So "Pac-Man Championship Edition" and whatever Avi Arad is announcing at E3 are about to get a lot more company in the Pac-universe. I haven't wrapped my mind around how it will be possible to play a Pac-game on Twitter yet, but that's one of the services "Pac-Man Reborn" will reportedly provide.
"Reborn" has just been announced for Twitter, iPhone and other mobile devices in Japan, according to a post on Siliconera. Beta testing will apparently begin this week, and after that, over 300 customizations will hit the fan as widespread gobbling commences in the largest demolition derby of tiny pie charts ever seen — or so I presume from the limited information provided.
Whether or not this game is related to Arad's announcement, it does sound like it must be that "next evolution" of Pac-Man we were all promised. It just happens to have appeared before E3 and Namco's 30th birthday on June 15.
The top-hatted Pac-Man in the graphics shown looks mighty spiffy. Judging from his customized friends, you'll also be able to give the old chomper antlers, shish kabob caps and other accessories. Perhaps we'll even be able to give him a party hat on June 15.
What do you think of the next evolution of Pac-Man? Is this a mobile game you're going to be interested in? Share your reactions in the comment section below.