Pac-Man 40th Anniversary

Bandai Namco's first game to celebrate the anniversary was Pac-Man Geo, releasing October 14, 2020 on Android and iOS devices.{{Cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2020-10-14/pac-man-takes-to-the-streets-of-the-real-world-in-the-new-pac-man-geo-game/.165220|title=Pac-Man Takes to the Streets of the Real World in the New Pac-Man Geo Game|date=October 14, 2020|website=Anime News Network|access-date=November 7, 2020|archive-date=October 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024164112/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2020-10-14/pac-man-takes-to-the-streets-of-the-real-world-in-the-new-pac-man-geo-game/.165220|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201014005314/en/PAC-MAN-Takes-to-the-Streets-of-the-Real-World-in-the-New-PAC-MAN-GEO-Game|title=PAC-MAN Takes to the Streets of the Real World in the New PAC-MAN GEO Game|date=October 14, 2020|website=Business Wire|access-date=November 7, 2020|archive-date=October 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016171135/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201014005314/en/PAC-MAN-Takes-to-the-Streets-of-the-Real-World-in-the-New-PAC-MAN-GEO-Game|url-status=live}} An augmented reality mobile game often compared with 2016 game Pokémon Go as both take advantage of real world maps, the whole idea of the game is to create and play on real world Pac-Man mazes utilising streets displayed on Google Maps.{{Cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/stories/pac-man-is-gonna-gobble-up-your-neighborhood-in-pac-man-geo-606756.phtml|title=Pac-Man is gonna gobble up your neighbourhood in Pac-Man Geo|last=Moyse|first=Chris|date=October 14, 2020|website=Destructoid|access-date=November 7, 2020|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115154710/https://www.destructoid.com/stories/pac-man-is-gonna-gobble-up-your-neighborhood-in-pac-man-geo-606756.phtml|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://toucharcade.com/2020/10/14/pac-man-geo-download-ios-android-release-date-bandai-namco-entertainment/|title='PAC-MAN GEO' from Bandai Namco Entertainment Is Now Rolling Out Worldwide on iOS and Android|last=Madnani|first=Mikhail|date=October 14, 2020|website=Touch Arcade|access-date=November 7, 2020|archive-date=November 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106080437/https://toucharcade.com/2020/10/14/pac-man-geo-download-ios-android-release-date-bandai-namco-entertainment/|url-status=live}} The game was available in 170 different regions.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/bandai-namco-launches-pac-man-geo-for-mobile/|title=Bandai Namco Launches Pac-Man Geo For Mobile|last=Sheehan|first=Gavin|date=October 14, 2020|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=November 7, 2020|archive-date=November 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116042439/https://bleedingcool.com/games/bandai-namco-launches-pac-man-geo-for-mobile/|url-status=live}} Interestingly a similar concept was developed for Google Maps for April Fools' Day 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/3/31/15136848/google-maps-april-fools-ms-pac-man-easter-egg|title=Google Maps morphs into Ms. Pac-Man for April Fools' Day|last=Garun|first=Natt|date=March 31, 2017|website=The Verge|access-date=November 7, 2020|archive-date=November 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111194457/http://www.theverge.com/2017/3/31/15136848/google-maps-april-fools-ms-pac-man-easter-egg|url-status=live}} On October 28, 2021, the game's servers were shut down, rendering the game unplayable.{{Cite web |last=Stenbuck |first=Kite |date=2021-09-29 |title=Pac-Man Geo Will Shut Down in Late October 2021 |url=https://www.siliconera.com/pac-man-geo-will-shut-down-in-late-october-2021/ |access-date=2024-05-18 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}

The next to follow in front of Geo was Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle, which released the following month on November 17, exclusively on Google Stadia.{{Cite web|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/a-64-player-pac-man-battle-royale-is-launching-exclusively-on-stadia|title=A 64-Player Pac-Man Battle Royale Is Launching Exclusively on Stadia|last=Olsen|first=Mathew|date=October 20, 2020|website=USGamer|access-date=November 8, 2020|archive-date=November 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116130548/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/a-64-player-pac-man-battle-royale-is-launching-exclusively-on-stadia|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/121018/pac-man-mega-tunnel-battle-brings-64-player-battle-royale-to-stadia|title=Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle brings 64-player battle royale to Stadia|last=Mejia|first=Ozzie|date=October 20, 2020|website=Shacknews|access-date=November 8, 2020|archive-date=November 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130072334/https://www.shacknews.com/article/121018/pac-man-mega-tunnel-battle-brings-64-player-battle-royale-to-stadia|url-status=live}} The game, developed by Heavy Iron Studios, is a battle royale that pits Pac-Man up against 63 other opponents in a large maze. Each player starts in their own independent mazes that are connected to a network of other mazes with the end goal being the last player standing.{{Cite web|url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/new-pac-man-battle-royale-game-announced-with-stadia-demo-available-now/|title=A new Pac-Man battle royale game has been announced and a Stadia demo is available now|last=Ivan|first=Tom|date=October 20, 2020|website=Video Games Chronicle|access-date=November 8, 2020|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101073649/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/new-pac-man-battle-royale-game-announced-with-stadia-demo-available-now/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/20/21525051/pac-man-mega-tunnel-battle-royale-google-stadia-release-date-price-trailer|title=Pac-Man's getting a 64-player battle royale game|last=McWhertor|first=Michael|date=October 20, 2020|website=Polygon|access-date=November 8, 2020|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101072911/https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/20/21525051/pac-man-mega-tunnel-battle-royale-google-stadia-release-date-price-trailer|url-status=live}} A free demo was made available on October 27.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/bandai-namco-announces-pac-man-mega-tunnel-battle/|title=Bandai Namco Announces Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle|last=Sheehan|first=Gavin|date=October 20, 2020|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=November 8, 2020|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101020848/https://bleedingcool.com/games/bandai-namco-announces-pac-man-mega-tunnel-battle/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-20-pac-man-mega-tunnel-battle-is-a-64-player-battle-royale-game-thats-first-on-stadia|title=Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle is a 64-player battle royale game that's "first on Stadia"|last=Wales|first=Matt|date=October 20, 2020|website=Eurogamer|access-date=November 8, 2020|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101105430/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-20-pac-man-mega-tunnel-battle-is-a-64-player-battle-royale-game-thats-first-on-stadia|url-status=live}} Though the original game shut down alongside the closure of the Google Stadia platform, a re-released version of the game under the name Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs was made available for other consoles on May 9, 2024.{{Cite web |title=PAC-MAN Battle Royale by Bandai Namco available: ready to become the Champion of gluttons? |url=https://www.sortiraparis.com/en/what-to-do-in-paris/gaming/articles/302420-pac-man-mega-tunnel-battle-chomp-champs-bandai-namco-s-game-now-available |access-date=2024-05-18 |website=www.sortiraparis.com |language=en}}

