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Topics: Move over Afroman, Mudman is here! NCAA ruining March Madness? https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48621117/sources-ncaa-basketball-tournaments-set-move-76-teams Vacation / gas prices Gaming News: Steam Controller goes on sale next week https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamcontroller Xbox:  Price decrease for GamePass https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/04/21/xbox-game-pass-update/ Another quarter with poor financials: https://kotaku.com/xbox-boss-acknowledges-another-rough-quarter-as-microsoft-ceo-says-the-company-needs-to-win-back-fans-2000692003 Debrand from Microsoft Gaming back to Xbox https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/microsoft-drops-microsoft-gaming-name-in-xbox-rebrand/gm-GM8A243D47 PlayStation DRM https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-comment-playstation-30-day-drm Take-two still unsettled on GTA6 price https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-rockstar-take-two-price-expectation-player-experience 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

Topics: Space! The Moon! https://www.nasa.gov/gallery/lunar-flyby/ Three PlayStation 6s? Three? https://www.reddit.com/r/ps6/comments/1sifzs2/ps6_price_analysis_moores_law_is_dead/ New Metro game? https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/metro-2039-will-be-revealed-this-week-4a-games-confirms/ Gaming News: Will Fable be delayed cause of GTA6? https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/fables-release-has-reportedly-been-pushed-back-over-gta-concerns/ Pragmata review roundup https://www.polygon.com/pragmata-review-roundup/ Adventure Time Power Wash Simulator trailer looks awesome https://youtu.be/CrfraPo-ePM?si=mIUGFbEsFi_qL_Z4 Free-to-Play Borderlands Mobile Game Suddenly Available https://www.ign.com/articles/free-to-play-borderlands-mobile-game-suddenly-available-as-limited-time-test-on-iphone Sony is Testing a New PlayStation 5 Dashboard Design https://www.ign.com/articles/looks-like-sony-is-testing-a-new-playstation-5-dashboard-design-and-fans-hope-full-themes-are-next   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

Welcome to the first episode of Retro World Order!  This is a joint endeavor featuring CapnMikeM from On Second Thought with Mike & Matt, and Los from The Talking Place! Their love for tinkering, shiny new handheld devices, and talking games brought them to this station, so we'll see how far the train goes! This first episode has them introducing what the Retro World Order is.  Spoiler: it's something we all need. The gaming world today has become such a clouded and messy space with indie games releasing to more praise and adoration than most AAA titles. It's obvious a lot of us have lost our way, clinging to the hope that whatever the next big thing they're throwing at us doesn't flop into the mud, but it’s been happening more often than not. On top of that, this hobby of ours that we hold so near and dear is meant to be an escape. The world is a terrible, horrible place these days and sometimes the current gaming scape is not enough to keep our worried minds at bay. Hyper-realism, paywalled progression, more bugs than a swamp at sunset. Sometimes, we need the comfort and warmth that only a nice warm mug of nostalgia can provide to keep us happy and level headed. Or maybe it’s not even nostalgia, and you’re experiencing things for the first time. Either way, a simple, easy to pick up and play 30 year old game is enough to put a smile on your face.  Anyway, there will be plenty of rambling in the coming episodes! Many opportunities to explain and show why this is the way for times like this.  Until next time!  Links and Info Discussed Retro Game Corps YouTube Channel - Russ, the retro Jesus lol Techdweeb YouTube Channel Anbernic RG34XXSP - Mike's latest addition to his collection (a really awesome homage to the clamshell Game Boy Advance SP) Anbernic RG35XX+ - Los' only handheld currently. Made to feel like an original Game Boy. (This model is no longer being made, the current version of it is the New Anbernic RG35XX) AYN Thor - The handheld Mike has, and that Los has been waiting for since he ordered it a month ago. This is the current hotness that many are considering "the endgame handheld" because it's so loved and versatile.

Topics: Mike’s profound awakening Goodbye winter Crimson Desert middling reviews Games for Matt Gaming News: PlayStation Portal Update Adds 1080p High Quality Mode and 'Refined Streaming Experience' https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-portal-update-adds-1080p-high-quality-mode-and-refined-streaming-experience-heres-whats-new Sony Announces PlayStation 5 Pro Upgraded PSSR https://gameinformer.com/2026/03/16/sony-announces-playstation-5-pro-upgraded-pssr-for-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-crimson Starfield news: lower price, headed to PS5, new DLC, etc https://www.eurogamer.net/starfield-finally-lands-ps5-release-date-along-with-new-story-dlc-and-free-lanes-update-which-among-other-things-adds-a-milliewhale-pet Switch 2 update improves Switch 1 games https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/03/psa-switch-2-update-adds-handheld-mode-boost-heres-how-to-use-it Xbox news: Copilot: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/xbox-just-revealed-gaming-copilot-is-coming-to-current-generation-consoles-later-this-year/ Xbox mode: https://retrohandhelds.gg/xbox-mode-escapes-the-ally-and-lands-on-windows-11-for-everyone/ Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) to the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X in April https://www.ign.com/articles/your-xbox-ally-x-is-due-for-a-crucial-performance-update-in-april 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

Topics: Beaten down by the weather; no time for much, but have done some tinkering Why are we on the fence about Marathon? Do we want government regulation on things like loot boxes? Raccoin Game out March 31/ games for Matt Gaming News: Phil and Sarah Bond out at Xbox, Asha Sharma in, what does that mean for the future of Xbox https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/exclusive-talking-to-new-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-and-cco-matt-booty Xbox's next console "Project Helix" codename revealed — CEO Asha Sharma re-affirms new Xbox-PC hybrid is on the way https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-next-console-project-helix-codename-revealed-ceo-asha-sharma-re-affirms-new-xbox-is-on-the-way Sony backing off releasing some games via PC https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstations-strategy-of-releasing-its-single-player-games-on-pc-is-reportedly-stopping/ The Division 10th Anniversary Showcase https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/5pVBLd1upCxSwirB01VQ9m/the-division-10th-anniversary-showcase-the-division-2-anniversary-season-and-roadmap-the-division-resurgence-launch-date Valve Stands Firm the Steam Machine Will Launch In 2026 https://www.ign.com/articles/valve-stands-firm-the-steam-machine-will-launch-in-2026-memory-and-storage-shortages-still-challenging-updated   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

