HCS Pro Talk

Your weekly Halo esports podcast, hosted by @JKFireinsomniac and @IamMrMayhem (Emeritus), discussing all things Halo esports. Shorts content by @All_in_JUAN.

[HCS Pro Talk @HCSProTalk]

Merch you say??? 👀

[SSG Creed @creedxdesign]

Just wait till you see the merch I cooked up for Halofest…

[Halo Esports @HCS]

Eight teams will duke it out at the HCS Invitational at Halo Fest and today we're excited to reveal the confirmed invitees:
@ShopifyRebels
@Spacestation
@Cloud9
@Envy
@Lucid_TW
@SnakeBiteFPS
@NorwenSLG
@SoulSnipe_

Rosters lock at 11:59PM PT on October 26, and HCS must confirm all rosters before they become official.

Read more: https://t.co/0kd8hJzJAQ

[bradley @FrostyBB]

Going to be playing COD challengers next year alongside @ItzTheLastShot and @Cykul_ 😈 We will be representing @ShopifyRebels so we’re going to be grinding for more chips. Looking for 1 demon to round out the roster as well as a coach. HIT ME UP OR @NickBestman #ArmTheRebels

[HCS Pro Talk @HCSProTalk]

Episode 464 is live on podcast services and YouTube!

This one is all over the place.

Apple: https://t.co/Ri9CdDNXgw
YouTube: https://t.co/kfnPqYisaf

[HCS Pro Talk @HCSProTalk]

It's time for the episode 464 live show!

For the first time in a year, Shopify Rebellion has lost a tournament.

https://t.co/KNFT8oFIZt

[Tashi @Tashi343i]

Hope everyone's enjoying their weekends - I just published this blog on Halo Fest recapping and reconfirming what we've announced up to point, and dropping a few new pieces of information.

Expect details to be released on a more rapid pace from here on out.

Read here: https://t.co/TmPp2kioTD

[Tashi @Tashi343i]

All 8 HCS Invitational spot owners (teams or players) have been confirmed for Halo Fest. We will announce early next week in a blog, roster lock is on the 26th. HCS must approve all rosters before they're considered final.

[Halo @Halo]

The Cosplay and Maker's contests return at #HaloFest with sign-ups opening Friday, October 16 🎉

🛠️ Build it
🪡 Wear it
🔥 Show it off

Check out the link for everything you need to know. We can't wait to see what you're building!

🎭 https://t.co/ewpWzd3MX5

[Skisma @Skisma_]

IT'S SPOOKY SEASON! 👻🎃

HALO ROYALE HALLOWEEN EVENT 🧟‍♂️

LIVE NOW, 10/13 - 11/3 🗓️

[HCS Pro Talk @HCSProTalk]

Episode 463 is live on podcast services and YouTube!

Shopify continue to step up for the community in what has become a very tumultuous year.

Apple: https://t.co/ICShbBiflh
YouTube: https://t.co/E9au8rArmF

[HCS Pro Talk @HCSProTalk]

It's time for the episode 463 live show!

We now know the 6 teams competing at the LVT Halo Pro League LAN Finals, and Splyce isn’t one of them.

https://t.co/KNFT8oGgP1

[Tashi @Tashi343i]

Sharing this more broadly. This week you're going to start seeing comms on official channels again. The focus will be providing info about Halo Fest, celebrating the community and 25 years of Halo, and relevant game info like @HaloSupport has been posting already.

We'll also provide a blog just reconfirming things we've announced and have in plan for Halo Fest. There's a huge amount of Halo fans who are looking forward to the event to attend or watch from home, and we're looking forward to providing a platform for the community to celebrate 25 years of Halo and each other.

[HCS Pro Talk @HCSProTalk]

Such a great announcement, especially considering recent events.

You never know how many more of these opportunities you’ll get to attend an event. If you can, DO IT!

Nothing beats everyone coming together to enjoy this esport in-person.

[Shopify Rebellion @ShopifyRebels]

For the first time, the LVT Halo Pro League Finals will have a LIVE audience! We're hosting from our Los Angeles facility 🙌

Tickets available now, get them here: https://t.co/wTbZl2nCWq

[HCS Pro Talk @HCSProTalk]

Episode 462 is live on podcast services and YouTube!

The final Pro League matches are this coming Sunday, and LAN qualifications are on the line.

Apple: https://t.co/SnQtcGIq4x
YouTube: https://t.co/7R2Hel5qSi

[HCS Pro Talk @HCSProTalk]

It's time for the episode 462 live show!

The penultimate week of Pro League matches brought the upsets.

https://t.co/KNFT8oGgP1

[Sylva Phox @Sylva_Phox]

HGG AM League Server Link: https://t.co/B8wJBXD3dv

[Brian Jarrard @ske7ch]

there are too many claims and sources flying around of late to start addressing them all (in due time), but this one is annoyingly false.

There was no "leadership blacklist." Sure, some ppl and partners understandably don't like negative/critical sentiment or coverage - particularly with things like review copies/early access which are inherently intended to drive (good) awareness. Xperia's video actually directly led to some specific AI improvements at the finish line. Who knows who might have or have not been included "next time", there was no next time even on deck. It's all just speculative and baseless.

"the thing we don't like ended up in the game" doesn't correlate to "the developers only listened to yes-men in the community." Overall project and stakeholder vision and intent, real world constraints (time/resources), and/or conflicting preferences shared by different groups are all reasons why things end up the way they do that any of us may not like in the end result.

In my experience in some of these groups, feedback was measured and mature, and there were countless debates, but certainly not just glazing for the sake of glazing. Personal opinions vary as much as those across this passionate community. T

Additionally, something like a council group is but one vector of insights that goes along with traditional user research (administered hands-on tests and focus surveys), inputs like support tickets, playtesting, partners, and even anecdotal community feedback - positive and negative (videos, posts, etc.).

I'm grateful for everyone who has shared feedback in a respectful, constructive manner wherever and however it occurred. It's a gift and Halo is fortunate to have such a passionate longstanding community. I look forward to seeing how community and player insights shape the future of Halo.

[HCS Pro Talk @HCSProTalk]

Episode 461 is live on podcast services and YouTube!

Halo Fest is still happening, but at what cost?

Apple: https://t.co/rDSSpE4qeO
YouTube: https://t.co/wr22PhZsLC

[HCS Pro Talk @HCSProTalk]

It's time for the episode 461 live show.

Let's have a chat.

https://t.co/KNFT8oFIZt

[Sylva Phox @Sylva_Phox]

Looking at launching the HGG AM League in early 2027 ✌️

An AM-only 4v4 league built around:

* $50 team entry
* Premade teams
* Current competitive settings
* 1 match per week
* Regular season + playoffs
* Cash prize pool

I’ll also be looking for broadcast partner(s) to help give the league the presentation it deserves

If you’re interested in competing or partnering with HGG, let me know