IRVINE, Calif. – September 24, 2026 – blink-182 and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. are taking the collaboration between the influential punk rock band and PAC-MAN™ to the next level, launching free new content and a line of new merchandise bringing together the two entertainment icons. Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of blink-182’s landmark album Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, fans can play a free web game version of the classic PAC-MAN arcade game featuring fun Easter Eggs inspired by the band. Also launching today, they can watch a special episode of the popular PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks animated YouTube series featuring blink-182 music. Following up on the line of blink-182 x PAC-MAN merchandise that debuted during San Diego Comic-Con, Bandai Namco is introducing a new line of gear that creatively blends the two brands, including the now infamous blink-182 version of the PAC-MAN x 7-11 T-shirt worn by Mark Hoppus at Coachella 2023. The new line of limited-edition gear is available at the blink-182 official online store at blink182.com.
In the ultimate experience for fans of these two pop-culture icons, Bandai Namco Entertainment has reimagined the original PAC-MAN in the blink-182 x PAC-MAN Web Game, an internet browser-based game that is available to play for free. In the game, players experience PAC-MAN in his purest form, maneuvering him around the familiar blue maze, and chomping Pac-Dots and Power Pellets as they alternate between avoiding or chasing his legendary nemeses: Team Ghost. This maze however has treats for blink-182 fans, with themed visuals such as the blink-182 van and bonus items themed after the band. The biggest kick comes from the game’s soundtrack, where players can choose to listen to their favorite blink-182 tracks as they play, including playing them directly from popular music apps.
To play the free blink-182 x PAC-MAN web game, click on the “PAC-MAN” tab at https://2001.blink182.com/.
Bandai Namco launched PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks animated YouTube shorts earlier this year to fan acclaim. Produced in partnership with animation studio Cartuna, the series follows PAC-MAN as he leaves PAC-Village for the fast-paced, neon sprawl of NEW PAC-CITY, where everyday life bursts into high-speed, snack-fueled adventures. A special blink-182 episode released today, first teased via a poster featuring stylized art of band members Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker at San Diego Comic-Con, then with a teaser trailer earlier this month. Fans can now watch the special episode of PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=METKRr43bZk.
Originally released as a coin-operated arcade cabinet, PAC-MAN is one of the most influential and longest-running video game franchises in history. In the game, players control PAC-MAN who has to chomp PAC-Dots while being chased by colorful Ghosts in mazes that get increasingly more difficult with each level. Since the official introduction of its innovative gameplay and game design, PAC-MAN sparked a worldwide phenomenon that attracted multiple generations of players across genders. Its popularity led to several game sequels, a full merchandising program and hit music single as well as two animated television series. With record breaking achievements, PAC-MAN has been recognized by the Guinness World Records with awards such as “Most Successful Coin-Operated Game.” The franchise continues to release new console and mobile games. In 2025, PAC-MAN™ commemorated its 45th Anniversary with a variety of partnerships, activations and launches.
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About blink-182
Emerging from Southern California, blink-182 has persisted throughout eras and generations as one of the most influential bands of this century. To date, the trio – Mark Hoppus (bass, vocals), Tom DeLonge (guitar, vocals), and Travis Barker (drums) – has sold over 50 million albums worldwide, earned a GRAMMY® Award nomination, tallied over 16 billion streams and topped charts globally. Their catalog spans the Platinum Dude Ranch (1997), 5x Platinum Enema of the State (1999), 2x Platinum Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001) and 2x Platinum blink-182 (2003). They impressively occupied two top 10 spots on Rolling Stone’s “50 Greatest Pop Punk Albums of All Time.” In 2023, ONE MORE TIME… capped off a monumental comeback season by logging their third No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 and igniting a massive global stadium tour.
About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry’s beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com.
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