On Second Thought with Mike & Matt

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 weekhttps://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamcontroller
Xbox: 
Price decrease for GamePasshttps://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 Xboxhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/microsoft-drops-microsoft-gaming-name-in-xbox-rebrand/gm-GM8A243D47
PlayStation DRMhttps://www.eurogamer.net/sony-comment-playstation-30-day-drm
Take-two still unsettled on GTA6 pricehttps://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 - OSTWMM@gmail.com
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 rounduphttps://www.polygon.com/pragmata-review-roundup/
Adventure Time Power Wash Simulator trailer looks awesomehttps://youtu.be/CrfraPo-ePM?si=mIUGFbEsFi_qL_Z4
Free-to-Play Borderlands Mobile Game Suddenly Availablehttps://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 Designhttps://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 - OSTWMM@gmail.com
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 PSSRhttps://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, etchttps://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 gameshttps://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 Aprilhttps://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 - OSTWMM@gmail.com
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 Xboxhttps://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 PChttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstations-strategy-of-releasing-its-single-player-games-on-pc-is-reportedly-stopping/
The Division 10th Anniversary Showcasehttps://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 2026https://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 - OSTWMM@gmail.com
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 2026https://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 Monthhttps://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 Warcrafthttps://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 8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlRQ1oatOt8
Kingdom Come: Deliverance PS5, Xbox Series X/S Update Is Out Now With 60 FPS And 'Ultra Quality' Visualshttps://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 basehttps://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 - OSTWMM@gmail.com
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-amdhttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/epic-games-store-boss-says-it-plans-to-be-on-the-next-xbox-console-on-day-one/
Steam Machine delayedhttps://store.steampowered.com/news/group/45479024/view/625565405086220583
Avowed / Outer Worlds don’t meet expectationshttps://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 - OSTWMM@gmail.com
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 Directhttps://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/01/22/xbox-developer-direct-2026-recap/
Marathon releases March 5https://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 titleshttps://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 myhttps://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 - OSTWMM@gmail.com
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 2026https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-in-2026-what-to-expect-from-team-green-this-year-and-beyond
Xbox Developer Direct scheduled for Jan 22ndhttps://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/01/08/xbox-developer-direct-2026/
Avowed coming to PS5 on February 17thhttps://www.gematsu.com/2026/01/avowed-coming-to-ps5-on-february-17-alongside-anniversary-update
Updated Lenovo Legion Go 2, now with Steam OShttps://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 - OSTWMM@gmail.com
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 Deckhttps://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 2https://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 Cronoshttps://techraptor.net/gaming/news/cronos-the-new-dawn-easier-difficulty-2026
Marathon releases March 202620 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 - OSTWMM@gmail.com
Discord - OnSecondThought
BlueSky - @CapnMikeM
Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt