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- Spoils to the Victor - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 53
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-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 PC
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstations-strategy-of-releasing-its-single-player-games-on-pc-is-reportedly-stopping/- The Division 10th Anniversary Showcase
https://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 2026
https://www.ign.com/articles/valve-stands-firm-the-steam-machine-will-launch-in-2026-memory-and-storage-shortages-still-challenging-updatedContact On Second Thought with Mike & Matt
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1 hr 39 min - Side Hustle - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 52
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 2026
https://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 Month
https://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 Warcraft
https://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 8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlRQ1oatOt8- Kingdom Come: Deliverance PS5, Xbox Series X/S Update Is Out Now With 60 FPS And 'Ultra Quality' Visuals
https://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 base
https://wccftech.com/playstation-5-price-increases-monetizing-install-base/Contact On Second Thought with Mike & Matt
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1 hr 49 min - Honey from the Source - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 51
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 delayed
https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/45479024/view/625565405086220583- Avowed / Outer Worlds don’t meet expectations
https://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
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1 hr 46 min - How bout that snow!
- Warm Weather - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 50
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/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 titles
https://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 my
https://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
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- Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt
1 hr 18 min - Zap It - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 49
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 taintPSA: 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 2026
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-in-2026-what-to-expect-from-team-green-this-year-and-beyond- Xbox Developer Direct scheduled for Jan 22nd
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/01/08/xbox-developer-direct-2026/- Avowed coming to PS5 on February 17th
https://www.gematsu.com/2026/01/avowed-coming-to-ps5-on-february-17-alongside-anniversary-update- Updated Lenovo Legion Go 2, now with Steam OS
https://www.ign.com/articles/the-lenovo-legion-go-2-finally-comes-with-steamos-at-ces-2026Contact On Second Thought with Mike & Matt
If you'd like to contact the show, relevant links are below!
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- BlueSky - @CapnMikeM
- Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt
1 hr 21 min - Price hikes! Is it time to hunker down and enjoy what we have?
- Unadulterated Rage - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 48
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://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 2
https://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 Cronos
https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/cronos-the-new-dawn-easier-difficulty-2026- Marathon releases March 2026
20 min vision video released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjzmhROTv28Contact On Second Thought with Mike & Matt
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1 hr 33 min - Bioengineered - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 47
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
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1 hr 40 min - Eating Large - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 46
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.videogameschronicle.com/news/they-didnt-plan-at-all-xbox-reportedly-warning-of-yet-another-potential-price-increase/- Other Windows handhelds get Xbox Ally X's Full Screen Experience
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/legion-go-and-other-windows-handhelds-finally-get-xbox-ally-xs-full-screen-experience-and-it-drops-tomorrow- Everything announced at the Xbox Partner Preview
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/11/20/xbox-partner-preview-november-2025-recap/- Ghost of Yōtei New Game Plus launches Nov 24
https://blog.playstation.com/2025/11/19/new-game-plus-comes-to-ghost-of-yotei-november-24/Contact On Second Thought with Mike & Matt
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1 hr 47 min - White American Cheese - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 45
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.playstation.com/2025/11/05/cloud-streaming-officially-arrives-on-playstation-portal-today-with-new-support-for-digital-ps5-games-in-your-library/- Valve now allows you to turn off the Steam Deck’s screen while it’s downloading games
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/771930569635267984Contact On Second Thought with Mike & Matt
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1 hr 40 min - Here for the Crazy - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 44
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 addressed the ROG Ally X handheld's controversial $1,000 price point — and said it had been hardware maker Asus that ultimately decided how much to charge.
https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/xbox-ally-handheld-release-president-sarah-bond-interview-1236555575/From Sarah Bond: “the next-gen console is going to be a very premium, very high-end curated experience,”
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-next-xbox-console-is-a-premium-system-which-shares-some-of-the-thinking-behind-the-rog-xbox-ally-sarah-bond-says/Exclusive Games Are "Antiquated," Xbox President Says
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/exclusive-games-are-antiquated-xbox-president-says/1100-6535625/For the last two years, Microsoft has pushed Xbox to hit profit margins of 30%, an ambitious target that's far higher than the industry average.
Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition out Nov 10th
https://bethesda.net/en/article/N00XVTawnzBBH7HNwv0hN/fallout-4-anniversary-edition-announcedNew Borderland 4 update out today
https://borderlands.2k.com/borderlands-4/update-notes/“Added support for the Horrors of Kairos! This free mini-event will be live from October 23 to November 6.”OCRP (Orange County Role Playing) shutting down Feb 28th GTA RP Server. Big news for GTA RP fans
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1 hr 49 min
About On Second Thought with Mike & Matt
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On Second Thought: a variable cornucopia of laughs about video games, sports, our struggles, and more. Featuring former hosts of such past shows as Bad Fodder Figures, Gamers In Beta, and The40 Cast.
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