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Indianapolis Star
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Iconic yellow chomper Pac-Man turns 45 with doughnuts, cookbook, more
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. 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. 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. 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. 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
USA Today
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Krispy Kreme giving away free doughnuts as it rolls out new Pac-Man collab
Krispy Kreme giving away free doughnuts as it rolls out new Pac-Man collab Show Caption Hide Caption How to make doughnuts with biscuit dough Make delicious, homemade doughnuts using a can of biscuits. Problem Solved Krispy Kreme announced Monday a collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. that celebrates the 45th anniversary of Pac-Man with a new doughnut collection inspired by the iconic game. The promotion also comes with free food: the chain is giving away 45,000 free Original Glazed doughnuts May 12-18. Available beginning May 12 for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme shops, the Krispy Kreme x Pac-Man Collection features three new doughnuts in a custom Pac-Man game dozen box. The three new flavors include: Pac-Man Party Doughnut: An Original Glazed doughnut piped with yellow buttercreme flavored icing, sprinkled with celebration sprinkles and topped with a Pac-Man piece. An Original Glazed doughnut piped with yellow buttercreme flavored icing, sprinkled with celebration sprinkles and topped with a Pac-Man piece. Team Ghost Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with chocolate flavored cream, dipped in black icing, decorated with a Pac-Man maze and topped with a Team Ghosts piece. An unglazed shell doughnut filled with chocolate flavored cream, dipped in black icing, decorated with a Pac-Man maze and topped with a Team Ghosts piece. Strawberry Power Berry Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with strawberry flavored cream, dipped in red icing and topped with white sprinkles and green leaf icing. Krispy Kreme at McDonald's? Krispy Kreme 'reassessing' doughnut rollout at McDonald's amidst economic uncertainty Krispy Kreme celebrating Pac-Man anniversary with free doughnuts In addition to the doughnut collection, Krispy Kreme is also aiming to give customers 45,000 free Original Glazed doughnuts May 12-18 during "hot light hours," which are 7-9 a.m. and 5-7 p.m., or whenever their hot light is on. There is a limit of one per guest per day in-shop and via drive-thru. Krispy Kreme is also transforming its Doughnut Dots into "Pac-Dots" May 12-14, giving customers a free 10-count of Dots with the purchase of any dozen doughnuts at regular price. Lastly, the doughnut chain is offering a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for just 25 cents with the purchase of any dozen at regular price on May 22, Pac-Man's birthday. More on the new Pac-Man collection The collection is available in-shop and for pickup or delivery via Krispy Kreme's app and website, individually and by the dozen. Customers can also get the doughnuts in a Krispy Kreme 6-pack box delivered fresh daily to select retailers. 'These all-new PAC-MAN doughnuts are sweetest in multi-player mode. So, press start on a dozen and chomp on a maze of flavors with family, friends and coworkers,' said Dave Skena, Krispy Kreme Chief Growth Officer, in a news release. 'Partnering with Bandai Namco and Pac-Man is a new high score of sweetness.' 'This year marks an incredible milestone as we celebrate PAC-MAN's legacy and his 45 years of impact,' said Karim Farghaly, senior vice president, business innovation and licensing at Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., in a news release. 'We are thrilled to partner with Krispy Kreme, another beloved iconic brand, to deliver a sweet experience for fans to enjoy just in time for PAC-MAN Day.' Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
