F For Respect to Kazuhisa Hashimoto

Hey everyone, J here. Earlier today, Konami released a statement saying that Kazuhisa Hashimoto, the creator of the Konami Code, passed away. The Konami Code is probably the most famous chest code in all of video games: Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Start. It gave you unlimited lives in Konami games. It’s a cheat code so famous that it’s become ingrained in mainstream pop culture.

Therefore, let’s all Press F for respect to the man who created the Homy Grail of cheat codes. Rest in peace, Hashimoto