We Need a Reset - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 59

Topics: Hate this time of year: Brush Mow across America Pennies Nearly 70% of Americans play video games for one hour a day https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/americans-play-video-games-hour-per-week-1236765544/ No more steam retail cards, when gone they’re gone. Games for Matt Gaming News: What we liked best from all the showcases https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jun/08/summer-game-fest-highlights-new-video-games-resident-evil-silent-hill What is Xbox up to now?  - 100 Day reset https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/06/10/next-100-days-xbox-reset/ - layoffs https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-reportedly-planning-significant-layoffs-budget-cuts-for-marketing-and-more - millions of people unsubbed from GP https://kotaku.com/xbox-game-pass-lost-millions-subscribers-price-hike-2000704046 - in-game ads https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/oh-boy-xboxs-chief-strategist-is-floating-the-idea-of-in-game-ads - re-thinking Helix, cheaper options https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-is-exploring-radically-different-business-models-to-make-its-next-console-affordable/ - Could MS spinoff Xbox as a subsidiary like LinkedIn and Github https://www.resetera.com/threads/the-information-microsoft-hasnt-ruled-out-restructuring-or-spinning-out-xbox-into-ms-owned-subsidiary-making-it-easier-to-sell-or-joint-venture.1549942/   Contact On Second Thought with Mike & Matt If you'd like to contact the show, relevant links are below! Twitter - OSTWMM Email - [email protected] Discord - OnSecondThought BlueSky - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt