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Steve-O, known for his roles in Jackass and Wildboyz, is not a big gamer but has appeared in a couple of video games. He was well compensated for his role in NFL 2K5, but his appearance in a Tony Hawk game by Activision was less profitable. Rising to fame in 2000 through MTV’s Jackass, he later starred in Wildboyz and various Jackass films. Despite his wild past, Steve-O now hosts a popular podcast and YouTube channel, maintaining over a decade of sobriety. In the mid-2000s, during the peak of Jackass-mania, Steve-O took on a few video game opportunities.
In a recent video interview with Gamespot, Steve-O shared his changed perspective on video games, admitting that he used to consider them a waste of time but now understands that everyone has different interests. While he doesn’t play many games, he does enjoy Angry Birds. Steve-O mentioned his appearances in three video games, with his first being NFL 2K5 in 2005. He disclosed that he was paid $100,000 to be featured as one of five celebrity coaches in the game, alongside Jamie Kennedy, David Arquette, Funkmaster Flex, and Carmen Electra.
Steve-O had a cameo in Tony Hawk’s Underground 2 as a secret skater, complete with his own character model, exclusive tricks, and a unique mechanical bull. Despite his notable role in the game, he was paid a mere $5,000 by Activision. He later appeared in Jackass: The Game in 2007, but expressed disappointment in the modest pay compared to his earlier gaming appearance in NFL 2K5.
