Pac-Man, stylized in all caps as PAC-MAN, is a classic arcade game developed by Toru Iwatani of Namco. It was initially released in Japan under the name PUCKMAN in May 1980. The game was later licensed for North American distribution by Midway Games, launching in October 1980. At that time, arcade gaming was dominated by stark space shooter titles like Galaxian and Asteroids. Pac-Man pioneered the maze chase genre, establishing many conventions that would influence future games. It has become an enduring icon of video game history and a symbol of 1980s popular culture. Interestingly, gender demographics among gamers at the time showed a divide: a 1982 estimate suggested that 60% of Pac-Man players were women, whereas 90% of Omega Race players, a space shoot-'em-up, were men. Use your Mouse to interact.
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