Tag: Pac-Man
News LEGO Expands Its Retro Gaming Collection With A $270 PAC-MAN Arcade Set
Waka waka waka
After being spotted online at the end of last month, LEGO has today given us our first proper look at the upcoming PAC-MAN Arcade set, and it's a beauty. Joining the likes of the Atari 2600 and the much sought-after NES in LEGO's collection of retro gaming goodies, t
News Nintendo Switch Online Release Pac-Man 99 Shutting Down This October
Offline mode will still be accessible
Nintendo has announced Bandai Namco's Switch Online title PAC-MAN 99 will be shutting down on 8th October 2023. While you will no longer be able to play online against other players, you'll still be able to enjoy the game in offline mode - including any additional paid content you purchased. Here's a rough...
News Oops! Images Of A LEGO Pac-Man Arcade Machine Appear Online
Blinky, Inky, Pinky, Clyde, and Blocky
It looks like we're getting a brand new Lego set based around Pac-Man this summer. Images of a Pac-Man Arcade Machine set have appeared online. Shared by @Falconbricks on Twitter (via Eurogamer), the admittedly blurry pictures appear to show what is the sop-half of an arcade cabinet along with three...
News Bandai Namco Patches Pac-Man World With Original Staff Credits & More
First update also adds some paid DLC
As you might recall, there was some drama around the time of Pac-Man World Re-PAC's release, when it was discovered the original game's staff were not credited in the newer version of the title. Former Namco Hometek game designer Scott Rogers mentioned at the time how disappointed he was with this decision on...
News Pac-Man World's Original Staff Will Be Credited In The Switch Remake
An update is "currently in progress"
Last month, not long after the release of Pac-Man World Re-PAC, a story surfaced online about the original game's staff not being credited in this newer version of the game. At the time, former Namco Hometek game designer Scott Rogers mentioned how disappointed he was with this decision on social media...
News Pac-Man World Original Staff Not Credited In Switch Remake
"We are looking into it currently"
Bandai Namco's Pac-Man World: Re-Pac has been a blast from the past for those of us that had a PlayStation growing up. So imagine being one of the people who worked on the original game, seeing all of your work on-screen, prettied up and refined — it's likely exciting! But for former Namco Hometek game designer...
News Pac-Man World: Re-Pac Frame Rate, Resolution, And File Size For Switch Seemingly Revealed
A world, reimagined
With Pac-Man World: Re-Pac out on Switch in a few weeks, Bandai Namco has shared details on how the game will look and run on the Switch! The details for the remake of the 1999 PlayStation platformer Pac-Man World have been detailed on the game's Japanese website (thanks, Nintendo Everything). It's a fairly familiar story for...
Video Bandai Namco Shares Pac-Man World Re-Pac Graphics Comparison
Update: See Areas 3 & 4 alongside the original release
Update [Sat 13th Aug, 2022 07:00 BST]: Bandai Namco has released a new comparison trailer, this time showcasing Areas 3 and 4. You can take a look above. Original article [Sun 7th Aug, 2022 17:00 BST]: One of the games you might want to be on the lookout for later this month is Pac-Man World...
News Bandai Namco Reveals Opening Movie For Pac-Man World Re-Pac
Waka to the Future
Bandai Namco's upcoming remaster of Pac-Man World is set to hit shelves on August 26th, and to drum up excitement, the studio has revealed the game's opening short movie in which Pac-Man's friends are kidnapped by Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde in a series of Loony Tunes-esque ways. Fans of the original game will instantly spot...
News Brace Yourselves, A Pac-Man Live-Action Movie Is Currently In Development
Entering pac-nic mode
We all remember where we were when Paramount Pictures released the first look trailer of 2020's Sonic the Hedgehog and the internet was set ablaze with how uncomfortable the live-action blue blur made them feel (the horror of those teeth and eyes still keeps us up at night). Well we can brace ourselves for another trip into the...
News Bandai Namco Shares First Gameplay Of Pac-Man World: Re-PAC
Showing improved UI and returning abilities
Bandai Namco had some new details to share at Anime Expo 2022 this weekend on the upcoming Pac-Man World: Re-PAC, a remake of the PlayStation platformer. And this new version of the classic 3D platformer had a few bells and whistles added that'll make the game feel that much smoother. This is the first...
News Here's How The Surprise Pac-Man World Remake Compares To The PS1 Original
Blinky and you'll miss everything!
One of the biggest surprises to come out of yesterday's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase (which was much bigger than Mini in our eyes!) was Pac-Man World Re-PAC, a remake of the Pac-Man platformer Pac-Man World on PlayStation. This spin-off launched a whole new sub-franchise for the yellow puck on his 20th...
News Pac-Man's Family All Have VERY Different Names In Pac-Man Museum+
Pac-Who?
