Pac Xon 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.
Immensely popular from its original release to the
present day, Pac-Man is considered one of the classics of...
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Pac Xon 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.
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.
Upon its release, the game—and, subsequently, Pac-Man
derivatives—became a social phenomenon that sold a bevy of merchandise and also inspired, among
other things, an animated television series and a top-ten hit single.
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.
Pac-Man is often credited with being a landmark in
video game history, and is among the most famous arcade games of all time.
It is also the high
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