Microsoft is betting big on Game Pass by adding Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to the service at launch. Kaitlyn and Sam discuss what this means for Microsoft’s publishing strategy, Xbox’s upcoming showcase, and the price of Game Pass. Then they break down how IGN Entertainment’s acquisition of Gamer Network affects games media.
 
Timecodes: 
00:00:00 – Intro
00:03:37 – Assassin’s Creed Shadows Announced
00:06:40 – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Launching on Game Pass
00:11:03 – What Does This Mean for Call of Duty Sales?
00:17:51 – What Does This Mean for the Microsoft Showcase?
00:25:04 – Will Game Pass’ Price Increase?
00:33:45 – IGN Entertainment Acquires Gamer Network
00:50:34 – Outro
 
Stories discussed: 
The Verge – Microsoft confirms Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Xbox Game Pass
Wall Street Journal – Microsoft Plans Boldest Games Bet Since Activision Deal, Changing How ‘Call of Duty’ Is Sold
GamesIndustry.biz – IGN Entertainment acquires Eurogamer, GI, VG247, Rock Paper Shotgun and more
Game Developer – IGN Entertainment buys GamesIndustry, RockPaperShotgun, other Gamer Network outlets
Game Developer – Reedpop looking to sell Eurogamer, GI.biz parent company Gamer Network  
Video Games Industry Memo – IGN buys Gamer Network
 
Media discussed:
“Parable of the Sower” by Octavia E. Butler
 
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