The Simpsons Steamed Hams Scene Turned Into Playable Adventure Game

While The Simpsons has had countless iconic moments during its legendary 33-year run, the Steamed Hams scene may just be one of its greatest. Now, a fan-made point-and-click adventure game by NeoDement called Steamed Hams: The Graphic Adventure will let players of all ages experience this story in a new way.

For those unaware, the Steamed Hams scene was from Season 7, Episode 21 - "22 Short Films About Springfield" - and is a short story about Principal Skinner and Superintendent Chalmers. Skinner has Chalmers over for dinner and, when he burns the meal, he chooses to tell ever-increasing lies to cover up his mistake. These lies include making Chalmers believe he said they were having "steamed hams" instead of "steamed clams" after he picked up a few burgers from Krusty Burger.

As reported by GamesRadar, Steamed Hams: The Graphic Adventure looks to honor that scene that has since become one of The Simpsons' most enduring memes and it plays much like a classic LucasArts adventure game like Monkey Island or Maniac Mansion.

You can try the game out for free right now at Game Jolt, and each line is pulled from the episode itself, The Simpsons: Hit and Run, or one other episode where a few new lines were needed. Furthermore, the sprites were brought in from The Simpsons Arcade Game and modified slightly. While there isn't too much freedom in the game, it accomplishes what it does very well and is a joy to play.

We ranked "22 Short Films About Springfield" as our sixth-favorite The Simpsons episode of all time, and Steamed Hams went a long way in making that so.

For more, check out the new Simpsons short that is basically Kingdom Hearts with Homer and another fan's creation of a working version of the Simpsons' TV.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Johnny Knoxville Remembers the Jackass Forever Stunt That Resulted In Brain Damage

Johnny Knoxville revealed that a stunt involving a bull in Jackass Forever went so wrong that he suffered brain damage because of it.

As reported by NME, Knoxville was a guest on The Howard Stern Show and talked about how a bull knocked him into the air and left him with not only a broken wrist and broken ribs, but also a concussion that resulted in a brain hemorrhage.

“Yeah, I got a brain hemorrhage from that," Knoxville said. "So my cognitive abilities were in steep decline after that hit. No one in my family is happy with the stunts. The bull hit was the worst hit I’ve ever taken from a bull, or maybe period. I remember taking some tests. The neurosurgeon said, ‘Do you have trouble paying attention right now?’ I said, ‘Yeah, why?’ He goes, ‘Because you scored a 17 on [your attention].’ That’s out of 100.

"I had to go under all these types of treatments, this transcranial magnetic stimulation, which they buzz your head with these magnets for about 30 minutes at a time for like, oh God, I would say 10 to 12 treatments over a series of two months and it’s supposed to help with depression and help with my cognitive skills. It was a tough one to come back from. I was trying to edit the movie at the time but I couldn’t sit still.”

Knoxville also shared that he suffered from depression following the stunt, and that was something that "hasn't happened before."

“I can’t take any more hits to the head,” he said. “My brain was just playing tricks on me. I got really depressed and over-focused on things… I did have to start medication for the first time in my life. It completely turned me around – that and doing therapy. It was a really hard recovery from this last injury but I’m great now. I feel like I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been.”

Knoxville and the Jackass crew are obviously no strangers to stunts gone wrong, as the team has racked up medical bills amounting to roughly $24 million. Knoxville, who has confirmed that Jackass Forever will be his last Jackass movie, topped the list with an estimated medical bill of $8.66 million as of September 2021.

Jackass Forever will arrive exclusively in theaters on February 4, 2022.

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Johnny Knoxville Remembers the Jackass Forever Stunt That Resulted In Brain Damage

Johnny Knoxville revealed that a stunt involving a bull in Jackass Forever went so wrong that he suffered brain damage because of it.

As reported by NME, Knoxville was a guest on The Howard Stern Show and talked about how a bull knocked him into the air and left him with not only a broken wrist and broken ribs, but also a concussion that resulted in a brain hemorrhage.

“Yeah, I got a brain hemorrhage from that," Knoxville said. "So my cognitive abilities were in steep decline after that hit. No one in my family is happy with the stunts. The bull hit was the worst hit I’ve ever taken from a bull, or maybe period. I remember taking some tests. The neurosurgeon said, ‘Do you have trouble paying attention right now?’ I said, ‘Yeah, why?’ He goes, ‘Because you scored a 17 on [your attention].’ That’s out of 100.

"I had to go under all these types of treatments, this transcranial magnetic stimulation, which they buzz your head with these magnets for about 30 minutes at a time for like, oh God, I would say 10 to 12 treatments over a series of two months and it’s supposed to help with depression and help with my cognitive skills. It was a tough one to come back from. I was trying to edit the movie at the time but I couldn’t sit still.”