In May 2020, a game called Pac-Man Live Studio was announced and was set to release the following month.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/pac-man-live-studio-will-soon-be-playable-on-twitch-2675241|title='Pac-Man Live Studio' will soon be playable on Twitch|last=Singh|first=Surej|date=May 25, 2020|website=NME|access-date=November 8, 2020|archive-date=October 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001181734/https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/pac-man-live-studio-will-soon-be-playable-on-twitch-2675241|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/22/21266881/pac-man-live-studio-playable-on-twitch-june|title=Pac-Man will be playable on Twitch starting this June|last=Peters|first=Jay|date=May 22, 2020|website=The Verge|access-date=November 8, 2020|archive-date=September 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907210454/https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/22/21266881/pac-man-live-studio-playable-on-twitch-june|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/pac-man-studio-live-launches-next-month|title=Pac-Man Live Studio Launches Next Month, Is Playable Through Twitch|last=Cryer|first=Hurin|date=May 22, 2020|website=USGamer|access-date=November 8, 2020|archive-date=November 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105100650/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/pac-man-studio-live-launches-next-month|url-status=live}} It was to played via Twitch where viewers could play the game from the official Twitch channel. The game would allow two to four player co-op where each player teams up in two modes that are focused on high scores.{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/5/22/21267322/pac-man-live-studio-twitch-channel-bandai-namco-amazon|title=Pac-Man will be playable for free on Twitch in a new channel|last=McWhertor|first=Michael|date=May 22, 2020|website=Polygon|access-date=November 8, 2020|archive-date=November 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111063526/https://www.polygon.com/2020/5/22/21267322/pac-man-live-studio-twitch-channel-bandai-namco-amazon|url-status=live}} Despite the game's intended launch windows, no new game updates were provided following the announcement, also missing the launch window.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/9/21510190/amazon-crucible-canceled-game-studios-closed-beta|title=Amazon has canceled Crucible, its free-to-play multiplayer shooter that had already been returned to closed beta|last=Peters|first=Jay|date=October 9, 2020|website=The Verge|access-date=November 8, 2020|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101134638/https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/9/21510190/amazon-crucible-canceled-game-studios-closed-beta|url-status=live}}{{Cite tweet |url-access=limited |title=Register |user=playpacmanlive |number=1295162966736695297 |url=https://twitter.com/playpacmanlive/status/1295162966736695297 |archive-date=January 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107113815/https://twitter.com/PlayPacManLive/status/1295162966736695297|url-status=live}} While Bandai Namco's marketing teams clarified that the games were still in development, the official accounts and Twitch pages were taken down in the months following.{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Jay |date=2021-05-17 |title=Amazon goes quiet on its Twitch-based Pac-Man game, but Bandai Namco says it's still in development |url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/17/22440891/amazon-games-pac-man-live-studio-twitch-bandai-namco |access-date=2024-05-18 |website=The Verge |language=en}} On December 6, 2021, a game called Pac-Man Community; featuring a great resemblance to Pac-Man Live Studio, was released on Facebook Gaming. Though the Genvid-developed game largely resembled the unreleased Live Studio, Bandai Namco representatives clarified that the two games were different and that Live Studio was still planned to release.{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Jay |date=2021-12-06 |title=A multiplayer Pac-Man game is coming to Facebook |url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/6/22815006/pac-man-community-multiplayer-facebook-gaming-livestream-meta |access-date=2024-05-18 |website=The Verge |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Rawat |first=Nalin |date=2021-12-07 |title=Facebook Is Adding Pac-Man To Its List Of Apps! |url=https://fossbytes.com/pac-man-community-multiplayer-co-op-game-coming-to-facebook/ |access-date=2024-05-18 |website=Fossbytes |language=en-US}} Pac-Man Community was shut down on February 4, 2023.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.facebook.com/PACMANCOMMUNITY/videos/pac-man-community-title-screen/677707170502198/ |title=PAC-MAN COMMUNITY Title Screen {{!}} Attention PAC-MAN COMMUNITY Players! We're announcing that February 4th (PST) will be the last day to play PAC-MAN COMMUNITY. Over the next few weeks... {{!}} By PAC-MAN COMMUNITYFacebook |language=en |access-date=2024-05-18 |via=www.facebook.com}}

Game company Doppio Games launched a new game for Amazon in November 2020 called Pac-Man Waka Waka.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/pac-man-waka-waka-is-first-voice-activated-title-in-the-series/|title=Pac-Man Waka Waka Is First Voice-Activated Title In The Series|last=Sheehan|first=Gavin|date=November 20, 2020|website=Bleeding cool|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=November 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130032302/https://bleedingcool.com/games/pac-man-waka-waka-is-first-voice-activated-title-in-the-series/|url-status=live}} This version of Pac-Man is entirely voice activated where the player must guide Pac-Man through a maze entirely through voice commands.{{Cite web|url=https://voicebot.ai/2020/11/20/new-alexa-pac-man-game-uses-voice-commands-in-wakanese-to-get-pellets-and-avoid-ghosts/|title=New Alexa Pac-Man Game Uses Voice Commands in 'Wakanese' to Get Pellets and Avoid Ghosts|last=Schwartz|first=Eric Hal|date=November 20, 2020|website=Voicebot.ai|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=November 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124223500/https://voicebot.ai/2020/11/20/new-alexa-pac-man-game-uses-voice-commands-in-wakanese-to-get-pellets-and-avoid-ghosts/|url-status=live}}

