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'''[[Wikipedia:Namco|Namco]]''' is a popular video game company founded by Masaya Nakamura in 1955. They are best known for making video games and arcade games like [[Wikipedia:Pac-Man|Pac-Man]], [[Wikipedia:Dig Dug|Dig Dug]], and [[Wikipedia:Galaxian|Galaxian]]. | '''[[Wikipedia:Namco|Namco]]''' is a popular video game company founded by Masaya Nakamura in 1955. They are best known for making video games and arcade games like [[Wikipedia:Pac-Man|Pac-Man]], [[Wikipedia:Dig Dug|Dig Dug]], and [[Wikipedia:Galaxian|Galaxian]]. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
| - | *[[TROGDOR!]] — The intermission part with [[Trogdor]] chasing the peasants is a resemblance to the arcade game ''Pac-Man'' when he chases the ghosts during the intermission. | + | *[[TROGDOR!]] — The intermission part with [[Trogdor]] chasing the [[peasants]] is a resemblance to the arcade game ''Pac-Man'' when he chases the ghosts during the intermission. |
| - | *[[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu]] — The layout for level 1 resembles Xevious. | + | *[[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu]] — The layout for level 1 resembles [[wikipedia:Xevious|Xevious]]. |
| - | **The layout for level 3 most likely resembles Galaga. | + | **The layout for level 3 most likely resembles [[wikipedia:Galaga|Galaga]]. |
*Email [[caffeine]] — [[Strong Bad]] mispronounces the "TN" in the email sender's location (TN actually means Tennessee) as [[Wikipedia:Tekken (arcade game)|Tekken]]. | *Email [[caffeine]] — [[Strong Bad]] mispronounces the "TN" in the email sender's location (TN actually means Tennessee) as [[Wikipedia:Tekken (arcade game)|Tekken]]. | ||
| - | *Email [[the facts]] — The tune Homestar Runner sings to in the Easter egg is the same tune as the intermission theme from ''Pac-Man''. | + | *Email [[the facts]] — The tune that [[Homestar Runner]] sings to in the Easter egg is the same tune as the intermission theme from ''Pac-Man''. |
| - | *Email [[redesign]] ([[redesign#Commentary Transcript|DVD commentary]]) — [[Matt]] mentions [[Wikipedia:Pole Position|Pole Position]], a racing game made by Namco. | + | *Email [[redesign]] ([[redesign#Commentary Transcript|DVD commentary]]) — [[Matt Chapman]] mentions [[Wikipedia:Pole Position|Pole Position]], a racing game made by Namco. |
*[[Doomy Tales of the Macabre]] — [[Pom Pom]] dresses up as Pooka, an enemy from the game [[Wikipedia:Dig Dug|Dig Dug]]. The [[The Poopsmith|Popsmith]] destroys him with a pixelated pump, one of the ways that Pookas are killed in the game. | *[[Doomy Tales of the Macabre]] — [[Pom Pom]] dresses up as Pooka, an enemy from the game [[Wikipedia:Dig Dug|Dig Dug]]. The [[The Poopsmith|Popsmith]] destroys him with a pixelated pump, one of the ways that Pookas are killed in the game. | ||
| - | + | *[[Halloween Safety]] — In an Easter egg, [[Crack Stuntman]] takes the form of Pac-Man while explaining he's the new spokesperson for HalloweenSafety.gov. | |
| - | * [[Halloween Safety]] — In | + | |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Nintendo]] | *[[Nintendo]] | ||
*[[Sega]] | *[[Sega]] | ||
| + | *[[Video Game References]] | ||
[[Category:Inside Jokes]][[Category:Video game references]][[Category:Entertainment running gags]][[Category:Electronics running gags]] | [[Category:Inside Jokes]][[Category:Video game references]][[Category:Entertainment running gags]][[Category:Electronics running gags]] | ||
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Revision as of 07:26, 27 July 2015
Namco is a popular video game company founded by Masaya Nakamura in 1955. They are best known for making video games and arcade games like Pac-Man, Dig Dug, and Galaxian.
References
- TROGDOR! — The intermission part with Trogdor chasing the peasants is a resemblance to the arcade game Pac-Man when he chases the ghosts during the intermission.
- Scrolling Shooter Games Menu — The layout for level 1 resembles Xevious.
- The layout for level 3 most likely resembles Galaga.
- Email caffeine — Strong Bad mispronounces the "TN" in the email sender's location (TN actually means Tennessee) as Tekken.
- Email the facts — The tune that Homestar Runner sings to in the Easter egg is the same tune as the intermission theme from Pac-Man.
- Email redesign (DVD commentary) — Matt Chapman mentions Pole Position, a racing game made by Namco.
- Doomy Tales of the Macabre — Pom Pom dresses up as Pooka, an enemy from the game Dig Dug. The Popsmith destroys him with a pixelated pump, one of the ways that Pookas are killed in the game.
- Halloween Safety — In an Easter egg, Crack Stuntman takes the form of Pac-Man while explaining he's the new spokesperson for HalloweenSafety.gov.
See Also
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