HCS Pro Talk

Episode 429 - Halo Infinite “Evolved”

Hello and welcome to episode 429 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, Lucid’s “Evolved” sandbox takes center stage and the Decepticons show promise.

• 0:00:00 - Intro
• 0:02:46 - Competitive Halo News
• 0:14:01 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
• 0:17:31 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
• 1:22:56 - Halo News
• 1:23:58 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending

https://docs.google.com/document/d/120Y0m-ceIb9pznEfNBKttBIZ8MquOFWaASYKG-yld34/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 428 - The Road to DreamHack Birmingham Has Begun!

Hello and welcome to episode 428 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, Infinite “Evolves” thanks to Lucid, the FaZe roster announcement is right around the corner, and the road to DreamHack Birmingham has officially begun.

• 0:00:00 - Intro
• 0:03:23 - Competitive Halo News
• 0:38:02 - Rostermania
• 0:40:37 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
• 0:41:28 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
• 0:50:27 - Halo News
• 0:50:42 - CoD and Other Games Watch
• 0:52:47 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Re0WwBP32BWePqp6dtYxAtiYnaWy5zzl0q4kspggAhM/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 427 - Can You Smell What The Community Is Cooking

Hello and welcome to episode 427 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the 2026 “Off-Season” is about to begin which means we’ve got community tournament announcements and rostermania in full force.

• 0:00:00 - Intro
• 0:02:18 - Competitive Halo News
• 0:33:17 - Rostermania
• 0:49:51 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
• 0:50:33 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
• 0:58:46 - Halo News
• 1:12:34 - CoD and Other Games Watch
• 1:39:06 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1er8r3Tw4MMwgBoRKX1aabP3VlQTry2R2cvRdvEfhUgw/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 426 - DreamHack Birmingham Details Have Arrived

Hello and welcome to episode 426 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, a new community league has entered the scene, DreamHack Birmingham details have finally arrived, and Halo Studios preps for the big 25th anniversary of the franchise.

• 0:00:00 - Intro
• 0:03:29 - Competitive Halo News
• 0:28:51 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
• 0:31:01 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
• 0:32:54 - Halo News
• 0:46:44 - CoD and Other Games Watch
• 0:47:55 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z_zSl7M25OWKJqJanhk0iua-B9ljz6ZH2iaI0fH-9fk/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 425 - Supporting from the Shadows

Hello and welcome to episode 425 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the HCS continues to support the grassroots scene, Season 18 of the Halo Rec League has been announced, and the College Halo 2026 Spring season has been announced with an update to the format.

• 0:00:00 - Intro
• 0:03:26 - Competitive Halo News
• 0:15:25 - Rostermania
• 0:15:47 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
• 0:17:34 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
• 0:19:13 - Halo News
• 0:28:52 - CoD and Other Games Watch
• 0:30:43 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
• 0:34:19 - Rants & Things

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ij0SLrKuStNxFsMEShunNx5IqaCsAXak95zjmAGf10E/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 424 - Patiently Waiting

Hello and welcome to episode 424 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, plans for Str8 Rippin continue to come together and there's an update on the upcoming Play Grifball season.

• 0:00:00 - Intro
• 0:02:43 - Competitive Halo News
• 0:12:12 - Rostermania
• 0:26:02 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
• 0:27:13 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
• 0:28:16 - Halo News
• 0:30:40 - CoD and Other Games Watch
• 0:31:42 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17BoFBT_HKbS1cJlL-syqFu579Ewzj5PhDv0OouBn6oI/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 423 - BackStr8’s Back, Alright?

Hello and welcome to episode 423 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's the 8th anniversary of the show, Str8 Rippin plans to make a return (again), and rostermania always seems to find a way.

• 0:00:00 - Intro
• 0:06:49 - Competitive Halo News
• 0:41:00 - Rostermania
• 1:22:06 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
• 1:23:04 - Tournament/League Recaps
• 1:24:13 - Halo News
• 1:26:42 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gj3VGwGuNQjpSCwEZMflPonkuwtjheQZ6YoV4U99nVQ/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 422 - FaZe’ing Back In?

Hello and welcome to episode 422 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's that time of the year for a little reflection on the past and a look into the unexpected future.

• 0:00:00 - Intro
• 0:05:45 - Competitive Halo News
• 0:55:55 - Rostermania
• 1:05:55 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
• 1:08:54 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16OexVFj-e8C8mu38315N_3BfHuet8M6HPjIBk5vJixU/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 421 - Favorite Infinite HCS Moments

Hello and welcome to episode 421 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, let's reminisce and recap some of our favorite Halo Infinite HCS moments over the last four years.

• 0:00:00 - Intro
• 0:01:49 - Competitive Halo News
• 0:05:37 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
• 0:06:11 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
• 0:09:20 - Topic - Favorite Infinite HCS Moments
• 1:15:40 - Halo News
• 1:18:33 - CoD and Other Games Watch
• 1:26:45 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vxqsvnseLHqa9azZmUyjAA_B6AfoJOKZ9Z2N-Vf-FlU/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 420 - The Halo Fest Ticketing Finale

Hello and welcome to episode 420 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's all about those Halo Fest tickets...

• 0:00:00 - Intro
• 0:04:51 - Competitive Halo News
• 0:06:47 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
• 0:07:30 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
• 0:11:08 - Halo News
• 0:51:18 - CoD and Other Games Watch
• 1:02:24 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u0EKTh-SF487K6kbjD1NUSeLjtqy_wHe978StBXRIFU/edit?usp=sharing