While Pacman may be one of the oldest classic arcade games ever created, it is also an undying fan favorite, and while the old console systems have been replaced with newer versions capable of high definition graphics and surround sound, the current generation of gamers can still get to experience the old Pacman through emulators or online. From its original release in 1980 by Namco, the game has spawned many derivatives such as more games in the same spirit, toys, merchandise, and even an animated series. At the time, the most popular arcade games were mostly space shooters, distantly followed by games similar to the original pong.