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USA Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Iconic yellow chomper Pac-Man turns 45 with doughnuts, cookbook, more
Iconic yellow chomper Pac-Man turns 45 with doughnuts, cookbook, more Show Caption Hide Caption What is the oldest video game? It might not be what you expect. Before Fortnite, Call of Duty and The Last of Us, other creative video games set the stage for the blockbusters we see today. Pac-Man's iconic yellow pie-shaped chomper turns 45 today. The game was officially released on May 22, 1980 in Japanese arcades before launching in the United States in October 1980, according to the Pac-Man website. Transcending generations and new advancements in technology, Pac-Man is the best-selling arcade video game ever, according to the National Museum of Play. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., the maker of the game, said in a press release that it is commemorating the 45th anniversary of the game "with an unprecedented year-long campaign." For now, though, there are a slew of ways fans can celebrate the game's birthday, from getting a Krispy Kreme doughnut to ordering the official Pac-Man cookbook. Here's a look at how the iconic game's anniversary is being celebrated. Krispy Kreme offering Pac-Man doughnuts On May 22, Pac-Man's anniversary, Krispy Kreme is offering customers a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for just 25 cents with the purchase of any dozen at regular price, the company said in a news release earlier this month. The chain also announced a new doughnut collection in honor of Pac-Man. The Krispy Kreme x Pac-Man Collection features three new doughnuts in a custom Pac-Man game dozen box. The collection has been available since May 12 for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme shops. Get the official Pac-Man cookbook Pac-Man is known for eating, after all. "PAC-MAN: The Official Cookbook" was released on May 13 and includes more than 60 recipes inspired by the game, according to its description. "From energy-filled snacks to super-filling dinners, these colorful, creative recipes will have you raring to get to the legendary level 256!" the book's description says. The cookbook is available for purchase on Amazon for $29.99. Play Pac-Man with Google's 30th anniversary Doodle Celebrating the game's anniversary wouldn't be complete without a round or two. While the game first launched in in-person arcades, it's been adapted for players in the modern age. For the game's 30th anniversary in 2010, Google released a special Doodle — an alteration of the Google logo on its homepages. The 30th anniversary Doodle is still available to play online now. Pre-order Pac-Man's new game Shadow Labyrinth Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is releasing a new game inspired by Pac-Man, and gamers can preorder it now. The game, Shadow Labyrinth, is "a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN," according to Bandai Namco. It will be released on July 18, but can be preordered now on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo. Contributing: Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
CNET
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Google's Latest Doodle Lets You Duel the Moon. Here's How to Play and Win
Google's home page logo is moonlighting as a strategy card game on Friday. If you click on Friday's Google Doodle, celebrating the lunar cycle, you'll go into a click-to-play card battler that turns the moon's eight phases into your own personal combo deck. In the game, called Rise of the Half Moon: May, you play against the moon to link matching moon phases, chasing specific card combinations to get more points. If you outscore the moon, you move on and can snag wildcard power-ups for the following rounds, where the game progressively gets larger and more difficult. This interactive doodle, which marks the Flower Moon's final half-lit quarter, is just the latest entry in Google's recurring Half Moon series. Google Doodles began in 1998 and over the years have ranged from simple sketches to interactive games and puzzles, but this is certainly one of the more intricate ones in recent months. See 53 of our favorite Google Doodles here. Not sure how to start? Here's what you need to know. What exactly is the May's half moon? May's half moon is the month's third-quarter phase, which is the moment when the moon has orbited three-quarters of the way around Earth and sunlight illuminates exactly half its disk. It's the final quarter, or "half moon" phase of this month's lunar cycle. This year, the half moon occurs on May 20 at 4:56 AM PT. From the northern hemisphere, you'll see the left side glowing, and in the southern hemisphere, the right side shines. This month's lunar cycle is dubbed the Flower Moon, because it coincides with the colorful wildflowers that bloom across North America and Europe this time of year. Check out these knockout shots of the Flower Moon as taken by NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers on the International Space Station. How the Flower Moon game works The Rise of the Half Moon starts out on a 3x3 grid. Each turn you choose one of three random moon-phase cards and place it on the board. Here's how you score points: Pairing phases : Drop two identical cards side-by-side (1 point). : Drop two identical cards side-by-side (1 point). Making a full moon : Combine complementary phases (ex. waning crescent + waxing gibbous) (2 points). : Combine complementary phases (ex. waning crescent + waxing gibbous) (2 points). Completing a cycle: Lay cards in the exact lunar order, new moon through waning crescent. (3 cards or more, 1 point per card). If you beat the moon three times in a row, you'll unlock a monthly wildcard with a special power in the game. This month, you have four wildcards up for grabs, as long as you clear all nine boards. As you move on, the layout begins to grow beyond the 3x3 grid, and the game exponentially gets more difficult to win. How to play (and actually win) This is May's Flower Moon doodle on the Google homepage. Google To play the game, go to the Google homepage and click on the doodle. The game will load in a pop-up. Next, scan the board. Lines connect the squares, showing how you can link them for combinations. You should plan your placements on those pathways. Then finally, play a card from your hand. You'll always have three cards, but you should always think ahead. The moon, who is your opponent, will use your cards against you, so you should think not only about offense, but also defense, when you place your card. A few tips from playing:
