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It's game on for Nekter, Nintendo

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May 30, 2023

California-based Nekter Juice Bar is teaming up with Nintendo of America to deliver gaming fun this summer. To celebrate the return of Nekter's Skoop frozen treat to the brand's nearly 200 locations across the U.S., the chain is providing guests the opportunity to win one of 25 Nintendo Switch — OLED Model Prize Packs.

"Nekter Juice Bar's fun and delicious collaboration with Nintendo allows both brands to provide a summer full of enjoyable experiences for our collective fans," Steve Schulze, co-founder and CEO of Nekter Juice Bar, said in a company press release. "And, by bringing back Skoop, in flavors inspired by some fun characters from Nintendo games, our guests, their families and friends can enjoy a delicious, rich and refreshing, healthy indulgence again this summer."

Plant-based and dairy-free with a gelato-like consistency, the Nintendo-themed Skoop offerings include three flavors inspired by Nintendo Switch games:

• Mario Kart Cookie Cruiser, a collision of cookie dough, blue spirulina and Nekter's coconut cream blend.
• Splatlands Birthday, a burst of color and cake batter flavor from a coconut cream blend with turmeric and topped with natural sprinkles.
• Kirby's Berry Dream, a combination of strawberry puree and Nekter's coconut cream blend.

The promotion, which runs June 1 through Sep. 4, includes Nintendo x Nekter co-branded, collectible packaging themed after Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 3 and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, including co-branded cups, napkins and to-go bags. As an added treat for Nekter and Nintendo fans, guests have the opportunity to win one of 25 Nintendo Switch Prize Packs which include the Nintendo Switch — OLED Model system and a download code for a digital version of either Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 3 or Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe. Participants may enter the sweepstakes by visiting Nekterjuicebar.com/nintendoswitch or by scanning QR codes found in Nekter locations.

The Switchsystem features a 7-inch OLED screen, a wide adjustable stand for tabletop mode, a dock with a wired LAN port, 64GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio for handheld and tabletop play. Additionally, GameTruck will be on-site at various Nekter locations in June to host free, game sampling opportunities where guests can race their way through Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, visit the Splatlands in Splatoon 3 and join the platforming adventure in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe at select Nekter locations