One of the most iconic video game characters ever,Pac-Man, now has a modern cookbook presented in a retro style. Bandai Namco’sPac-Manis one of the oldest and most iconic video game characters, dating way back to 1980 when the industry was in its infancy. The character is an iconic part of gaming history, and you can now bring a slice of thePac-Manpie home, literally.
The officialPac-Mancookbook is here, and it’sfull of adorable and delicious themed recipes and a retro style. The book, titled “Pac-Man: The Official Cookbook,” was written by Lisa Kingsley and Jennifer Peterson and published bySimon & Schuster, where it’s also available to buy. The160-page hardcover tome contains 60 recipesinspired by the iconic yellow circle, and can be purchased for $29.99.
Pac-Man Cook Book Embraces Its Retro Origins
Classic Recipes And Visual Style With A Modern Twist
APac-Mancookbook is very fitting, as the yellow character was originally inspired by a pizza with a slice missing, and the whole game wasthemed around food and eating. The official cookbook fully embraces the classic nature of its subject matter andpresents all its recipes in a sepia-tinged retro arcade style. Playful photographs accompany easy-to-follow instructions for a varied list of meals that range from snacks and desserts to filling dinner dishes.
Each dish was created by seasoned recipe wizards Kingsley and Peterson to be bothdelicious and thematically appropriate for the franchise. Fans can try their hand at cooking up Blinky’s Tenacious Tomato Soup, Smashing-It Smash Burgers, On-A-Hot-Streak Dogs, and, of course, thePac-ManPepperoni Pie.
Pac-Man Celebrates 45 Years
New Games And Collaborations Abound
This year marks the 45th anniversary of thePac-Manfranchise, which has Waka-Waka-ed its way from the coin-arcades of the 80s and into players' homes and hearts. The new cookbook is just one of several events and collaborations that Bandai Namco is holding for the iconic character throughout the year. The biggest and most surprising news is the summer release of the latest title in the franchise,Shadow Labyrinth, which is a gritty retelling of thePac-Mangame universe in thestyle of a 2D platformer.
If you’d rather someone else cook up yourPac-Man-themed treats, the game has also launched a collaboration withKrispy Kreme. Fans can get their arcade fix through brightly-colored, delectable donuts through the event’s end on June 1. ThePac-Manfranchise continues to thrive 45 years after its debut, and now fans can enjoy it in even more ways.
