"Konami Code" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Forms: the Konami Code [canonical]
Etymology: The code was created by Kazuhisa Hashimoto. It was first used in the 1986 NES port of the arcade game Gradius, published by Konami. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Konami Code}} the Konami Code
  1. (video games) The cheat code "↑↑↓↓←→←→BA", usable in multiple video games. Wikipedia link: Gradius, Konami Code Categories (topical): Video games Synonyms: Konami code Translations (famous cheat code): code Konami (French), codice Konami (Italian), コナミコマンド (konami komando) (Japanese), código Konami (Spanish)

Alternative forms

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