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'''Pac-Man''' (originally Puck | '''Pac-Man''' (originally Puck Man) is a very famous video game character who first appeared in the arcade classic ''[[wikipedia:Pac-Man|Pac-Man]]''. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Pac-Man'' Series=== | ===''Pac-Man'' Series=== | ||
====''Pac-Man Vs.''==== | ====''Pac-Man Vs.''==== | ||
''Pac-Man Vs.'' is the first game in which characters from the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]], and ''Pac-Man'' series both appeared. This game was a remake of the original ''Pac-Man'' however in this version of the game players controlled [[Blinky]], | ''Pac-Man Vs.'' is the first game in which characters from the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]], and ''Pac-Man'' series both appeared. This game was a remake of the original ''Pac-Man'' however in this version of the game players controlled [[Blinky]], Pinky, Inky and Spunky. It seems that during the events of this game [[Mario]] was watching over what happened- as he acts as the narrator. | ||
===''Mario Kart'' Series=== | ===''Mario Kart'' Series=== | ||
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*In small leaflets celebrating to 20th Aniversary of the ''Mario'' Series, there were pictures of Box Art from several recent ''Mario'' games decorating the edge, oddly Art Work of the NES Classics version of ''Pac-Man'' was also on there (this was the only Non-''Mario'' game featured). | *In small leaflets celebrating to 20th Aniversary of the ''Mario'' Series, there were pictures of Box Art from several recent ''Mario'' games decorating the edge, oddly Art Work of the NES Classics version of ''Pac-Man'' was also on there (this was the only Non-''Mario'' game featured). | ||
*[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] has often stated that Pac-Man is his favorite game character of all time.{{fact}} | *[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] has often stated that Pac-Man is his favorite game character of all time.{{fact}} | ||
==Names in Other Languages== | |||
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|Jap=パックマン | |||
|JapR=Pakkuman | |||
|JapM=Pac-Man, from ''pakupaku'', a mimetic word for mouth movement, originally romanized Puck Man | |||
|Spa=Pac-Man | |||
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|Fra=Pac-Man | |||
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|Ger=Pac-Man | |||
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|Ita=Pac-Man | |||
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{{MK Players}} | {{MK Players}} | ||
[[Category:3rd Party Characters]] | [[Category:3rd Party Characters]] | ||
[[Category:Mario Kart Series Playable Characters]] | [[Category:Mario Kart Series Playable Characters]] | ||
Revision as of 17:14, February 21, 2010
Pac-Man (originally Puck Man) is a very famous video game character who first appeared in the arcade classic Pac-Man.
History
Pac-Man Series
Pac-Man Vs.
Pac-Man Vs. is the first game in which characters from the Mario series, and Pac-Man series both appeared. This game was a remake of the original Pac-Man however in this version of the game players controlled Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Spunky. It seems that during the events of this game Mario was watching over what happened- as he acts as the narrator.
Mario Kart Series
Mario Kart Arcade GP
Pac-Man later appeared in the Mario series as a playable character in Mario Kart Arcade GP. Here, Pac-Man was an all-around type character who shares a rivalry with Mario. His special items were Pooka, Rally-X, and Galaga.
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
In Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 Pac-Man returned as a playable character. He was the same as he was in Mario Kart Arcade GP, but this time his wife Ms. Pac-Man also appeared as a playable character.
Mario Series Appearances
| Title | Description | Release Date | System/Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Kart Arcade GP | Playable Character | 2006 | Arcade |
| Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 | Playable Character | 2007 | Arcade |
Trivia
- In small leaflets celebrating to 20th Aniversary of the Mario Series, there were pictures of Box Art from several recent Mario games decorating the edge, oddly Art Work of the NES Classics version of Pac-Man was also on there (this was the only Non-Mario game featured).
- Shigeru Miyamoto has often stated that Pac-Man is his favorite game character of all time.Template:Fact
