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'''Pac-Man''', formerly known as '''''Puckman''''' in Japan, is a classic maze [[video game]] series ([[ESRB]] ratings: E). It was first released in 1979 in [[Japan]] and later released in [[United States|America]] in 1980 by [[Namco]]. The game is completely non-violent so it is considered clean and [[family friendly]] fun for all ages.

'''Pac-Man''', formerly known as '''''Puckman''''' in Japan, is a classic maze [[video game]] series ([[ESRB]] ratings: E). It was first released on May 22, 1980 in [[Japan]]<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20071230012914/http://www.bandainamcogames.co.jp/bnours/hotnews/index.php?id=21</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/20140911050643/http://archive.wired.com:80/science/discoveries/news/2007/10/dayintech_1010</ref> and later released in [[United States|America]] in October 1980 by [[Midway]]. The game is completely non-violent so it is considered clean and [[family friendly]] fun for all ages.

The game has been ported to virtually every video game console ranging from the classic [[NES]] to the modern [[X-Box 360]], and to devices such as cell phones. It has spawned a litany of sequels, such as ''Ms. Pac-Man'' and platform spin-offs such as ''Pac-Man World'' and ''Pac-Man Party''.

The game has been ported to virtually every video game console ranging from the classic [[NES]] to the modern [[X-Box 360]], and to devices such as cell phones. It has spawned a litany of sequels, such as ''Ms. Pac-Man'' and platform spin-offs such as ''Pac-Man World'' and ''Pac-Man Party''.