In addition to the new games that were released for the anniversary, Bandai Namco re-released many of their older titles on modern consoles, mainly under the Namco Museum series. The first was the Namco Museum Collection which released on the 40th anniversary exclusively for the Evercade.{{Cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2019/06/19/evercade-is-a-new-handheld-for-classic-atari-interplay-and-namco-games/|title=Evercade is a new handheld for classic Atari, Interplay, and Namco games|last=Minotti|first=Mike|date=June 19, 2020|website=VentureBeat|access-date=November 9, 2020|archive-date=November 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117132125/https://venturebeat.com/2019/06/19/evercade-is-a-new-handheld-for-classic-atari-interplay-and-namco-games/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/06/a_second_namco_collection_has_been_revealed_for_the_evercade_handheld_system|title=A Second Namco Collection Has Been Revealed For The Evercade Handheld System|last=Craddock|first=Ryan|date=June 7, 2020|website=Nintendo Life|access-date=November 9, 2020|archive-date=November 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109091627/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/06/a_second_namco_collection_has_been_revealed_for_the_evercade_handheld_system|url-status=live}} Uniquely, the compilation added the console versions of the titles, instead of the original arcade versions. The other collection to be released was the Namco Museum Archives known as the Namcot Collection in Japan, which released on June 18, 2020, for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/namco_museum_archives_volume_1_and_2|title=Mini Review: Namco Museum Archives Volume 1 & 2 - A Basic Trip Down Memory Lane|last=Eker|first=Nathaniel|date=June 29, 2020|website=Push Square|access-date=November 9, 2020|archive-date=July 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716033647/https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/namco_museum_archives_volume_1_and_2|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://nintendowire.com/news/2020/06/11/namco-museum-archives-vol-1-and-2-officially-confirmed-for-the-west/|title=Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1 and 2 officially confirmed for the west|last=Brown|first=Tom|date=June 11, 2020|website=Nintendo Wire|access-date=November 9, 2020|archive-date=November 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117051650/https://nintendowire.com/news/2020/06/11/namco-museum-archives-vol-1-and-2-officially-confirmed-for-the-west/|url-status=live}} The collection was split into two volumes that contained games found on the Nintendo Entertainment System and Famicom,{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-18-nes-arcade-bundles-namco-museum-archives-vol-1-and-2-out-today|title=NES arcade bundles Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1 & 2 out today|last=Wales|first=Matt|date=June 18, 2020|website=Eurogamer|access-date=November 9, 2020|archive-date=November 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115055616/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-18-nes-arcade-bundles-namco-museum-archives-vol-1-and-2-out-today|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespew.com/2020/06/namco-museum-archives-volumes-1-and-2-are-out-now-for-pc-and-consoles/|title=Namco Museum Archives Volumes 1 and 2 Are Out Now for PC and Consoles|author=Becca S.|date=June 18, 2020|website=GameSpew|access-date=November 9, 2020}} as well as a homebrew version of Gaplus and an 8-bit demake of Pac-Man Championship Edition (2007).{{efn|This version of the game was later released separately or as purchase bonus for the Namcot Collection.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-04-pac-man-championship-edition-is-getting-a-nes-inspired-demake-on-switch|title=Pac-Man Championship Edition is getting an NES-inspired demake on Switch|last=Wales|first=Matt|date=June 4, 2020|website=Eurogamer|access-date=November 9, 2020|archive-date=November 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115063410/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-04-pac-man-championship-edition-is-getting-a-nes-inspired-demake-on-switch|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/pac-man-championship-edition-demake-included-with-namcot-collection-full-purchase/|title=Pac-Man Championship Edition Demake Included With Namcot Collection Full Purchase|last=Wong|first=Alistair|date=June 5, 2020|website=Siliconera|access-date=November 9, 2020|archive-date=November 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116120234/https://www.siliconera.com/pac-man-championship-edition-demake-included-with-namcot-collection-full-purchase/|url-status=live}}}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/namco-museum-archives-the-7-best-games-to-play/|title=Namco Museum Archives: The 7 Best Games to Play|last=Russell|first=Graham|date=June 19, 2020|website=Siliconera|access-date=November 9, 2020|archive-date=November 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109035438/https://www.siliconera.com/namco-museum-archives-the-7-best-games-to-play/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/pac-man-demake-namco-archives-161611252.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvLnVrLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMRrC0r3iJ0DSo1YS2JCPD_WxBC2ABkoUxlkSN78L02ZD9APsX0_eaTM8BE3mj8bWRX20UIh1-t9uU4eK8OiMgJYf5cHRqTsTNN5tuUBP8uXtMkeTm0eU22wVMJ8GbTPonPr5O8AtUPnTBwDgMnvDaaO57s5jGyhMjTh2KZELwub|title='Pac-Man: Championship Edition' demake is coming to the US|last=DeAngelis|first=Marc|date=June 11, 2020|website=Engadget|access-date=November 9, 2020|archive-date=November 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109050901/https://www.engadget.com/pac-man-demake-namco-archives-161611252.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvLnVrLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMRrC0r3iJ0DSo1YS2JCPD_WxBC2ABkoUxlkSN78L02ZD9APsX0_eaTM8BE3mj8bWRX20UIh1-t9uU4eK8OiMgJYf5cHRqTsTNN5tuUBP8uXtMkeTm0eU22wVMJ8GbTPonPr5O8AtUPnTBwDgMnvDaaO57s5jGyhMjTh2KZELwub|url-status=live}}

