AwesomeCast 753: Rule 34
Welcome to AwesomeCast 753, where the geeky meets the uncanny!
🎮 Katie’s Game Pick: “Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition”
A kid-friendly, action-survival adventure where you fight bugs in a backyard while shrunk to miniature size. Features incredible accessibility options like Arachnophobia Mode and smooth cross-platform multiplayer.
💀 Sorg’s Spooky Pick: “My Friendly Neighborhood”
This puppet-filled nightmare blends Sesame Street with Resident Evil. Duct-tape enemies, solve puzzles, and try not to get jump-scared by oversized puppets. Currently on Xbox and PC via Game Pass.
🧳 Dave’s Awesome Adventure: The Living Desert Zoo
Dave shares his trip to this desert-focused zoo in Palm Springs. See giraffes up close, learn about desert ecosystems, and experience it all in his highlight reel.
🤖 Playing with Fire: Sora AI Avatars
We test the viral Sora app, turning ourselves into AI-generated actors in romantic comedies, coffee commercials, and wrestling promos. Spoiler: It’s amazing and terrifying. Plus, we discuss what happens when AI gets too real… and too weird.
🎮 Chachi’s Video Game Minute:
Netflix’s party games now streamable on your TV with your phone as a controller
Baby Steps, the ridiculous walking sim, rewards skipping with a 28-minute punishment cutscene
💸 Hot Tip:
Stack up on 3-month Xbox Game Pass cards now before prices rise—buy from Amazon, Walmart, or Best Buy and extend your membership for less.
🔗 Links & Mentions:
🎙 Hosted by:
Michael Sorg (@sorgatron), Katie Dudas (@katemariepgh), and Dave Podnar (@ProfPod)
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