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'''Pac-Man''' (originally Puck Man) is a famous video game character who first appeared in the arcade classic ''[[wikipedia:Pac-Man|Pac-Man]]'' and spun-off in other games & popular culture.
'''[[Wikipedia:Pac-Man (character)|Pac-Man]]''' (originally Puck Man) is a famous video game character created by [[Namco]], who debuted in the arcade classic ''[[wikipedia:Pac-Man|Pac-Man]]'' to great acclaim. He has since spun-off into other games and media, making crossover appearances with the [[Mario (series)|Mario series]] in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart Arcade]]'' games. Other icons from his debut title have appeared in the games such as his wife, [[Ms. Pac-Man]] and his arch-enemy, [[Blinky]].  


==History==
==History==
===''Pac-Man'' series===
====''Pac-Man Vs.''====
''[[wikipedia:Pac-Man Vs.|Pac-Man Vs.]]'' is the first game in which characters from the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]] and ''Pac-Man'' series both appear. This game is a remake of the original ''Pac-Man''; however, in this version of the game, players control [[Blinky]], Pinky, Inky and green ghost Funky. It seems that during the events of this game, [[Mario]], as the narrator, watches over everything that happens.
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart Arcade GP''====
====''Mario Kart Arcade GP''====
Pac-Man later appears in the ''Mario'' series as a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'', released in 2006. Here, Pac-Man is an all-around type character who shares a rivalry with Mario. His special items are [[Pooka]], [[Rally X]], and [[Galaga Boss]].
Pac-Man makes his first crossover appearance in a Mario game as a playable character in the Namco-developed game, ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' in 2006. In this title, Pac-Man is an all-around type character who shares a rivalry with Mario. His special items are [[Pooka]], [[Rally X]], and [[Galaga Boss]], which are all based from other previous Namco classic titles. Race courses inspired by the ''Pac-Man'' series featured in the game include [[Pac-Labyrinth]] and [[Pac-Mountain]].


====''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''====
====''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''====
In 2007's ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', Pac-Man returns as a playable character. He retains his appearance from ''Mario Kart Arcade GP'', but this time, his wife [[Ms. Pac-Man]] also appears as a playable character. The two games are the only arcade installations of the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]].
A year later in 2007, Namco developed ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'' where Pac-Man returns as a playable character. This game introduced the appearance of Ms. Pac-Man and Blinky, two other characters from the ''Pac-Man'' series of games. The tracks Pac-Labyrinth and Pac-Mountain both return.  


==Gallery==
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File:Pac man.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]
File:Pac man.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]
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== Trivia ==
*In the [[Nintendo Gamecube|Gamecube]] title designed by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], ''[[Wiki:Pac-Man Vs.|Pac-Man Vs.]]'', [[Charles Martinet]] (voice of various characters such as Mario and [[Luigi]]) provides the voice for the narrator.
*In small leaflets celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]], there are pictures of Box Art from several recent ''Mario'' games decorating the edge. Oddly, artwork of the NES Classics version of ''Pac-Man'' was also on there (this was the only Non-''Mario'' game featured).
*[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] has often stated that Pac-Man is his favorite game character of all time<ref>David Doñas Salinas ''Metroide'', Por. (2002) [http://usuarios.lycos.es/polbook1/Art%EDculos/Biografias/Miyamoto/B%20miyamoto.htm Biografía Shigeru Miyamoto (Spanish)], [http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fusuarios.lycos.es%2Fpolbook1%2FArt%25EDculos%2FBiografias%2FMiyamoto%2FB%2520miyamoto.htm&sl=es&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8 translated]. Retrieved on 2008-8-22</ref>.


==Names in Other Languages==
==Names in Other Languages==
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|JapM=Pac-Man, from ''pakupaku'', a mimetic word for mouth movement; originally romanized as "Puck Man".
|JapM=Pac-Man, from ''pakupaku'', a mimetic word for mouth movement; originally romanized as "Puck Man".
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==Trivia==
*In small leaflets celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]], there are pictures of Box Art from several recent ''Mario'' games decorating the edge. Oddly, artwork of the NES Classics version of ''Pac-Man'' was also on there (this was the only Non-''Mario'' game featured).
*[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] has often stated that Pac-Man is his favorite game character of all time<ref>David Doñas Salinas ''Metroide'', Por. (2002) [http://usuarios.lycos.es/polbook1/Art%EDculos/Biografias/Miyamoto/B%20miyamoto.htm Biografía Shigeru Miyamoto (Spanish)], [http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fusuarios.lycos.es%2Fpolbook1%2FArt%25EDculos%2FBiografias%2FMiyamoto%2FB%2520miyamoto.htm&sl=es&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8 translated]. Retrieved on 2008-8-22</ref>.


==References==
==References==
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==External Links==
==External Links==
[http://pacman.wikia.com/wiki/Pac-Man_%28character%29 Pac-Man on the Pac-Man wiki]
*[http://pacman.wikia.com/wiki/Pac-Man_%28character%29 Pac-Man on the Pac-Man wiki]
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Revision as of 18:07, September 30, 2012

Template:Character-infobox Pac-Man (originally Puck Man) is a famous video game character created by Namco, who debuted in the arcade classic Pac-Man to great acclaim. He has since spun-off into other games and media, making crossover appearances with the Mario series in the Mario Kart Arcade games. Other icons from his debut title have appeared in the games such as his wife, Ms. Pac-Man and his arch-enemy, Blinky.

History

Mario Kart Arcade GP

Pac-Man makes his first crossover appearance in a Mario game as a playable character in the Namco-developed game, Mario Kart Arcade GP in 2006. In this title, Pac-Man is an all-around type character who shares a rivalry with Mario. His special items are Pooka, Rally X, and Galaga Boss, which are all based from other previous Namco classic titles. Race courses inspired by the Pac-Man series featured in the game include Pac-Labyrinth and Pac-Mountain.

Mario Kart Arcade GP 2

A year later in 2007, Namco developed Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 where Pac-Man returns as a playable character. This game introduced the appearance of Ms. Pac-Man and Blinky, two other characters from the Pac-Man series of games. The tracks Pac-Labyrinth and Pac-Mountain both return.

Gallery

Trivia

  • In the Gamecube title designed by Shigeru Miyamoto, Pac-Man Vs., Charles Martinet (voice of various characters such as Mario and Luigi) provides the voice for the narrator.
  • In small leaflets celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Mario series, there are pictures of Box Art from several recent Mario games decorating the edge. Oddly, artwork of the NES Classics version of Pac-Man was also on there (this was the only Non-Mario game featured).
  • Shigeru Miyamoto has often stated that Pac-Man is his favorite game character of all time[1].

Names in Other Languages

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References

  1. ^ David Doñas Salinas Metroide, Por. (2002) Biografía Shigeru Miyamoto (Spanish), translated. Retrieved on 2008-8-22

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