The final re-release for the anniversary was for Pac-Man Championship Edition 2. Through a press release, the game was said to have become completely free to download for PS4, Xbox One and PC users.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/pac-man-championship-edition-2-is-free-for-keeps-on-steam/|title=Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 is free for keeps on Steam|last=Chalk|first=Andy|date=April 24, 2020|website=PC Gamer|access-date=November 9, 2020|archive-date=November 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109094026/https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/pac-man-championship-edition-2-is-free-for-keeps-on-steam/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/04/grab_pac-man_championship_edition_2_for_free_on_ps4|title=Grab Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 for Free on PS4|last=Croft|first=Liam|date=April 24, 2020|website=Push Square|access-date=November 9, 2020|archive-date=November 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115063411/https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/04/grab_pac-man_championship_edition_2_for_free_on_ps4|url-status=live}} The offer lasted from April 24 - May 10, 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/4/24/21234370/pac-man-championship-edition-2-free-ps4-xbox-one-pc-download|title=Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 is free until May 10|last=Goslin|first=Austen|date=April 24, 2020|website=Polygon|access-date=November 9, 2020|archive-date=November 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109021725/https://www.polygon.com/2020/4/24/21234370/pac-man-championship-edition-2-free-ps4-xbox-one-pc-download|url-status=live}} However, no of the same plans were made for the Nintendo Switch version of the game, however the game was put on sale.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/04/bandai_namco_offers_more_fun_for_everyone_except_switch_owners|title=Bandai Namco Offers "More Fun For Everyone", Except Switch Owners|last=Craddock|first=Ryan|date=April 24, 2020|website=Nintendo Life|access-date=November 9, 2020|archive-date=November 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109021853/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/04/bandai_namco_offers_more_fun_for_everyone_except_switch_owners|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/05/pac-man_celebrates_his_40th_anniversary_with_a_special_sale_on_the_switch_eshop|title=Pac-Man Celebrates His 40th Anniversary With A Special Sale On The Switch eShop|last=Doolan|first=Liam|date=May 23, 2020|website=Nintendo Life|access-date=November 9, 2020|archive-date=November 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109094418/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/05/pac-man_celebrates_his_40th_anniversary_with_a_special_sale_on_the_switch_eshop|url-status=live}}

One of the first items released in 2020 as a part of the anniversary was the Pac-Man Tamagotchi, which was revealed in November 2019 and released on March 15 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/01/weve_been_waiting_40_years_for_this_pac-man_tamagotchi_to_be_released|title=We've Been Waiting 40 Years For This Pac-Man Tamagotchi To Be Released|last=Doolan|first=Liam|date=January 24, 2020|website=Nintendo Life|access-date=October 28, 2020|archive-date=November 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109021855/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/01/weve_been_waiting_40_years_for_this_pac-man_tamagotchi_to_be_released|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.techtimes.com/articles/247025/20200124/pac-man-and-tamagotchi-crossover-for-pac-mans-40th-anniversary.htm|title=Pac-Man and Tamagotchi Crossover for Pac-Man's 40th Anniversary 2020|last=P.|first=Jamie|date=January 24, 2020|website=Tech Times|access-date=October 28, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://nintendowire.com/news/2019/11/01/pac-man-and-tamagotchi-teaming-up-for-pac-mans-40th-anniversary/|title=Pac-Man and Tamagotchi teaming up for Pac-Man's 40th anniversary|last=Ganos|first=lauren|date=November 1, 2019|website=Nintendo Wire|access-date=November 8, 2020|archive-date=November 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112030145/https://nintendowire.com/news/2019/11/01/pac-man-and-tamagotchi-teaming-up-for-pac-mans-40th-anniversary/|url-status=live}} What makes the Tamagotchi unique besides the yellow or black exterior is the appearance of Pac-Man elements in it, such as different minigames and animation inspired by the arcade game.{{Cite web|url=https://9to5toys.com/2020/04/21/pac-man-tamagotchi-sale/|title=The new Pac-Man Tamagotchi are now 20% off with deals from $16|last=Kahn|first=Justin|date=April 21, 2020|website=9To5Toys|access-date=October 28, 2020|archive-date=December 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214054532/https://9to5toys.com/2020/04/21/pac-man-tamagotchi-sale/|url-status=live}}

Multiple different companies created arcade cabinets to celebrate the anniversary. The first were miniature quarter inch versions of Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man in July made by Numskull.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/this-pac-man-40th-anniversary-mini-arcade-cabinet-is-an-impressive-feat/1100-6481915/|title=This Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Mini Arcade Cabinet Is An Impressive Feat|last=Petite|first=Steven|date=September 23, 2020|website=GameSpot|access-date=November 16, 2020|archive-date=October 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021114201/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/this-pac-man-40th-anniversary-mini-arcade-cabinet-is-an-impressive-feat/1100-6481915/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pacman-celebrates-40th-anniversary-with-gorgeous-n/1100-6477636/|title=Pac-Man Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Gorgeous New Arcade Cabinet|last=Petite|first=Steven|date=May 22, 2020|website=GameSpot|access-date=November 16, 2020|archive-date=August 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809143154/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pacman-celebrates-40th-anniversary-with-gorgeous-n/1100-6477636/|url-status=live}} The two were released as "Collector Editions" so only 10,000 units were made.{{Cite web|url=https://geekculture.co/celebrate-pac-mans-40th-birthday-with-this-limited-edition-numskull-quarter-arcades-cabinet/|title=Celebrate Pac-Man's 40th Birthday With This Limited-Edition Numskull Quarter Arcades Cabinet|last=Frayna|first=Marion|date=June 11, 2020|website=Geek Culture|access-date=November 16, 2020|archive-date=August 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200820193447/https://geekculture.co/celebrate-pac-mans-40th-birthday-with-this-limited-edition-numskull-quarter-arcades-cabinet/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyrobertson/2020/10/09/these-pac-man-machines-lavish-replica-love-on-the-classic-game/?sh=1fce397412fd|title=These Pac-Man Machines Lavish Replica Love On The Classic Game|last=Robertson|first=Andy|date=October 9, 2020|website=Forbes|access-date=November 16, 2020}} Another company was Arcade1UP, who only release one arcade cabinet.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theouterhaven.net/2020/06/arcade1up-has-teased-four-new-arcade-cabinet-reveals-for-june-10th/|title=Arcade1Up Has Teased Four New Arcade Cabinet Reveals For June 10th|last=Mitchell|first=Keith|date=June 10, 2020|website=The Outer Haven|access-date=November 16, 2020}} In July, they released a special edition cabinet that could play the original version along with Pac-Man Plus, Super Pac-Man, Pac & Pal, Pac-Land and Pac-Mania alongside Galaga.{{Cite web|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/119634/arcade1up-announces-pre-orders-for-ms-pac-man-marvel-vs-capcom-cabs-more|title=Arcade1Up announces pre-orders for MS. PAC-MAN, Marvel vs. Capcom cabs, & more|last=Denzer|first=TJ|date=August 6, 2020|website=Shacknews|access-date=November 16, 2020|archive-date=September 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928021106/https://www.shacknews.com/article/119634/arcade1up-announces-pre-orders-for-ms-pac-man-marvel-vs-capcom-cabs-more|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/gear/news/nba-jam-pac-man-40th-and-frogger-arcade1up-cabinets-order/|title=NBA Jam Online Multiplayer, Pac-Man 40th, and Frogger Arcade1Up Cabinets Are Live|last=Fallon|first=Sean|date=February 26, 2020|website=ComicBook.com|access-date=November 16, 2020|archive-date=September 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926054614/https://comicbook.com/gear/news/nba-jam-pac-man-40th-and-frogger-arcade1up-cabinets-order/|url-status=live}} Micro Arcade converted Pac-Man into one of their mini arcade series consoles. Finally, Super Impulse released two different versions of Pac-man under their "Tiny Arcade" line-up, one as a tabletop and the other as a cabinet.{{Cite web|url=https://9to5toys.com/2020/04/30/pac-man-tamagotchi-review/|title=Hands-on: Celebrating PAC-MAN's 40th with Tamagotchi and other games [Video]|last=Druber|first=Jordan|date=April 30, 2020|website=9to5toys|access-date=November 16, 2020|archive-date=October 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004161231/https://9to5toys.com/2020/04/30/pac-man-tamagotchi-review/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/pac-man-tiny-arcade-cabinets-are-all-about-the-aesthetic/|title=Pac-Man Tiny Arcade Cabinets Are All About the Aesthetic|last=Lada|first=Jenni|date=May 17, 2020|website=Siliconera|access-date=November 16, 2020|archive-date=May 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200528075637/https://www.siliconera.com/pac-man-tiny-arcade-cabinets-are-all-about-the-aesthetic/|url-status=live}} The final miniature arcade machines released for the anniversary were released by My Arcade which released in the summer. The cabinet features a gold stick and buttons.{{Cite web|url=https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2020/05/my-arcade-announces-pac-man-40th-anniversary-edition-micro-player/|title=My Arcade announces Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Edition Micro Player|last=Collinson|first=Gary|date=May 27, 2020|website=Flickering Myth|access-date=November 30, 2020}}

