The interview also takes a look at the development process of the original game, and makes mention of a visit to American arcades Iwatani made during Pac-Man's height of popularity. Iwatani doesn't ...

In the original Pac-Man (released in October 1980 as an arcade game in Japan), the ghosts, also known as the "Ghost Gang," each had unique AI traits that contributed to the game's enduring appeal.

They’re colorful, iconic, and surprisingly clever — but what are the Pac-Man ghosts really supposed to be? This video uncovers the hidden logic behind Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde — four enemies ...