 "Pac-Man" is one of the longest-running, best-selling, and highest-grossing video game franchises in history; it has seen regular releases for over 40 years, has sold nearly 48 million copies across all platforms, and has grossed over US$14.107 billion, most of which has been from the original arcade game.The character of Pac-Man is the official mascot of Bandai Namco, and remains one of the most recognizable video game characters in history.The franchise is seen as important and influential, and is often used as a representation for 1980's popular culture and video games as a whole.