Topics: Superbowl Side hustles More tinkering Some game recommendations for Matt: Wax Heads, DrainSim, Agrivore Video games are losing the "attention war" to gambling, porn, and crypto, according to industry report In 2025, American consumers spent roughly $5bn on Onlyfans (what???) https://www.eurogamer.net/video-games-are-losing-the-attention-war-to-gambling-porn-and-crypto-according-to-industry-report “RAMageddon” is here and getting worse Gaming News: State of Play: Feb 2026 https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/12/state-of-play-february-2026-all-announcements-trailers/ Borderlands 4's First Premium DLC, Bounty Pack 2, Drops Later This Month https://www.ign.com/articles/borderlands-4s-first-premium-dlc-bounty-pack-2-drops-later-this-month-this-is-what-you-get Zillow and World of Warcraft https://www.zillow.com/news/zillow-launches-zillow-for-warcraft-a-new-way-to-explore-world-of-warcraft-homes/ Exit 8 Movie Based off game The Exit 8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlRQ1oatOt8 Kingdom Come: Deliverance PS5, Xbox Series X/S Update Is Out Now With 60 FPS And 'Ultra Quality' Visuals https://gameinformer.com/2026/02/13/kingdom-come-deliverance-ps5-xbox-series-xs-update-is-out-now-with-60-fps-and-ultra Sony to Mitigate Playstation Price Hikes by Monetizing existing user base https://wccftech.com/playstation-5-price-increases-monetizing-install-base/ 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

Topics: How bout that snow! What does a good day to you look like Mike the tinkerer Super Bowl New game for Matt  - https://rangerspathgame.com/ Gaming News: New Xbox in 2027? Epic Game store included? https://www.ign.com/articles/next-generation-xbox-could-launch-in-2027-hints-amd https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/epic-games-store-boss-says-it-plans-to-be-on-the-next-xbox-console-on-day-one/ Steam Machine delayed https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/45479024/view/625565405086220583 Avowed / Outer Worlds don’t meet expectations https://www.ign.com/articles/obsidians-the-outer-worlds-2-underperformed-and-there-wont-be-a-third GTA 6 Marketing kicks off this summer Baldur’s Gate’ TV Series Continuing Game’s Story In Works At HBO From ‘The Last Of Us’ Co-Creator Craig Mazin & Hasbro Entertainment https://deadline.com/2026/02/baldurs-gate-3-tv-show-craig-mazin-hbo-1236710583/   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

Topics: Baby its cold outside…SNOW Sports: baseball HOF, NFL playoffs, NCAA champs Mike’s got the retro bug Three, yes, three new games for Matt to add to his wishlist, make it four! Goblin Sushi Acuvac Plinbo Forbidden Solitaire Gaming News: Xbox Direct https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/01/22/xbox-developer-direct-2026-recap/ Marathon releases March 5 https://blog.playstation.com/2026/01/19/marathon-releases-march-5-new-limited-edition-dualsense-controller-revealed/ The Division definitive edition? https://www.ign.com/articles/it-looks-like-the-division-definitive-edition-is-on-the-way-10-years-after-its-initial-release 60fps updates to some older ubisoft titles https://www.eurogamer.net/far-cry-3s-rook-islands-can-be-experienced-with-60fps-later-this-week Fallout 76 releases a big giant bug-fixing patch for armor, CAMPs, challenges, quests, and more - oh my https://massivelyop.com/2026/01/22/fallout-76-releases-a-big-giant-bug-fixing-patch-for-armor-camps-challenges-quests-and-more/   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

Topics: Price hikes! Is it time to hunker down and enjoy what we have? ROG Ally handhelds: https://steamdeckhq.com/news/asus-announces-price-hikes-jan-2026/ AMD/Nvidia:https://www.eurogamer.net/amd-and-nvidia-will-reportedly-raise-gpu-prices-significantly-in-2026 Games for Matt: Keep Driving and The Seance of Blake Manor Should we fire up Anthem one last time? - Anthem servers are shutting down on January 12, 2026 at which time the game will no longer be playable It’s CES! HP is releasing a keyboard that is a computer - zap your taint PSA: As of 12/24/25, USPS changed policy on when they postmark mail. Mail dropped off is no longer guaranteed a same-day postmark. Tax returns & other time-sensitive items are now stamped when they reach a regional processing center, which may be days later. Plan deadlines accordingly to avoid penalties. Gaming News: What to expect from Xbox in 2026 https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-in-2026-what-to-expect-from-team-green-this-year-and-beyond Xbox Developer Direct scheduled for Jan 22nd https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/01/08/xbox-developer-direct-2026/ Avowed coming to PS5 on February 17th https://www.gematsu.com/2026/01/avowed-coming-to-ps5-on-february-17-alongside-anniversary-update Updated Lenovo Legion Go 2, now with Steam OS https://www.ign.com/articles/the-lenovo-legion-go-2-finally-comes-with-steamos-at-ces-2026 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

Topics: Happy Holidays and all that comes with it Game Awards - what is your GotY? Gaming sales: Steam, PSN, etc If you could only play one franchise until you completed all games in the series, what would it be? Jeffery Dean Morgan pushing for a live action Red Dead Redemption movie Gaming News: RIP Vince Zampella and Lamarr Wilson Valve has discontinued the LCD version of the Steam Deck https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/valve-has-quietly-discontinued-the-last-lcd-steam-deck-model/ Matt is on vacation so should he “Cast n Chill”, already out on PC but now on Switch 2 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3483740/Cast_n_Chill/ Sometimes you need easy modes to enjoy games you otherwise wouldn’t. Bloober team to release a story mode for Cronos https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/cronos-the-new-dawn-easier-difficulty-2026 Marathon releases March 2026 20 min vision video released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjzmhROTv28 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

