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     • Despite its simplistic gameplay and crude visuals Pac-Man remains as popular today as he ever was.
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     30 years and still chomping: The history of Pac-Man

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   Is Pac-Man still popular?

   • When Pac-Man came home in the early 1980s, the game was just as wildly popular on consoles and home computers as it had been in arcades. Over the last 40 years, the original Pac-Man arcade game has appeared on at least 37 computer and video game platforms.

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   Is Pac-Man still a game?

   • Pac-Man is one of the few franchises from the so-called golden era of video gaming that's still in active service today. The yellow fellow has inspired countless video game sequels, an animated TV show, board game, hit single and even some highly embarrassing clothing and underwear.

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   Is Pac-Man still available?

   • Unlike many 40-year-old video games, Pac-Man is still available on modern hardware. You can play it as a standalone, of course. But it's also in collections on most modern gaming platforms, including Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iPhone, iPad, and Android. Pac-Man might also still be lurking at your local arcade.

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   Is Pac-Man still a cultural icon?

   • Even after all this time, Pac-Man still rules as a cultural icon. Let's explore what makes this game such a beloved and enduring phenomenon. In the original 1980 arcade version of Pac-Man, you play as a yellow, disc-shaped hero and munch your way through a maze.

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   Why is Pac-Man so popular in Japan?

   • During a time when video games’ default audience was adult men, Pac-Man successfully engaged women and children, becoming one of the first games to broaden the medium’s appeal in both the U.S. and Japan. Pac-Man’s story began in Japan during the 1980s, during the “Japan as Number One” era, which was defined by a manufacturing boom and strong yen.

   Why Players Around the World Gobbled Up Pac-Man

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   When did Pac-Man come out?

   • Here’s everything you need to know about the famous Pac-Man. On May 22, 1980, the very first focus test for Pac-Man was held. After the testing success, the company officially released the game to Japan in July that year. In October, the game made its way to the United States. Within a year, over 100,000 units were sold across the globe.

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   May 22, 2020 · Even though the film received largely negative reviews, it was still a reminder of the evergreen, iconic nature Pac-Man. Recently, to celebrate the game's 40th anniversary, author Tim Lapetino has been tweeting about Pac-Man daily. His goal is to do something Pac-Man-related every day this year.

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   Few video games have successfully achieved the staying power of Pac-Man. Since making his debut in 1980, Pac-Man still remains a staple arcade game. But why is the simple game still so...

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   Pac-Man not only popularised electronic play in the early 1980s, but also put a friendly and understandable face on the similarly new world of personal technology.

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7. kotaku.com › pac-man-the-japanese-game-that-tookPac-Man Turns 40: An Exclusive Interview With The ... - Kotaku

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   May 21, 2020 · Pac-Man is still going strong forty years later – an impressive run for any character, let alone one dreamed up in a pizza parlor. But perhaps it shouldn’t be such a surprise.

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   May 24, 2010 · Despite its simplistic gameplay and crude visuals Pac-Man remains as popular today as he ever was. While attempts to expand his appeal beyond the trademark maze game – including efforts such as Pac-Land, Pac-Man World and Pac-Attack – haven’t always hit the mark, the timeless gameplay of Tōru Iwatani’s original vision lives on.

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9. www.cnn.com › style › articlePac-Man at 40: The eating icon that changed gaming history

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   May 21, 2020 · CNN — When “Pac-Man” debuted in Tokyo 40 years ago, no one could have predicted it would become the most successful arcade game of all time. Though video games were a relatively new medium, the...

10. www.smithsonianmag.com › innovation › why-playersWhy Players Around the World Gobbled Up Pac-Man

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    May 22, 2020 · Meanwhile, new editions of Pac-Man continue to emerge all the time. On May 8, Google brought back its popular playable Pac-Man Doodle, urging