{"id":399354,"date":"2020-12-14T16:02:24","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T21:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=399354"},"modified":"2020-12-14T16:02:24","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T21:02:24","slug":"public-invited-to-join-pac-man-as-the-video-game-icon-accepts-prestigious-award-dec-17-during-online-2020-comic-con-museum-character-hall-of-fame-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/public-invited-to-join-pac-man-as-the-video-game-icon-accepts-prestigious-award-dec-17-during-online-2020-comic-con-museum-character-hall-of-fame-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Invited to Join PAC-MAN\u2122 as the Video Game Icon Accepts Prestigious Award Dec. 17 During Online 2020 Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\nPAC-MAN\u2122 is being honored for the character\u2019s enduring impacts as a video and pop culture icon; Celebratory online event, from 4-6 PM PST will include recognition of fan-created artwork and video tributes, as well as a surprise announcement<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p>San Diego, CA, Dec.  14, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; PAC-MAN\u2122, who became a pop culture icon as the main character of the highest-grossing video game ever,\u00a0will make a special appearance during the virtual celebration of his induction into the Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame Dec. 17. The public is invited to\u00a0join\u00a0the\u00a0event online 4-6 PM PST.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are a fan of professional video game competitions, or simply have fond memories playing PAC-MAN\u2122 in the mall, the event will be a chance to recognize the deep cultural impacts and legacy of\u00a0PAC-MAN\u2122. Celebrating his 40<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary, the icon is being honored as the original digital game mascot for the enduring impact he has had on the video game industry and the role of storytelling in games.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Registration information is available at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=jF_mjgXpIl8ui-3foZQA_tG1fxA-iHU9LQqSH-RM_hE-3yTJebPmjbkYr3tdAqihAkXcNRtmG6i8P2at6E6K5QoTL2DFrInxnO1sfN-8Yki6WiMVy-c9YSbo9p73FoSGhklzsvyhqp8-OBdSEcDkaUkngnwv0vgeqoqfuGiPotzXrpVul2Zkr-kDfLRstT6QoMZBV-ECs3ruCSCj6dlz-aZzUYItak2h9mZfR3vz_0wHPQtDpqW6UU9TO8LaydGI\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame Page<\/a>. The event is free and open to the public, though donations are encouraged and go toward the Museum\u2019s long-term plans to renovate its physical space in San Diego\u2019s Balboa Park. Museum\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=IkaDGFVHeSPzfeEp98ij375dhe8qZQEpWkCO3AggquzuYwZ92zbpdnBBUIGYkGJAdWtwdIjQVh5_RZpDzBeumW4rjJXcITBbGA37oTGCYKYmBi_VQDiouTc5GZdKPHzCinr3CrABDf5eiP2kFP5qVA==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Charter Memberships<\/a>\u00a0are also available. The Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame event will include or highlight:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Toru Iwatani, the Japanese game designer who created PAC-MAN\u2122<\/li>\n<li>Recognition of fan-submitted videos and artwork<\/li>\n<li>PAC-MAN\u2122 trivia and results from interactive polls &#8211; i.e. what is the best color of ghost<\/li>\n<li>A surprise announcement about the future of PAC-MAN\u2122 from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.<\/li>\n<li>Ceremony recognition with special guest PAC-MAN\u2122(a translator will be on hand to interpret his WAKA WAKA language)<\/li>\n<li>Japanese DJ and producer, Ken Ishii, will be closing out the PAC-MAN\u2122 induction ceremony &#8211; get ready to party!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame\u00a0aims to recognize the contributions of timeless icons that have made a significant impact on comics as well as popular arts and culture.\u00a0PAC-MAN\u2122 joins Batman, who was the first character inducted in 2019. Characters inducted into the Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame will be incorporated into the Museum\u2019s physical space, scheduled to open in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRecognizing the impacts of comics and popular arts through the Museum Character Hall of Fame is a way to demonstrate how characters both reflect and shape our cultural landscape,\u201d said Eddie Ibrahim, Senior Director of Programming for the Comic-Con Museum. \u201cBy recognizing the work of creators, which includes gaming, we aim to inspire a deeper appreciation of comics and the popular arts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPAC-MAN\u2019s\u2122 enduring popularity and relevance speak volumes to his position as an icon in the video game and pop culture worlds,\u201d said Dennis Lee, Director of Brand Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. \u201cWe look forward to PAC-MAN\u2122 delivering more fun for everyone for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>PAC-MAN\u2122 is one of the longest-running video game franchises in history and signaled a shift in video game storytelling as well as character development. PAC-MAN\u2122 has been featured in music, television, film and more. After being created by Toru Iwatani, a Japanese game designer, the game was first released in Tokyo in May 1980 and shortly thereafter made its debut in the United States.\u00a0Since its creation, PAC-MAN\u2122 has become one of the most popular video arcade games of all time. As of 2016, PAC-MAN\u2122 had generated more than $14 billion in revenue and is considered by many to be one of the most influential video games of all time for its simple yet complex approach to restructuring video game narratives.