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Google hails Pac-Man with retro gaming homepage

A logo you can actually play

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Google, which famously changes the logo on its homepage to suit special occasions, has gone a step further to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pac-Man.

Out goes the standard Google logo - in comes a playable version of the game.

Pac-Man Google

Google dot dot dot dot dot dot com

This 'Googlised' Pac-Man features a whopping 255 levels with sound and graphics based on the Namco original.

Go to google.com for a touch of nostalgia and have a bash. Be quick - it will only stay up for 48 hours. ®

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Galaga - FTW!

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yes

You need to click the "Insert Coin" button ... duh!

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Not true

The audio is in a swf file and is triggered by an external interface.

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