Kazuhisa Hashimoto, the creator of the Konami Code, has passed away. That news comes from former colleague and Konami composer Yuji Takenouchi.
The Konami Code first appeared in the famous side-scrolling shooter Gradius on the NES. By inputting Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A and then Start when paused, players could use the cheat code to receive all power-ups.
After Gradius, the Konami Code would go on to be included in a ton of different titles, going beyond Konami’s own titles. It is one of the most recognized gaming cheat codes of all time.
Versus Evil and Mad About Pandas have shared a new “Ambience” teaser for Hitchhiker, the mystery game coming to Switch. We have it below.
Publisher Headup and developer com8com1 have announced Rigid Force Redux, a side-scrolling shoot ’em up. It will launch this summer on the Switch eShop.
Here’s an overview of Rigid Force Redux, along with a trailer:
Hamster has confirmed this week’s Arcade Archives release on Switch. The title in question is Salamander, which was originally made by Konami.
Here’s an overview of the game:
Dragalia Lost is gearing up for its “A Dash of Disaster” facility event, Nintendo and Cygames have announced.
Here’s the official overview:
Nintendo and Cygames’ mobile game Dragalia Lost has been updated to version 1.17.0. It includes the ability to set auto-repeat, auto-play, and game speed before starting quests, among other additions, changes, and fixes.
Below are the full patch notes:
Nintendo has put out a trailer for the new Mario Bros. Tour that is kicking off in Mario Kart Tour. Have a look at the video below.
According to the latest issue of Famitsu, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia will release for Switch in Japan on June 25. The turn-based strategy game will cost 7,200 yen, though there will also be a 11,800 yen limited edition.
Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia is also on track for the west. We don’t have a specific release date yet, but it last said to be launching this spring.
