On Second Thought with Mike & Matt

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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It's Not That Long - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 28

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 workshttps://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 PlayStationhttps://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 2025https://www.eurogamer.net/remember-starfield-bethesda-reassures-fans-it-has-exciting-things-planned-for-2025-as-wait-continues-for-news-on-whats-next
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Sipping Cream - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 27

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 2026https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/fable-delayed-to-2026-xbox-confirmsBalatro 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 GamePasshttps://www.eurogamer.net/balatro-wins-formal-appeal-to-reclassify-poker-game-as-pegi-12
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Order Up - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 26

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 dayhttps://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
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