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Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Hello and welcome to episode 345 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss the HCS Open Series results as we look towards the Atlanta Qualifiers this weekend!
Timestamps
- 0:00:00 - Intro
- 0:05:14 - Competitive Halo News
- 0:09:43 - Rostermania
- 0:14:56 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
- 0:16:50 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
- 0:39:29 - Halo News
- 0:41:25 - Will’s Adventures
- 0:55:02 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Hello and welcome to episode 344 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss the HCS Open Series schedule, the conclusion to the Spartan ban, and we go through the results of a ton of tournaments!
Timestamps
- 0:00:00 - Intro
- 0:04:43 - Competitive Halo News
- 0:45:59 - Rostermania
- 1:00:35 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
- 1:01:42 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
- 1:13:23 - Halo News
- 1:15:13 - CoD and Other Games Watch
- 1:16:00 - Will’s Adventures
- 1:40:35 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Hello and welcome to episode 343 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we sit down with Tashi, the Halo Esports and Viewership Lead at Microsoft/343 Industries for a discussion around the State of the HCS as of June 2024.
During this interview, Tashi provides insights around topics that include the roadmap, events, HCS Grassroots, the feedback loop between players and the HCS, the rulebook (including the Spartan situation among others), the business side of the HCS, the Ranked matchmaking experience, and more.
Please note that as of the time of recording, Tashi was unable to answer questions related to the future of the HCS, as those details are still in the planning phases for the company.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:32 - Roadmap and Dates
0:08:07 - Events & Majors
0:24:18 - HCS Grassroots Program
0:30:27 - Player & HCS Feedback Loop
0:44:30 - Rulebook
1:00:02 - Business Side of the HCS
1:15:38 - Ranked Matchmaking Experience
1:23:56 - Halo & Occupation
1:38:44 - Personal
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Hello and welcome to episode 342 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, HCS London is complete which means it's time for us to break down the entire tournament from pools to championship bracket and everything in-between!
Timestamps
- 0:00:00 - Intro
- 0:03:13 - Competitive Halo News
- 0:15:35 - Rostermania
- 0:16:44 - Topic - HCS London 2024 Post-Show
- 2:22:52 - Halo News
- 2:31:23 - Will’s Adventures
- 2:37:01 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Hello and welcome to "The After Party", where we break down the London 2024 Major, night by night.
For this third and final episode, we break down all the action from Championship Sunday of the London Major.
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Hello and welcome to "The After Party", where we break down the London 2024 Major, night by night.
For this second episode, we begin with the Complexity statement around the Spartan situation and then we break down the action from the second day of the London Major, including the last Pool Play matches and the start of the Championship Bracket.
Complexity's statement: https://complexity.gg/complexity-halo-statement/
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Hello and welcome to "The After Party", where we break down the London 2024 Major, night by night.
For this episode, we begin with a discussion around the Spartan situation and then we break down the action from the first day of the London Major, including Open Bracket and Pool Play.
Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
Hello and welcome to episode 341 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's finally time for our HCS London Preview, breaking down what to expect at the tournament, providing predictions, and making an announcement.
Timestamps
- 0:00:00 - Intro
- 0:02:46 - Competitive Halo News
- 0:04:20 - Rostermania
- 0:09:00 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
- 0:11:52 - Topic - HCS London Preview
- 1:28:33 - Halo News
- 1:31:20 - Will’s Adventures
- 1:59:50 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
Hello and welcome to episode 340 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the HCS Atlanta dates have finally been announced! We also discuss the LVT x 2050 Esports Orlando LAN event.
Timestamps
- 0:00:00 - Intro
- 0:02:55 - Competitive Halo News
- 0:21:00 - Rostermania
- 0:23:19 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
- 0:24:22 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
- 0:51:53 - Halo News
- 0:52:06 - CoD and Other Games Watch
- 0:57:56 - Will’s Adventures
- 1:10:12 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
Hello and welcome to a very special bonus episode of HCS Pro Talk! For this episode that was over three years in the making, we finally interview esports colour caster for the HCS, Apex, and EAFC, Dan Gaskin!
During this interview, we discuss a little bit of everything. From Dan's early days with theater and playing Halo professionally, to becoming the 2023 Esports Awards Colour Caster of the Year, and everything in-between.
We hope you enjoy this deep dive into one of the most genuine people and one of the best casters we have.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:12:18 - Personal Life
0:46:26 - Analysis/Casting/Content Creation
1:57:18 - Halo
2:54:50 - Rapid Fire
Song mentioned from Five - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZUn-KtTNmA
Make sure to follow Gaskin on all the socials!
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/DanGaskin
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielgaskin/
- Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/Gaskin
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/GaskinDan