Bandai Namco Leisure America Inc. is powering up this month to have fun PAC-MAN’s birthday with PAC-MAY. Utilizing the theme “Join the Dots,” PAC-MAY is a month-long celebration that includes thrilling bulletins and activations commemorating considered one of video video games’ most iconic characters. Since 1980, PAC-MAN continues to evolve by new narratives and tales, inviting followers into his world. The “Join the Dots” theme goals to bridge the previous and current in addition to usher in the way forward for PAC-MAN by the lens of storytelling. Main as much as PAC-MAN Day, Might 22 marks the debut of “PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks,” an impressed animated brief collection in partnership with New York-based studio Cartuna that’s certain to please multi-generational audiences and long-time followers alike. The birthday celebration extends to stay occasions together with The Paley Museum PAC-MAN CHOMPIONSHIP Event together with different fan occasions in New York Metropolis and Los Angeles. Developing, Bandai Namco and Halfbrick Studios will serve up a deal with for avid gamers with the Fruit Ninja x PAC-MAN crossover.
“PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks”
PAC-MAY kicks off at this time with the primary teaser trailer of the “PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks” animated shorts. Bandai Namco Leisure, in partnership with animation studio Cartuna, produced the animated collection, which follows PAC-MAN as he leaves PAC-Village for the fast-paced, neon sprawl of NEW PAC-CITY, the place on a regular basis life bursts into high-speed, snack-fueled adventures. With Crew Ghost at all times on his tail, PAC-MAN’s boundless optimism is the last word power-up. By combining motion, high-energy comedy and creative worldbuilding, the brand new collection honors the franchise’s iconic historical past whereas launching PAC-MAN right into a daring new chapter of adventures in NEW PAC-CITY and past. Directed by Noah Pardo with lead producers Adam Belfer, James Belfer, Monica Mazel, Garrett Beltis, and Ben Bishop, the collection encompasses a daring, retro-inspired visible identification and fast-paced comedic storytelling tailor-made to digital audiences. The principal solid options Mike Cefalo as PAC-MAN and Inky, Mike Bodie as Blinky, Rebecca Wang as Pinky, and Lukas Arnold as Clyde. “PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks” will launch on the official PAC-MAN YouTube Channel on Might 22 with new episodes debuting every month.
Watch the “PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks” teaser trailer right here, forward of the Might 22 collection debut:
Reside Occasions
Persevering with PAC-MAN’s month-long celebration, Bandai Namco might be internet hosting varied occasions throughout the US for followers of all ages to take part. In New York Metropolis, a birthday occasion coinciding with the “45 Years of PAC-MAN” exhibition at The Paley Museum might be held on Might 16 with a “PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks” panel and particular screenings of the premiere episode earlier than its official debut. The occasion may also embrace traditional video games to play, PAC-MAN meet & greets, iconic artifacts to view, crafts for teenagers, and giveaways. The Paley Museum may also let followers of all ages compete within the PAC-MAN CHOMPIONSHIP event, the place gamers will compete for the very best rating within the traditional PAC-MAN arcade sport with the very best rating taking residence the grand prize and the title of “PAC-MAN NYC Chompion 2026.” Extra stay occasions might be introduced within the coming weeks.
Upcoming PAC-MAN In-Recreation Promotions
PAC-MAN promotions may also happen for avid gamers of all ages, serving up Ghost-Chomping motion in a particular collaboration with Fruit Ninja beginning Might 6 the place gamers can take part in 4 PAC-MAN-themed in-game occasions to unlock blades, dojos, and particular rewards. Bandai Namco Leisure additionally has a present for all PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC gamers: a brand new free costume following on from the Vacation Costume. To have fun PAC-MAN’s birthday, this free costume might be added to Nova’s Costume Store. Put it on and set off on a grand journey by Pac-Land!
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