Insight Editions' Pac-Man: The Official Cookbook is now available on Amazon, and it might just surprise you with its culinary delights. Like many, I initially approached a Pac-Man-themed cookbook with skepticism, but authors Lisa Kingsley and Jennifer Peterson have truly delivered. The 160-page hardcover book boasts over 60 mouth-watering recipes that are easy to whip up at home. Whether you're planning a game night or a video game-themed watch party, this cookbook is the perfect addition to your event.

While a Pac-Man cookbook might seem unusual at first, it joins a surprisingly large collection of video game-themed cookbooks. It's intriguing that it took this long for Pac-Man to enter this space.

You can get Pac-Man: The Official Cookbook on Amazon for $29.99. This book is packed with a diverse range of recipes, from healthy snacks to complete family meals. Each recipe is accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions and vibrant, full-color photographs showcasing the final dish. As you might expect, many recipes creatively pay homage to Pac-Man's iconic imagery. You could craft a pepperoni pizza in the shape of Pac-Man, transform Blinky into a delicious tomato soup, bake cherry pocket pies, or even create spooky Ghost cake pops. The smash burger recipe particularly caught my eye. For just $30, you can elevate your cooking game and explore new culinary adventures with Pac-Man: The Official Cookbook.

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In other Pac-Man news, the next game in the franchise, Shadow Labyrinth, is set to offer a unique blend of Metroidvania elements and classic Pac-Man gameplay. This game draws inspiration from the Secret Level episode titled "Circle." Our review of Secret Level gave it a score of 5, noting that "[w]ith a dubious selection of source material and indistinct styles of animation, Secret Level struggles to find satisfying stories for a short-form anthology."