R ealizing that the iconic video game Pac-Man is turning 45 on May 22 this year might be more distressing to some people than ...

Born in the golden age of arcade games, Pac-Man turned a yellow circle and four quirky ghosts into a global obsession that’s still being played 45 years later.

The Hall of Fame each year recognizes games that have had staying power and influenced the video game industry or pop culture.

The World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday ... field of 12 finalists that included Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Frogger, Golden Tee, Harvest Moon, Mattel ...

Since then, additional data has been uncovered that has enabled me to further improve the accuracy of the numbers, plus rotate in new games whose ... icons of the Golden Age of Arcades.

Whether it’s mobile games, remakes, or appearances in crossover titles, Pac-Man’s impact endures as a testament to the magic of arcade gaming.

Making up the Class of 2025 are: Defender, the 1981 arcade game that raised ... that included Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Frogger, Golden Tee, Harvest Moon ...