Envy and OpTic; What Next? ft. Hastr0 & HECZ

[@ahunterohio]

i cant wait to see str0s reaction when the first event happens and his team finally gets to feel the affects of the green wall and hes on the good side for once

[@evanculver8715]

Did you see what just happened?

[@evanculver8715]

Amazing

[@ahunterohio]

I'd say this aged very well

[@UserName-vv1ws]

I’m honestly so fucking stoked! H3CZ always says this is the extra, the second lap. In my eyes, this is the beginning, everything before this was the warm up

[@Shadowless311]

We're witnessing the beginning of the eSports equivalent of the Yankees/Lakers.

[@TeamEnvy]

💚

[@nbdyankz8344]

@@Shadowless311 more like Celtics and the lakers coming together

[@mxElysian]

Hecz’s creativity with Hastro’s business saviness. This is gonna get crazy.

[@rickruss23]

hecz business savy is crazy too, these guys are both geniuses. This is one hell of a merger.

[@seanpitt9878]

I see it as Heczs content creation w Hastros team building championship pedigree

[@ethangp9376]

the true COD OG's combine to cement Optic in this new age of COD, perfect story. the future is bright for esports & Optic

[@kingweslive]

never thought i’d ever be an envy fan. Now i have no choice but to support them in all esports and content 😂😂

[@dede6199]

Same here bro.

[@infamousjay2923]

Same but with optic never thought id be an optic fan but here we are.

[@williamhernandez1191]

Feels weird

[@infamousjay2923]

@@williamhernandez1191 facts

[@donaviern]

Lmao facts!!

[@Noskii]

As a Greenwall fan since early bo2 days, I always appreciated Envy. This is a historic day for call of duty. The brightest of futures 💙💚

[@Wireyy]

Started as an OpTic fan when Rambo was on the team and when he got dropped for Nadeshot I followed him to Envy. Been an Envy fan ever since. I still always supported OpTic and watched all their videos so it’s super cool to see this merger.

[@mirxc9105]

You an OG fr

[@kallumtobin3349]

Dam you gotta cool as perspective of this

[@manofthecentury09]

Bro are we the same person?

[@welly605]

Rambo 👊😎 the godfather

[@zucxys]

Same here. this feels like the perfect story tbh, I hope they kill it

[@xXMasterChief06Xx]

This is 100% a win. Love Str0 and the literal Empire he has forged and of course the love for Big OpTic H3CZ doesn’t even need to be said. This is going to be a beautiful thing to watch unfold, and I’m just happy to be a part of it.

[@GRAVEGAMING]

Im 37 been watching cod since it started and played every cod made. I remeber when Hastro was casting. I love what both of you have done and I am so excited about this. Cant wait to watch all this unfold. I watch tons of different esports so I have been a fan of envy and otics teams in the past and will continue to support what yall are doing!

[@Sarg3e]

Hastro and fwiz way back in the day

[@jimmygunz9448]

Optic Texas is the Vegito of CDL Esports

[@danielperaza278]

i would say gogeta

[@danielperaza278]

but still good

[@iTzWoodstock]

You mean ultra ego vegito

[@tripledeckpo]

This comment just got me watching 5 hours of DragonBall. Never watched it before, but had to research Vegito. Appreciate being put on.

[@Psa22-6]

Gogeta is stronger, thats not an opinion, creator said so, and because of that this is more like Gogeta

[@Xinerate]

I’ve had the utmost respect for you two since I was a child and had no idea what I was actually watching, besides Call of Duty at the time. This was in the era of MW3 (2011). It is practically like a dream seeing you two join forces. Congratulations on finally accomplishing the mission. You guys are shaping history and have been for some time now.

[@eman_1806]

This is actually cool. I’m an Optic fan and have no problem with this I’m excited for the content and hopefully we can build a Dynasty or win with Scump,Shotzy,Dashy and Illey

[@ercmestas]

Illey out for formal 2022-2023 season lol my dream!!!

[@TeamEnvy]

That's the plan

[@arcadiagreen150]

Stro, I won't lie, you were always the worthy adversary. Hector, Jason Lake, Tommy Temperr and yourself are Mount Rushmore of COD

[@tatro222]

Make room for nadeshot. He is already making his claim.

[@Chilly-qv2qs]

Amazing comment

[@ijamzer5190]

garrett tatro as he should before scump he was the one who brought all the viewers

[@sakarilawrence6342]

@@ijamzer5190 facts when Nadeshot came and was popping in the community especially content wise I’ve never seen so many people put “Nade” in their names it was crazy

[@MisterIsme]

Banks or Temper? Not throwing shade, I genuinely thought Temper started FaZe

[@JakeVirdenTech]

Congratulations Mike and Hector!!! It is very cool to see two godfathers of esports come together to enhance the space as a whole. Like I miss the Huntsmen brand, I will also miss Empire but I will be supporting you guys all the way on this endeavor!

