The world of bodybuilding has seen some of the most strongest and legendary musclemen in the history of it. And among these legendary bodybuilders, it is very hard to forget the name of Ronnie Coleman.
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As the eight-time Mr. Olympia has a record of proving himself the strongest bodybuilder ever, the 58-year-old retired American professional bodybuilder once had a great time playing Pac-Man in his personal arcade machine. Not just this, he also scored a 90,000+ score in a live recorded video from early 2000.
Ronnie Coleman plays Pac-Man and Galaga in his personal arcade machine
In the early 2000s, the craze for arcade machines had no bounds, as people were experiencing and exploring new video games each day. During that time, a special arcade machine, by the name Bandai Namco 20 Year Reunion: Ms. Pac-Man/ Galaga – Class of 1981, was released. A 2-in-1 arcade machine that had both the Ms. Pac-Man and the Galaga installed in it.
Although most fans were extremely hyped about the new gaming setup, bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman had one installed at his house that he gamed a lot in. As the dug-out video from 2012 showed, the eight-time Mr. Olympia plays in his personal arcade and had a great time with it.
In the video, Ronnie Coleman can be seen playing Ms. Pac-Man and getting excited about it. He can also be heard giggling and laughing while shooting the alien warships in Galaga. Surprisingly, the Body-Builder even scored a high score of 93,270 in Galaga, which can be considered a lot for an amateur gamer like him.
What is so special about the reunion machine?
Bandai Namco, or just Namco when Pac-Man and Galaga were released in 1981, is one of the most well-known game developers in the world. Most of their games are sold to millions and Pac-Man is not an exception.
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‘Class of 81,’ released in 2000, was a distinct arcade machine developed by Namco that was one of the most popular personal arcade machines in the world. Because the machine had the two most popular games from 1981, it was made certain that they added something special for the gamers. And so they did, by including a secret code to unlock the original Pac-Man from 1980, which eventually drew a large number of buyers into the market.
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Nowadays the machine is a highly collectible memento for arcade gamers who are huge fans of retro-style gaming. What are your thoughts on this arcade machine? Let us know in the comments below.