Huge thanks to TheStarCraftOBS, UpATreeZelda, NeuroZerg, Nathanias & Brownbear for joining us on this episode!  - Support: https://www.patreon.com/ThePylonShow/   - Podcast: https://thepylonshow.podbean.com/e/150/   - Live Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/CobraVe7nom7/ 01.  00:00:08  A message about the show's future from our producer Cobra 02.  00:03:15  Welcome back / Show road map / Guest introductions 03.  00:06:31  Update on Frost Giant and the new investors 04.  00:10:58  Microsoft's buyout of Blizzard / Discussing the possible implications 05.  00:41:09  The future of game pass / Current state of subscription access 06.  00:50:31  Could the Gov possibly block the sale? 07.  00:59:31  Kotick out after merger? 08.  01:03:53  Nintendo and brand loyalty 09.  01:06:22  The future of game dev under M$ 10.  01:27:13  MLG & Esports under Microsoft 11.  01:38:10  Chances for SC3 under M$? 12.  01:40:30  Predictions For the upcoming years 13.  01:55:30  Will Battle.Net be rolled into GamePass? 14.  01:59:36  Blizzards new IP? 15.  02:04:27  ESL, FACEIT sold to Saudi-backed group 16.  02:16:27  The WORDLE meme! 17.  02:21:20  Sony to Acquire Bungie 18.  02:23:26  Thoughts & Mini rant on NFTs 19.  02:28:45  Possible downsides to Microsoft's buyout? 20.  02:34:33  Shoutout to The Pylon Show team 21.  02:35:07  WIll Zealots turn into a bunch of Clippy's? 22.  02:38:17  Will the Acquisition allow Sal to get GM at some point or will the status quo remain? 23.  02:41:23  Are there any plans for The Pylon Show to acquire The StarCraft Observer? 24.  02:44:53  Final thoughts