Obsessively Cataloging Video Game "Pop" Culture
I blasted my way through a mess hall full of facehuggers to snap a screenshot of these vending machines from Alien Trilogy, a 1996 DOS shooter. Curiously, they closely resemble the soda machines from 2013’s Aliens: Colonial Marines. Is there a vending machine somewhere in the Alien films they’re both referencing?
Yakuza Kiwami 2 slaps a fresh coat of paint on the PS2 original, including these scintillating soda machines. Thanks for the screenshots, Gus!
Jet Cola is back and better than ever in the new remastered Shenmue! Let’s take a closer look…
Thanks for the screenshots, Brian!
I appreciate Forestry 2017’s conceit that “use chainsaw” is an unvarying prospect in the mind of the lumberjack — even when interacting with a soda machine. Thanks for the screenshot, Chris!
Captain Blue discovers a soda machine 2,000,000 leagues under the sea in Viewtiful Joe for the GameCube. Thanks for the tip, Officer_Dan!
These nondescript vending machines from Homefront: The Revolution aren’t nearly as exciting as the Full Throttle and NOS energy drink machines that appeared in the original Homefront. I guess the occupying forces really cracked down on product placement. Thanks for the screenshot, Chris!
The drink machine on the right is a stock asset that has appeared previously in other games, but as far as I can tell, Aqua Refreshin’ is a Firefighters: The Simulation original. Thanks for the screenshot, Chris!
It looks like Cyberpunk 2077 is off to a hackin’ good start with two soda machines appearing in the first ten minutes of today’s gameplay reveal video. Best of all, we can be certain these screenshots will 100% represent the final look of the game!
Speaking of Nicola, CD Projekt Red handed out these promotional soda cans at E3 2018.
Check out this hauntingly beautiful Solar Soda machine from Call of Duty: Ghosts. Oh, and while I don’t formally induct coffee vending machines into the Video Game Soda Machine Project’s collection, I couldn’t resist sharing this awesome Sirene Coffee machine.
Thanks for the screenshots, GinsuVictim!
Nothing takes your mind off a journey through the post-apocalyptic wasteland like a refreshing soft drink in 35MM. Thanks for the screenshot, Tanukitsune!
The red soda machine from Final Fantasy XV is already in the archive, but the blue models are brand new. Thanks for the screenshot, Chris!
Just for good measure, here’s the Ebony coffee vending machine from Final Fantasy XV: Episode Prompto.
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The new Busan map hit Overwatch’s Public Test Region earlier today, and it features these awesome D.Va-endorsed Nano Cola machines! Blizzard also released concept art of the soda machine and other assorted Nano Cola stuff.
Meanwhile, these drink machines appear in the MEKA pilot cafeteria (along with a pair of touchscreen soda fountains).
I’m excited that we’re finally getting some lore on Overwatch’s soda cans in the latest animated short. Specifically, they talk!
Defuse enough bombs without accidentally blowing your coworkers to smithereens and you’ll earn a visit to the break room vending machines in Bomb Corp. (part of The Jackbox Party Pack 2)!
Inspecting some soda machines that look like they just stepped out of a PS1 game in retro horror thriller Power Drill Massacre. Thanks for the screenshot, r3l0z!
