On May 22, 1980 in Tokyo, legendary Namco developers Toru Iwatani and Shigeo Funaki gave birth to a quirky video game icon-to-be named "Pakku-Man." Nothing could have prepared them at the time for it, of course, but their little round dot-gobbling quarter cannibal would eventually alter the face of nerd culture as we ...
We can't begin to guess how we haven't become acquainted with kitschy novelty suit purveyor OppoSuits before now, but we can no longer bear to look into our closets without seeing one of each set of dapper duds awaiting us. In fact, let's start with this dashing ode to Pac-Man, the reigning King of Quarters, ...
With Pixels currently hitting the theaters, video-game enthusiasts are being given a time warp with a number of characters like Galaga and Donkey Kong, but most of all Pac-Man. Everyone knows Pac-Man and the ghosts, and this game got its popularity from the 80’s in classic arcades. The creepy Pac-Man ghosts known ...
Have you ever felt the presence of a supernatural being? Do you believe in ghosts? No? Well, if you remember the days of playing Pac-Man in the arcade, then you’re well aware that 8-bit ghosts can be a real thorn in your side. Or maybe this is all new to you after watching pixels movie with Pac-Man Show those pesky ...
Anyone who has played Pac-Man knows just how terrifying those ghosts are. They make that little 'woowoo' noise like a police car and they chase after you when you're about to get the high score and it's. so. tense. argh. For this reason, you might still get flashbacks when you see images of those ghosts. But ...
What Would PacMan Look Like As a Giant Evil Alien Weapon? In this new Adam Sandler film, retro video game lovers will get to see their favorite memories brought to life in a kind of sacrilegious manner. The film is called 'Pixels' and explains what happens when aliens misconstrue a 'message of peace' including ...
Pac-Man is a pretty surreal concept if you think about it, but in a recent Bud Light Super Bowl commercial, you can finally see what it might look like in real life. In the commercial a random participant is chosen to play a real-life version of the classic arcade game and manages to beat the level in order to win the ...
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