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Google - Pacman 30th anniversary game may create unexpected sounds

 Music Music Music Some users have reported hearing unexpected pacman like sounds at Googles home page.  In testing this morning with several browsers, I believe I've discovered the mystery. You can also actually play the game.  Use your arrow keys to start the game.  Even though it's been many years, I've enjoyed a few rounds.

Sound comes on when the game starts if you have your speakers on and for perhaps your default browser (IE8 for me).  Pacman sounds are present using IE8 for me.  The sound did not come on in latest version of Firefox or other browsers tested.

The sound will not start unless you move one of your arrow keys when resting on the home page of Google.  I just bought some nice speakers for our family PC. 

Travel As I used to travel extensively early in my career, it's almost "deja vu" to the arcade room at the Charlotte airport years ago.  The game actually works great on either browser.

Now, back to game, as this virus has truly infected me Big Smile

Google - Pacman 30th anniversary game
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