In Episode 12 of "Plugged", join Mark and Slummy (with Abe sorely missed) as they get hyped for Twitch Con and spill the beans on their plans for the mega event. Elgato stirs the pot with its groundbreaking "Prompter" designed for streamers, raising questions about the future of content creation. Brace yourselves for our dive into the dumpster fire that is "Skull Island: Rise of Kong", a new contender for the worst game launch. On the brighter side, Korean innovation shines through in the form of feather-light robotic grippers with astonishing capabilities. Meanwhile, Uncle Sam steps into the tax game with the IRS's Direct File initiative, potentially making tax season less taxing for Americans. Rounding off with groundbreaking Alzheimer's research, we explore the deep-rooted connections between our gut and brain. This is a jam-packed episode with gaming giggles, technological marvels, and profound medical insights – tune in now!