imgtc.ws/cCF89fl.gif https://i.imgtc.ws/LeYvR5c.gif https://i.imgtc.ws/eNZ2kfM.gif https://i.imgtc.ws/kFyHKqh.jpg https://i.imgtc.ws/eSmBjnF.png <cite>NeonOctopus posted [p:934901489] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>brotrrwinner posted... </cite> <quote>Guess he should've used his own code for some extra lives...</quote>Was hoping this was the 2nd post Not disappointed </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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philsov 02/26/20 11:40:51 AM #15:	Skye Reynolds posted... It's probably the only code in video game history which has its own t-shirt. Do we count street fighter special moves as "code"? Because the hadoken has made itself onto several shirts as well. --- Remember that I won't rest, 'til we share the same tense Just know, to me, you're better late than never again. <cite>philsov posted [p:934901563] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>Skye Reynolds posted...</cite> <quote>It's probably the only code in video game history which has its own t-shirt.</quote> Do we count street fighter special moves as "code"? Because the hadoken has made itself onto several shirts as well.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Skye Reynolds 02/26/20 7:16:49 PM #17:	philsov posted... Do we count street fighter special moves as "code"? Because the hadoken has made itself onto several shirts as well. True. <cite>Skye Reynolds posted [p:934920342] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>philsov posted... </cite> <quote>Do we count street fighter special moves as "code"? Because the hadoken has made itself onto several shirts as well.</quote> True. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Strider102 02/26/20 7:23:38 PM #18:	A, B, B, A The revive code for Ikari Warriors. Hopefully it works. --- Last Cloudia ID: 188850453 <cite>Strider102 posted [p:934920592] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>A, B, B, A The revive code for Ikari Warriors. Hopefully it works. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 02/26/20 7:26:37 PM #19:	Damn. Kinda young too. <cite>Zikten posted [p:934920717] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>Damn. Kinda young too. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Banana_Cyanide 02/28/20 7:32:13 AM #20:	Up, Up Down, Down Left, Right Left, Right B, A F --- Who knew bananas could be so lethal? Proud member of The Church of The Man-Emperor of Mankind. <cite>Banana_Cyanide posted [p:934986426] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>Up, Up Down, Down Left, Right Left, Right B, A F </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jagr_68 02/28/20 7:41:14 AM #21:	Strider102 posted... A, B, B, A The revive code for Ikari Warriors. Hopefully it works. AYEBEEBEEAYE Bummer, he must've gotten past stage 3 :( --- New York Rangers [2004-2008] https://media.giphy.com/media/WvQHBYW0q4TuxdAg61/giphy.gif https://psnprofiles.com/Jaromiroquai68 <cite>Jagr_68 posted [p:934986576] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>Strider102 posted... </cite> <quote>A, B, B, A The revive code for Ikari Warriors. Hopefully it works.</quote> AYEBEEBEEAYE Bummer, he must've gotten past stage 3 :( </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlingBling22947 02/29/20 6:24:31 PM #22:	Henry Kissinger is still alive. --- When was the last time you heard your boy Nas rhyme? Never on schedule but always on time <cite>BlingBling22947 posted [p:935050617] in Kazuhisa H... [t:78432977]...</cite> <quote>Henry Kissinger is still alive. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Kazuhisa Hashimoto, creator of the Konami Code, has died