Knoxville also shared that he suffered from depression following the stunt, and that was something that "hasn't happened before."

“I can’t take any more hits to the head,” he said. “My brain was just playing tricks on me. I got really depressed and over-focused on things… I did have to start medication for the first time in my life. It completely turned me around – that and doing therapy. It was a really hard recovery from this last injury but I’m great now. I feel like I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been.”

Knoxville and the Jackass crew are obviously no strangers to stunts gone wrong, as the team has racked up medical bills amounting to roughly $24 million. Knoxville, who has confirmed that Jackass Forever will be his last Jackass movie, topped the list with an estimated medical bill of $8.66 million as of September 2021.

Jackass Forever will arrive exclusively in theaters on February 4, 2022.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

It Was Andrew Garfield’s Idea to Include This Meme in Spider-Man: No Way Home

Spider-Man: No Way Home is full of fun nods to Spidey's history, and we're now learning that one of the film's best references was improvised by Andrew Garfield.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way Home!

During a conversation the three Spider-Men had with Deadline's Pete Hammond, Tom Holland said figuring out all of the three Peters' interactions in the movie was a fun process.

“It was so collaborative, it was so playful.” Holland said. “From [Garfield] cracking Tobey’s back to [Garfield] coming up with the idea of pointing at us, it was all stuff that we came up with on the day. And it was just a lot of fun to be able to play with three guys in Spider-Man suits. It was a strange experience but one I won't ever forget."

Garfield has previously spoken to that improvisation. In an interview earlier this month on The Happy Sad Confused podcast, Garfield shared the story of how the Spider-Man pointing meme made its way into No Way Home.

"It kind of happened naturally on that scaffolding scene with Peter 1, Peter 2, Peter 3, like all that," Garfield said. "I remember having a lightning bolt and running into set and telling [director] Jon [Watts], 'I got it, I got it.'"

Garfield went on to say that the moment was when Jacob Batalon's Ned calls out to Peter, and all three respond. In the original version of the script, Garfield's Peter said something snarky like, "this isn't going to get old at all", until Garfield helped change it to something more playful and fun.

"So then we were thinking I could say, 'Aw, this is adorable. We're so adorable. God, we're cute.' Something like that," Garfield said. "But then I was like, no, this is the moment where we get to go, 'Do you mean me?' Jon was like, 'That's it. That's it. Done.' I was so happy that worked."

The Spider-Man pointing meme is from the Spider-Man animated series. In the original, Spider-Man runs into a villain impersonating Spider-Man, causing them to point at each other. When rumors about Garfield and Maguire's involvement in No Way Home were swirling, many fans were using this meme on social media, hoping it would make its way into the movie.

For more from the same interview, check out what Tom Holland is saying about his future as Spider-Man. And, learn the only three people Andrew Garfield didn't lie to about Spider-Man.

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

It Was Andrew Garfield’s Idea to Include This Meme in Spider-Man: No Way Home

Spider-Man: No Way Home is full of fun nods to Spidey's history, and we're now learning that one of the film's best references was improvised by Andrew Garfield.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way Home!

During a conversation the three Spider-Men had with Deadline's Pete Hammond, Tom Holland said figuring out all of the three Peters' interactions in the movie was a fun process.

“It was so collaborative, it was so playful.” Holland said. “From [Garfield] cracking Tobey’s back to [Garfield] coming up with the idea of pointing at us, it was all stuff that we came up with on the day. And it was just a lot of fun to be able to play with three guys in Spider-Man suits. It was a strange experience but one I won't ever forget."

Garfield has previously spoken to that improvisation. In an interview earlier this month on The Happy Sad Confused podcast, Garfield shared the story of how the Spider-Man pointing meme made its way into No Way Home.

"It kind of happened naturally on that scaffolding scene with Peter 1, Peter 2, Peter 3, like all that," Garfield said. "I remember having a lightning bolt and running into set and telling [director] Jon [Watts], 'I got it, I got it.'"

Garfield went on to say that the moment was when Jacob Batalon's Ned calls out to Peter, and all three respond. In the original version of the script, Garfield's Peter said something snarky like, "this isn't going to get old at all", until Garfield helped change it to something more playful and fun.

"So then we were thinking I could say, 'Aw, this is adorable. We're so adorable. God, we're cute.' Something like that," Garfield said. "But then I was like, no, this is the moment where we get to go, 'Do you mean me?' Jon was like, 'That's it. That's it. Done.' I was so happy that worked."

The Spider-Man pointing meme is from the Spider-Man animated series. In the original, Spider-Man runs into a villain impersonating Spider-Man, causing them to point at each other. When rumors about Garfield and Maguire's involvement in No Way Home were swirling, many fans were using this meme on social media, hoping it would make its way into the movie.