The second compilation of the yellow puck's games, Pac-Man Museum+, is out today on Switch (and other consoles!), and this collection of 14 of Pac-Man's very best games is out there looking to celebrate one of gaming's oldest icons. You'll get to see him with legs, without legs — the lot! The collection comes at the end of Pac-Man's 42nd...
News Bandai Namco Celebrates The Arrival Of Pac-Man Museum+ With A Delightful Launch Trailer
The wait is over!
Pac-Man Museum+ is out on the Nintendo Switch this week. It's a compilation of 14 titles from Pac-Man's 40-year history. To help build up some excitement, Bandai Namco has released a lovely new launch trailer - inspired by this collection. It's also got plenty of Pac-Man-themed music throughout it, and at the end of the trailer,...
News Check Out The New Official Pac-Man Theme Song
We're getting serious Persona vibes from this
Pac-Man is currently celebrating its 42nd Anniversary, which is frankly insane when you really stop and think about it. As part of the celebration, Bandai Namco has teamed up with Epic Games to launch a Fortnite collaboration, due to kick off on June 2nd. That's not all, though. An official theme song...
News Fortnite And Pac-Man Collaboration Launches In June
Waka Waka!
In a relatively low-key post from Pac-Man's official website to celebrate the franchise's 42nd Anniversary, it's been announced that a collaboration will launch between the classic Bandai Namco franchise and Epic's titanic battle royale game Fortnite. According to the official post, 'items with the "Pac-Man" motif' will appear in...
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Is Finally Part Of The Video Game Hall Of Fame
Along with Ms. Pac-Man, DDR, and Civilization
A couple of months ago, we reported that one of the most influential video games of all time, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, was up for a spot in The Strong Museum's World Video Game Hall of Fame. Quite rightly, many people couldn't understand why it wasn't already in there! Luckily, we don't need...
Random Where's Ms. Pac-Man In Pac-Land?
Pac-Mom? I hardly know her
In case you missed it, Pac-Land is out on Nintendo Switch today courtesy of Arcade Archives and Hamster. Those who have been eager to play this 1984 arcade classic now have a chance, just a little bit ahead of the release of Pac-Man Museum+. Fans have spotted something a little bit off, however. Pac-Man's wife appears to...
News Bandai Namco Is Releasing A Physical Version Of Pac-Man Museum+ On Switch
14 classic games in one collection
If you love retro games, one collection you'll want to gobble up this May is Pac-Man Museum+. It was originally announced last November and is a compilation of 14 titles from Pac-Man's 40-year history. While a digital version was already a given, it seems Bandai Namco is also planning a physical release. Listings...
News 'Pac-Man: Birth Of An Icon' Celebrates One Of Gaming's Most Timeless Characters
Waka-waka-wonderful
Namco's Pac-Man is a video game that needs no introduction. Toru Iwatani's 1980 coin-op smash-hit has spawned sequels, TV shows, songs, merchandise and much more besides, and the character is so famous he's even included in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster. Plenty has been written about the pill-shaped hero over the past 40...
Gallery Every PAC-MAN 99 DLC Theme - All 29 Custom Skins For PAC-MAN 99
Every retro DLC skin available - vote for your favourite!
PAC-MAN 99 is the latest battle royale game on the block, and it's exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Following in the footsteps of Tetris 99 (and the departed Super Mario Bros. 35), this competitive online game takes a classic video game franchise and injects some modern 1v100...
Reminder PAC-MAN 99 Is Now Available On The Nintendo Switch
Another Switch Online exclusive has arrived
WAKA, WAKA, WAKA - the moment has arrived, you can now download Bandai Namco's new battle royale game PAC-MAN 99. Although this is a Switch Online exclusive, there is some DLC content allowing you to purchase a bunch of offline modes in a bundle for $14.99 USD (or your regional equivalent). In addition to...
News PAC-MAN 99 Announced Exclusively For Nintendo Switch Online
Pac is back in a battle royale experience
Super Mario Bros. 35's removal last week is starting to make a lot more sense now that Nintendo, on behalf of Bandai Namco, has gone and announced a new battle royale experience - this time starring the famous yellow pellet muncher, Pac-Man. It's called PAC-MAN 99 and appears to be running on the same game...
News Hori's Pac-Man Split Pad Pro For Switch Is So Gorgeous We Want To Gobble It Up
Just in time to mark 40 years of pill-munching
Peripheral maker Hori scored a critical hit with its Split Pad Pro for Switch; while this pair of Joy-Con replacements can't be used wirelessly, we found the configuration to be much more comfortable to use for prolonged periods of time. The original Split Pad Pro was released to coincide with Daemon X...
