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.
Read moreEpisode 283 - The DreamHack Qualifier Conundrum
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.
Read moreEpisode 282 - The Old Heads Move On
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).
Read moreEpisode 281 - Don’t Call it a Dynasty... Yet
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.
Read moreEpisode 280 - 4K Resolution
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.
Read moreEpisode 279 - Back On Track
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.
Read moreEpisode 278 - The Bandit’s Competitive Viability
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.
Read moreEpisode 277 - The “Real” Launch of Halo Infinite?
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.
Read moreEpisode 276 - HCS Charlotte Post-Show - The Beginning of a Beautiful Rivalry
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.
Read moreEpisode 275 - HCS Charlotte Preview
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!
Read moreEpisode 274 - Duel of the FaZe
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.
Read moreEpisode 273 - The HCS Texas Roadmap
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.
Read moreEpisode 272 - The Austin ”Mikwen” McCleary Interview
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.
Read moreEpisode 271 - Charlotte Questions & Concerns
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.
Read moreEpisode 270 - Halo is Here to Stay
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.
Read moreEpisode 269 - FaZe Up in the Snowdown - The End of a Dynasty
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.
Read moreEpisode 268 - Streaming Scrims and the Age Old Debate
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 everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Read moreEpisode 267 - The 5 Year Anniversary and the Future of HCS Pro Talk
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 chat polling). Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Read moreEpisode 266 - The Richie ”Sherzy” Sheridan Interview
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 infamous "Sizzle Sticks".
Read moreEpisode 265 - Competitive Limbo
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.
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