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Pac-Man (パックマン, Pakkuman?) is an arcade game developed by Namco and licensed for distribution in the United States by Midway, first released in Japan on May 22, 1980.[1][2] Immensely popular from its original release to the present day, Pac-Man is considered one of the classics of the medium, virtually synonymous with Video Games, and an icon of 1980s popular culture.[6][7][8][9] Upon its release, the game-and, subsequently, Pac-Man derivatives-became a social phenomenon[10] that sold a bevy of merchandise and also inspired, among other things, an animated television series and a top-ten hit single.[11]
When Pac-Man was released, the most popular arcade video games were space shooters, in particular Space Invaders and Asteroids. The most visible minority were sports games that were mostly derivative of Pong. Pac-Man succeeded by creating a new genre and appealing to both genders.[12] Pac-Man is often credited with being a landmark in video game history, and is among the most famous arcade games of all time.[13] The character also appears in more than 30 officially licensed game spin-offs,[14] as well as in numerous unauthorized clones and bootlegs.[15] According to the Davie-Brown Index, Pac-Man has the highest brand awareness of any video game character among American consumers, recognized by 94 percent of them.[16] Pac-Man is one of the longest running video game franchises from the golden age of video arcade games, and one of only three video games that are on display at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. (along with Pong and Dragon's Lair).[17]
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What was the first arcade?
Tennis was the first arcade game ever made..!
Who made the first game arcade?
You did, silly!
What company did the first video arcade develop?
It was Namco, which made Pac-Man, the first Arcade game
Which Nintendo arcade game first introduced the character of Mario?
Donkey kong arcade game made in 1980
What was the first arcade game?
An Arcade game takes player input from its controls, processes it through electrical or computerized components, and displays output to an electronic monitor or similar display. "Computer Space" was first arcade game created by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney in 1971.
What company made the first color arcade game?
Dos games made alone in the dark
What was the first video game system made out of?
The first ones were wood cabinet arcade games.
When was the arcade game Bubble Bobble first released?
The arcade game Bubble Bobble was first released in the year 1986. It was an arcade game with quite basic graphics by today's standards but had a few sequels.
Was the arcade game the first game system?
i think so
Who created the first arcade game?
Atari.
Who made the Star Wars game?
Arcade? Atari.
Where can you play The Avengers arcade game on line?
Dr. pepper made a cool avengers arcade game with no download. It's on their website.