Topics: ai and 3d printed meat Thanksgiving and snow Adjusting to new schedule/Mike is 88 now  Netflix/WBros: how much will sub go up  HoF voting  Any desire to jump back into Destiny 2? Have you heard about the NEX playground? White Castle Kiosks 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

Topics: Yesterday was 20 yrs since Xbox 360 Thoughts on GenAI in your games? Are you upset that nipples will be shown in Fortnite? Do you know what a quahog is? Gaming News: Steam Machine https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steammachine TGA nominees https://thegameawards.com/nominees Global RAM price increases could reportedly trigger yet another wave of price hikes for Xbox consoles. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/they-didnt-plan-at-all-xbox-reportedly-warning-of-yet-another-potential-price-increase/ Other Windows handhelds get Xbox Ally X's Full Screen Experience https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/legion-go-and-other-windows-handhelds-finally-get-xbox-ally-xs-full-screen-experience-and-it-drops-tomorrow Everything announced at the Xbox Partner Preview https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/11/20/xbox-partner-preview-november-2025-recap/ Ghost of Yōtei New Game Plus launches Nov 24 https://blog.playstation.com/2025/11/19/new-game-plus-comes-to-ghost-of-yotei-november-24/   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

Topics: GTA delayed Inventor of the frozen burrito has died Xmas decorations What was in the box? World Series Retroid FOMO Gaming News: Halo Campaign Evolved confirmed for PlayStation 5 https://blog.playstation.com/2025/10/24/halo-campaign-evolved-launches-on-ps5-in-2026/ Cloud Streaming officially arrives on PlayStation Portal, with new support for digital PS5 Games in your library https://blog.playstation.com/2025/11/05/cloud-streaming-officially-arrives-on-playstation-portal-today-with-new-support-for-digital-ps5-games-in-your-library/ Valve now allows you to turn off the Steam Deck’s screen while it’s downloading games https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/771930569635267984 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

Topics: Mike news Has it hit you that there won’t be a Xbox only game going forward Subscription fatigue: HBO max going up? What do you know about Car infotainment subs? Gaming News: ROG Xbox Ally X reviews are out. Consensus is that it’s a great piece of hardware but the software just isn’t ready. Some calling the software rollout “unsatisfactory”, “pre-alpha”, “not fully baked”, etc.  Xbox has addressed the ROG Ally X handheld's controversial $1,000 price point — and said it had been hardware maker Asus that ultimately decided how much to charge. https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/xbox-ally-handheld-release-president-sarah-bond-interview-1236555575/ From Sarah Bond: “the next-gen console is going to be a very premium, very high-end curated experience,” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-next-xbox-console-is-a-premium-system-which-shares-some-of-the-thinking-behind-the-rog-xbox-ally-sarah-bond-says/ Exclusive Games Are "Antiquated," Xbox President Says https://www.gamespot.com/articles/exclusive-games-are-antiquated-xbox-president-says/1100-6535625/ For the last two years, Microsoft has pushed Xbox to hit profit margins of 30%, an ambitious target that's far higher than the industry average. Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition out Nov 10th https://bethesda.net/en/article/N00XVTawnzBBH7HNwv0hN/fallout-4-anniversary-edition-announced New Borderland 4 update out today https://borderlands.2k.com/borderlands-4/update-notes/ “Added support for the Horrors of Kairos! This free mini-event will be live from October 23 to November 6.” OCRP (Orange County Role Playing) shutting down Feb 28th GTA RP Server. Big news for GTA RP fans 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

Topics: IDs now required for certain apps!?! MLB playoffs - blatant pitch type / location signal from 2B runner to hitter If you were a NFL HC, what would you do if the WR dropped the ball before crossing into the end zone? Gaming News: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price jumps 50% https://gameinformer.com/2025/10/01/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-is-getting-an-overhaul-and-a-50-percent-price-increase Microsoft Makes First Xbox Game Pass Lineup Announcement Since Raising the Price of Ultimate https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-makes-first-xbox-game-pass-lineup-announcement-since-raising-the-price-of-ultimate Is Microsoft getting out of the console business? https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/no-xboxs-next-gen-console-hardware-plans-arent-cancelled Who is headed back to Fallout 76 in December? https://fallout.bethesda.net/en/article/7uCbEFtoNrbecM1hMWtY3u/fallout-76-burning-springs-first-look Oh that reduced storage PS5 Slim is now out in the US too https://www.theverge.com/news/791380/sony-ps5-slim-reduced-storage-2100-model-series 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

Topics: Spaceballs 2 So many games… Hades 2, Ghost of Yotei, Dying Light: The Beast, BF6 soon, Wolverine, FH6, etc Joey B hurt Robot umps coming to MLB in 2026 https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46357017/mlb-approves-robot-umpires-2026-part-challenge-system (side note: still think these champagne celebrations after reach round is dumb - don’t see it in other sports) Sister Jean steps away at 106, while some of us want to retire before 65! Mattober Wanna see my bananas? Gaming News: Microsoft raises prices again for Xbox consoles https://www.eurogamer.net/us-xbox-fans-hit-with-another-hardware-price-hike-just-four-months-after-the-last-increase Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra has criticised Microsoft's recent price hike of Xbox consoles in the US, stating "console price increases are not tariff issues, they are profit issues" https://www.eurogamer.net/tariffs-used-by-xbox-as-an-excuse-to-continue-raising-prices-says-former-blizzard-president Xbox Full Screen Experience “mode” leaks https://www.theverge.com/news/780388/microsoft-xbox-fullscreen-mode-windows-11-handheld-leak Lenovo cancels Legion Go 2 pre-orders on its own website after demand "substantially exceeded projections" https://www.eurogamer.net/lenovo-cancels-legion-go-2-pre-orders-on-its-own-website-after-demand-substantially-exceeded-projections 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

