Host Jimmy Fallon tried out the Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time during a segment on The Tonight Show, boosting exposure for the game and the series' 40th anniversary through mainstream television. He even wore a sweater that echoed Link's iconic green tunic.
Fallon has previously shared the stage with Nintendo figures such as Shigeru Miyamoto, Reggie Fils-Aimé, and Doug Bowser at public events. This segment was likely part of a promotional campaign. The Switch 2 version of Ocarina of Time is a key title for Nintendo's year-end holiday season, and the 40th-anniversary initiatives are rolling out in various forms, including concerts, special museum exhibitions, and merchandise.
Judging by the exposure effect, The Tonight Show's audience extends far beyond the core gamer demographic. For a classic title being remastered after nearly three decades, having non-gamer viewers see "someone playing Zelda on TV" in a casual context may reach potential consumers more effectively than a purely hardcore-oriented trailer. Fallon's choice of sweater also suggests that the show's production team made visual accommodations, rather than it being a random arrangement.