February 26, 2020 10:49 pm
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Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/26/21155132/konami-code-creator-dies-kazuhisa-hashimoto-easter-egg-cheat
Konami Code creator leaves behind a legacy spanning over three decades
Image: Konami
Kazuhisa Hashimoto, the programmer of the famous Konami Code, died this week at the age of 61. His code, ↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← → B, A, Start, has lived on for over three decades and continues to be a comical Easter egg in many games today.
Hashimoto’s former employer, Konami, released a statement today confirming his death and sending condolences to Hashimoto’s family: “We are saddened to hear about the passing of Kazuhisa Hashimoto,” Konami said, calling him a “deeply talented producer.”
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Kazuhisa Hashimoto, a deeply talented producer who first introduced the world to the "Konami Code".
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Our thoughts are with Hashimoto-san's family and friends at this time. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/vQijEQ8lU2
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/26/21155132/konami-code-creator-dies-kazuhisa-hashimoto-easter-egg-cheat
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