My mum may have been a nemesis on Wii Bowling - her nickname is the 'Dudette' due to an infamous bowling strike in our family's Big Lebowski moment. But even at 76, she still holds onto her gaming pride and can take down anyone who steps up to the virtual lanes.
The Nintendo Switch Sports update has brought back memories of our Wii days, but it also serves as a reminder that some games are timeless. My mum was never keen on tennis or golf - I found them too boring for my liking. But bowling? That's where she shone brightest.
The updated Mii characters are a bit too realistic for her taste, and the lack of 'NICE SPARE!' still stings. However, the biggest complaint is how small the Joy-Con controllers are compared to the Wii remote. Her response? "I am happier with something bigger in my hands." Classic mum wit.
It was lovely spending quality gaming time with my mum over the next few days - our family's games nights are the stuff of legend, and it warmed my heart to relive those memories. But I couldn't help feeling a pang of sadness after she left; there's just something special about sharing laughs and victories on the virtual lanes with the people you love.
After her departure, I went back to Wii Bowling for a bit, but even that wasn't enough to take away from the memories we created together. It was clear who won this battle - my mum is still the queen of Wii Bowling, and she knows it.
The Nintendo Switch Sports update has brought back memories of our Wii days, but it also serves as a reminder that some games are timeless. My mum was never keen on tennis or golf - I found them too boring for my liking. But bowling? That's where she shone brightest.
The updated Mii characters are a bit too realistic for her taste, and the lack of 'NICE SPARE!' still stings. However, the biggest complaint is how small the Joy-Con controllers are compared to the Wii remote. Her response? "I am happier with something bigger in my hands." Classic mum wit.
It was lovely spending quality gaming time with my mum over the next few days - our family's games nights are the stuff of legend, and it warmed my heart to relive those memories. But I couldn't help feeling a pang of sadness after she left; there's just something special about sharing laughs and victories on the virtual lanes with the people you love.
After her departure, I went back to Wii Bowling for a bit, but even that wasn't enough to take away from the memories we created together. It was clear who won this battle - my mum is still the queen of Wii Bowling, and she knows it.
! It's amazing how some games can bring people together like that. I'm not gonna lie, I'd have preferred bigger Joy-Con controllers too 
, but who am I to argue with the queen of Wii Bowling? It's so sweet that you spent quality time with her and got to relive those memories 
. But what really gets me is how nostalgic this Nintendo Switch Sports update is... it feels like we're going back in time a bit too much 
. Still, I'm all for keeping the classics alive 
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. and omg the line about the joy-con controllers being too small for her hands is just perfection 
. Guess that bowling strike from years ago really left a mark on her... or maybe she just loves embarrassing you in front of others 
. Either way, glad to hear you guys had quality time together, even if it was short-lived 
. Guess some things never change, like your mum being the queen of Wii Bowling 
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, I'm so with you on this! My grandma (yes, 77 & still gaming like a pro!) is also super into Mario Kart and just loves that she can finally use her own Mii again after all these years 
The new Switch Sports update is SO cool btw... and omg that "I am happier with something bigger in my hands" comment had me DEAD 
my grandma is actually super competitive on Overcooked 2 too, but let's be real, she can't touch me in Mario Kart... yet 
my hands are too big for mine too lol 
Those small Joy-Con controllers are a bummer for people with arthritis or mobility issues. It's all about accessibility and inclusivity in the gaming world, you know? 
is here! I've gotta say, this family's gaming story is so wholesome it's making me feel all the feels 
. It's possible my mum was just feeling nostalgic for old times? Either way, it's awesome that she's still got her gaming pride and can take down anyone who steps up to the virtual lanes 
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she's 77 btw and still reigning supreme as the mario kart queen, i mean, who needs a trophy case when u've got grandma's gaming skills 
and those fam big lebowski moments are just the best lol 
classically mom