Hashimoto created the Konami Code—up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, start—to make it easier to test games he found too tough to play through.

VIDEO GAMES
Level up the retro gaming fan on your list with one of these gifts that's sure to conjure up memories of classic pixels.
'RollerCoaster Tycoon,' the Windows game that allows players to erect theme parks and monitor barfing patrons, celebrates its 20th anniversary this month.
Evidence is mounting that the benefits of play go well beyond entertainment and improved hand-eye coordination.
An 'Avengers: Endgame' fan has given us new look at the movie: an 16-bit rendition of the final battle scene.
Paris-based digital artist Mikaël Aguirre, who goes by Orioto online, takes an almost classical approach to creating fine art out of video games.
Paris-based digital artist Mikaël Aguirre, who goes by Orioto online, takes an almost classical approach to creating fine art out of video games.
While he started off as a protective sidekick for Mario and Luigi, Nintendo's cuddly dino soon became a franchise star on his own.
The old 'Super Mario Bros.' game, originally released for the NES in 1985, just broke a world record for video games sales at auction.
The popular video game series turns 20 this year.
The tile-shuffling game might be able to reduce negative emotions in players.
In 1993, he commented that he was still waiting for his royalty checks.