Video games have served the purpose of entertaining and enticing the worldwide population. They carry the versatility to become a leisure activity, a companion of a get-together, and also the bread and butter of many professional gamers. And here’s a story of Nintendo Switch turning the tables for Tom Brady during Super Bowl 2017.
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Nintendo has been a performer in itself. From engaging the audience to introducing a new generation of gaming, the gaming company has flourished marvelously. Moreover, it stands as a strong contender in the field of gaming. And ostensibly, it played a crucial role in changing the scoreboard of the Super Bowl 2017 match.
Super Bowl is one of the most coveted events in the National Football League (NFL). It showcases a stage that becomes a host to historical star-struck performances. And this was no exception for the Super Bowl held between Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots in 2017.
Did Tom Brady think that this would be the one thing to turn it all around?
For the ones that witnessed the match, they would know that at first, things were not looking in favor of Tom Brady and his team, New England Patriots. The Lombardi trophy was looking to be just inches away from the Falcons. But then the trump card of Super Bowl 2017 appeared. And it was none other than a Nintendo Switch commercial.
As reported by the website iTech Post, “Almost immediately after the commercial, Dont’a helped bring back the spotlight to New England as he strip-sacked Ryan. This boosted the spirits of the Patriots and recovered with a touchdown from Danny Amendola, marking a 28-20 score.”
The boosted spirits of the players further lead them to a score of 28-28. And after the Patriots won the coin toss, there was no losing. And Tom Brady, backed by a legendary comeback, got the chance to name the Super Bowl 2017 Championship under their name.
While crediting Game Revolution, the news website also reported “Game Revolution reckons Nintendo might have their hand in the game, as something effectively switched inside the Patriots that made them hungry for and eventually, own their success. Patriots fans’ definitely owes Nintendo Switch one.”
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And this put an end to a legendary comeback witnessed during Super Bowl 2017, and for sure it got penned down in the history books. Above all, it seems that the Nintendo Switch is not only an expert in games but can also perform well, in its own way, on the NFL field. Hence, another perk can be added to Nintendo’s dictionary because, evidently, it can make one win a championship.
How does Nintendo perform in its own field of expertise?
Nintendo is a fan-loved company. The gaming company has kept its audience entertained with new game titles and user-friendly consoles. Moreover, the Switch has been one of the most popular consoles. And September was a golden month for the fans.
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From the record-breaking sale of Splatoon 3 to the announcement of the sequel of BOTW, the fans have been gloriously treated by the game company. For those who don’t know, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be released on May 12, 2023. And a new utopian world will unfold for the fans.
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Which video games do you play on the Nintendo Switch? Are you excited about the sequel to Breath of the Wild? Do tell us in the comments section below.
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