On Second Thought with Mike & Matt

Topics: Funny story with my sister and doctor and me Fishing shenanigans  Steam sale Gaming News:   Sony has their Xbox 2013 moment and announces the phasing out of discs as of 2028 https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/ Closing of Vita and PS3 stores https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/an-update-...

Episode two of Retro World Order is here! It’s been a while, so place your bets on how many new handhelds Mike is now holding captive in his basement! They’re catching up with a bunch of stuff that’s been going on over the summer. Los has been hard at work trying to maintain his sanity, while Mike keeps tabs on the developing hellscape that is the gaming industry. SO once they gain our bearings, t...

Topics: What now? GTA V Lifetime sales No Xbox news this week, c'mon MS! Gaming News: Steam Machine release date and pricing https://store.steampowered.com/hardware/steammachine GTA VI pricing and pre-order dates, plus “plays best” campaign with Sony https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/24/grand-theft-auto-vi-plays-best-on-ps5-november-19/ Marathon Confirms New PvE Mode Release Date https://www.ig...

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...

Topics: Quick baseball discussion Industry is on fire with bangers after bangers, 007 has sold over 1.5 mil copies in 24 hours. How will the increase of Steam Deck impact the price of Steam Machine? https://www.engadget.com/2182286/valve-jacks-up-steam-deck-prices-by-as-much-as-300/ https://www.ign.com/articles/opinion-with-a-949-steam-deck-the-steam-machine-will-probably-be-very-expensive Xbox is...

Topics: Forza reviews Steam controller Do we need a gaming perfume? https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-is-getting-its-own-e155-perfume/ Games for Matt Episode sponsored by Los’ Thor Skins / few questions from the peanut gallery Gaming News: Crimson Desert’s success boosts Pearl Abyss revenue by 419%, company confirms it's thinking about DLC https://www.eurogamer.ne...

Remember when I said last episode was the official first episode? Yeah, well, I lied. THIS is the first episode! So welcome to the Retro World Order! Mike ( On Second Thought with Mike & Matt ), and Los ( The Talking Place ), are hyper focused this week! They only get distracted for about 20 minutes! But after trying to figure out why Los is the way he is with customizing his handhelds, and th...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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-xb...

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...

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-on...

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/marath...

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 o...

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://...

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 -  OSTWMM@gmail.com D...

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....

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....

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 a...

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 Microsof...

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,...

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 Exp...

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-...