[@chroniqmusic]

This is a gift to OG fans of both like myself. Im stoked to see the future. HECZ and Hastr0, deadly partnership.

[@inkrot]

As an older nV fan since 2010... I never would have seen this happening. True history right here.

[@Rainkoto]

Love both of these teams, here's to another year of success for everyone.

[@whogaabage]

This is like when Goku and Vegeta finally teamed up lol

[@loganw4633]

Yo I haven’t been this excited for optic in a long time. And I am an optic fan boy since bo2

[@zucxys]

Same here. we're on a mission to get scump another ring

[@batz1993]

Same it feels like go back to those days when bo2 came out

[@smoke_tz]

I've been watching both of these teams since I was a child. I'm so happy to watch this video.

[@thatkidgamer973]

I would love to see a rebrand for the valorant team. I think that would help them compete with 100t and sentinels for popularity with the players

[@MrKobeMonster]

Optic has been a dead organization outside of call of duty 💀

[@MrKobeMonster]

@The College Life LMAOOOO they don’t have anywhere near 33 mil earned even with all of their earnings combined idiot. They aren’t even a top 15 earning CS team nor even a top 25 team in Dota 2, and didn’t even compete in LoL you moron, and Gears Of War hasn’t been a relevant esport in a decade 😂😂 their only notable esport was halo and that was 4 years ago. They’re nowhere near a top organization, they’re a org that hasn’t innovated or done anything new since Nadeshot left, and is leeching off of Scumps braindead fanboys which makes up 90 percent of its fanbase if not more. They couldn’t even afford their underperforming cod team on their own LMAOOOO yet it’s a “top org” that’s the funniest joke I’ve heard all day.

[@vitalstaken]

@@MrKobeMonster did you really just say optic didnt compete in league of legends without googling first

[@RandomCouncil]

@@MrKobeMonster hecz hates change I guess. He had the opportunity to grow the optic content team when trickshotting started taking off. He stuck to snipers and killed the optic KZbin channel 100% he's clearly a great dude, just with the boomer "change is bad" mentality. Not even sure why they wanted a Halo or gears team, both dead games. But they're old games. Boomer

[@momhii]

YALL ARE “THE THRONE” OF ESPORTS LETSGOOOOOO GOATSSSSS

[@TeamEnvy]

💙💚

[@Vjamesx13]

Been a fan since bo2 easily and im 22 now i watched optic and esports grow as i have grown and this is the most excited i have been in a long time both for optic and esports and hell even evny now because tbh this mixing is huge for everyone

[@MisterIsme]

It's kind of sad to see the eClassico end...but this is a great marriage. Envy did all the "big business" stuff while optic has maintained a "smaller" and more "family" fanbase driven by content

[@noahsouder7274]

Bro I’m so in on the super team man Optic Texas I’m supporting all year. Two of the best COD companies becoming one let’s go!!!!!

[@jamesoneil8146]

Dude this is one hell of a story!! HECZ HASTRO IF YOU GUYS SEE THIS PLEASE MAKE A MOVIE! The process was absolutely mind blowing. Would be a dream to work for you guys I’ll sweep the floors lmao

[@Haskapone]

Leshhhgooo ! I fucking love this ! Hastr0 always seemed like a cool dude whenever I seen him in Hecz vlogs or other OpTic content. Been here since 6050 and staying for the long run

[@_tonytones_]

When h3cz was talking about how he wish he could give that to his people, I just sit back and think how much they vibed at the h3czquarters. What I would give to be in a place like that. Excited to watch the next chapter of optic and everyone at envy.

[@owenfarrington7610]

couldn’t be happier for everyone, can’t wait for whats to come!

[@sh0tty4lyf3]

Glad to be part of the family. ❤️

[@maxreboh3204]

Hastr0 I'm gonna be honest & say that my thoughts have always been that I want OpTic to win, but my #2 was always Envy. So, this is super epic, and extremely welcome, since I know that you & H3CZ can build & maintain a long standing dynasty.

[@tylerarmour3617]

The most heart touching thing I've ever heard you say " I can't be mad at them for being mad at me for something that isn't a reality "

[@sbt12333]

The fk’ing CoDFathers. Let’s go!

[@pm-5565]

As a devoted member of the Green Wall since April 2012 this is honestly shocking, one of the, if not, the biggest rivalry in CoD Esports coming together like Voltron (imo FaZe was always more of a fanbase rivalry kinda thing). I never imagined doing this but it's time to start subbing and following the Nv family. The respect was always there, specially outside of matches, but now we get to cheer and cry together and I couldn't be more excited about it. Despite all the bumps in both OpTic and Envy's roads the future looks brighter than ever... I guess some paths are always destined to cross 💚💙

[@joshmckenzie6458]

been waiting for this merge! so glad its finally happened. nothing but excited for the future!

