From IGN · Michael Cripe · · 1m 10s
SNL Skit Compares GTA 6 and Zelda Remake
Jason and Link argue over video game dominance in SNL's new skit.
In brief
Jason and Link argue over video game dominance in SNL's new skit. SNL's Weekend Update skit featuring Jason Duval and Link from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake sparked mixed reactions from gaming fans who called the jokes outdated and unoriginal. Originally reported by IGN.
SNL Weekend Update Skit
Saturday Night Live released a new Weekend Update skit featuring Jason Duval and Link from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.
Jason and Link Characters
Jason Duval, played by Marcello Hernández, and Link, played by Mikey Day, appeared in the skit as video game protagonists.
Skit Content
The skit featured Jason arguing about stealing cars and buying RPGs while Link discussed solving puzzles in Hyrule.
Skit Hosts
Colin Jost and Michael Che hosted the Weekend Update segment with a surprise cameo from Taylor Swift.
Fan Reactions
Gaming fans criticized the skit as outdated, with many saying the jokes were recycled from the 2000s.
Launch Dates
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, while GTA 6 releases for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19.
Here's the gist
SNL's Weekend Update skit featuring Jason Duval and Link from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake sparked mixed reactions from gaming fans who called the jokes outdated and unoriginal.
