XBOX LIVE ARCADE WEDNESDAYS – PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION
Yup, it’s a new Pac-Man game from Toru Iwatani himself… and his last. In addition to announcing Pac-Man Championship Edition for Xbox Live Arcade yesterday, Iwatani also announced that he’s retiring from Namco.
Don’t feel bad for Iwatani though – he’ll most likely focus on his other passion – teaching budding game developers the art of the game.
Getting back to the subject at hand, Pac-Man Championship Edition is Pac-Man with multiple twists – new maps, new graphics, new features and more. Unfortunately, you’ll probably still have to play it using the standard Xbox 360 controller, so there are some downsides here too.
The other thing to note? The game comes in at 800 points ($10), so you may want to check out the demo before you commit to buying anything.
Title: Pac-Man Championship Edition
Developer: Namco Bandai Games, Inc
Publisher: Namco Bandai Games, Inc
Genre: Xbox Live Arcade
Release Date: 6/06/07
Console: Xbox 360
Players: 1
Full Game: 800 points ($10)
Rating: E (Everyone)
Demo?: Yes
From the Xbox.com product description;
“PAC-MAN returns in this enhanced version of the all time classic videogame! PAC-MAN Championship Edition™ has many new and unique gameplay features, but still spotlights the big yellow PAC-MAN we all know and love. Experience the evolution of PAC-MAN and play it now!
- New and unique features: The enhanced version now features constantly evolving mazes, a time limit, and six different game modes.
- Enhanced environments: Graphics and sound have been fully enhanced in this new version of the classic game.
- Fun challenges: You’ll have to practice hard and play well to conquer the increased gameplay speed! Remember, this is the Championship Edition so you know it will provide a good challenge.” - Xbox.com
As for last week’s Live Arcade title, Mad Tracks, I didn’t even bother downloading the demo. I’ve heard nothing but bad things about the game and with gaming time being as limited as it is, I just don’t have time to waste on garbage.
