While a number of us - such as this writer in the UK - see this week / weekend as a 'stay away from the shops' occasion, in the US it's Thanksgiving, a Holiday that for some is the most significant of the year.
Nintendo of America has offered its followers a Happy Thanksgiving in a few ways, such as a News post on the Switch, a bunch of Cyber Deals and so on. A tweet for the occasion, though, seems to hit the nail on the head in terms of why Nintendo gaming is perfect for festive and family occasions. Embracing the portable side of the Switch, it shows a family playing various games in each other's company after, presumably, stuffing themselves with food.
We've written a few times about how the simple yet effective 'hybrid' nature of the Switch can bring families together through shared gaming experiences, but of course the 3DS does this too.
For all of you celebrating the occasion, we at Nintendo Life wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.
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I want to give thanks to Santa Claus for being a top bloke and bringing me presents and fudge every year, and for having a silly hat.
Thanks man. You're a real babe.
Yes, but none of them are playing the same game, so therefore not together
Then mom gets super angry at everyone.
Ah Nintendo, still thinks everyone in the family loves them and their systems.
Reality: plays game at the table
Everyone else: PUT THAT CRAP AWAY WHILE WE'RE EATING!!!
@Bunkerneath Also, the plates have no gravy. As a Brit, the idea of a roast dinner without gravy is blasphemy.
@ThomasBW84 you shouldn't combine gravy and gaming systems!
@Meowpheel How do you think 'Blast Processing' worked?
There’s probably gonna be parents who will hate this photo because it promotes playing games at the dinner table. Everyone has that family member 😂
@ThomasBW84 : The overall underatedness of gravy is blasphemy.
I need to hunt high and low to find a place that serves chips with gravy. At present, the only place that I'm aware of is the kiosk at my nearest railway station (ssooo worth it).
I don't understand people who put crap like tomato and/or barbecue sauce on their chips. It's gravy all the way or bust.
@ThomasBW84 This was the first thing I thought as well!
Ah, if only that picture was a reality with my family....But unfortunately at my age (and kind of in general), playing video games at family events is frowned upon because we're supposed to be more social. I know, I know, I've tried every argument under the sun, too....
But enough about my lack of gaming at family events. Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone, and be careful if you're going out into the shopping madness!
I'm grateful for gaming. What an awesome hobby.
I’m grateful for electricity since it allows for entertainment, food, warmth, and other cool stuff.
@ThomasBW84 Don’t worry, it’s blasphemy in the states too
@sillygostly
Are you talking about fries and ketchup?
You haven't lived until you've had that glorious combination. Puts 'chips and gravy' to shame.
@ThomasBW84 Yeah pretty weird in America too. Gravy is a Thanksgiving tradition, along with turkey, stuffing, pie, and cranberry sauce.
@Tyranexx IKR. Crazy
@sillygostly Come to Canada and eat our poutine.
Kid's table
I can't imagine thanksgiving being the most significant holiday to anyone aside from someone who is an extreme food aficionado. I'd say Christmas is the biggest and most treasured holiday.
@CheezIt maybe if they really really like turkey. And pumpkin spice.
@Meowpheel and stuffing! Haha ...stuffing themselves, that is!
That’s how the table looks at my thanksgiving table except it’s everyone’s cell phones instead!! Smh 🤦♂️
@jbopatrick there’s nothing better than having piping hot turkey gravy on your mash potatoes, stuffing, & the turkey meat itself among a few other items!! Yummy 😋 😃
@gokev13 : I'm on my way!
Thanks alot pals! It's been a wonderful day. Great food. I got to see some family I hardly ever see. Started Stranger Things 2 and played some Genesis games for a while. Happy Thanksgiving everybody!🎮🍗
And to think that before 2014 I never had gravy with the Christmas turkey.... Now it has to have it, its delicious!
Happy Thanksgiving to all our American friends here! Hope you have a brilliant day.
@gokev13
Can I come too? I'll stay though.
Had Poutine once and it was life changing experience...
@gokev13
Googles Poutine
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SLOBBER... WANT...
WANT NOW!!!
@Meowpheel There's something wrong with YOUR mom XD
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