Throughout the anniversary, Bandai Namco released plenty of Pac-Man-themed merchandise alongside the celebration, typically collaborating with other brands. The types of merchandise ranged from toys, clothing, and memorabilia releasing across all of 2020.

Clothing became the biggest form of merchandise for the anniversary celebration,{{Citation needed|date=January 2021|reason=Are there any sales charts that show this?}} with partnerships with multiple different brands. The celebration began with the introduction of a wide range of backpacks, suitcases and pouches themed after Pac-Man by Belgian brand Kipling releasing in the beginning of the year.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/01/premium_range_of_pac-man_merchandise_arrives_to_celebrate_the_gamers_40th_anniversary|title=Premium Range Of Pac-Man Merchandise Arrives To Celebrate The Game's 40th Anniversary|last=Craddock|first=Ryan|date=January 16, 2020|website=Nintendo Life|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=September 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920164207/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/01/premium_range_of_pac-man_merchandise_arrives_to_celebrate_the_gamers_40th_anniversary|url-status=live}} Other brands of clothing includes Champion and American streetwear brand BAIT.{{Cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2020/1/bait-bandai-namco-pac-man-glitch-capsule|title=BAIT Taps 'Pac-Man' for a Graphic-Heavy "Glitch" Capsule|last=Yeung|first=Jeff|date=January 1, 2020|website=Hyperbeast|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=July 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713054135/https://hypebeast.com/2020/1/bait-bandai-namco-pac-man-glitch-capsule|url-status=live}} In August 2020, a recently introduced German shoe brand called VIER released a launch collection called "The Arcade Line" which included a pair of shoes detailed with a Pac-man maze. Another shoe brand to collaborate for the anniversary was Puma who released a Pac-man themed pair of sneakers. One of the most recognisable branding appeals for the anniversary was special edition memorial blouson plastered with the phrase “Coffee Breakers Since 1980” which was released by Bandai Namco on September 3, 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://happygamer.com/bandai-namco-announces-worldwide-release-of-pac-man-40th-anniversary-jacket-79674/|title=Bandai Namco Announces Worldwide Release Of Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Jacket|last=Nguyen|first=Lisa|date=August 30, 2020|website=Happy Gamer|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=November 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123220223/https://happygamer.com/bandai-namco-announces-worldwide-release-of-pac-man-40th-anniversary-jacket-79674/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/limited-edition-pac-man-40th-anniversary-memorial-jacket-will-release-worldwide/|title=Limited Edition Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Memorial Jacket Will Release Worldwide|author=Sato|date=August 10, 2020|website=Siliconera|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=September 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920083944/https://www.siliconera.com/limited-edition-pac-man-40th-anniversary-memorial-jacket-will-release-worldwide/|url-status=live}} It is a replica of Ken Ishii's jacket from the "Join the Pac" music video.{{Cite web|url=https://nintendowire.com/news/2020/08/10/pac-man-40th-anniversary-memorial-blouson-revealed-pre-orders-live/|title=Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Memorial Blouson revealed, pre-orders live|last=Kaliroff|first=Marc|date=August 10, 2020|website=Nintendo Wire|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=June 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210619101248/https://nintendowire.com/news/2020/08/10/pac-man-40th-anniversary-memorial-blouson-revealed-pre-orders-live/|url-status=live}} Along with the arcade cabinet, Numskull also released pairs of anniversary socks.

