On Second Thought with Mike & Matt

Catching Up with Larry - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 38

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
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Switch 2 In Review feat. Los - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 37

Topics:
Matt leads a Switch 2 conversation with Mike and Los answering his questions.Go give Los from The Talking Place podcast a listen!
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C'mon Man - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 36

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 employeesQuestion 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 outputhttps://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/
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Putrid - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 35

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 Xhttps://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
 
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Switch 2 Eve - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 34

Topics:
Switch 2 is upon us and feeling very low key about itWeak 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 UIhttps://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-onhttps://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 optimizationhttps://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 16thhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1620730/Hell_is_Us/https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1620730/view/515211349279638275
 
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Cold Dogs - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 33

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 GamePasshttps://www.theverge.com/news/672037/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-activision-retro-classicsRandy 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-commentThe 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
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Mushrooms - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 32

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=VQRLujxTm3chttps://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 handheldhttps://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 9/12/25https://youtu.be/z4qeqPZJTaE?si=hLg7KXtV5NX00ukw
Gears of War: Reloaded out this Summerhttps://www.gameinformer.com/2025/05/05/gears-of-war-makes-its-playstation-debut-this-summer
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Cook Your Meat - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 31

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 weekhttps://www.theverge.com/news/649795/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-remastered-release-date
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold over 1 million copieshttps://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 consolehttps://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 Onehttps://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, 2025https://blog.playstation.com/2025/04/23/ghost-of-yotei-comes-to-playstation-5-on-october-2/
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Two Pipes - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 30

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
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Tinker With It - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 29

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 cardshttps://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/virtual-game-cards/
Nintendo suggests there will be enhanced Switch 2 versions of some Switch gameshttps://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch-2/548599/nintendo-switch-2-edition-games-enhanced-upgrades
Nvidia’s AI assistant is here to optimize your gaming PChttps://www.theverge.com/news/635155/nvidia-g-assist-ai-assistant-available-download
Minecraft getting a Vibrant Visual updatehttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-live-march-2025-vibrant-visuals-announcement
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