Namco Limited

…the Japanese arcade game manufacturer Namco Limited introduced the world to Pac-Man. The lead designer was Iwatani Tohru, who intended to create a game that did not emphasize violence. By paying careful attention to themes, design, and colours, Iwatani hoped that Namco could market an arcade game that would appeal…

Namco Limited of Japan and released in the United States by Atari Inc., was the first racing game to become a hit in arcades. The single-player game featured Formula 1 racing cars, 8-bit colour graphics, the race course used at Japan’s Fuji Speedway, and competition…