One of the big pieces of merchandise to release was the collaborative project between Hasbro and Bandai Namco, a Pac-Man themed Monopoly board game.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-pac-man-monopoly-game-comes-with-a-tiny-arcade/1100-6480260/|title=New Pac-Man Monopoly Game Comes With A Tiny Arcade Cabinet|last=Petite|first=Steven|date=August 10, 2020|website=GameSpot|access-date=November 29, 2020|archive-date=January 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122044851/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-pac-man-monopoly-game-comes-with-a-tiny-arcade/1100-6480260/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/hasbro-releases-monopoly-arcade-pac-man-game-for-40th-anniversary/|title=Hasbro Releases Monopoly Arcade Pac-Man Game For 40th Anniversary|last=Sheehan|first=Gavin|date=July 29, 2020|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=November 29, 2020|archive-date=October 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012034558/https://bleedingcool.com/games/hasbro-releases-monopoly-arcade-pac-man-game-for-40th-anniversary/|url-status=live}} Releasing on August 1, 2020, the game utilises a miniature arcade cabinet to play Pac-Man which has a number of uses.{{Cite web|url=https://redtri.com/hasbro-pac-man-monopoly/|title=Hasbro Monopoly Celebrates Pac-Man's 40th Anniversary|last=Swartvagher|first=Jennifer|date=July 29, 2020|website=Red Tricycle|access-date=November 29, 2020|archive-date=December 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211110836/https://redtri.com/hasbro-pac-man-monopoly/|url-status=live}} Neomedia released a line of Pac-Man figurines in a variety of shapes and sizes to celebrate the anniversary.{{Cite web|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/2020/06/18/celebrate-pac-mans-40th-anniversary-with-new-collectibles/381165/|title=Celebrate Pac-Man's 40th Anniversary with New Collectibles|last=Whritenour|first=Jacob|date=June 18, 2020|website=Hardcore gamer|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=November 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124040112/https://hardcoregamer.com/2020/06/18/celebrate-pac-mans-40th-anniversary-with-new-collectibles/381165/|url-status=live}} For the Bandai Namco store, they released a mystery box filled with different Pac-Man themed items. They were released on December 1 in limited supply.{{Cite web|url=https://invisioncommunity.co.uk/pac-man-mega-tunnel-battle-announced-for-stadia/|title=PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle Announced for Stadia|author=Alison & Co|date=October 2020|website=IGC|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=October 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031201748/https://invisioncommunity.co.uk/pac-man-mega-tunnel-battle-announced-for-stadia/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.computerbild.de/artikel/cb-News-Pac-Man-Tunnel-Battle-Trailer-Release-Stadia-29220013.html|title=Pac-Man – Mega Tunnel Battle: Neues Spiel zum 40th Anniversary|last=Mehmke|first=Stefan|date=November 4, 2020|website=Computer Bild|language=De|access-date=November 30, 2020}} In Japan, 5 metallic bottles of Junmai-shu flavoured Sake each representing Pac-Man and the ghosts released to various liquor-based stores on July 4, 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/pac-man-40th-anniversary-japanese-sake-will-release-on-july-4-2020/|title=Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Japanese Sake Will Release On July 4, 2020|author=Sato|date=May 23, 2020|website=Siliconera|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=August 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807102207/https://www.siliconera.com/pac-man-40th-anniversary-japanese-sake-will-release-on-july-4-2020/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://nintendowire.com/news/2020/05/25/pac-man-40th-anniversary-sake-coming-to-japan-in-july/|title=Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Sake coming to Japan in July|last=Caleb|first=Mina|date=May 25, 2020|website=Nintendo Wire|access-date=November 29, 2020|archive-date=December 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210090306/https://nintendowire.com/news/2020/05/25/pac-man-40th-anniversary-sake-coming-to-japan-in-july/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/drink-up-this-video-game-booze-1843818259|title=Drink Up This Video Game Booze|last=Ashcraft|first=Brian|date=June 1, 2020|website=Kotaku|access-date=November 29, 2020|archive-date=December 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209143843/https://kotaku.com/drink-up-this-video-game-booze-1843818259|url-status=live}} Bandai released a model kit of Pac-Man under their Entry Grade series.{{Cite web|url=https://pacman.com/en/news/?p=496|title=ENTRY GRADE PACMODEL from BANDAI SPIRITS|date=June 4, 2020|website=Pacman|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=September 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925100633/https://pacman.com/en/news/?p=496|url-status=live}} During ComplexCon in November 2019, it was revealed that the Timex Group would release a special edition version of their T80 digital watches which was plastered with Pac-Man attire in July and August 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://9to5toys.com/2020/07/07/timex-pac-man-watch/|title=New Timex PAC-MAN watch pays homage to iconic arcade game|last=Walsh|first=Simon|date=July 7, 2020|website=9To5Toys|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=August 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811225854/https://9to5toys.com/2020/07/07/timex-pac-man-watch/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.digit.in/press-release/wearable-devices/timex-celebrates-40th-anniversary-of-pac-man-with-the-timex-t80-x-pac-man-watch-55784.html|title=TIMEX CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF PAC-MAN WITH THE TIMEX T80 X PAC-MAN WATCH|date=August 7, 2020|website=Digit|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=September 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924175534/https://www.digit.in/press-release/wearable-devices/timex-celebrates-40th-anniversary-of-pac-man-with-the-timex-t80-x-pac-man-watch-55784.html|url-status=live}} They were released in two colours, silver and gold.{{Cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2020/7/timex-pac-man-t80-digital-watch-release|title=Timex Opens up the Pac-Man T80 for General Release|last=Yeung|first=Jeff|date=July 6, 2020|website=Hyperbeast|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=September 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925081421/https://hypebeast.com/2020/7/timex-pac-man-t80-digital-watch-release|url-status=live}} Both Numskull and Pinfinity released a set of pins, with Pinfinity's fitted with AR capabilities.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/numskull-is-celebrating-pac-mans-40th-with-new-merchandise/|title=Numskull Is Celebrating Pac-Man's 40th With New Merchandise|last=Lauren|first=Baltimore|date=May 22, 2020|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=September 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929045903/https://bleedingcool.com/games/numskull-is-celebrating-pac-mans-40th-with-new-merchandise/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/pinfinity-pac-man-augmented-reality-enamel-pins/|title=Pac-Man: Pinfinity Launches Augmented Reality Enamel Pins This December (EXCLUSIVE)|last=Puc|first=Samantha|date=October 20, 2020|website=CBR|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=October 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031024612/https://www.cbr.com/pinfinity-pac-man-augmented-reality-enamel-pins/|url-status=live}} One of the last partnerships was in November 2020, participants could sign up to receive one of six limited edition payment cards from Czech Republic bank KB.{{Cite web|url=https://pacman.com/en/news/?p=1344|title=Limited edition of payment cards to celebrate PAC-MAN's 40th anniversary|date=November 17, 2020|website=Pacman|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=November 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128202111/https://pacman.com/en/news/?p=1344|url-status=live}}