For more from the same interview, check out what Tom Holland is saying about his future as Spider-Man. And, learn the only three people Andrew Garfield didn't lie to about Spider-Man.

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

New to Disney+ in February 2022: Free Guy, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, and More

While February 2022 may not be the biggest month for Disney+, it still features a great collection of films, TV shows, and behind-the-scenes documentaries that will satisfy any Disney, Marvel, or Star Wars fan. Oh, and it will see the arrival of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder that serves as a continuation of the acclaimed series that follows Penny Proud and her family.

Those who may have missed Ryan Reynolds' Free Guy or were hoping to see it again will be happy to know that the film will arrive on Disney+ on February 23, the same day as The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. A few days earlier, The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse will be released and will Follow Mickey and his friends through three magical stories during the most wonderful time of the year.

Alongside Disney+ releasing the final two episodes of the first season of The Book of Boba Fett, Marvel fans will also be treated to two Marvel Studios: Assembled documentaries that give an exclusive behind-the-scenes look of both Hawkeye and Eternals.

Check out the slideshow gallery below for a spotlight of some of the most notable February 2022 Disney+ releases, followed by the full list:

Wednesday, February 2

  • The Chicken Squad (S1, 4 episodes)
  • The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress
  • The Book of Boba Fett - Chapter 6

Friday, February 4

  • Never Been Kissed
  • Torn
  • Snow Dogs

Wednesday, February 9

  • Alice's Wonderland Bakery (S1, 6 episodes)
  • The Book of Boba Fett - Chapter 7 (Finale)
  • Marvel Studios: Assembled - The Making of Hawkeye

Wednesday, February 16

  • Marvel Studios: Assembled - The Making of “Eternals”

Friday, February 18

  • The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse

Wednesday, February 23

  • Free Guy
  • The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder - Episode 1 "New Kids on the Block"

Friday, February 25

  • Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight!

Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

New to Disney+ in February 2022: Free Guy, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, and More

While February 2022 may not be the biggest month for Disney+, it still features a great collection of films, TV shows, and behind-the-scenes documentaries that will satisfy any Disney, Marvel, or Star Wars fan. Oh, and it will see the arrival of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder that serves as a continuation of the acclaimed series that follows Penny Proud and her family.

Those who may have missed Ryan Reynolds' Free Guy or were hoping to see it again will be happy to know that the film will arrive on Disney+ on February 23, the same day as The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. A few days earlier, The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse will be released and will Follow Mickey and his friends through three magical stories during the most wonderful time of the year.

Alongside Disney+ releasing the final two episodes of the first season of The Book of Boba Fett, Marvel fans will also be treated to two Marvel Studios: Assembled documentaries that give an exclusive behind-the-scenes look of both Hawkeye and Eternals.

Check out the slideshow gallery below for a spotlight of some of the most notable February 2022 Disney+ releases, followed by the full list:

Wednesday, February 2

  • The Chicken Squad (S1, 4 episodes)
  • The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress
  • The Book of Boba Fett - Chapter 6

Friday, February 4

  • Never Been Kissed
  • Torn
  • Snow Dogs

Wednesday, February 9

  • Alice's Wonderland Bakery (S1, 6 episodes)
  • The Book of Boba Fett - Chapter 7 (Finale)
  • Marvel Studios: Assembled - The Making of Hawkeye

Wednesday, February 16

  • Marvel Studios: Assembled - The Making of “Eternals”

Friday, February 18

  • The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse

Wednesday, February 23

  • Free Guy
  • The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder - Episode 1 "New Kids on the Block"

Friday, February 25

  • Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight!

Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Don’t Worry, You Can Still Catch These Starters in Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is an unusual Pokémon game in many ways, including its starter Pokémon selection which is entirely made up of Pokémon from different previous games and regions.

But if you're unhappy with the starter selection of Oshawott, Rowlet, or Cyndaquil, it's pretty easy to get one of a few different starter Pokémon relatively early on in the game.

Warning: Spoilers for Pokémon Legends: Arceus' available Pokémon, new Pokémon forms, and sidequests follow. Read at your own risk!

The starters in question that are available are the original Sinnoh (Diamond and Pearl) starters: Chimchar, Turtwig, and Piplup. And if you're lucky and hunt carefully, you can get all three decently early on and use them through the majority of the game.

The first you're likely to run into is Chimchar, who is the subject of the quest 'The Mysterious Will o' the Wisp.' By following this quest you'll automatically encounter a Chimchar to catch, but there are other ways to get one. Chimchar can appear sparingly in a few spots in the Obsidian Fieldlands but are most common on Ramanas Island. Just be aware of the giant alpha Infernape roaming around with them.

