GiriGiri Paradise
From what I gather, “girigiri” translates to “just barely.” With pixel-tastic soda machines like these, I feel like that’s selling GiriGiri Paradise for the PC-98 a little short. [Source]
The Video Game Soda Machine Project
Obsessively Cataloging Video Game "Pop" Culture
From what I gather, “girigiri” translates to “just barely.” With pixel-tastic soda machines like these, I feel like that’s selling GiriGiri Paradise for the PC-98 a little short. [Source]
In 2004, Capcom released packs of Mega Man Zero 3 modification cards in Japan. Using these cards with the Game Boy Advance’s e-Reader unlocked special in-game features. For instance, one of of cards replaced the computer in Ciel’s laboratory with a soda machine.
In case you’re curious, here’s the modification card in question…
Oh no! The vending machines in Arcade Spirits have run out of “the waters of life, the Dew that flows from the Mountains.” What a disaster.
Meanwhile, the soda machine pictured below is already in the archive, but this screenshot offers a fresh angle on the scene.
How did Iris know my password?!
Mobile racer Drift Spirits shut down a few years ago, but if you look waaay back in the background of this screenshot, you can spot a pair of soda machines. Thanks for the submission, AnTytle!
I have it on good authority that Peach Ball: Senran Kagura is a pinball game for the Nintendo Switch, but who can pay attention to pinball with that soda machine over in the corner? Thanks for the screenshot, Pablo!