LEGO continues to crack down on licenses for iconic video games. No Zelda on the horizon yet, but a mascot should soon have the right to his set.
LEGO and video games go hand in hand. The brick manufacturer regularly offers high-quality sets for strong licenses from the world of video games and pop culture. Sonic, Mario, Horizon Zero Dawn or even Minecraft are the most striking examples, but the Swedish company doesn’t intend to stop there. Eager to continue its assault on the gaming world, the company is preparing a nice surprise for enthusiasts and collectors. We will be disappointed from the start. No, it still wasn’t The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild set that had been making the rounds on the internet, but an industry mascot.
A Pac-Man arcade terminal in LEGO
Here’s some news that should excite fans of retro games. LEGO continues its momentum by aligning its strong licenses Play from bricks. This time the manufacturer will tackle a video game monument: Pac Man. According to a new leak, with supporting images, this 2651 piece set would take the form of an arcade machine accompanied by some ghosts that would also be sold separately. Given the quality of the images, it’s not certain at this point if it will include interactive elements like that of the Nintendo Entertainment System with its “playable” Super Mario Bros game. This new LEGO set is still chargeable $269.99 (Environment 246$) the 1Is June, a price that matches the NES. So chances are that this new collectible will have similar mechanics and the rumors in the hallway are going in that direction.
Several rumors from credible and specialized sources surrounding the brand actually indicate that the arcade machine from Pac Man will also be playable thanks to a mechanism that the source promises to be more elaborate than the NES. How? The mystery remains complete, no further details have been given. This statement is therefore subject to change until the official announcement. Since the marketing is planned for the beginning of June, we shouldn’t wait too long with the heart net. The leak nevertheless provided a lot to talk about this weekend and the fans are already sharing their impatience and hoping for better picture quality soon. In the news, LEGO recently announced four new Sonic-themed sets aimed more at kids who want to play with the blue hedgehog than at hobbyist builders.
