Pac-Man's long lasting popularity seems an awkward story in a world in which games are turning into a more befuddling , complex and violent just to keep proceed, however, three decades ago, that world looked a lot smaller.

In 1981, Pac-Man was tagged as the largest arcade hit ever rated, according to thedoteaters. com, a site that chronicles the history of video games.

Pac-Man recorded a whooping 100,000 unit’s sale in the U. S. alone, easily surpassing the previous record levels obtained by Asteroids.

Pac-Man has emerged as an icon, and Google is reported to have marked occasions, so it’s no surprise that the Google homepage has taken the form of a Pac-Man shrine today celebrating the day of the arcade game’s thirtieth anniversary.

However, is google. com not just include Pac-Man animation, but includes its full playable version, using your computer’s arrow keys.

Pac-Man witnessing its 30, there's no sign that the game will be flourishing again. Details are scarce and Namco Bandai are keeping an Apple-like lock on information, however, one of the most recent unveils to come out of the game's camp is a Pac-Man version for the iPad.