Topics: Win 11 upgrade is looming, this could be the last OST show! How cheap are you? Football predictions Sports games have a problem Gaming News: PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition with less internal storage in Europe. According to Destin Legarie, Xbox Rog Ally X and Xbox Rog Ally will NOT see a price bump due to tariffs. youtube.com/watch?v=-7ELGDYCTrg&feature=youtu.be Xbox Full Screen Experience confirmed for Lenovo Legion Go in 2026, not in October https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/lenovo-says-its-1100-handheld-will-also-get-the-xbox-mode-coming-to-the-rog-xbox-ally/ Any interest in the Atari Gamestation Go? https://atari.com/products/atari-gamestation-go 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

Topics: Mike's trip to Europe ROG Xbox Ally has a release date, but not a firm price yet https://www.theverge.com/news/762116/microsoft-asus-xbox-ally-handheld-release-date-compatibility Nostalgia in the air: Gears Reloaded, Borderlands 4, Battlefield 6 Fubo trial Gaming News: Sony planning a Switch style PS6 handheld https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-is-reportedly-planning-a-nintendo-switch-style-playstation-6-portable/ 9 years since No Man’s Sky was released, and yet they released another big free update https://www.nomanssky.com/2025/08/no-mans-sky-voyagers/ The Division 2 kicks off 10th anniversary year with The Division 2: Survivors, "an updated take on the survival extraction experience" https://www.eurogamer.net/the-division-2-kicks-off-10th-anniversary-year-with-the-division-2-survivors-an-updated-take-on-the-survival-extraction-experience Possible 2028 for Steamdeck 2 https://www.pcguide.com/news/new-rumor-suggests-valves-steam-deck-2-is-much-further-away-than-we-thought/ 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

Topics: Ozzy/Hulk Hogan Football/Baseball/Oh My Speedway disaster: https://awfulannouncing.com/mlb/speedway-classic-disaster-fyre-fest.html Gaming News: - Credit card companies pressure Steam and Itch.io to delist certain adult games https://www.pcgamer.com/software/platforms/valve-confirms-credit-card-companies-pressured-it-to-delist-certain-adult-games-from-steam/ Related: https://aftermath.site/steam-itch-porn-censorship-collective-shout-visa-mastercard-paypal  https://www.pcgamer.com/software/platforms/steam-introduces-new-rule-prohibiting-certain-kinds-of-adult-content-that-might-make-visa-or-mastercard-unhappy-financial-deplatforming-in-action/ - Due to tariffs, Nintendo raising prices on Switch 1 models https://www.theverge.com/news/717325/nintendo-switch-price-hike-tariffs  - Xbox handheld consoles ROG Ally and Ally X preorders open during Gamescom, report says https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-handheld-consoles-rog-ally-and-ally-x-preorders-open-during-gamescom-report-says - Guesstimate on what MS will do with US pricing of the ROG Xbox Ally X?  - Have you heard of the question who would win 100 men vs 1 Gorilla? Well now you can play the game:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/3657450/Gorilla_Vs_100_Men/ 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

Topics: Welcome Larry from the Geeks Gone Raw podcast / Open Forum Radio Network fame to the show! Mike finally cut the cord PC Specs, who can help? Don't cheat in public! Discussion: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X: - Rumored price points: $899 and $599 (Euro leak, remains to be seen if the same in the US or will tariffs)  https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/leaked-rog-xbox-ally-and-rog-ally-x-prices-hint-at-a-similar-price-range-to-existing-models-599-899-euro-prices-spotted-in-the-eu  $1050 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/xbox-ally-gaming-handheld-price-could-be-higher-than-expected-leak-suggests/  - Is this a console or a PC? - Larry’s take on where Xbox is headed? - More impressions from Matt on his time with the current ROG Ally X Gaming News: Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3 out today New AutoDrive feature — any owned vehicle can now taxi you to a destination of your choice or take you on a relaxed tour of Night City. Added 4 new vehicles, including several Side Jobs tied to acquiring them More characters, outfits, and poses are available in Photo Mode - Added 27 new NPCs that can be spawned in Photo Mode Added VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S 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

Topics: Matt leads a Switch 2 conversation with Mike and Los answering his questions. Go give Los from The Talking Place podcast a listen! 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

Topics: It’s been HOT Advocate for yourself Mike’s been getting out and about Matt purchased a ROG Ally X Gaming News: Microsoft lays off approximately 9100 employees Question from RetroRentsAL: At what point does Phil Spencer go? His latest idea to push is the ROG XBox? It’s basically a skinned ROG Ally. The dude has not been successful by any measure. How is he still around? What are your gentlemen’s thoughts on this? Nintendo has intentionally broken the Switch 2’s compatibility with third-party docks, glasses and other video output devices by locking down its USB-C video output https://www.theverge.com/report/695915/switch-2-usb-c-third-party-docks-dont-work-authentication-encryption Sony's Mark Cerny says the PS5 Pro will get the promised replacement for its PSSR upscaling tech next year. The new upscaler is a "co-developed super resolution" algorithm made by Sony and AMD. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/mark-cerny-says-ps5-pro-will-get-its-major-replacement-for-the-current-pssr-upscaler-next-year/ Hideo Kojima has said he wants to be the first developer to make a game in space, and that he wants to put himself in a "Tom Cruise" situation where he risks his life. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hideo-kojima-wants-to-develop-a-game-in-space-and-risk-his-life-like-tom-cruise/ 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

