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-next

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• 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 PSSR https://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, 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-pet

Switch 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-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 April https://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 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-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 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

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-amd https://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

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 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

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 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-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