Pac-Man was represented by a floating orb—which, according to MovieWeb, will help guide the story's main hero. Even the character's moniker is getting an update: In a nod to his original name ...
making Pac-Man both engaging and unpredictable. These AI traits were groundbreaking for the time, as they allowed each ghost to feel like a distinct character rather than a simple enemy.
Miyamoto has gone on to say he's glad the name was changed considering Nintendo's goal at the time was to create a character as popular as Pac-Man. Donkey Kong shipped as an arcade in July 1981 ...