Iconic Yellow Chomper Pac-Man Turns 45 with Doughnuts, Cookbook, More

Pac-Man turns 45, timeless icon still going strong

Pac-Man, one of the most popular arcade games ever, turns 45. (AP PHOTO) Los Angeles – On May 22 1980, Pac-Man first hit arcades in Japan, launching what would become one of the most legendary franchises in video game history.  With its deceptively simple maze-chase gameplay and colourful ghost enemies, Pac-Man captivated an entire generation and permanently transformed the entertainment landscape. “Pac-Man is the most enduring and recognisable …

Pac-Man turns 45 - and is still chomping

Mastering Pac-Man got your name on the high-score screen and earned the envy of all those who tried to beat it.

Pac-Man turned 45 today. The surgeon general once warned that playing it could make kids violent.

Officials' warnings about the impact of video games on kids were never proven true. They may be making the same mistake with social media.

The Pac-man is back.

Iconic yellow chomper Pac-Man turns 45 with doughnuts, cookbook, more

Bandai Namco, the maker of Pac-Man, said it is celebrating the game's 45th anniversary with "an unprecedented year-long campaign."

R50/ On May 22, 1980, the most famous ball in the world made its debut in the Japanese games rooms. Here is the interview of Jaime D'Alessandro to the creator Tohru Iwatani released on RClub on August 1, 2015