When it comes to video games,Pepsimanis one of the strangest licensed gamesto ever have been made. With titles like Burger King’sSneak KingandShaq Fu,starring basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, there was a period of time in gaming when popular corporations and brands liked to use video games as a way to advertise to players. However, there aren’t many of these games that come close to the strangeness ofPepsiman. With his chrome body and his featureless face, except for a gaping mouth, and a Pepsi emblem branded to his chest, Pepsiman made his way into video games as the strange humanoid billboard for the soda company.
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A Reddit user posted a picture on the r/gaming subreddit of a vintage, unopened action figure of the soda mascot. The figurine’s packaging contains Pepsiman, of course, but also holds a snowboard kit and a tiny can of Pepsi to quench his thirst while on the slopes. His featureless face can be seen front and center on the packaging while the snowboard kit within the figure’s casing includes a snowboard, snow boots, and even a crutch. Although the old packaging makes the character appear forgotten,Pepsiman still has a cult following.
that have come to gaming. Despite the strange, and somewhat unsettling, nature of his appearance, his look is part of the reason he’s gained such a cult following among a few gamers. To some, he’s a nostalgic reminder of the 90s and their childhood, while being a fun new discovery for others.
Some can’t help but feel nostalgic when seeing iconic characters like Pepsiman. The mascot’s heavy nostalgia-factor has evenled a fan to bring Pepsiman into modern gaming. Although these types of characters and games are clearly advertising gimmicks, there is still a unique charm that they carry through the years. Whether it’s for the fun childhood memories or just a quick laugh, characters like Pepsiman serve as a perfect reminder for a very specific time in gaming history.
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