HCS Pro Talk

Hello and welcome to episode 284 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss the crazy results of the HCS 4K's over the last weekend along with a deeper discussion around how having the right teammates can create a winning environment. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:45 - C...

Hello and welcome to episode 283 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss all the rostermania shenanigans that have happened over the last few weeks along with the nightmare that continues to be HCS communication. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:08 - Competitive Halo New...

Hello and welcome to episode 282 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss Str8 Sick retiring from competing, Joe Staten leaving Microsoft, and go on a rant about the Halo TV show (yup, bringing that back up). Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro 0:04:22 - Competitive Halo News 0:1...

Hello and welcome to episode 281 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss the results of the HCS Open Series 4K tournaments from every region. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro 0:07:20 - Competitive Halo News 0:09:05 - Rostermania 0:11:30 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week 0:15...

Hello and welcome to episode 280 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss last weeks HCS NA Open Series results along with providing predictions for the upcoming HCS NA 4K. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:45 - Competitive Halo News 0:08:29 - Rostermania 0:14:50 - Upcomin...

Hello and welcome to episode 279 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we've got a shorter show and focus on the results of the HCS Open Series while looking ahead to Thursday's NA matches. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:24 - Competitive Halo News 0:06:33 - Upcoming Tournaments...

Hello and welcome to episode 278 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we break down the Bandit rifle and how it would not be viable as the competitive starting weapon. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:50 - Competitive Halo News 0:57:05 - Rostermania 0:59:30 - Upcoming Tournament...

Hello and welcome to episode 277 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, It's time to break down the upcoming Halo Infinite update and the Ranked experience. This update has an absolute shit ton packed into it and hopefully means the beginning of what to expect for the future of the game. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing p...

Hello and welcome to episode 276 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the first Major event of the year has concluded and we have a ton to discuss. From rostermania in Pool Play, to a Cinderella story in Native White, and everything in-between. It's time to break down the entire event! Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing p...

Hello and welcome to episode 275 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, Halo on LAN finally returns. We discuss the upcoming Charlotte Major along with predicting results of every event for the entire rest of the year! Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:12 - Competitive Halo News 0:...

Hello and welcome to episode 274 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we recap the HCS Charlotte Qualifiers along with plenty more that happened around Halo esports. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro 0:11:02 - Competitive Halo News 0:59:33 - Rostermania 1:03:32 - Upcoming Tournaments...

Hello and welcome to episode 273 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the Charlotte Qualifiers have been postponed, the HCS Year 2 Roadmap has been released, and we cover a full recap of the LVT x Tashi interview. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:01 - Competitive Halo News 0:40:...

Hello and welcome to a very special interview episode of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we take some time to sit down Austin "Mikwen" McCleary, a professional Halo player who has done and seen it all. From competing at a young age, to winning events, to joining 343 during the development of Halo Infinite, we go through it all. Thank you for listening and make sure to check out Mikwen on all the platform...

Hello and welcome to episode 271 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, while we wait for the 2023 HCS Roadmap, we take some time to discuss the questions and concerns surrounding the HCS Charlotte Major and Qualifiers. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:26 - Competitive Halo News 0...

Hello and welcome to episode 270 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we listen to Snakebite's side of the SEN/FaZe rostermania story and have a discussion around the recent MS/343 layoffs and why you shouldn't believe every rumor you see online. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03...

Hello and welcome to episode 269 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss all the recent rostermania updates, the end of a dynasty, and the results of the Spacestation Spartan Snowdown. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro 0:04:13 - Competitive Halo News 0:18:28 - Rostermania 1:12...

Hello and welcome to episode 268 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the HCS gods have graced us with the HCS Season 2 Maps, Modes, and Settings blog post so of course we discuss all of the juicy morsels within. We also take some time to discuss our topics of scrim streaming and the age old debate around burst vs precision competitive starting weapons. Thank you for listening and as always, links to every...

Hello and welcome to episode 267 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we are back and that means it is time to celebrate our 5 year anniversary and the launch of something we've been working on for quite some time (Patreon!). Of course we dive into everything we missed from the competitive Halo scene over the past few weeks and we also take some time to hand out the HCS Pro Talk Awards for 2022 (with live...

Hello and welcome to a very special bonus episode of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we finally interview an HCS caster that has been in the planning stages for literal months (Josh's fault). It's time for the Richie "Sherzy" Sheridan interview. We discuss Richie's upbringing with a gaming family, his launch into the HCS from his humble beginnings with Europa Halo, and of course we had to ask about the i...

Hello and welcome to episode 265 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we take a deeper dive into what the latest Infinite update means for the competitive landscape as we look towards the new year and a new season. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro 0:04:40 - Competitive Halo News 0:29...

Hello and welcome to episode 264 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss the postponement of the Optic Invitational. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:18 - Competitive Halo News 0:13:56 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week 0:15:05 - Rostermania 0:19:00 - Tournament & League...

Hello and welcome to episode 263 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss the latest rostermania insanity with Cloud9, Spacestation Gaming, and other potential partnered organizations. We also take some time to discuss the topic of the Casual vs Competitive communities. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure....

Hello and welcome to episode 262 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss Argyle and all the potential BS that it may bring to the competitive landscape. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:00 - Competitive Halo News 0:49:53 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week 0:52:13 - Roste...

Hello and welcome to episode 261 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss orgs dropping their rosters, the addition of another organization into the HCS Partnership Program, and recent sandbox updates with their potential impact on the competitive landscape. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0...

Hello and welcome to episode 260 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss everything that's coming with the Halo Infinite Winter Update along with the recent rostermania insanity. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro 0:06:36 - Competitive Halo News 0:10:40 - Upcoming Tournaments o...