Official Pac-Man Cookbook Released: Eat Like the Icon

If you're a fan of the classic arcade game, you'll be thrilled to know that Insight Editions' Pac-Man: The Official Cookbook is now available on Amazon. Initially, I was skeptical about the quality of recipes in a Pac-Man-themed cookbook, but authors Lisa Kingsley and Jennifer Peterson have truly delivered. This 160-page hardcover book contains over 60 delicious recipes that are easy to prepare at home, making it the perfect addition to your game night or video game-themed watch party of major industry events.

While the idea of a Pac-Man cookbook might seem unusual, it's actually part of a growing trend of video game cookbooks. It's surprising it took this long for Pac-Man to join the fray.

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Pac-Man: The Official Cookbook

$29.99 at Amazon

This cookbook is packed with a diverse range of recipes, from healthy snacks to full family meals. Each recipe is accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions and vibrant full-color photos that showcase the final dish. As you might expect, many recipes playfully reference Pac-Man's iconic elements. You can craft a pepperoni pizza in the shape of Pac-Man, transform Blinky into a hearty tomato soup, create sweet cherry pocket pies, and even make spookily accurate Ghost cake pops. The smash burger recipe particularly caught my eye. For just $30, you can enhance your culinary skills with Pac-Man: The Official Cookbook and experiment with new dishes in your kitchen.

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In other Pac-Man news, the upcoming game in the franchise is Shadow Labyrinth, which offers a unique blend of Metroidvania elements and traditional Pac-Man gameplay, inspired by the Secret Level episode titled "Circle." Our review of Secret Level gave it a rating of 5 out of 10, noting that "[w]ith a dubious selection of source material and indistinct styles of animation, Secret Level struggles to find satisfying stories for a short-form anthology."