Topics: Almost summer, where did Spring go? Weeds Windows Some Switch 2 thoughts (3.5m units sold worldwide), Best Buy, Stock, experience Next year is 25th anniversary of Xbox Gaming News: The Xbox Games Showcase: let’s talk about the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/06/08/xbox-handheld-rog-ally-x-games-showcase/ 1st Party Xbox handheld rumored to now be cancelled, rather than “on-hold” https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-handheld-device-essentially-canceled-report/1100-6532402/ Sony working on a handheld? https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2025-the-first-plausible-sony-handheld-specs-leaks-emerge-but-how-capable-can-it-be   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

Topics: Switch 2 is upon us and feeling very low key about it Weak launch lineup, limited press, and not a generational leap, if anything a sideways step You can now put SteamOS on your other non-Steam deck handhelds.  Benefits: improved battery life, potentially smoother performance in some games, console like appearance and access to the Steam library with its features like Steam Cloud and controller-optimized UI https://store.steampowered.com/steamos/ Hearing great things about GeForce now on SteamDeck. https://www.theverge.com/pc-gaming/676167/nvidia-geforce-now-steam-deck-test-hands-on https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-get-geforce-now-on-steam-deck-steamos/ Gaming News: MSFT pauses work on their own handheld, to focus on improving Windows 11 PC gaming optimization https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/exclusive-xboxs-handheld-pembrooke-has-been-sidelined-for-now-as-microsoft-doubles-down-on-windows-11-pc-gaming-handheld-optimization LEGO Fortnite is launching a LEGO brick editor that allows for true brick-by-brick building on June 17. There will be 50 bricks, 42 colors at launch. https://www.lego.com/en-us/aboutus/news/2025/june/updates-unreal-editor-for-fortnite?redirectFrom=en-cn&locale=en-us Hell is Us demo now live on Steam till June 16th https://store.steampowered.com/app/1620730/Hell_is_Us/ https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1620730/view/515211349279638275   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

Topics: Giant Bomb Tush push Make Basketball Great Again! Pete Rose Norm Gaming News: 10 year anniversary of The Witcher 3 - any memories/thoughts on that iconic game? MS adds 50 retro games to GamePass https://www.theverge.com/news/672037/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-activision-retro-classics Randy Pitchford says he doesn’t know the price of Borderlands 4, but if it is $80,real fans will find a way to buy it. Thoughts? https://www.eurogamer.net/borderlands-4s-randy-pitchford-seeks-to-justify-80-real-fans-comment The biggest Steam Deck update in a long while *also* has installation instructions for Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go. https://www.theverge.com/news/673114/valves-huge-steam-deck-update-is-now-ready-for-everyone-including-rival-amd-handhelds 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

Topics: This week we're joined by special guest Josh aka The Noyse from The Castle Vault podcast. How to properly pronounce Oregon? Giant Bomb/Polygon closures Thoughts on the Xbox price increases? (https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/console/may-2025-pricing-updates) Gaming News: Reaction to the new GTA6 trailer / screenshots (518 days between trailer 1 and 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQRLujxTm3c https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gallery-over-70-new-grand-theft-auto-6-screenshots-show-the-next-gen-vice-city/ Leaked photos of Xbox (ASUS) prototype handheld https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/xboxs-project-kennan-pc-gaming-handheld-leaks-in-new-photos-alongside-the-rog-ally-2 Borderlands 4 - new trailer and release date 9/12/25 https://youtu.be/z4qeqPZJTaE?si=hLg7KXtV5NX00ukw Gears of War: Reloaded out this Summer https://www.gameinformer.com/2025/05/05/gears-of-war-makes-its-playstation-debut-this-summer 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

Topics: Mike’s vacation Switch 2 US Pre-Orders Best time of year for sports? NBA/NHL playoffs, NFL draft, MLB reg season Matt's computer issues Gaming News: Bethesda shadow dropped a remaster of Oblivion last week https://www.theverge.com/news/649795/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-remastered-release-date Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold over 1 million copies https://www.ign.com/articles/hit-rpg-clair-obscur-expedition-33-tops-1-million-sales-in-just-3-days Can now buy Xbox games via the Xbox app, stream your games via console https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/04/16/xbox-april-update-buy-games-xbx-app-stream-your-own-game-console/?ocid=Platform_soc_omc_xbo_bs_Photo_lrn_4.16.2 Madden NFL 26 Locks in Release Date, Hits Nintendo Switch 2 but Ditches PS4 and Xbox One https://www.ign.com/articles/madden-nfl-26-locks-in-release-date-hits-nintendo-switch-2-but-ditches-ps4-and-xbox-one Ghost of Yōtei comes to PS5 on October 2, 2025 https://blog.playstation.com/2025/04/23/ghost-of-yotei-comes-to-playstation-5-on-october-2/ 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

Topics: Torpedo Bats Doctors and Smoking Blue Prince hysteria Mike & Matt's next co-op game: Ikuma: The Frozen Compass Gaming News: Switch 2 thoughts Does The Last of Us Complete Edition mean there won’t be a 3rd entry in the series? https://blog.playstation.com/2025/04/10/the-last-of-us-complete-hits-ps5-today-physical-collectors-edition-coming-july/ Some Xbox games are coming to Battle.net, why are people excited for this? What am I missing? https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/the-outer-worlds-2#optLogin=true Xbox Games Showcase announced for June, what do you want to see? https://www.polygon.com/xbox/555119/microsoft-announces-xbox-games-showcase-for-june Thoughts on the Diablo IV roadmap? https://www.eurogamer.net/blizzard-details-full-diablo-4-roadmap-for-2025-includes-mouse-and-keyboard-support-for-consoles 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

Topics: Paul Skenes BB card SOLD Do you tinker with your stuff? How do you decide what game to play next? We finished Split Fiction, Mike finished Avowed Gaming News: Switch 2 Pre-Orders go live next week? https://www.eurogamer.net/switch-2-pre-order-date-leaks-ahead-of-direct Nintendo announces Virtual game cards https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/virtual-game-cards/ Nintendo suggests there will be enhanced Switch 2 versions of some Switch games https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch-2/548599/nintendo-switch-2-edition-games-enhanced-upgrades Nvidia’s AI assistant is here to optimize your gaming PC https://www.theverge.com/news/635155/nvidia-g-assist-ai-assistant-available-download Minecraft getting a Vibrant Visual update https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-live-march-2025-vibrant-visuals-announcement 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

