Celebrating 40 Years of Pac-Man, Bandai Namco Launches Content Collaboration with NBA

GAMEFINITY.ID, Jakarta – Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. has partnered with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to launch a variety of Pac-Man game content. This collaboration also marks the 40th anniversary of Pac-Man.

Launched on December 22, 2021 or coinciding with the tip-off of the 2021/2021 season, Pac-Man mobile game players on iOS and Android can now access NBA-style Pac-Man game content. Players can play 30 adventure levels with special NBA-themed mazes named after NBA clubs such as the Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, to the Golden State Warriors. Players can also use various power-ups with a basketball theme.

Later gamers can collect NBA cards that are obtained after completing levels in Adventure. In addition, gamers can also exchange the unique Pac-Man skin for an NBA headband worth 25 tokens or purchase it via in-game purchases, which can be accessed at certain times.

“Everyone at Bandai Namco Entertainment is extremely proud and excited to bring Pac-Man together in partnership with the NBA. Entering 2021, we will be launching a new initiative with the aim of inspiring our fans to get involved and stay PAC-TIVE with a variety of home-safe PAC-TIVITIES,” said Yutaka Fuse, Head of Licensing and Branding Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., quoted by Pocket Gamer. .

Meanwhile, NBA Senior Vice President and Global Partnerships Matt Holt said he was very pleased with the partnership.

“We are thrilled to partner with the iconic and timeless brand Pac-Man, the NBA family celebrates his impressive accomplishments. We look forward to engaging our fan base through the various interactive video game experiences and products that Pac-Man offers.”

This year 2021 indeed marks 40 years of the classic Arcade game. Launched on May 22, 1980, Pac-Man’s popularity skyrocketed and has its own community that exists to this day. Pac-Man can be downloaded on the App Store and Play Store for free, with in-game purchases.