[@ponzyy3510]

Im not an Optic COD fan myself, but I have always admired Hecz and Stro as business owners and guys who built something from nothing. This duo is going to be insane, with Hector's visions of the future and Stro's networking they're going to be unstoppable. Admire both of these dudes and I cant wait to see the content and the future of this company. Best of luck!

[@coreynunes4322]

I remember playing Envy in a GB match back in the COD4 days. Played against Hastro, Foreplayy, and Stainville and I forget who the 4th was but I'll never forget that overgrown domination match for the rest of my life lol.

[@NasonVSRG]

Like scump once said: “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.”

[@tragedy8356]

As a hard core EnVy Fan since 2010, this blows me away. Super excited about what they can do together. Welcome Optic fans

[@farret1998]

It’s basically envy= good business and winning foundation, sustainable business but lacks content creation and eye balls. Optic= biggest content creation, biggest eyeballs. Most popular brand in esports. However lacks sustainability business wise as Hecz got optic back when he was not ready financially. But those two together and you have the perfect esports company ever

[@owencary6494]

BINGO

[@LukeH1989]

Im super excited for the future for you both!!! Optic and envy both great teams!! Roll on the CDL 2022 im hyped

[@vraelatao2264]

Big W. And I do think this is very complementary. Great great move guys. Future is bright.

[@FrankieStyles]

OG OpTic fans know that this is a great partnership for us.

[@joewagner5539]

Really cool to think that possible years from now esports is going to become so big and people are going to come back and watch this video

[@c4gob00m]

Man, I love listening to Hastr0 speak. Hecz and Hastr0 are such different personalities, but it works Honestly can't wait for the content to come out of this group involving everyone from Envy and OpTic, not just the OpTic boys. I think there's more to this than beating Faze, this is about the organisations as a whole and what's best for their growth and the teams involved

[@yonxsty3392]

Let’s Goo ! Optic Texas ! Crazy Congratulations Hecz And Hastro

[@zucxys]

This year about to go crazy. Everyone got faze in their sights ...

[@kallumtobin3349]

It's bouta be a movie

[@zucxys]

,, this collab is great. If you're an OG yknow envy has a similar story as optic. I hope they pass our expectations and kill it 2022 ..

[@MrKobeMonster]

too bad faze is gonna shit on everyone again

[@kallumtobin3349]

@@MrKobeMonster yh yh we'll see bozo

[@MrKobeMonster]

@@kallumtobin3349 Simp and Abezy already have more rings in 4 years than Scump does in 9 LMAOOOO can’t wait for Floptic to underperform again.

[@rickycashner8570]

as a fan from all the way back to ghosts.... I will supports envy and all they have/stand for ! so excited for the future

[@chrisevans3062]

that big sigh before hector interrupts mike lmao

[@ljburke7381]

This is wild! H3CZ keep doing what you gotta do excited for the future!!!

[@ismaelsierra9946]

With how successful these 2 men have been, them joining is Forces is mind blowing. Nothing but chip's and great content coming our way.

[@quadrupletkill9939]

I’m just ready for some merch… first thing I thought when I saw this was TEEP is back with optic. Favorite content creater is now back with my favorite team. Pumped out of my mind

[@RogueSquidward]

Super cool to see Envy back in the scene!

[@NautilusAU]

Been following esports for over 10 years this merger is scary good. Have always loved the OG's. Can't wait to see what happens.

[@kobebean7107]

This is like watch the throne of cod esports.. incredible! Congratulations man

[@bikeboy152012]

As an long time optic fan, I will support the rest of Envy. I got ya'lls backs

[@bikeboy152012]

P.S. i know it's a longshot, but I would love to work for the company in any shape or form. :)

[@MindSZN]

Same

[@sneakdza]

Question for any og players, how did y’all know about lan events such at the 2008 hard knocks in Orlando they talked about , if you were jus a casual gamer ? Social media was not close to what it is now so how did the word get out for it ? I was 11 in 2008 so I deeply wish I would’ve gotten hipp to lane events & playing games competitively back then

[@CharlyCJH]

I’m one hundred percent ready to support everyone over at Envy and OpTic. The only thing that sucks is that Hastr0 has a massive amount of OpTic fans blocked on Twitter. It feels like such a disconnect as an OpTic fan trying to support these guys.

[@AstronautTony]

I hope to see the two codfathers of cod esports start up a new duo podcast similar to the old nrg duo podcast

[@Hardstylez707]

I've always looked up to Hastro ever since I met him in CoD4, used to play GB's against him in 08' before there was a CoD Esports.

