After everything that Bandai Namco has been doing to properly celebrate Pac-Man’s 40th year anniversary, this moment has to be the best way to both honor the beloved and memorable classic. Finishing up this anniversary, Pac-Man is officially being inducted into the Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame (MCHOF).
This will make Pac-Man the first video game character to be inducted into the MCHOF and is being recognized and honored for his profound impact on the video game industry, his influence on popular culture, and his far-reaching and enduring popularity across the globe. The induction process will comprise of multiple parts, starting with a character tribute dedicated to Pac-Man’s 40-year history through exclusive online content as well as an award and online induction ceremony. The many creators and developers who have contributed to Pac-Man’s status as an icon will also be recognized and honored.
In response to this induction invitation, a few notable members of Pac-Man’s creation and content had some things to say:
Toru Iwatani, the original creator of Pac-Man stated: “When I created Pac-Man over 40 years ago, I never could have imagined the amount of joy he has brought to video game fans, nor could I have imagined his reach around the globe. While I’m proud of my work, the real happiness I feel is in how Pac-Man has entertained millions of fans around the world and how those fans have in-turn supported Pac-Man with their love and loyalty all these years. The bond between creator, character, and player has been so strong these past decades. I hope to see this connection continuing long into the future.”
Yutaka Fuse, Head of Pac-Man Branding and Licensing at Bandai Namco expressed: “Pac-Man’s enduring popularity and relevance speak volumes to how he has touched the lives of countless players and fans throughout his 40 years as the original video game icon. To be inducted into the Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame is truly a great honor and we look forward to celebrating with fans around the globe.”
The only thing I have to add to this is that this is a well-deserved addition to the MCHOF and congratulations to everyone over at the Bandai Namco team!