Topics: Paul Skenes BB card update AI discussion Some other assorted bullshitting (just for Los) Gaming News: 3rd Party Xbox handheld due out later this year? https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-project-kennan-gaming-handheld-everything-we-know-so-far   Space Marine 3 already in the works https://www.eurogamer.net/warhammer-40k-space-marine-3-is-already-in-the-works-and-its-promising-an-even-more-immersive-experience Will need a MS account when playing Forza on PlayStation https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/03/forza-horizon-5-will-require-a-microsoft-account-to-play-on-ps5-raising-preservation-problems Bethesda reassures Starfield players it has "exciting things planned" for 2025 https://www.eurogamer.net/remember-starfield-bethesda-reassures-fans-it-has-exciting-things-planned-for-2025-as-wait-continues-for-news-on-whats-next 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

Topics: Paul Skenes BB card https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/43507408/eleven-year-old-gets-1-1-card-pirates-ace-paul-skenes Spring training started Appalachian Sipping Cream, in a jar. Why when using an Xbox and a headset, do I still need to turn down the volume on my TV? On PlayStation, it knows to mute the TV/sound system. Another Xbox sound observation, occasionally at times, my Xbox(es) get out of sync with my soundbar. There is a delay between what’s happening on screen and the sound. To resolve, I need to power off/on the soundbar. Happened on two different TVs/soundbars. I have severe MH Wilds FOMO Cranky over games removed from PS Plus that still show in my library but are locked Gaming News: Fable delayed to 2026 https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/fable-delayed-to-2026-xbox-confirms Balatro has successfully appealed PEGI's decision to classify it as PEGI 18 and has now been recategorised as suitable for players aged 12 and up - and now on GamePass https://www.eurogamer.net/balatro-wins-formal-appeal-to-reclassify-poker-game-as-pegi-12 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

Topics: How’s winter treating ya now? Is Xbox finally hitting it’s stride with GamePass Gaming News: Avowed - review roundup 79 on PC / 80 on Xbox Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 - hits 1 mil sales in just one day https://www.eurogamer.net/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-hits-1m-sales-in-just-one-day Reaction to PlayStation’s State of Play: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/02/12/state-of-play-february-2025-all-announcements-trailers/ Highlights for Mike: Borderlands 4 in Sept, to be a focus on the next State of Play in April Days Gone Remaster for PS5/PS5 Pro MindsEye - “narrative-driven, single-player action-adventure thriller set in the not-too-distant future, in the fictional desert city of Redrock, where artificial intelligence and human greed collide to bring Earth to the precipice of collapse” Next Housemarque game: Saros The Midnight Walk Split Fiction (next game from It Takes Two creator) out on March 6th. Will Matt and Mike reunite? https://youtu.be/vRDXNJJ5Y3c?si=Omyhb47GYbGZss6x 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

Topics: Will GTAVI release at $100? Discussion around spending habits in gaming. Gaming News: The VGHF Library opens in early access - https://gamehistory.org/vghf-library-launch/ It’s a digital archive of video game history research materials, now available at https://library.gamehistory.org/  Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 officially heading to PlayStation 5 this "spring" https://www.eurogamer.net/xboxs-forza-horizon-5-officially-heading-to-playstation-5-this-spring Xbox chief Phil Spencer: "It does mean more of our games shipping on more platforms, not just PlayStation. We love the work we do with Nintendo, we love what we do with Valve on Steam. Our games will show up in more and more places." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAl5yVpNc3o Satya Nadella at Microsoft FY25 Q2 Webcast: - Biggest CoD launch - 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' at 4M players - Game Pass new quarterly revenue record - PC Game Pass sub grow by 30% - 140M hours streamed via Xcloud https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-revenue-fell-7-in-q2-as-hardware-sales-dropped-29/ PlayStation Plus shifting focus to PS5 games next year, will only "occasionally" include PS4 titles https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-plus-shifting-focus-to-ps5-games-next-year-will-only-occasionally-include-ps4-titles MLB The Show 25 Launches In March, But Won't Be On Game Pass This Year https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mlb-the-show-25-launches-in-march-but-wont-be-on-game-pass-this-year/1100-6529072/ 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

Topics: Snowy conditions - still think my 48” snow pusher shovel was the best purchase recently Health recommendation from a listener Mike tried YouTube TV, again. What if Blizzard made a 20-30hr spinoff Diablo game. With either 3rd person or 1st person visuals, like the Witcher or Red Dead? Do you want this outside the box thinking from MS? Reminded again why I prefer to buy items online rather than at a store. Gaming News: Nintendo Switch 2 reveal will be on April 2nd - https://www.eurogamer.net/its-official-nintendo-switch-2-revealed-after-months-of-waiting Diablo IV: Season of Witchcraft Launches January 21 https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24167111/master-the-occult-in-season-of-witchcraft The Season of Witchcraft Battle Pass begins on January 21, 10 a.m. PST and hosts 90 Reward Tiers (28 Free Tiers and 62 Premium Tiers). 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

Topics: How were the holidays? What do you hope gaming has in store for us in 2025? Diablo IV Discussion Gaming News: Siri “unintentionally” recorded private convos; Apple agrees to pay $95M https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/apple-agrees-to-pay-95m-delete-private-conversations-siri-recorded/   Sebile is the codename for a new Xbox controller, and this new patent details how the haptics will work, among other things. https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-new-sebile-controller-breaks-cover-in-this-new-patent-and-we-now-know-what-that-the-weird-grippy-trousers-are-for 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

