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Open Circuit Fall 2017
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Last week we released HCS Pro League details for the Fall 2017 season, and today we’re sharing HCS Open Circuit details for North American players. Here’s what is covered in this update: • Season schedule • How to watch the tournament • Prizing details • Format
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HCS London 4v4 Format
By Tashi -
Hey everyone, Tashi here with an update and details on the 4v4 format for HCS London. When we announced HCS London, Pro League and Open Circuit players from North America took notice and asked if they’d be able to compete in the event. Since then, we’ve had lengthy discussions here at 343 and with Gfinity to determine if that was the right thing to do for this particular tournament, and what that format would look like if we did. We also spoke to European players this past weekend in Atlanta...
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HCS Summer 2017 Finals Recap
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The HCS Pro League Summer 2017 Finals at DreamHack Atlanta proved to be yet another incredible chapter in the storied annals of Halo esports. An outstanding weekend of epic competitive Halo came to a dramatic close as a new champion was crowned - congratulations to Splyce, who took down the titans at OpTic Gaming in the Grand Finals 4-2 to win the HCS Summer 2017 Finals at DreamHack Atlanta.
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HCS Summer 2017 Finals Preview
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This weekend the HCS Summer 2017 Finals by ESL gets underway at DreamHack Atlanta, July 21-23. Today, we look at some of the top storylines surrounding pro Halo teams on both sides of the pond, as North American and European Pro League teams clash with outstanding Open Circuit squads to claim not only Summer Season glory, but the lion’s share of a $200,000 prize pool.
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HCS Summer Finals 2017: International Intrigue
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With the HCS Summer 2017 Finals at DreamHack Atlanta looming large this weekend, we sat down with three particularly intriguing international competitors heading to the HCS Summer 2017 Finals. Let’s see what their respective thoughts are as they prepare for battle at DreamHack Atlanta.
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DreamHack Atlanta Update
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Regular season play of the HCS Pro League in Europe and North America has come to end, and all eyes now turn to DreamHack Atlanta for the Summer 2017 Finals by ESL. Today, we’re providing some insight into what to expect, as well as some updates on other HCS items. Let's jump right in!
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HCS Fall 2017: Europe Announce
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While the Summer 2017 season has already started providing competitive Halo fans with plenty of intense Halo esports action, we’ve also got plenty of exciting news in store for what’s to come later this year. Today, we’re excited to announce our partnership with the outstanding folks at Gfinity for the EU Halo Championship Series Fall 2017 season, which will include an EU Open LAN event.
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NA HCS Pro League Summer 2017 Roster Updates
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This week, we closed the book on the final roster change period for North American HCS Pro League teams for the Summer 2017 season of play. Let's take a brief look at where squad lineups have shaken out as the dust still continues to settle.
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HCS Pro League Summer 2017 Season Preview
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After two incredible and action-packed events in Halo World Championship 2017 and HCS Daytona, the HCS Pro League is primed and ready to get back underway with the opening week of the Summer 2017 Season.
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HCS Daytona Recap
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HCS Daytona is officially in the books, and the beach-side battle did not disappoint in the slightest, bringing us a wild weekend of incredible matchups. The sunshine state storylines were infinite and epic, with both veteran champions and surprising new blood delivering some magical moments for Halo fans everywhere.
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HCS Daytona Preview
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They say if you hold a conch shell to your ear, you can hear the ocean. These days, we’re pretty sure the same thing happens when you don a set of Astros and hop into some Halo 5 Arena play – indeed, Florida fever has struck 343 with HCS Daytona by UMG closing in on our schedule’s shores next weekend, May 12-14.
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Final Summer 2017 Settings
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Last week, we detailed the "version 2" update of the official HCS settings that were being tested. Today, we're revealing the final version of these settings that will be used for the duration of the Summer 2017 season starting with Placement Cup #2 next weekend and HCS Daytona on May 12-14. The multiplayer team have been meeting with top HCS pros and reviewing feedback for these "version 3" changes, which are now considered final for the season.