Link and Jason from GTA 6 Face Off in a Hilarious SNL Skit

Grand Theft Auto 6 is shaping up to be one of the most eagerly awaited games of the decade. In fact, many developers are steering clear of launching their titles too close to its November 19 release. However, Nintendo isn’t holding back, as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is set to drop just two weeks earlier. This timing inspired a comedic segment on Weekend Update, where characters from both games engage in a hilariously immature debate, poking fun at each other’s shortcomings.

In this skit, Mikey Day portrays Link while Marcello Hernandez takes on the role of Jason. The banter is filled with playful jabs, with Jason calling out Ocarina of Time for its lack of sexiness, violence, and exciting items, while praising Grand Theft Auto VI for its “destruction, chaos, and sex.” Although it’s all in good fun, the segment highlights why GTA 6 has garnered such massive anticipation, even from those who don’t usually game.

The target demographics for these two titles are quite distinct. The Legend of Zelda series, including Ocarina of Time, offers a more laid-back experience, inviting players to delve into Hyrule’s rich lore, solve puzzles, and explore at their own pace. In contrast, GTA 6 caters to those seeking a high-octane adventure filled with mayhem. Its narrative promises to be thrilling and morally complex, packed with themes of drugs, sex, and violence. This stark contrast in content explains why GTA 6 is rated M, while Ocarina of Time holds an E10+ rating, a point that SNL humorously underscores as part of GTA 6’s allure.

These differences might clarify why many Grand Theft Auto enthusiasts don’t venture into other gaming realms. With the Ocarina of Time remake launching on November 5, fans will have a mere two weeks to enjoy it before the arrival of Grand Theft Auto 6 on November 19. As Colin Jost from Weekend Update aptly noted, this truly represents the “Barbenheimer of video games.”

Both sides of the debate have valid arguments.