# Tooned Celeb Ghosts The PAC-MAN Ghosts Guide has a Few Famous New Characters By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-05-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-ghosts-guide References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/melismashable/pac-man-ghosts-1ase/) & [cmybacon](http://www.cmybacon.com/) The [PAC-MAN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-pacman-collection) Ghosts Guide features fun and imaginary nostalgic game situations. For the 30th anniversary of PAC-MAN, Martin Refsal created famous new characters. I can hear it now: "Grab the cherries, ok cool, OH NO! Run from Lady Gaga!" This guide is a collision of pop-culture phenomenons, from 'Star Wars' to the Hulk. If only the characters in the PAC-MAN Ghosts Guide were the actual characters in the game. Personally, I wouldn't be afraid of [Ernie and Bert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street)... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Celebrity-inspired Games:** Inspiring popular game franchises to include celebrity characters for a new gaming experience. - **Fandom Convergence:** Merging different fandoms to create unique experiences for fans of both entities. - **Nostalgic Reimagining:** Reimagining nostalgic IPs in a new and creative way for an updated experience. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can utilize celebrity cameos to attract new players and rejuvenate old fanbases. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can create campaigns that intersect different fandoms to create a viral marketing campaign. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can create new projects that merge different fandoms to create a unique experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gamer Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-pacman-collection.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-bandai.md) - [Haunting Gaming Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hauntii-xbox-game.md) - [Ghostly Cinematic Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-ghostbusters-collection.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers.md) - [Branded Pac-Man Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-1.md) - [Zombified Cereal Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carmella-creeper.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md)