May 22, 2020, is the pacman 30th anniversary. The iconic video game was first released in 1980, and to mark the occasion, Google has made a special doodle for the day. The doodle shows PAC-MAN chomping his way through a maze, as he does in the game. Google’s latest Doodle celebrates PAC-MAN’s 30th anniversary. (GOOGLE) On May 22, 1980, Namco released PAC-MAN in Japan. The following year, it was released in North America by Midway. PAC-MAN became one of the most popular video games of all time and is still played today. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of PAC-MAN, Google has created a special doodle that can be played on its homepage. The doodle shows PAC-MAN chomping his way through a maze, as he does in the game. This is not the first time Google has created a special doodle for PAC-MAN’s anniversary; in 2010, Google created a playable version of the game to celebrate PAC-MAN’s 30th anniversary.
Google’s Pacman Doodle
In May 2010, Google commemorated the 30th anniversary of the classic arcade game Pac-Man with a doodle on its homepage. The doodle allowed users to play the game directly on the Google homepage. It was created by Ryan Germick and Marcin Wichary, two members of the Doodle team.
The doodle was an instant hit, receiving over 1 billion views in the first 48 hours. It also set a new record for the most people playing a single online game at one time. In addition to being played on the Google homepage, it was also featured on several news websites and blogs.
Google’s Pacman 30th Anniversary Website
In May of this year, Google celebrated the Pacman 30th anniversary of the classic video game Pacman with a special doodle on their homepage. For one day only, users could play a fully functioning version of the game right on the Google homepage. In addition to this, Google also created a special website dedicated to the anniversary.
On the website, users can find a history of Pacman, starting from its humble beginnings as an arcade game in Japan all the way to its current status as a global phenomenon. The site also features a gallery of Pacman-themed artwork and merchandise, as well as a list of some of the best Pacman-related websites and resources on the internet.
Whether you’re a diehard fan of the original game or simply looking for some fun nostalgia, be sure to check out Google’s Pacman 30th Anniversary Website for everything you need to know about this gaming icon.
Google Maps Pacman Feature
Google Maps is celebrating Pacman’s 40th anniversary with a special Google Maps Pacman feature. For a limited time, you can play Pacman in Google Maps. Just open the Google Maps app and look for the Pacman icon. Tap it to start playing.
This isn’t the first time Google has added a classic video game to its maps app. In 2015, Google added a Ms. Pacman game to Google Maps for April Fools’ Day.
Conclusion
It’s no secret that Google loves a good Easter egg, and the company pulled out all the stops to celebrate Pac-Man’s 30th anniversary. For a limited time, users could play the classic arcade game right in their browsers—no quarters required. In addition to the playable doodle, Google also released a behind-the-scenes video featuring interviews with some of the people who worked on the original game. If you’re a fan of Pac-Man or just nostalgic for some old-school gaming, be sure to check out Google’s latest doodle.