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n        <u>About the Comic-Con Museum<\/u>\n      <\/p>\n<p>The nonprofit Comic-Con Museum celebrates the ongoing contributions of comics and popular art forms. It is a division of the San Diego Comic Convention, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that produces globally recognized comic and pop-culture conventions and events. Located in San Diego, California, the Museum is already offering online programming as it prepares to open its physical location in 2021. The Museum\u2019s programming is inspired by fans and curated to expand awareness of and appreciation for a variety of art forms among the general public through rotating immersive exhibits, theater presentations, and educational programming. The Museum\u2019s activities are designed to be participatory and to reflect the accessible and inclusive spirit of Comic-Con with programming for both day and evening hours.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=DiPiBAL5Dq2hdLZRiwxdA5hweqiOTrEVP81UGCeHu8zVe27kjrRhf-2OZMaBHBzgsQRlBwqq4KyK4NaCXqR-IZz5BltPCm7yUou3gAdekh0=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.comic-con.org\/museum<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n        <u>About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.<\/u>\n      <\/p>\n<p>BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms.\u00a0The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry\u2019s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, GALAGA<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, TEKKEN<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, SOULCALIBUR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, and ACE COMBAT<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN\u2122, DRAGON BALL Z<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, and ONE PIECE<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. More information about the company and its products can be found at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=LrWLaKddYr77tAusAR2eJ1gvr8YVlPuEHqJUc2_0UYq8SnqFEc7AEe5myGn74mEaOJkHZli7BrqzspaBWSIh2yxgyWl7lCwwSe6pvxTToi_n_G9I6CI92-JwAQaIDCoZ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.bandainamcoent.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Z4kW7MYOqelPVRQDHviipozhsyqGMEbk6Ifsu4i1DHvj9a86uJdsnWXoqlzTxDr9eIb95IN9-GKua0hQOyRl62Tf__z3RvMcLbSfXH-AdoKuD6I4rxVjK5wF4x8toNeu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com\/BandaiNamcoUS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"gnw_attachments_section-header\">\n        <strong>Attachment<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<ul id=\"gnw_attachments_section-items\">\n<li>\n          <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/Resource\/Download\/ec62a334-6ee6-4344-adc7-4427a977b9f0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PAC-MAN_Comic-Con Museum<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=ODExMjAyNSMzODgxMDA2IzIxOTc3MzI=\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/release\/track\/07294926-3340-451f-85f0-dd44749a528c\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\">\n<pre>Jaclyn Walian\r\nComic-Con Museum\r\n619-772-5602\r\njwalian@migcom.com\r\n<\/pre>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PAC-MAN\u2122 is being honored for the character\u2019s enduring impacts as a video and pop culture icon; Celebratory online event, from 4-6 PM PST will include recognition of fan-created artwork and video tributes, as well as a surprise announcement San Diego, CA, Dec. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; PAC-MAN\u2122, who became a pop culture icon as the main character of the highest-grossing video game ever,\u00a0will make a special appearance during the virtual celebration of his induction into the Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame Dec. 17. The public is invited to\u00a0join\u00a0the\u00a0event online 4-6 PM PST.\u00a0 \u00a0 Whether you are a fan of professional video game competitions, or simply have fond memories playing PAC-MAN\u2122 in the mall, the event will be a &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/public-invited-to-join-pac-man-as-the-video-game-icon-accepts-prestigious-award-dec-17-during-online-2020-comic-con-museum-character-hall-of-fame-celebration\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Public Invited to Join PAC-MAN\u2122 as the Video Game Icon Accepts Prestigious Award Dec. 17 During Online 2020 Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame Celebration&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-399354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Public Invited to Join PAC-MAN\u2122 as the Video Game Icon Accepts Prestigious Award Dec. 17 During Online 2020 Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame Celebration - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/public-invited-to-join-pac-man-as-the-video-game-icon-accepts-prestigious-award-dec-17-during-online-2020-comic-con-museum-character-hall-of-fame-celebration\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Public Invited to Join PAC-MAN\u2122 as the Video Game Icon Accepts Prestigious Award Dec. 17 During Online 2020 Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame Celebration - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"PAC-MAN\u2122 is being honored for the character\u2019s enduring impacts as a video and pop culture icon; Celebratory online event, from 4-6 PM PST will include recognition of fan-created artwork and video tributes, as well as a surprise announcement San Diego, CA, Dec. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; PAC-MAN\u2122, who became a pop culture icon as the main character of the highest-grossing video game ever,\u00a0will make a special appearance during the virtual celebration of his induction into the Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame Dec. 17. 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