News M2's Pac-Man Championship Edition Demake Was Originally Intended For The 3DS
"We’ve been working on this for around nearly five years"
Bandai Namco is about the release Namcot Collection in Japan, which is available either as a complete physical release or as downloadable content, with players given the option to pick and choose which titles they want to buy at 300 yen apiece. As a bonus for downloading all 10 games...
News Pac-Man Celebrates His 40th Anniversary With A Special Sale On The Switch eShop
Up to 75% off select games
Bandai Namco is currently celebrating Pac-Man's 40th anniversary on the Switch eShop with a special sale on Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus. Instead of paying the usual price for it, right now you can get it for just £4.19 / $5.99 or your regional equivalent (that's up to 75% off). Below is the rundown of the...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Classic '80s Arcade Games?
Have you got Pac-Man fever?
Pac-Man has now reached the ripe old age of 40 - yes, 40! - so we thought it was the perfect time to test your '80s arcade knowledge with a little quiz in honour of the pellet-muncher's birthday. There's nothing too obscure here. Even if you didn't frequent the arcades back in the day (or if you're too young to know what...
News We've Been Waiting 40 Years For This Pac-Man Tamagotchi To Be Released
Not really, but it's still pretty neat
This year is the 40th anniversary of Pac-Man. He's already got his own special music video to celebrate the occasion and now to kick-off the year-long event, he's teamed up with Tamagotchi to bring "Tama-Lovers" a whole new virtual pet experience. In addition to a Tamagotchi pet, this one also stars Pac-Man...
News Bandai Namco Celebrates Pac-Man's 40th Anniversary With Official Theme Song And Music Video
"Join the PAC"
Next year in May, Bandai Namco's mascot Pac-Man turns 40. At this point, he's pretty much done it all. Heck, he's even become a regular fighter in the Super Smash Bros. roster. To celebrate the upcoming occasion, Bamco has launched an official PAC-MAN 40th Anniversary theme song as part of its new campaign "Join the PAC". It was...
News Pre-Orders Are Live For This Fully-Playable 1/4 Scale Pac-Man Arcade Cabinet
Waka waka
Games and movies accessory maker Numskull Designs has partnered with Bandai Namco to release the first in a series of 'Quarter Arcades' exclusives - the Pac-Man Replica Cabinet. This officially-licensed, fully-playable, 1/4 scale replica stays true to the original arcade cabinet design, with everything from its artwork, button and...
News Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus Is Heading To Switch, Includes Exclusive Co-Op Mode
Lovely jubbly
Bandai Namco has revealed that Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus will be making its way to Nintendo Switch early next year. This 'plus' edition of the game is a fresh port of Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 which was released on other platforms in 2016, adding a faster feel to the franchise with some interesting additions to the base...
News Pac-Man Vs. is Included in Namco Museum for Nintendo Switch
Good times...
Update: Earlier today we reported on a teaser for Pac-Man Vs., and it now emerges that the GameCube original will be included in the upcoming release of Namco Museum on Nintendo Switch, which is fantastic news. The full game list for the Japanese edition - via JapaneseNintendo.com - is below. Pac-Man Pac-Man VS Dig Dug Galaga Gala
News Bandai Namco Files a Patent for Pac-Man Maker
Hmm...
It seems like a rather odd oversight that it took Nintendo so many years to finally put out a level editor for the Super Mario series, but when it finally got around to it, the final result was something to remember. Super Mario Maker was a fantastic success on the Wii U (and on the 3DS to a certain extent), offering gamers the chance at...
Review Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures (Wii U eShop / SNES)
Waka-waka, or just plain wak?
If you were to download recent Virtual Console release Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures to your Wii U with no prior knowledge of what to expect, you'd be forgiven for anticipating a spot of maze-based pill-munching entertainment. In reality, this 'sequel' to arcade classic Pac-Man is a bizarre take on the point-and-click...
News Yet Another PAC-MAN Glitch Has Surfaced In Super Smash Bros.
This is whacka-whacka
PAC-MAN has had his history of glitches in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U (the double-team infinite jump in 2v2, as well as the fire hydrant being able to go through the Smashville stage), but thankfully these were patched out. Not so fast Nintendo, there's a new glitch in town, and this one makes PAC-MAN an...
Simple works on phones, and the early NES era epitomises that style
Being a gamer on the wrong side of 30 that uses YouTube to keep up with a modest list of subscribed channels, this humble writer was unaware of PAC-MAN 256 until earlier today when a press release plopped into an inbox. A celebration of Pac-Man's 35th Anniversary? Sweet! It's on...
News Waka-Waka-Well I Never, Pac-Man Turns 35 Today
Everyone's favourite pill-popper is all grown up
Mario and Sonic may be two of gaming's most recognisable faces but even they are young pups when compared to the true elder statesman of interactive entertainment: Pac-Man. 35 years ago, Namco released Toru Iwatani's seminal title in Japanese arcades and began a gaming legend which endures even to...
