Pac-Man
| Released | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Namco |
| Creator | Toru Iwatani |
| Randy's collection | Tabletop and handheld versions |
Pac-Man is one of the most frequently discussed video games in Randy Charles Johnson's content. Randy has made multiple videos about the game across different platforms.
Randy recounted the familiar creation story in which Pac-Man's designer was inspired by a pizza with one slice removed. His video identifies Namco and the game's 1980 release, but does not name the designer.
Randy has compared the Atari 2600 conversion with the arcade original, criticizing its reduced scoring and presentation. His documented collection includes a Kico Pac-Man tabletop game and a Pac-Man 2 handheld by Intex; he recommends both over Tomy's handheld version.
The game also appears in his broader discussions of early 1980s arcade culture alongside Donkey Kong and Phoenix (game).
References
- Randy Johnson, "The Creation of Pac-Man," YouTube, AX1SrdkAYsU.
- Randy Johnson, "Original Pac-Man Arcade Game," YouTube, 6oa0IlkIAvU.
- Randy Johnson, "Pac-Man For The Atari 2600," YouTube, DJ4MosH06h8.
- Randy Johnson, "Pac-Man Tabletop Game," YouTube Short, vtAhiDv5ZzI (Short).
- Randy Johnson, "Pac-Man 2 Handheld Game," YouTube Short, ykNUxCrc9co (Short).