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Stockton woman charged with 12 counts of animal abuse
STOCKTON, Mo. — A woman from Stockton faces animal abuse charges over a month after the Humane Society of Missouri rescued 42 dogs and nine cats from her residence. According to online court dockets, Sarah Walborn, born 1989, faces 12 counts of animal abuse — which are all Class A misdemeanors — in Cedar County Circuit Court. According to the affidavit filed publicly on Tuesday, May 13, a Cedar County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputy arrived to Walborn's residence to serve legal papers on March 13. Upon arrival, the deputy was immediately hit by a strong odor reminiscent of a dead animal. Upon further observation, the CCSO deputy noted Walborn had several dogs housed in kennels that lacked proper flooring. The dogs were standing directly on dirt and grass. Some dogs appeared malnourished, and some kennels did not have food or water available for the animals, the affidavit says. The deputy attempted to make contact with Walborn, but found nobody home at the time of the visit. On March 31, the CCSO deputy spoke with a representative from the Missouri Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health. During that conversation, the representative provided the deputy a packet containing documentation of an inspection report of Walborn's residence that the representative conducted on March 28, which detailed similar observations regarding animal's the conditions. A warrant has been issued for Walborn's arrest with a $5,000 cash-only bond. According to previous Ozarks First coverage, the Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO) rescued 42 dogs and nine cats from Walborn's Cedar County property last month. The Animal Cruelty Task Force was sent to the facility of a formerly licensed breeder on April 3 to rescue several animals. According to a news release, the animals were seized after being seen in concerning condition by a witness. HSMO says there were multiple dead animals, like horses and deer on site. Dog skeletal remains were also found. The facility was under a formerly licensed breeder operating under the name 'Wynter Knights', and the rescue was made with the help of the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the Missouri Attorney General's Office. Ozarks First Investigates dug through court documents revealing the State of Missouri took legal action against Walborn in March 2025. Filings allege that since becoming a licensed breeder in February 2024, Walborn violated multiple provisions of the Missouri Animal Care Facilities Act and the Canine Cruelty Prevention Act. The state claims that despite numerous inspections and citations from the Missouri Department of Agriculture, including four visits from June 2024 to February 2025, Walborn did not address the violations and continued to operate under substandard conditions. The April 3 discovery prompted action from the Animal Cruelty Task Force, which was supported by the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the Missouri Attorney General's Office. Corgis, Alaskan Malamutes, and Doodle mixes were among the breeds rescued. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
NDTV
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Google Doodle Celebrates 'Rise Of The Half Moon April' With Interactive Lunar Card Game
Google is celebrating the beauty of the half moon with a fresh interactive Doodle called "Rise of the Half Moon April". Famous for imaginatively marking important occurrences and phenomena, this month's Doodle brings an interesting card game that celebrates the last half moon of April. The game challenges players to pair moon phase cards on a 3x3 grid to create full moons and advance through three levels of increasing difficulty. It not only entertains but also teaches players about the lunar cycle. Players who finish all levels are rewarded with special wildcards, providing a satisfying twist to the experience. This edition coincides with the "Pink Moon", so named for the timely blooming of pink wildflowers. The Doodle also serves as a game and an educational resource, presenting the phases of the moon in a more accessible and enjoyable way to learn. To explore the game, simply visit the Google homepage and click on the featured Doodle. According to Google, the half-moon card game will be available every half-moon, with new editions launching monthly. "Did you know that the half moon is scientifically known as the quarter moon? People casually refer to the quarter moon as a half moon because it appears like half the moon is present, but, in fact, only a quarter of the moon is illuminated," reads the description of the game. "Following the first quarter moon, the moon enters its waxing gibbous phase, becoming brighter and brighter until the next full moon. And following the last quarter moon, the moon enters its waning gibbous phase, darkening into a new moon."
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Google's half-moon Doodle turns Lunar phases into a game
Google's half-moon Doodle turns Lunar phases into a game Today's Google Doodle is no ordinary tribute, it's an interactive card game challenging users to outsmart none other than the moon itself. In honor of April's last half moon, Google has rolled out 'Rise of the Half Moon,' the latest installment in its whimsical Doodle game series blending education with entertainment. Users are invited to play a celestial card showdown by matching lunar phases to gain points and unlock wildcards. Accuracy is key: the more correct your plays, the more you edge toward lunar domination. The game taps into themes of astronomy, folklore, and logic, turning lunar learning into a competitive quest. Whether you're a space geek or a casual player, the Doodle offers an engaging way to revisit moon phase knowledge while chasing high scores.
