The first episode of GosuGamers' Hearthstone eSports podcast, HearthCenter, is here! On the show this week: RDU, Ek0p and Jeff from Hearthstats discussing all the big issues of the week in Hearthstone eSports.
Welcome to the debut episode of the GosuGamers Hearthstone podcast! Hosted by GG.net's Callum 'BeardyFace' Leslie, this is a podcast dedicated to covering Hearthstone eSports with accessible and informative analysis.
Every week on the show, we'll be inviting different members from the community, ranging from players to casters and tournament organizers. We'll keep thing strictly eSports, cover the hot topics of the day, comment on the happenings and provide insights into the world of competitive Hearthstone.
We've also decided to make baby steps at the start of this endeavour and for now, the podcast will be available on audio only. Right now the show is on SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio and available as a direct download, with iTunes and Tunein Radio coming soon - so you can listen to it whenever you are. Of course, our goal is to bring it to the streaming platform near you in the future so you can get more personal with us and our guests.
On the show this week:
- Europe's #1 player RDU joins us to talk about his Deck Wars S2 win, the upcoming WCA tournament and how he balances school and being one of the best gamers in the world.
- Jeffrey Tong from Hearthstats discusses the inaugural Hearthstats League, their plans for future tournaments and what innovations they can bring to Hearthstone - along with an EXCLUSIVE announcement...
- And finally one of the most colourful players in the pro scene, Ek0p, is on the show to chat about winning the Hearthstats League, regaining his place in the top 5 and more.
Time stamps:
00:25 - Introduction
15:00 - Welcome to the show, Rdu!
15:30 - On Deck Wars
21:20 - On the Hunter nerfs
26:00 - On his HearthStats League experience
30:00 - Comments on WCA, the format and being part of the Group of Death
34:00 - On Hearthstone tournament formats
41:00 - Welcome to the show, Jeff!
42:00 - Looking back at the first HearthStats League
50:40 - The championship/challenger league concept
59:00 - What's coming to the HearthStats project
1:03:00 - Welcome to the show, Ek0p!
1:04:00 - On HearthStats League and competing in early morning hours
1:08:40 - Playing against Firebat for the first time
1:10:00 - On the WCA format
1:12:20 - Looking forward to SeatStory Cup 2 and Viagame House Cup
1:15:00 - Adjusting to changing formats
Show notes:
- RDU wins Deck Wars S2 Finals
- Deck Wars S2 Finals Round of 16: RDU vs Kungen
- WCA to change format, possibly re-seed groups
- Ek0p wins inaugural Hearthstats League
- Follow our guests on Twitter @RDUHearthstone, @Hearthstats and @Ekop1337