Once you reach the Crimson Mirelands, you can potentially track down a Turtwig by heading to the Droning Meadow and checking around a little pond you can find there. You may have to pass the Cottonsedge Prairie on your way there, which has a roaming alpha Torterra at its center.

And finally, in the Cobalt Coastlands, heading over to the Islepy Shore will immediately reveal a terrifying alpha Empoleon on the coastline, but head past it to the small pond to the north to find Piplups.

These aren't the only starter Pokémon you can find in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. You can also find more of the three starters from Hisui: Oshawott, Cyndaquil, and Rowlet in space-time distortions, meaning you're not limited to only having the one you picked from the get-go. You'll also receive the remaining two from Professor Laventon after the credits roll.

Finally, of course, you can find Pikachu and Eevee roaming the wilds, most obviously in the Obsidian Fieldlands, though both can be a bit elusive.

For comprehensive guides on Pokémon Legends: Arceus, including how to find some of the trickier Pokemon, check out our wiki hub on the game.

We reviewed Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and found it to be an ambitious revamp that revolutionized the defining Pokémon experiences of catching and battling, but was unfortunately set in a drab, empty, and at times tedious world.

Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

Don’t Worry, You Can Still Catch These Starters in Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is an unusual Pokémon game in many ways, including its starter Pokémon selection which is entirely made up of Pokémon from different previous games and regions.

But if you're unhappy with the starter selection of Oshawott, Rowlet, or Cyndaquil, it's pretty easy to get one of a few different starter Pokémon relatively early on in the game.

Warning: Spoilers for Pokémon Legends: Arceus' available Pokémon, new Pokémon forms, and sidequests follow. Read at your own risk!

The starters in question that are available are the original Sinnoh (Diamond and Pearl) starters: Chimchar, Turtwig, and Piplup. And if you're lucky and hunt carefully, you can get all three decently early on and use them through the majority of the game.

The first you're likely to run into is Chimchar, who is the subject of the quest 'The Mysterious Will o' the Wisp.' By following this quest you'll automatically encounter a Chimchar to catch, but there are other ways to get one. Chimchar can appear sparingly in a few spots in the Obsidian Fieldlands but are most common on Ramanas Island. Just be aware of the giant alpha Infernape roaming around with them.

Once you reach the Crimson Mirelands, you can potentially track down a Turtwig by heading to the Droning Meadow and checking around a little pond you can find there. You may have to pass the Cottonsedge Prairie on your way there, which has a roaming alpha Torterra at its center.

And finally, in the Cobalt Coastlands, heading over to the Islepy Shore will immediately reveal a terrifying alpha Empoleon on the coastline, but head past it to the small pond to the north to find Piplups.

These aren't the only starter Pokémon you can find in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. You can also find more of the three starters from Hisui: Oshawott, Cyndaquil, and Rowlet in space-time distortions, meaning you're not limited to only having the one you picked from the get-go. You'll also receive the remaining two from Professor Laventon after the credits roll.

Finally, of course, you can find Pikachu and Eevee roaming the wilds, most obviously in the Obsidian Fieldlands, though both can be a bit elusive.

For comprehensive guides on Pokémon Legends: Arceus, including how to find some of the trickier Pokemon, check out our wiki hub on the game.

We reviewed Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and found it to be an ambitious revamp that revolutionized the defining Pokémon experiences of catching and battling, but was unfortunately set in a drab, empty, and at times tedious world.

Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

Masters Of the Universe Live-Action Movie Heads To Netflix While Casting Its He-Man

After years of uncertainty, a new live-action Masters of the Universe movie is on its way to Netflix, with Kyle Allen set to take on the role of He-Man.

Netflix is partnering with Mattel to produce the new movie, with the Nee Brothers serving as co-directors. The script is being produced by the Nees and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings writer David Callaham.

The new film's story will focus on He-Man, also known as Adam, an orphan "discovers he is a prince destined to be the savior of a faraway land." He must "quickly learn of his power and the importance of saving his true home from an evil force." In short, it sounds a lot like an origin story.

The new live-action Masters of the Universe movie has been rumored since at least 2003, with John Woo set to direct. Sony eventually acquired the rights, but had little success getting a new movie off the ground.

In 2021, Netflix released Masters of the Universe: Revelation, a new series featuring Kevin Smith and Mark Hamill. A more family-friendly CG show titled He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is also streaming on the service.

Masters of the Universe last appeared in live-action in 1987, with Dolph Lundgren playing the role of He-Man. It was critically panned, but it has since developed a cult following.

Netflix new Masters of the Universe movie will begin production in summer 2022. It does not have a release date yet. While you wait, check out this Epic Castle Grayskull playset, which is a "true blast from the past."

Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN