20 Hidden Konami Codes You Never Would've Found
Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A. If you correctly identified that combination as the Konami Code, congratulations on your wonderful geekiness. We applaud you.
Originally a cheat code for power-ups in the NES 1985 arcade game Gradius, the Konami Code has become a symbol in geek culture, and has achieved success as an Easter egg on various websites. Thrown in by sneaky developers as a way to access extra content, games or just something fun, Konami Code Easter eggs have been found on Facebook, Marvel, ESPN.com and, most recently, Vogue UK's website.
Don't know how to do it? No sweat. We'll walk you through a practice round. Head to Vogue UK's homepage. Then, enter the following combination with your keyboard's arrow keys:
Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A
Clever girl. Now try it on the 20 sites in the list below.
Still want more? Check out KonamiCodeSites.com for a list of all known sites with a Konami Code Easter egg. Be sure to let us know which is your favorite in the comments.
1. Zeno.name
Is it an accusation, or a call to action?
2. Mint: Designologue.com
Type the code and press enter for a new virtual friend.
3. AIM Express
There's really no other reason to go on AIM Express. Sign in, click the box at the top left, type the code and press enter.
4. GeekandHype.com
ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US.
5. Cornify.com
Make the Internet a magical place. After you type the code, keep pressing enter.
6. Soundclick.com
For a surprise fit for Ron Swanson.
7. Eren Emre
Google isn't the only one to master this trick.
8. DangoDesign.net
Discover a throwback cutscene.
9. Kuppiya.com
Get goosed.
10. Dancesportifno.net
Your boss will never know.
11. Plurk.com
Try typing the code on anyone's profile page.
12. Bandit.Co.Nz
Sometimes, you have to know where to look for warning signs. Type the code and press enter.
13. CSSLine.com
So you can find ALL THE KONAMI CODES!
14. ElliotKember.com
Just in case your boss does find out about your AIM trick.
15. NikDaum.com
For secret awesomeness.
16. Shirtoid.com
Aliens are the new black.
17. Teddy-O-Ted.com
Because your Konami hunting skills deserve a prize.
18. UseTrackThis.com
It's healthy to laugh at yourself.
19. Kahale.net
For a friend who appreciates your geekiness.
20. Digg.com
You really should have seen this one coming.
Image: Mashable, Max Knoblauch
