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   Follow the podcast on Twitter and YouTube @RealTimeStrats, and email us questions at podcast@triplepointpr.com. Follow Kaitlyn and Sam on social media @KaitlynRedWing and @SamScotMosher respectively.