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- Retro World Order - Episode Two
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, they acknowledge the elephant in the room that is Sony and all their ruinous ways as of late. Yes, this is a retro show - and Mike will be going more in depth with it on On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - but it all ties up at the end, so stick through it!
Once all the negativity is off our chests, they get into the good stuff. Los brags about living in his Steam Deck era, all thanks to the Steam Deck Mini, a.k.a. The AYN Thor. He’s been picking up a few retro games here and there but it’s mostly been playing Steam games on the Thor thanks to GameNative. He’s been digging into Mina the Hollower and Game Boy Color inspired visuals make it the absolute perfect device to play it on!
Mike holds back and only talks about two devices this week! The ANBERNIC RG Rotate, and the AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini x Arcade Home Limited Edition. You can listen to Mike go into details on both devices, and of course, per usual, Los is now interested in buying both. The RG Rotate has such a small for factor, it is perfect for taking on the go, and the Pocket AIR MINI feels premium at a more affordable price.
They continue to gush over Pico-8 gaming in hopes someone would listen, and tease upcoming devices in the Anbernic RG 55G1 and the Retroid Pocket Nova.
And the first community challenge has been cast! If you’re listening to us, find a way to communicate back - whether it be Discords, show notes comments, carrier pigeons, whatever - and let us know what old school game should we play as our first community game?
Links and Info Discussed
- IGN - Cancelling PlayStation Plus Won’t Make a Difference
- Forbes - Sony Crawls Back to Social Media
- The Verge - Sony is Killing Discs and is Showing Us Why It’s a Bad Idea
- AYN Thor - Product Link
- PicPic - The first Pico-8 Emulator for iOS (and Android)
- WTF is Pico-8?!
- ANBERNIC RG Rotate - Product Link
- Retro Game Corps - RG Rotate Review
- AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini x Arcade Home Limited Edition - Product Link
- Retro Game Corps - Pocket AIR Mini Review
- TechEBlog - Anbernic’s RG 55G1 Brings Switch Lite Charm and Fresh Power to Retro Handhelds
- The Gadgeteer - Why the Retroid Pocket Nova Might Be the Best Retro Handheld of 2026
1 hr 30 min - The Modest Minnow - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 60
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/steammachineGTA 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.ign.com/articles/marathon-confirms-new-pve-mode-release-date-season-3-begins-september-2026Retro Handheld News:Retroid announces Pocket Novahttps://www.androidauthority.com/retroid-pocket-nova-chip-3680929/Anbernic announces the RG551Ghttps://anbernic.com/blogs/news/anbernic-rg-55g1-first-lookContact 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
1 hr 23 min - We Need a Reset - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 59
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-highlights-new-video-games-resident-evil-silent-hillWhat is Xbox up to now?- 100 Day reset
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/06/10/next-100-days-xbox-reset/- layoffs
https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-reportedly-planning-significant-layoffs-budget-cuts-for-marketing-and-more- millions of people unsubbed from GP
https://kotaku.com/xbox-game-pass-lost-millions-subscribers-price-hike-2000704046- in-game ads
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/oh-boy-xboxs-chief-strategist-is-floating-the-idea-of-in-game-ads- re-thinking Helix, cheaper options
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-is-exploring-radically-different-business-models-to-make-its-next-console-affordable/- Could MS spinoff Xbox as a subsidiary like LinkedIn and Github
https://www.resetera.com/threads/the-information-microsoft-hasnt-ruled-out-restructuring-or-spinning-out-xbox-into-ms-owned-subsidiary-making-it-easier-to-sell-or-joint-venture.1549942/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
1 hr 49 min - Wet Grass & Soft Wood - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 58
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 now XBOX, and gamers want exclusives, more backwards compatibility, and free online MP …. XBOX
Gaming News:
- Witcher 3 DLC announced
https://www.eurogamer.net/rumoured-witcher-3-third-expansion-announced- Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 out October 23rd
https://www.ign.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-revealed-with-dmz-release-date-and-nintendo-switch-2-version-confirmed- Destiny 2 Coming to an end on June 9
https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/d2_may_21_2026*PS Plus Extra and Premium Get Destiny 2: Legacy Collection (2025), including The Final Shape expansion on the Same Day Its Final Content Update Is Released- Bungie outlines Season 2 of Marathon
https://www.eurogamer.net/marathon-season-2-rundownContact 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
1 hr 26 min - Quick baseball discussion
- Permanent Pit Stop - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 57
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.net/crimson-desert-so-popular-419-percent-dlc- The latest Crimson Desert update lets you mount a wide variety of things
https://www.eurogamer.net/crimson-desert-special-mounts-update- Leaked Data Shows 4 Possible Steam Machine Bundles For Purchase
https://steamdeckhq.com/news/steam-machine-reservation-leak/- Nintendo Announces Surprise Remake Of Star Fox 64 For Switch 2
https://kotaku.com/nintendo-announces-surprise-remake-of-star-fox-64-for-switch-2-and-it-looks-very-cool-2000693718- Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick is as "deeply disappointed" as players at the absence of a new BioShock
https://www.eurogamer.net/take-two-ceo-strauss-zelnick-on-new-bioshock-development-strugglesContact 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
1 hr 23 min - Retro World Order - Episode One (for real)
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 then talking up his Etsy shop where he’s selling skins, they get into the meat and potatoes of this episode.
The AYN Thor is now officially owned by both Mike and Los! Well, Mike had his for a few months, but Los just received his a few weeks ago. After a few days of having way too much fun customizing, his new handheld is finally set up. And spoiler alert: it is AMAZING.
Listen to the show to hear all about Los & Mike’s impressions of the Thor, what Mike thinks is the best handheld of them all (shhhh don’t tell the others!), and even a hands on impression of the brand new Steam Controller!
All of this, and more, so enjoy!
Links and Info Discussed
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.
1 hr 25 min - Tales of Mudman - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 56
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-experienceContact 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
1 hr 28 min - Move over Afroman, Mudman is here!
- Purveyors of Peace - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 55
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-nextContact 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
1 hr 19 min - Space! The Moon!
- Retro World Order - Episode One
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.
28 min - A Profound Awakening - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 54
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-newSony Announces PlayStation 5 Pro Upgraded PSSR
https://gameinformer.com/2026/03/16/sony-announces-playstation-5-pro-upgraded-pssr-for-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-crimsonStarfield 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-petSwitch 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-itXbox 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-aprilContact 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
1 hr 40 min
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