Bandai Namco commissioned Japanese techno musician Ken Ishii to create an official theme song for the anniversary, which was titled "Join the Pac", which is also the slogan for the anniversary.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/pac-man-anniversary-theme-song/|title=Pac-Man Gets An Official Theme Song for 40th Anniversary|last=Patterson|first=Adreon|date=November 2, 2019|website=CBR|access-date=November 17, 2020|archive-date=November 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105013150/https://www.cbr.com/pac-man-anniversary-theme-song/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191101005126/en/BANDAI-NAMCO-Entertainment-Inc.-Gets-Set-to-Celebrate-PAC-MAN%E2%80%99s-40th-Anniversary-With-a-Myriad-of-Partnerships-and-Events|title=BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. Gets Set to Celebrate PAC-MAN's 40th Anniversary With a Myriad of Partnerships and Events|date=November 1, 2019|website=Business Wire|access-date=November 17, 2020}} This song was featured on an album of the same name, which released on October 28, 2020.{{efn|The song originally was meant to come out on vinyl earlier in the year, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the released was delayed till late August.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/iam8bit-is-releasing-a-pac-man-anniversary-record-store-day-exclusive/|title=Iam8bit Is Releasing A "Pac-Man" Anniversary Record Store Day Exclusive|last=Sheehan|first=Gavin|date=March 5, 2020|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=November 17, 2020|archive-date=September 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920041341/https://bleedingcool.com/games/iam8bit-is-releasing-a-pac-man-anniversary-record-store-day-exclusive/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/we-review-the-pac-man-40th-anniversary-record-store-day-single/|title=We Review The Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Record Store Day Single|last=Sheehan|first=Gavin|date=August 29, 2020|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=November 17, 2020|archive-date=August 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200831065149/https://bleedingcool.com/games/we-review-the-pac-man-40th-anniversary-record-store-day-single/|url-status=live}}}}{{Cite web|url=https://nintendowire.com/news/2020/10/28/pac-man-40th-anniversary-compilation-album-released-alongside-massive-merch-drop/|title=Pac-Man 40th anniversary compilation album released, alongside massive merch drop|last=Comatas|first=George|date=October 28, 2020|website=Nintendo Wire|access-date=November 17, 2020|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101032802/https://nintendowire.com/news/2020/10/28/pac-man-40th-anniversary-compilation-album-released-alongside-massive-merch-drop/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2020-10-29/join-the-pac-pac-man-40th-anniversary-album-to-release-worldwide-on-october-28/.165701|title=Join the Pac - Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Album - to Release Worldwide on October 28|date=October 29, 2020|website=Anime News Network|access-date=November 17, 2020|archive-date=November 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107090327/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2020-10-29/join-the-pac-pac-man-40th-anniversary-album-to-release-worldwide-on-october-28/.165701|url-status=live}} The album, released as a joint venture between Bandai Namco and Iam8bit, contained two volumes. The first was a compilation of songs from different Japanese artists who remixed Pac-Man sound effects; the second compiles a list of music and sound effects from different Pac-Man games.{{Cite web|url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/999/G999905/20200831063/|title=Ken Ishiiさん，スチャダラパー，テイ・トウワさんらが参加の「パックマン」40周年記念アルバムが10月28日に発売。限定EPも登場|author=早苗月 ハンバーグ食べ男|date=August 31, 2020|website=4Gamers.net|language=ja|access-date=November 17, 2020}}

In addition, other artists created songs to commemorate the arcade game. One of the largest songs that celebrated the anniversary was composed by British virtual band Gorillaz aptly named "PAC-MAN".{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/gorillaz-release-pac-man-song-and-video-for-40th-anniversary/|title=Gorillaz Release Pac-Man Song And Video For 40th Anniversary|last=Johnston|first=Rich|date=July 21, 2020|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=November 16, 2020|archive-date=September 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200903140821/https://bleedingcool.com/comics/gorillaz-release-pac-man-song-and-video-for-40th-anniversary/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://geektyrant.com/news/gorillaz-drop-new-track-to-celebrate-40-years-of-pac-man|title=Gorillaz Drop New Track to Celebrate 40 Years of PAC-MAN|last=Williams|first=Tommy|date=July 26, 2020|website=Geek Tyrant|access-date=November 16, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/119331/gorillaz-launches-arcade-infused-single-pac-man-featuring-schoolboy-q|title=Gorillaz launches arcade-infused single 'PAC-MAN' featuring ScHoolboy Q|last=Denzer|first=TJ|date=July 21, 2020|website=Shacknews|access-date=November 16, 2020|archive-date=November 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114195845/https://www.shacknews.com/article/119331/gorillaz-launches-arcade-infused-single-pac-man-featuring-schoolboy-q|url-status=live}} The song was made for their seventh studio album and featured American rapper Schoolboy Q.{{Cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/07/stream-gorillaz-pac-man-feat-schoolboy-q-new-song/|title=Gorillaz Recruit ScHoolboy Q For New Collaborative Song "PAC-MAN": Stream|last=Enis|first=Eli|date=July 20, 2020|website=Consequence of Sound|access-date=November 16, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028182354/https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/07/stream-gorillaz-pac-man-feat-schoolboy-q-new-song/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/gorillaz-share-new-song-with-schoolboy-q-pac-man-2711801|title=Gorillaz share new song with ScHoolboy Q 'PAC-MAN'|last=Brereton|first=Greta|date=July 21, 2020|website=NME|access-date=November 16, 2020|archive-date=October 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029234633/https://www.nme.com/news/music/gorillaz-share-new-song-with-schoolboy-q-pac-man-2711801|url-status=live}} The song, which released in July 2020, managed to appear on the New Zealand Hot Singles, where the song peaked at 30.{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2020-08-28|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|date=August 3, 2020|website=Recorded Music NZ|access-date=November 16, 2020|archive-date=October 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008210725/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=4909|url-status=live}}