Topics: Xmas is upon us: discuss toys from past holidays The Game Awards thoughts? https://www.techspot.com/news/105956-best-trailers-announcements-winners-game-awards-2024.html Fallout: Has MS missed an opportunity to further capitalize on the franchise? (FYI: Fallout season 2 is expected to be released in early to mid-2026) Fallout 76 won’t play fan service and add things from the show into their game: “We probably won't go out of our way to add a whole bunch of stuff specific to the show, because we don't feel like we need to.” https://www.vg247.com/fallout-76-lead-producer-of-fallout-show-season-two-crossovers Why haven’t Matt and Mike played Stalker 2 or Indiana Jones yet? Gaming News: Valve will be Lenovo’s ‘special guest’ at just-announced gaming handheld event https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/19/24325072/lenovo-legion-go-ces-event-valve-microsoft The games industry ‘will only have room for one non-Nintendo console next gen’, it’s claimed https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-games-industry-will-only-have-room-for-one-non-nintendo-console-next-gen-its-claimed/ Microsoft’s CEO: Being an Xbox fan means playing Xbox games on “all your devices” https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/microsofts-ceo-says-the-company-is-redefining-what-it-means-to-be-an-xbox-fan-by-pushing-its-multiplatform-plan-its-about-being-able-to-enjoy-xbox-on-all-your-devices First look at Exodus gameplay gives next-gen Mass Effect vibes https://www.eurogamer.net/first-look-at-exodus-gameplay-gives-next-gen-mass-effect-vibes Killzone cosmetics in Helldivers 2 https://www.eurogamer.net/helldivers-2-receives-first-ever-crossover-with-killzone-2-cosmetics 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

Topics: Thanksgiving re-cap Did you watch Bengals/Simpsons broadcast? Xbox 360 Red Ring sweatshirt Pornhub Gamer stats Gaming News: Valve has revealed plans for partners to create third-party SteamOS hardware https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/6/24315098/valve-steam-machines-steamos-steam-deck-vr Lenovo Legion Go S leak shows renders of the cheaper handheld gaming PC https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/2/24311437/lenovo-legion-go-s-leak-pc-gaming-handheld Intel announces $249 Arc B580 and $219 Arc B570 ‘Battlemage’ graphics cards https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/3/24311887/intel-battlemage-b580-b570-price-release-date Playstation almost died https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2024/12/03/sony-felt-lucky-survived-ps3-struggles-says-shawn-layden/ Borderlands 4 and Mafia: The Old Country confirmed for the Game Awards https://www.eurogamer.net/borderlands-4-mafia-the-old-country-lead-the-charge-as-more-game-awards-showings-confirmed Gamer kills father https://www.fox19.com/2024/12/10/gamer-accused-killing-father-who-wanted-him-stop-playing-video-games-get-job/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wxix 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

Topics: Matt steps outside in sweatpants (joggers) for the first time? New shitter? Black Friday - anything you’re looking for? Gaming News: New Xbox marketing - This is an Xbox - https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/14/24296420/microsoft-this-is-an-xbox-marketing-campaign-xbox-everywhere Phil’s interview with Bloomberg:  They’re planning a handheld but it’s years away, There are no “red lines” for which Xbox games will come to PlayStation Game Awards nominations: https://thegameawards.com/ Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now stream "select" games from their own library via Cloud Gaming: https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-subscribers-can-now-stream-select-games-from-their-own-library-via-cloud-gaming A new PlayStation Portal update released, featuring: ☁️ Cloud streaming beta for select PS5 games 🔉 Refined volume adjustment settings https://blog.playstation.com/2024/11/19/the-playstation-portal-remote-player-experience-to-evolve-with-new-system-update/ 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 Twitter - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

Topics: Mike’s new gadgets: Hair trimmer and Kindle  World Series was surprising The NFL product is so bad these days; 15 teams with losing records, annually 10-12 teams have losing records. Wonder why I watch it weekly. Games: Fo76, RDR, Fortnite, Stellar Blade, Astro Bot, Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, CoD campaign. Gaming News: PS5 Pro - Initial impressions Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Biggest Call of Duty Launch Ever, Sets New Single Day Game Pass Sub Record https://www.ign.com/articles/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-biggest-call-of-duty-launch-ever-sets-new-single-day-game-pass-sub-record Nintendo confirms backwards compatibility for its technically yet-to-be-announced Switch 2 console https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-confirms-backwards-compatibility-for-switch-2 Steam’s built-in game recording is now available to all https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/5/24289138/steam-game-recording-now-available-all-users Indiana Jones and the Great Circle deep dive is scheduled for Monday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vujiFT4cQm8 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 Twitter - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

Topics: End of October means Mikes birthday  World Series, Dodgers and Yankees  Fall weather winter coming looking for wood Outhouse update Gaming News: Black Ops 6 Has a Premium Sound Option  https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-ops-6-has-an-option-to-pay-for-better-audio/1100-6527328/   Xbox Cloud Gaming will reportedly let players stream any game in their library from November https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-cloud-gaming-will-reportedly-let-players-stream-any-game-in-their-library-from-november Did you see anything you liked at the Xbox Partner Showcase? https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/17/24272580/xbox-fall-partner-showcase-october-2024-trailers 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 Twitter - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

Topics: Farm/Outhouse Mike and the Horses Letters from Cincinnati Sports Gaming News: Nintendo is making an alarm clock https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/9/24265984/nintendo-alarmo-alarm-clock-date-price Red Dead Redemption and Undead DLC headed to PC https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/o3314a19koo147/red-dead-redemption-and-undead-nightmare-coming-to-pc-october-29 343 Studios is now Halo Studios https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/7/24264129/halo-unreal-engine-5-halo-studios-announcement 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 Twitter - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

Topics: Mattober Do kids belong in breweries? PS5 Pro went on sale PS5 Pro enhanced games 30th anniversary limited edition PlayStation State of Play Assassin's Creed Shadows delayed 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 Twitter - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

