Orange creature in an arcade game

Answer:

QBERT

Hint:

This hopping character with a round nose navigates a pyramid of cubes while avoiding enemies like Coily the snake.

Explanation:

This clue refers to Qbert, the bright orange, cone-shaped character from the 1982 arcade game of the same name. The game features Qbert hopping on a pyramid of cubes while avoiding enemies, making him a recognizable retro gaming icon. The asterisk in his name is often dropped in crosswords, so "QBERT" fits as the answer. If you’ve played classic arcade games, his distinctive look and bouncing sound effects make him easy to recall.

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