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News, coverage and analysis tracking PAC-MAN across the outlets.- Rush Royale Achieves $500 Million In Lifetime RevenueMY.GAMES announced that its strategy tower defense game, Rush Royale, has surpassed $500 million in lifetime revenue and accumulated over 105 million downloads since its 2020 launch. The company highlighted recent efforts to deepen game content, improve player retention, and expand competitive features, including a successful crossover event with PAC-MAN. Rush Royale is available on Android and iOS platforms.
G-MODE Archives+ PAC-MAN launches June 18 in JapanThe feature phone version of the classic arcade game PAC-MAN is launching for Nintendo Switch and PC in Japan on June 18 for 800 yen. Developed by G-MODE Corporation, this release is a port of the Japanese flip phone app and does not include new features like achievements or additional languages.
2001 flip-phone PAC-MAN gets re-release this weekG-MODE announced that the 2001 Japanese flip-phone version of PAC-MAN will be re-released for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch on June 18th. This version is a port of the classic arcade game originally released by Namco in 1980 and later by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
NAMCO LEGENDARY Mountains launches June 25The 3D puzzle game NAMCO LEGENDARY Mountains is set to launch on June 25 for Nintendo Switch and PC. Developer BeXide announced that pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch version will open on June 11 via the Nintendo eShop, offering a 10 percent discount. The game features classic Namco arcade titles reborn as voxel-based puzzles, with dedicated stages and music for games like DIG DUG, PAC-MAN, and XEVIOUS.
Yoshi’s back to delight us all! Pure Nintendo Podcast E163The Pure Nintendo Podcast episode 163 covers Yoshi's New Island, Nintendo's surprise mobile game Pictonico, and the demo for RPG Adventures of Elliot. The hosts also discuss the addition of the A Link Between Worlds soundtrack to Nintendo Music, new Pac-Man and Broken Sword media, and various indie games.- Sunday MultiplexThis article rounds up various content creator videos, including a Warcraft II animation by Carbot, a humorous take on Helldivers 2's future by The Warp Zone, and a Pac-Man fan animation by Dorkly.
G-Mode Archives+ Pac-Man announced for Nintendo SwitchPac-Man is coming to Nintendo Switch as part of the G-Mode Archives+ line, replicating its Japanese flip phone version. While a specific release date has not been provided, it will be shared soon. The game retains its classic 1980 arcade gameplay where players eat dots and avoid ghosts.- G-MODE Archives+ PAC-MAN announced for Switch, PCG-MODE announced that the feature phone version of PAC-MAN will be released as a G-MODE Archives+ title for Nintendo Switch and PC. This release brings a classic iteration of the arcade game to modern platforms.
- On SaleSeveral game franchises are currently on sale on Steam, including PAC-MAN, Super Meat Boy, and Ghost Exile. Players can save 50% on Super Bunny Man and Ghost Exile during these limited-time promotions.
Next Bexide Mountain Game Is Namco Legendary MountainsBexide announced Namco Legendary Mountains, a new physics-based matching puzzle game featuring Bandai Namco icons. The game will launch worldwide for Nintendo Switch and PC in Summer 2026, with a preview at the Kyoto BitSummit PUNCH in May 2026. It follows the gameplay of Suika Game but incorporates 3D elements and characters from series like Pac-Man, Dig Dug, Mappy, Druaga, and Xevious.
Namco’s adorable new puzzler, Legendary Mountains, looks very Suika Game-inspired to say the leastBandai Namco and developer BeXide are releasing Namco Legendary Mountains, a new puzzle game heavily inspired by the viral hit Suika Game. Players combine matching Namco characters like Pac-Man and Dig Dug in a 3D rotating dish to create larger forms. The game is set for a summer 2026 release on Nintendo Switch and PC.