One of the biggest collaborations for the celebration was the addition of the Pac-Man texture pack in Minecraft.{{Cite web|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/118382/pac-man-is-officially-in-minecraft-as-of-today|title=Pac-Man is officially in Minecraft as of today|last=Vincent|first=Brittany|date=June 1, 2020|website=Shacknews|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=October 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023081348/https://www.shacknews.com/article/118382/pac-man-is-officially-in-minecraft-as-of-today|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://in.ign.com/pac-man/147750/news/pac-man-celebrates-40th-anniversary-with-minecraft-dlc-a-game-you-play-on-twitch-and-weird-ai-progra|title=Pac-Man Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Minecraft DLC, a Game You Play on Twitch, and Weird AI Programs|last=Knoop|first=Joseph|date=May 23, 2020|website=IGN|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=November 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123224711/https://in.ign.com/pac-man/147750/news/pac-man-celebrates-40th-anniversary-with-minecraft-dlc-a-game-you-play-on-twitch-and-weird-ai-progra|url-status=live}} The texture pack introduced a new map, minigame and enemy in the form of a green ghost that resembles a Creeper.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/06/minecraft_adds_first-person_pac-man_mode_and_it_looks_pretty_terrifying|title=Minecraft Adds First-Person Pac-Man Mode, And It Looks Pretty Terrifying|last=Craddock|first=Ryan|date=June 2, 2020|website=Nintendo Life|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=September 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927041041/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/06/minecraft_adds_first-person_pac-man_mode_and_it_looks_pretty_terrifying|url-status=live}} In addition, Tekken 7 introduced a Pac-Man themed stage and items as part of DLC 16 for the game on November 10, 2020, featuring the songs, "Pac Twin Attack" and "Pac Sky Emotion" from Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2020/11/tekken-7-dlc-character-kunimitsu-launches-november-10-alongside-free-update|title=Tekken 7 DLC character Kunimitsu launches November 10 alongside free update|last=Romano|first=Sal|date=November 7, 2020|website=Gematsura|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=November 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128110639/https://www.gematsu.com/2020/11/tekken-7-dlc-character-kunimitsu-launches-november-10-alongside-free-update|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/tekken-7-season-4-brings-kunimitsu-and-a-pac-man-theme/|title=Tekken 7 Season 4 brings Kunimitsu and a Pac-Man theme|last=Macgregor|first=Jody|date=November 7, 2020|website=PC Gamer|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=November 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120141832/https://www.pcgamer.com/tekken-7-season-4-brings-kunimitsu-and-a-pac-man-theme/|url-status=live}}

Other companies celebrated the anniversaries by creating variations of the original arcade game. Google reintroduced the Pac-Man Google Doodle that was used for the 30th anniversary in 2010.{{Cite web|url=https://www.animationxpress.com/latest-news/google-celebrates-40th-anniversary-of-pac-man-by-bringing-back-2010-doodle-game/|title=Google celebrates 40th anniversary of 'PAC-MAN' by bringing back 2010 doodle game|date=May 8, 2020|website=AnimationxPress|access-date=November 30, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://doodles.google/doodle/stay-and-play-at-home-with-popular-past-google-doodles-pac-man-2010/|title=Stay and play at home with popular past Google doodles: PAC-MAN (2010)|date=May 8, 2020|website=Google|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=October 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008070241/http://www.google.com/doodles/stay-and-play-at-home-with-popular-past-google-doodles-pac-man-2010|url-status=live}} Japanese candy manufacture Morinaga & Company created a variation where the power pellets where replaced with their Hi-Chew candy.{{Cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/pac-man-gets-a-sweet-treat-from-morinaga-for-his-40th-anniversary/|title=Pac-Man Gets a Sweet Treat From Morinaga for His 40th Anniversary|last=Clewis|first=Mercedez|date=March 9, 2020|website=Siliconera|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=June 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610064451/https://www.siliconera.com/pac-man-gets-a-sweet-treat-from-morinaga-for-his-40th-anniversary/|url-status=live}} In May, NVidia revealed that they created the entire game of Pac-Man solely using AI.{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/marcochiappetta/2020/05/24/40-years-after-pac-man-took-over-the-world-nvidia-has-recreated-the-game-using-ai/?sh=331d12c253fb|title=40 Years After Pac-Man Took Over The World NVIDIA Has Recreated The Game Using AI|last=Chiappetta|first=Marco|date=May 24, 2020|website=Forbes|access-date=November 30, 2020}} Construction corporation Caterpillar Inc. set up a giant game of Pac-Man using over 6,880 yards of dirt and five excavator.{{Cite web|url=http://gametyrant.com/news/see-a-real-life-game-of-pac-man-play-out-in-the-latest-cat-trial|title=See A Real Life Game Of PAC-MAN Play Out In The Latest Cat Trial!|last=Clark|first=Dean|date=November 9, 2020|website=GameTyrant|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=November 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116165431/http://gametyrant.com/news/see-a-real-life-game-of-pac-man-play-out-in-the-latest-cat-trial|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2020/10/21/caterpillar-takes-pac-man-into-the-real-world/?sh=13f4c6ed7fe1|title=Caterpillar Takes 'Pac-Man' Into The Real World|last=Barder|first=Ollie|date=October 21, 2020|website=Forbes|access-date=November 30, 2020}}

Due to COVID-19 lockdowns, Namco partnered with Giants Enterprises to create a virtual challenge to keep people healthy and fit, allowing said participants to earn rewards.{{Cite web|url=https://race-sfgiants.com/race_event/virtual-events/#tab-pacman_virtual_challenge|title=PAC-MAN Virtual Challenge|website=Giant Race|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=October 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021014707/https://race-sfgiants.com/race_event/virtual-events/#tab-pacman_virtual_challenge|url-status=live}} As part of the anniversary, San Diego Comic-Con announced in November 2020 that they will be inducting Pac-Man into the Comic-Con Museum "Video Game Character Hall of Fame."{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/pac-man-comic-con-museum-hall-of-fame/|title=Pac-Man to Be Inducted in the Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame|last=Jennings|first=Colliers|date=November 21, 2020|website=CBR|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-date=November 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124061228/https://www.cbr.com/pac-man-comic-con-museum-hall-of-fame/|url-status=live}}

• Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary

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• [https://pac30thanniversary.com/ Google Pac-Man]

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