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# Gamer Space Sodas
The Nuka-Cola Quantum by Jones Soda Flavor Celebrates the Fallout 3 Game

By M | Published 2015-10-30 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soda-flavor
References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2015/10/30/jones-soda-fallout-nuka-cola-quantum/) & [instagram](https://instagram.com/p/9byXP4Qti2/)

Beverage brand [Jones Soda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-cola) recently teamed up with [Bethesda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-doom-the-dark-ages) to create a custom soda flavor for the apocalyptic video game Fallout 3 and the newly anticipated Fallout 4. The pop is known as the Nuka-Cola Quantum and it features a Berry Lemonade taste.

The space-themed soda offers the popular Jones Soda Berry Lemonade taste but with new packaging that celebrates the game. The label features the pop name in a thick, retro font on a dark blue background meant to represent the universe complete with star and planet decals. This is a great novelty item for fans of the game looking to enjoy an edible product themed after the futuristic Fallout universe. The Nuka Cola Quantum will be sold exclusively through [Target](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olipop) in the U.S on the release of Fallout 4.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 31% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Custom Collaboration Beverages:** The collaboration between Jones Soda and Bethesda to create a custom soda flavor for the Fallout game series presents opportunities for other brands to partner with popular video games and create unique beverage experiences.
- **Themed Packaging:** The space-themed packaging of the Nuka-Cola Quantum soda demonstrates the potential for brands to create limited edition packaging that aligns with popular culture and media, appealing to fans and collectors alike.
- **Novelty Food Products:** The release of Nuka-Cola Quantum as a novelty item themed after the Fallout universe highlights the potential for brands to create edible products that tap into fan communities and capitalize on nostalgia and fandom.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Beverage:** The collaboration between Jones Soda and Bethesda to create the Nuka-Cola Quantum flavor demonstrates the potential for beverage brands to partner with entertainment franchises and enhance brand recognition and reach.
- **Gaming:** The collaboration between Jones Soda and Bethesda, as well as the popularity of the Nuka-Cola Quantum, showcases the opportunities for gaming industry to expand licensing deals and create brand extensions through food and beverage collaborations.
- **Retail:** The exclusive distribution of Nuka-Cola Quantum through Target highlights the potential for retail stores to leverage popular media and limited edition products to attract customers and drive sales.

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