Topics: Anxiety Mike left the house, twice How quickly would your spouse sell you out? Tacos? PS5 Pro announcement Xbox layoffs PS5 system update Steam Families Xbox brings back Friend Requests 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 Twitter - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

Topics:  With Rumors about the PS5 Pro and potentially a change in strategy from Xbox, what would it take to get Matt back into console gaming? Question from Al: "Would love to hear ya boys thoughts on Gamescom ! Anything there get ya pumped? Is anyone as excited for Star Trucker as me? That looks amazing  Lifewise this is one of my favorite times of year. Love fall and winter. Usually the time of year I really play through the games I’ve been meaning to. Anything y’all plan on digging out?" - It’s almost cozy season, any interest in any of these titles? - CoD Black Ops 6 - Warhammer Space Marine 2 - Star Wars Outlaws - Starfield Shattered Space - Diablo Vessel of Hatred expansion Or will you just be enjoying season 18 of Fallout 76? Gaming News Sony raising prices of PS5 in Japan by $90 https://x.com/tomwarren/status/1828334413110820877 Sony cited "current fluctuations in the global economic situation" for decision to raise PlayStation 5 prices in Japan https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-raising-ps5-console-and-accessory-prices-in-japan PC gamers can now customize the DualSense Edge controller directly on their computer. With the PlayStation Accessories app, customize the controller’s settings and update its firmware directly from your Windows PC https://controller.dl.playstation.net/controller/lang/en/2100004.html?smcid=cw%3Amk_sns_200&sf274405720=1 Xbox Discord functionality update, you can now watch your Discord friend’s gameplay from your Xbox and call them directly https://x.com/tomwarren/status/1828874642255425901 With the August PC update, Xbox will allow users to choose what you want to install for your games https://x.com/tomwarren/status/1828883358711198186 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 Twitter - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

Topics: Mike's trip to TN Fallout 76 - Mile Post Zero date announced at QuakeCon Disney wants NYU doctor allergy death suit tossed because of widower’s Disney+ subscription https://nypost.com/2024/08/13/us-news/disney-wants-allergy-death-suit-tossed-because-of-disney-subscription/ Ibrahim Al-Nasser from Saudi Arabia has connected 444 different games consoles to one TV https://x.com/GWR/status/1823318344927195260 God of War Ragnarök PC system requirements revealed https://blog.playstation.com/2024/08/08/god-of-war-ragnarok-pc-system-requirements-revealed/ Red Dead Redemption headed to PC? https://www.eurogamer.net/red-dead-redemption-pc-version-detailed-via-playstation-store-page Until Dawn launches on PS5 and PC on 4th October https://blog.playstation.com/2024/08/14/until-dawn-rebuilt-and-enhanced-for-ps5-and-pc-launches-october-4/?sf274260483=1 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 Twitter - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

Topics: Matt’s farm adventures Olympics / Will Matt make an appearance in Summer Olympics in 2028 Fallout 76 stuff Mike continues to have No Man’s Sky envy https://www.ign.com/videos/sean-murray-explains-no-mans-sky-worlds-part-1 Halo TV show canceled https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/19/24201551/halo-paramount-plus-canceled The FTC has blasted Microsoft’s new "degraded" Xbox Game Pass Standard tier and the Game Pass price increases. https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/18/24201576/ftc-microsoft-xbox-game-pass-price-increases-standard-tier 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 Twitter - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

Topics: 4th of July, one year of fitness, any Steam sale purchases?, Fallout 76, Robo Cop Question About Guerilla Games Microsoft is hiking the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and launching a new ‘Standard’ tier: https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/9/24195312/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-price-increase-standard-subscription Handy chart: https://x.com/klobrille/status/1810852087678321071 Stock up on 3 month cards: https://www.cdkeys.com/xbox-live/3-month-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-xbox-one-pc When is it time to start cutting back on these subscriptions? 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 Twitter - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

Topics: Well that settles the Boston vs Ohio sports debate Hanging outside / smores RPG Question from Maffia-Thug Now that I’ve hit level 50 in F76, let’s talk Game currencies: why so many? Lazy work by the devs? Overthinking it? Or are we just a bunch of simpletons and most gamers enjoy all the different currencies? FASNACHT IS BACK in Fallout 76 https://fallout.bethesda.net/en/article/75pbnJQnIl1PKchmFkE4sx/fasnacht-is-back-with-new-masks Need to rethink going on public server in Fallout https://nypost.com/2024/06/25/us-news/nj-video-game-nut-flies-to-florida-overnight-just-to-attack-online-rival-with-hammer-cops/ Games shipping to PC GamePass not feature complete? https://wccftech.com/game-pass-pc-once-again-lacks-nvidia-dlss-amd-fsr-at-still-wakes-the-deeps-launch/ Steam releases GAME RECORDING BETA - A new built-in system for creating and sharing your gameplay footage https://store.steampowered.com/gamerecording Steam is getting an official controller, but Valve isn’t making it https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/26/24186645/valve-steam-controller-officially-licensed-wireless-horipad-announcement-specs 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 Twitter - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

Topics: VT Trip for Mike Matt bought a ROG Ally Wyoming/Idaho pass - what would a civil engineer do to fix this mess? https://x.com/SkiTownRE/status/1799447847571787929 Would you like Fallout games better or less if they were in a different engine like The Division 2 or Fortnite? Xbox Showcase 30 games shown 30 games coming to PC 18 coming day one to XGP/PCGP 17 1ST party games New Xbox hardware: https://x.com/tomwarren/status/1799871627531870587 Phil Spencer interview with IGN https://youtu.be/IIpMhthwnto?si=0AcYZA1pyjGsrn2L 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 Twitter - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

Topics: Joined this week by Chase of the Geeks Gone Raw podcast Checking in on the Mentals and Physicals What we've been playing. Are we excited for "E3" week CoD headed to Game Pass Will Matt and Chase return to Destiny 2 with The Final Shape expansion out next week? Quick Bits, Matt's Quips 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 Twitter - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt