GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. There were video games and arcade hits before Pac-Man, but Namco's ghost-gobbling hero quickly became a pop-culture icon after his debut in May 1980.

How a young game designer at Namco turned a simple idea about eating into a worldwide gaming icon. How each of Pac-Man’s ghosts has its own unique behavior that’s driven by early game logic. Why the ...

Shadow Labyrinth is the latest in a long line of games that try to reinvent the wheel. With Pac-man's legacy as one of gaming's oldest icons, I could not help but notice that Namco's efforts to ...

"Ever wonder what a Ghost or Power Pellet tastes like?" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Pac-Man is 45 years old in 2025, and ...

There's a moment about 20 minutes into Shadow Labyrinth, a new video game that takes place within the Pac-Man universe, that sets the tone for what's to come. Pac-Man, here called Puck, sheds its ...

One of the biggest leaders in bringing officially licensed accessories, PowerA partnered with Bandai Namco to celebrate a ...

The iconic video game character will be celebrated at Bandai Namco Cross Store Birmingham and Camden, London with its own pop-up containing a variety of merchandise and fun experiences. Bandai Namco ...

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is a fascinating journey through the history of Atari, but that timeline couldn't be truly rounded without the inclusion of some Namco classics like Pac-Man and ...

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is one of the coolest games on Steam, and only in part because it’s a robust retro game compilation that introduced me to Yars’ Revenge, the only Atari game I’ve ...