The Video Game Soda Machine Project
Obsessively Cataloging Video Game "Pop" Culture
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the drink machines in the Splatoon series. You don’t think those cans have ink in them, do you?
There’s also a drink machine near Splatoon 3’s customizable lockers.
Here’s a better look at that same soda machine model in the lobby.
Finally, while it’s not exactly a vending machine, Splatoon 3’s Tacticooler is a deployable item that dispenses canned sodas to buff teammates.
Shout-out to Surey D on Bluesky for grabbing those screenshots for me!
Paint the town purple with these squid-friendly soda machines from Splatoon 2. Thanks for the screenshot, Zi!
The blue vending machines from Splatoon are already in the archive, but this white model from the Ancho-V Games stage is a new addition! [Source]
Splatoon 2 Version 4.0 features these squid-friendly soda machines, which appear to be horizontal flips of the soda machine assets present in the game since its initial launch. Thanks for the screenshot, Pablo!
This vending machine from Splatoon 2’s Octo Expansion dispenses drink tickets that players can exchange for a soda. That’s only one step removed from a soda machine, which is close enough for me!
Thanks to djow and @EvGarde for the tip and screenshot, respectively.
Check out these snazzy soda machines from Inkopolis Square in Splatoon 2! It’s worth noting that these soda machines differ slightly from the models seen in pre-release screenshots and gameplay footage. Thanks for the screenshot, Rebekah!
Inkopolis Square from the upcoming Splatoon 2 features this pair of soda machines!
