Knoxville Native Gives Back

The “Jackass” co-creator visited South-Doyle High School (now South-Doyle High School) to unveil a new weight room funded by specialty merchandise sales in partnership with Sorinex. Knoxville emphasized the community’s support, stating that over half of the funds came from Knoxville residents.

Early Career & Tennessee Affiliation

Knoxville, a proud native of South Knoxville, grew up near Neyland Stadium and publicly expresses his allegiance to the Tennessee Volunteers (Vols). He attended South-Young High School before moving to California and launching his career with the “Jackass” crew.

‘Jackass’ Stunt & Recent Return

A memorable 2000 “Jackass” episode featured Knoxville in a full Tennessee uniform attempting a return punt against USC, a stunt that highlighted his connection to the state. More recently, he returned to Neyland Stadium for a night game against Oklahoma, shouting “Vol nation, hello, my name is Johnny Knoxville.”

Continued Support

Knoxville remains friends with South-Doyle Athletics Director Randy Moore and the owners of Vol Market #3, and he has hinted at further ways to support his alma mater.

Naughty Dog Teases The Last of Us Day 2026 with Free PS5 Background and More Sur

While fans won't have to wait much longer for more announcements, as Naughty Dog promises to share more details on September 28, the studio took to social media to tease some of the festivities planned for this year's celebration. The team hinted at a "partnership announcement, a very cool collaboration, digital surprises, and more" to come, along with a No Return charity stream on Twitch.

Additionally, HBO's The Last of Us Season 3 has picked up some new and familiar faces, including John Goodman, Laura Bailey, and Ian Alexander. Goodman will play a new character named Joey, Bailey will portray a Seraphite leader named Elizabeth, and Alexander will appear as a character whose name has not yet been revealed, following his debut as Lev in The Last of Us Part 2.

As fans eagerly anticipate The Last of Us Day 2026, many are hoping for an announcement regarding a potential The Last of Us Part 3, given the studio's ongoing work on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. However, Sony has yet to confirm any details about the next installment in the beloved franchise.

Trophy Difficulty Reduced in Revelation

Hamaguchi clarified that Revelation’s Platinum trophy will be easier, particularly concerning the superboss encounters. He anticipates around 20% of players, potentially more, will achieve it. The focus is shifting from simply challenging battles to enjoyable ones, a lesson learned from the demanding nature of Rebirth’s battles.

Fan Reaction and Design Changes

Battle director Teruki Endo acknowledged the negative fan reaction to the difficulty of Rebirth’s trophy and expressed regret. The developers underestimated the desire for the Platinum trophy, leading to the challenging design. The team is aiming for a more balanced experience in Revelation, prioritizing enjoyable battles over overwhelming difficulty.

Release Details and Anticipated Features

Final Fantasy 7: Revelation is slated for release on February 8, 2027, for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game is expected to offer over 100 hours of gameplay. Players can anticipate features such as playing as Cid, Vincent, piloting the Highwind, and utilizing the FITS system. A poll is available for players to indicate which feature they are most looking forward to.

Rockstar’s $400 Collector’s Edition Doesn’t Include the Game

Rockstar Games revealed the $400 collector’s edition on September 24th, but it notably excludes the game itself. Instead, the package contains branded merchandise, including a cartoon alligator figure, stickers, pins, a hat, and Oakley sunglasses – representing the bulk of the cost.

3D Printing Replicas Sparks Debate

Despite the inability to directly copy the merchandise, fans are 3D printing reproductions of items like a recreation of the game’s Macca the Alligator mascot. This creation has been uploaded as a printable file, allowing fans to support the creator for a minimal fee.

Mixed Reactions to the Workaround

The practice has generated a divided response within the gaming community. Some applaud the creative solution to the high price, while others criticize it for diminishing the value of a rare item. “Why would you print it if it already lost its main and only purpose, which is rarity?” one user questioned on X/Twitter. Others expressed disappointment with the collector’s edition’s price, comparing it unfavorably to the $100 Red Dead Redemption 2 collector’s edition, which included a physical map.

Shift Towards Digital-Only Raises Concerns

The lack of a physical disc in the GTA 6 collector’s edition further fuels gamer frustration, particularly as Sony plans to discontinue physical game discs by January 2028. The ‘physical’ version of GTA 6 is essentially a case with a downloadable code.

Stunt Team’s Physical Performance Drives Monster Movement

The monstrous creature, known for its rolling behavior reminiscent of the Katamari games, initially led many to believe it was entirely CGI. However, a viral Instagram post by Jakub Hudlicky, a stunt performer with Movement Production in the Czech Republic, has shattered that assumption.

Hudlicky and a team of fellow stunt performers were strapped together with vests, simulating the monster’s movements across a soundstage. Their coordinated efforts, meticulously documented in a series of videos filmed in July 2025, provided the foundation for the creature’s locomotion. As Hudlicky explained, the actual footage wasn’t used in the final film, but the movement closely mimics the CGI creature’s actions.

Monster’s Movement Informed CGI Design

The stunt team’s performance provided crucial data to the CGI artists and animators, ensuring the monster’s movements felt organic and believable. Their collaborative work allowed the creature to ‘roll’ with a group of human-like limbs, adding a unique layer of realism to the film.

Cregger Admits to ‘Contingency Plan’ Ending

This revelation comes after director Zach Cregger admitted the film’s ending was a “contingency plan,” a revised sequence filmed to maintain suspense throughout the movie. He described the original ending as a simpler “kill them all” scenario, contrasting it with the final, desperate attempt to save a character.

Resident Evil’s Success

Resident Evil has been a box office success, receiving largely positive reviews and becoming the most successful film adaptation of Capcom’s iconic horror franchise. IGN’s Tom Jorgensen awarded the film an 8/10, praising Cregger’s approach to the survival horror genre.

Extensive Survey Circulating Among Developers

According to content creator and showrunner Tom, Sony has distributed what he describes as the ‘biggest survey they’ve ever sent,’ potentially exceeding 20,000 questions. The core question appears to be subtly probing developers about potential issues with the sale of physical games, effectively asking for their thoughts on eliminating discs.

Despite the ongoing controversy, titles like Wolverine continue to sell physical copies, and Sony is reportedly considering the feedback received, particularly as developers express concerns about the impact of this shift. Executives have affirmed their commitment to a fully digital future, as stated by CFO Lin Tao during a recent investor Q&A, acknowledging community concerns but emphasizing the importance of the digital ecosystem.

Developer Concerns Expressed at Gamescom

Reports from gamescom indicate that developers were vocal in their displeasure with Sony’s decision to move away from physical game releases. While the specifics of the survey remain unconfirmed, Sony’s outreach suggests they are actively assessing the potential ramifications of their strategy.