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Celebrate the 35th birthday of the iconic Pac-Man with some great game updates

Celebrate the 35th birthday of the iconic Pac-Man with some great game updates

Pocket Gaming
May 21, 2015

It is hard to believe, but Pac-Man is celebrating 35 years of gaming entertainment this year. Who knew when the classic game arrived on May 22, 1980 that it would become a staple in arcade history? Whether you played it as a child, a teenager, an adult, or never even played it at all, I bet you still remember and recognize the Pac-Man name and icon.

From Jeferson Valadares of Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.:

From arcades and consoles to digital and mobile, PAC-MAN has remained a fixture in our gaming lives. The endless appeal of the series’ simple but masterful design after all this time is nothing short of remarkable.

Pac-Man Maze

As part of the celebration, the game company is throwing a big party near Chicago, Illinois. There will be food, drinks, cake, and of course, the original creator of the game, Professor Toru Iwatani.

Since most of us Pac-Man fans are not lucky enough to join the party, we have been given something else special. The Pac-Man game has received a cool update bringing players a revamped and enhanced gaming experience. There are new mazes and challenges to explore, a multiplayer option, and helpful tips. There is a free trial version of the game, Pac-Man Lite, which is available on the App Store as well.

Pac-Man Updates

Pac-Man is available for $6.99. Both the full and trial versions are designed for iPhone and iPad. Be sure to check them out on the App Store and say “happy birthday” to Pac-Man (and those ghosts).

Mentioned apps

$6.99
PAC-MAN
PAC-MAN
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
Free
PAC-MAN Lite
PAC-MAN Lite
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

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