Pac-Man Collector's Guide: A Definitive Review is the ultimate resource and entertaining guidebook for fans of Pac-Man, the revolutionary video game which dominated arcades and home game consoles for more than 30 years. Few pop culture icons from the 80s have withstood the test of time to remain relevant today like Pac-Man. Is he the most recognizable video game character of all time because of the gameplay, or because Pac-man is charismatic and eternally likable? Pac-Man survived a botched release on Atari 2600, the arrival of the Nintendo Entertainment System and the modern age of high-end games. Pac-Man continues to entertain millions of young and old gamers around the world in Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, Nintendo Switch Namco Museum and Super Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Classic Game Room's Mark Bussler writes a hilarious review that spans thirty years of Pac-Man. What's the best old-school home console version of Pac-Man? What's the best Pac-Man clone? How amazing is a Pac-Man beer stein? Featured in this book are stunning photographs of Pac-Man arcade games and related collectibles, as well as old-school and modern Pac-Man releases worth owning. Old school versions of Pac-Man reviewed and covered include: ARCADE PAC-MAN ATARI 2600 PAC-MAN ATARI 5200 PAC-MAN INTELLIVISION PAC-MAN ATARI COMPUTER PAC-MAN TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TI-99 PAC-MAN MSX PAC-MAN NES PAC-MAN ATARI 7800 PAC-MAN COLLECTION! GAME BOY PAC-MAN GAME GEAR PAC-MAN And more!!

Arcade video games have become one of the hottest collectibles around and this book features over 600 photos of the machines that filled arcades during the 1970s and '80s. Includes information about the manufacturers who produced these classic games, a section about video game collectibles, and information on how to start your own collection. Beginning collectors and long-time game enthusiasts alike are sure to enjoy this nostalgic and informative look at the world of arcade video games.

Since his creation in 1980, PAC-MAN(TM) has taken the world by storm. This little yellow fellow launched a new genre of video games that appealed to boys, girls, men, and women. Over thirty years later, PAC-MAN is easily found in arcades, restaurants, bars, casinos, living rooms, and mobile devices everywhere! Whether you're playing on a vintage machine or a modern gaming system, Mastering PAC-MAN is the key to boosting your scores and conquering the game. In this fully illustrated and comprehensive guide, master gamer Ken Uston reveals his secrets to this timeless game. Learn the strategies behind the game's main patterns and secrets to becoming a true Pac-Master: Basic patterns for battling monsters Strategies for slow & fast games Playing PUC-ONE(TM) Improvising your own patterns Hustling Portable PAC-MAN Head-To-Head(TM) PAC-MAN Eat-And-Run(TM) Mazeman(TM) From its initial publication, Mastering PAC-MAN set the standard for videogame guides. Now, back by popular demand, this detailed manual is available for a new generation and remains an essential addition to the library of every serious gamer and game collector. Readers interested in related titles from Ken Uston will also want to see: Ken Uston on Blackjack (ISBN: 9781626548961), Million Dollar Blackjack (ISBN: 9781626548954), Ken Uston on Blackjack (ISBN: 9781626548961), Million Dollar Blackjack (ISBN: 9781626548954).

A Testament To Pac-Man. There has never been a Pac-Man Guide like this. It contains 221 answers, much more than you can imagine; comprehensive answers and extensive details and references, with insights that have never before been offered in print. Get the information you need--fast! This all-embracing guide offers a thorough view of key knowledge and detailed insight. This Guide introduces what you want to know about Pac-Man. A quick look inside of some of the subjects covered: Pac-Man World Rally - Game Extras, Pac-man - Split-screen, Pac-Man (character) - Other appearances, Pac-Man Fever - Re-release, Baby Pac-Man - Video mode, Pac-Mania - Home conversions, Jr. Pac-Man - Gameplay, Pac-Manhattan, Pac-Man (TV series) - Main voices, Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 - Gameplay, Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures - Gameplay, Mr. & Mrs. Pac-Man - Other usages, Pac-Man Arrangement - Ghosts, Pac-Man (TV series) - Christmas Comes to Pacland, Marcus Brigstocke - Pac-Man joke, Pac-Man (series), Pac-Man Collection, Pac-Man Party, Ghosts (Pac-Man) - In other media, Pac-Man (TV series) - Plot, Pac-Man Fever (video game), Ghosts (Pac-Man) - Pinky, Pac-Man World Rally - Cups, Pac-Man (character) - In video games, Baby Pac-Man - Description, Pac-Man Fever (video game) - Reception, List of Pac-Man sequels - Arcade games, Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures - Video games, Pac-Man Arrangement - Gameplay, Pac-Man Championship Edition - Releases, Pac-Man Arrangement - Boss Battle, Pac-Man Museum - Games included, Namco (plug-n-play game) - Pac-Man, Pac-Man Pinball Advance - Reception, Pac-Man Battle Royale - First appearances, Pac-Man (character) - Character design, Pac-Man: Adventures in Time - Time periods, Pac-Man Fever (video game) - Gameplay, Ghosts (Pac-Man) - Blinky, World's Biggest Pac-Man - High Scores, and much more...

An in-depth analysis of the best video-game franchises, characters, consoles, and computers of the 1980's. Curating the most important games, including Pac Man, Tetris, Frogger, Outrun, Zelda, Super Mario, and more, as well as the hardware: the NES, C64, Sega Mega System, the Amiga 50, and more.

A year-by-year complete history of videogames from the late '50s through 2016.

Explores more than one hundred of the latest and most exciting video games, providing information of great interest to gamers and parents. Sorted by genre, each game is presented on a two-page spread including an informative game summary with challenges and hints, a description of key gameplay activities, average game score, parental age information and game complexity. Nine illustrative screen shots show the game in action; and if you like what you see, check out the list of similar games at the bottom of each page"--Publisher's website (viewed April 21, 2008).