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Ohhh, what a roller coaster this year has been… but we’re happy to end it on a high note! A little over a year ago, h8r was just an idea—a project with a small team of enthusiasts but big dreams for the future… And 2024 became THE YEAR we started chasing those dreams! 📊 2024 By the Numbers • 5,120 maps successfully administered by our Admin Team • 3,738 maps broadcasted using H8R software solutions • 6 Tournament Operators trusted our match administration software • 1st official event entirely broadcasted by Pocket Production’s cloud studio 👥 Team Growth From 2-person part-time operations to a team of 15! • 7 in Tournament Administration • 4 in Software Development • 1 in Design • 3 in Management 🔮 What’s coming in 2025? We're gearing up for the commercial launch of Pocket Production, along with a range of services, advanced tech, and data solutions for esports and betting operators. Our tournament services will expand the range, offering turnkey solutions on absolutely unmatched terms for other esports organizers and betting operators. And finally, H8R will get home — as we plan to open our first office location! Stay tuned and follow our journey as we continue transforming esports operations for the better! 🚀

🔥 The forge is lit, and a new chapter begins! 🔥 The first season of a new regular CS2 tournament series will include a Tier 1 LAN event. 🌍 Oct 13-18, 2026 | Europe 💰 $500K + extra perks Legends aren’t born — they’re forged in battles! ...More details soon!

Santa Claus is coming to H8R Town and it brought Pocket Production a huge present 🎁 At the very end of this calendar year our team still refuses to stop for a break. We are thrilled to introduce our product's all new addition - the File Manager. This long awaited feature allows you to upload all kinds of custom assets necessary for delivering your final product. From still images, through several audio and video formats, and even all the way to custom HUDs and fully functional overlays in the near future. Just drag it, drop it and watch it fly straight to your production room. With each new step forward Pocket Production starts to feel more and more like real magic. We can't wait to put this amazing products into your hands and try it for yourself. The h8r and Pocket Production teams wish you Happy Holidays 🎆 🎄

I’ll be at Sigma in Malta from November 12th to 14th! If you’re curious about what h8r’s Pocket Production can do for you, let’s catch up! Pocket Production is designed to help you scale your video production while keeping costs down. It’s an efficient and high-quality solution that could make a real difference for your business. I’d love to chat about how it can streamline your operations and elevate your video production. Reach out to set up a time to meet—looking forward to connecting in Malta!

Development time is all the time for the Pocket Production team. We introduce to your attention another one quality of life feature that we have implemented in our powerful software - the scoreboard widget. This is a valuable source of information both for casters and observers. It brings vast enhancements to the work environment and huge improvements to the quality of the end livestream product. If you want to see for yourself, request a demo with our team by following the link bellow: https://lnkd.in/dG6hvtRY

For the last post in our “Deep Dive” series, we’re focusing on one of the most critical - and often overlooked - elements of tournament production: encoding. No matter how flawless your overlays, observing, or directing are, if the encoding fails, your content won’t reach your audience and all of your beautiful work won't matter at all. Pocket Production once again establishes itself as the all-in-one solution for tournament production. Traditionally, encoding requires a separate, high-powered machine, often as powerful as the observing station. But with Pocket Production, that’s no longer necessary. Our embedded encoder not only eliminates the need for a separate PC but also supports up to 4 SIMULTANEOUS STREAMS, giving you all the flexibility you need. Now you are up to speed with everything there is to know about Pocket Production. Are you ready to take your tournament production to the next level? Contact us to schedule a demo! 🚀

🏆 Beyond the Game: Streamlining Tournament Management with Pocket Production 🏆 In our previous posts, we covered how to operate your tournament before and during the game. But there’s more to it than meets the eye! Managing a high-quality tournament—no matter the scale—requires a range of additional resources. One essential element is a dedicated database of players and teams, which seamlessly feeds data to custom HUDs, displaying crucial information during gameplay. Pocket Production handles both of these tasks effortlessly, offering an intuitive interface that allows you to manage everything with ease. #Esports #TournamentManagement #ProductionTools #Innovation #Broadcasting

🎮 Unlocking In-Game Controls with Pocket Production 🎮 In our previous post, we explored how to set up pre-show scenes for your tournament and seamlessly switch between them. Now, let’s dive into what happens when the game begins by moving to the In-Game Controls tab. Welcome to the observer’s view in Pocket Production! Our built-in observer station removes the need for additional high-powered machines. With just a single click, you can connect to the server and spectate the game with zero latency, all while enjoying enhanced features that elevate the observing experience. Ready to level up your tournament production? Stay tuned for more insights! 🎥

🚀 Deep Dive into Pocket Production: Part 1 – Broadcasting Software Capabilities 🎥 In the first part of our deep dive into Pocket Production, we’re exploring its powerful broadcasting software capabilities. Typically, broadcast or streaming software is a standalone tool designed to manage, combine, and switch between various audio/visual input sources. Our team has impressively integrated this functionality into Pocket Production as just one of its many features, positioning it as the ultimate Swiss army knife of esports production. The Broadcasting Software feature stands out as one of the sharpest tools in the kit, offering a Scene Builder for creating custom scenes and a Scene Switcher for directing shows—just like any industry-standard switcher software. Check out how it works in the video below! 🎬 #Esports #Broadcasting #Production #Innovation #Software #Startup

Recently, here at h8r, we’ve been sharing updates with you to our in-house product - 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. We’re thrilled to be making consistent progress, and it’s time to explain the foundation these updates are built on. Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing detailed breakdowns of the software components, but first, let’s explore the concept and structure of the product. Pocket Production addresses the challenges of modern esports tournament broadcasting. Gone are the days of large multi-person crews, rooms filled with expensive hardware, and constant logistical headaches. We’ve integrated the four main components of a professional production setup into a single, streamlined solution that operates seamlessly: 𝟭. 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝟮. 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟯. 𝗛𝗨𝗗 & 𝗗𝗕 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝟰. 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿 Follow us to stay updated as we dive deeper into each component in the coming days, and discover how Pocket Production is revolutionizing esports broadcasting, one feature at a time.