Namco's Caught The Suika Game Fever In This Upcoming PuzzlerBandai Namco is collaborating with developer BeXide on Namco Legendary Mountains, an upcoming puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The game incorporates iconic Namco characters like Pac-Man and Dig Dug into a gameplay loop inspired by Suika Game, where players match figures to create larger ones. It features dedicated stages for classic titles, over 100 unlockable voxels, a gallery mode, and score attack with online rankings, with a release planned for Summer.
Puzzle game Namco Legendary Mountains announced for Nintendo Switch 2, and SwitchBeXide has announced Namco Legendary Mountains for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch this summer. This 3D puzzle game, inspired by Namco's history, involves tossing, stacking, and merging 'Voxels' to create larger ones and achieve high scores. It features dedicated stages and music for classic titles like PAC-MAN and DIG DUG, over 100 unlockable Voxels, and online score rankings.
Pac-Man Is Getting A New Animated Short Series, Here's The Official Teaser TrailerBandai Namco Entertainment is celebrating Pac-Man's birthday with a new animated short series titled "Pac-Man: Snack Breaks," created in partnership with Cartuna. The first episode will debut on YouTube on May 22, 2026, with new episodes released monthly. The series follows Pac-Man in New Pac-City, facing off against Team Ghost. Additionally, Pac-Man's birthday celebrations include live events, tournaments, and a free costume for Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac players.
PAC-MAY Celebrations Include New Animated Shorts and Live EventsBandai Namco is celebrating PAC-MAN's birthday throughout May with "PAC-MAY" festivities under the "Connect the Dots" theme. This includes the debut of the animated short series "PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks" on May 22, a "45 Years of PAC-MAN" exhibition event at The Paley Museum on May 16, and a crossover with Halfbrick Studios' Fruit Ninja.
Pac-Man: Snack Breaks Animation Debuts on PAC-MAN Day May 22; Live Events Throughout May | Console CreaturesBandai Namco Entertainment is celebrating Pac-Man's 46th birthday throughout May with "PAC-MAY" and a "Connect the Dots" theme. This includes live events in major cities, a Fruit Ninja x Pac-Man crossover, and the debut of the new YouTube animated short series, Pac-Man: Snack Breaks, on May 22. The series, created with Cartuna, follows Pac-Man in New Pac-City and features a retro anime visual style.
Pac-Man to get animated shorts and more for Pac-May celebrationsBandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is celebrating PAC-MAN's birthday throughout May with "PAC-MAY," themed "Connect the Dots." The month-long event includes the debut of the animated short series "PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks" in partnership with Cartuna, live events like the PAC-MAN CHOMPIONSHIP Tournament at The Paley Museum, and in-game promotions such as a crossover with Fruit Ninja. New episodes of "PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks" will premiere monthly on the official PAC-MAN YouTube Channel starting May 22.- PAC-MAN CONNECTS THE DOTS ACROSS GENERATIONS WITH NEW ANIMATED SHORTS, LIVE EVENTS AND FRUIT NINJA COLLAB FOR PAC-MAY CELEBRATION Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is celebrating PAC-MAN's birthday throughout May with the "Connect the Dots" themed PAC-MAY event. This celebration includes the debut of the animated short series "PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks" in partnership with Cartuna, live events like a PAC-MAN CHOMPIONSHIP Tournament at The Paley Museum, and a collaboration with Fruit Ninja. New episodes of the animated series will premiere monthly on the official PAC-MAN YouTube Channel starting May 22.
- PAC-MAN Snack Break Animated Series Premieres May 22 on YouTubeBandai Namco Entertainment announced that the new PAC-MAN animated series, PAC-MAN: Snack Break, will premiere on YouTube on May 22, 2026, with new episodes released monthly. The series is set in New Pac-City and features PAC-MAN alongside a colorful cast of characters. Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac is currently available on multiple platforms.
US: Nintendo Download for 10th April, 2026Nintendo has announced its latest download lineup for the Nintendo Switch, featuring new releases and classic titles. New additions include Pokémon Champions, PAC-MAN, Mendel Palace, THE TOWER OF DRUAGA, and PRAGMATA. The update also highlights ongoing sales and rewards for Nintendo Switch Online members.