News Pac-Man Makes a Playable Appearance in Google Maps
It's already 1st April in Japan and Australia...
April Fools' Day has begun, or at least that's how we're interpreting the latest shenanigans from Google. With 1st April rolling around in some countries, there is now playable Pac-Man embedded into Google Maps, which is certainly a fun way to waste time and get directions all at once. When you head...
News Bandai Namco Is Opening Up Its Classic IP To Domestic Creators
Update: Bandai Namco speaks, programme only applies to Japan
Update: Bandai Namco has been in touch to clarify some of the information detailed in this news item. The company's official, unedited response is as follows: We would like to provide some clarification pertaining to a recent BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. announcement from our Japan HQ...
Video New Pixels Movie Trailer Passes One Million Views in Less Than a Day
"It's just a barrel, how bad can it hurt?"
Pixels is set to be a comedy blockbuster this Summer, and has naturally got fans of gaming - particularly those with a fondness for retro - rather excited. With a big-hitting cast - albeit including the marmite-esque Adam Sandler - it'll be heavily publicised by Sony Pictures as the film to see in a few...
Video Nintendo Star Makes Brief Cameo Appearance in Pixels Movie Teaser
The one that started it all...
Nintendo has recently shared a very short teaser for Sony's upcoming Pixels movie across its social networking accounts, and have asked the audience as to which big N icon they could spot. Looking across all the comments, many seem to think it's Pac-Man due to his obvious appearance towards the end of the snippet...
Review Pac-Attack (Wii U eShop / SNES)
When worlds collide
Originally a multi-platform release in 1993, Pac-Attack – otherwise known as Pac-Panic – was derived from Namco's arcade game released in the previous year, Cosmo Gang the Puzzle. On first glance, Pac-Attack may appear to be an average run-of-the-mill puzzle game with one of the prominent videogame characters of the time...
Review Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 (Wii U)
Pac is back! .....again
There's a moment during the opening cutscene of Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 where the series' villain Lord Betrayus delights over his giant robot being ready to ''unleash on Pacopolis. Again!'' It's just a throwaway joke that's fitting of the Saturday morning cartoon vibe, but while it may have raised a slight smile...
Review Pac-Land (Wii U eShop / NES)
Pac your bags, man
Never before released for the NES in the west, Namco has dropped its Pac-Man platformer Pac-Land onto the eShop to celebrate the announcement of Pac-Man in the new Super Smash Bros. games. A departure from the simple, addictive gameplay the Pac-Man series is known for, Pac-Land attempts to expand the scope and appeal of its iconic...
Review Pac-Man Collection (Wii U eShop / GBA)
A Pac-aged deal
Pac-Man is a creature of classic longevity. We kindly submit as evidence to this claim the fact we’re reviewing a 13-year-old game compilation for a character who was a spry 21 at the time. The question now is how well the four games of Pac-Man Collection have held up since its 2001 GBA release. Do Pac-dots even have expiration...
News Pac-Land and Pac-Man Collection Both Arrive On Wii U eShop in Europe
30% discount at launch
Somewhat out of the blue Nintendo released two Pac-Man titles onto the Wii U eShop yesterday in North America, in order to celebrate the arrival of Bandai Namco's mascot in Super Smash Bros.. Thankfully European gamers won't miss out, as both have now appeared on the Wii U eShop in the region, with the same 30% initial...
News Pac-Land and Pac-Man Collection Chomp Onto North American Wii U Virtual Console
Part of Nintendo's 30% off E3 eShop promotion
Hot off the heels of Pac-Man's announcement as a playable character in the new Super Smash Bros, two Pac-classics have popped up on the North American Wii U Virtual Console, and you can snag 'em for 30% off as they join
News Bandai Namco Announces Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 for Wii U and 3DS
Pac Attack!
Hot on the heels of last year's Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures based on the television show of the same name, Bandai Namco has revealed an announcement trailer for Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2, set for release this year on Wii U, 3DS, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. If you've ever wanted to see Pac-Man skyboarding, you're in...
News Bandai Namco Cheekily Projects An 80-Foot Pac-Man Onto The Side Of Sega's UK HQ
"We hope Sega aren't offended, more delighted"
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures may be old news in the US but the European launch is only just happening, and to remind everyone of that fact publisher Bandai Namco has picked a rather unique approach when it comes to promotion: projecting a massive image of Pac-Man himself onto Sega's HQ in...
News Pac-Man Museum Reportedly Cancelled on Nintendo Systems
Wee-wee-wee-wee-WOOP-WOOP
Newly name-swapped Bandai Namco announced Pac-Man Museum last summer as an eShop title for the 3DS and Wii U, but it seems the production ghosts have cornered its hopes of release. Nintendo Everything reports that while Pac-Man Museum will still be released on PC, Xbox 360 and the PS3, the