[@jjrockbottomdeals]

I wish you two success, you both have the brains and the talent, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@JTPride14]

I'm soo with it as a hard core Optic fan and now don't gotta feel like a bandwag to be a part of envy lmao this is awesome! You have my support and gain another fan 👍🏾❤️💯

[@stozov2]

OpTic and Envy is a no brainer that always seemed impossible...I have been OpTic fan since Hector sniping videos. I also have been a stro fan all these years. Maybe not his players but you have to respect hastro and hector the 2 pioneers of Esports. Super excited to the future

[@rager1531]

The green wall goes wherever H3CZ goes so I’m an envy fan now

[@kieranwatt1937]

thats sad that you support two seperate teams/orgs/rivals so easily.

[@rager1531]

@@kieranwatt1937 what’s sad is that you care what team I go for

[@hunter9681]

If you’re really a fan, this is nothing but exciting

[@oLGaveee]

All facts especially if you're from the OG days

[@hunter9681]

@@oLGaveee exactly, well said

[@stevenhayes7910]

Not really. It’s exciting, but also a bummer for me, since Chicago is significantly closer to where I live. Now I can’t go to OpTic home series, once they bring those back. Not everything is black and white.

[@hunter9681]

@@stevenhayes7910 well the Chicago spot is still currently in the league, so you still might be able to attend a Chicago event. You should care more about how it benefits the org and the team more than yourself

[@stevenhayes7910]

@@hunter9681 I’m an OpTic fan. Why would I care about some random Chicago team…? Also, I literally said it’s exciting. Lmfao

[@zoltech2444]

I love this but I hope Hecz and Andy miller are still on good terms that was a cool dude.

[@MisterIsme]

Really fascinated by that situation. It seemed to just dissolve overnight. One day it was like boom Hecz got OpTic back no more Huntsmen

[@baronvontourettes]

Hecz did Andy dirty.

[@zoltech2444]

I don't think hecz did him dirty at all. Imagine you raise a new born child through their infancy and you hire a baby sitter to take care of him. You trust the baby sitter and they take it. You don't have anyway of getting the kid back and you move on. Then one day the kid shows back up and you have a chance to get it back. Put yourself in hecz's shoes. What would you do? I know I would take it back everytime. Andy has built his own empire so I think he would understand that and I hope he does. I liked the duo podcast so I hope they made up. But I can understand a world where Andy is mad I just hope not is all.

[@baronvontourettes]

@@zoltech2444 I don’t know if you have all the information bro. NRG continued to pay players salaries when Hecz couldn’t. Andy is a stand up guy and Hecz did him wrong. End of story.

[@beerdo]

@@baronvontourettes did him wrong how? Lmao

[@itsSpiiCe]

Been an optic fan since bo2 and have never been more excited for the future and present then right now!

[@RuneRaged]

Yooo, I've always been a Optoc fan, probably since 2012 ish And I've liked Envy a fair amount and I'll admit I'm still new to Envy's fanbase as a whole But y'all definitely got a fan in me Much love to the both of ya boys

[@Ronocos]

Man, Envy team building and competive nature plus OpTic branding and content creation is absolute lightning in a bottle. Hecz and Stro have created a monster

[@12sinday]

It actually is so awesome to see this always respected hastro! Man this is dope

[@PreacH0921]

Unbelievably happy for Hast0 and H3CZ!!! The real OG’s together can be nothing but amazing for E-Sports overall!!!

[@FlameARS]

The war ends.. As an OpTic fan for 9 years it's sad we won't have the eclassico anymore but this makes total sense, the best on the business end 🤝 the best content and face of cod. Excited for the future! 🙌

[@Chozun]

Optic vs. 100T or Faze could be the new Eclassico

[@nbdyankz8344]

@@Chozun most likely faze 100t isn’t on there level yet

[@wildplukker7754]

Can't wait for this duo to crush it in content 🔥🔥

[@JennErmyMedia]

I’m curious to what happened to the Chicago slot in the CDL? Did it just get eliminated?

[@NautilusAU]

Spot is up for sale rumours are the spot might be a Washington based team

[@FrosttySZN.]

this merge has potential to get OpTic back on FaZe’s level, NV has the structure and resources that OpTic lacks and OpTic has the culture and hardcore fanbase that NV lacks, with both they have a chance at matching FaZe’s success

[@andrewroling8111]

This merger is legendary 🔥 my 15 year old self would be losing my mind. 💚

[@Xysseus]

This is special. OpTic and EnVy are about to fusion dance into a MEGA GUNDAM and will usher in a new age of esports for the future. WOW. YOU LOVE TO SEE IT.

[@TruErepo]

man i remember still watching hastro and hecz play comp its been a long journey with plenty to go.

[@CrispyChris]

This coming to Spotify?

[@ThatHurt3d]

These two will be a great dynamic. H3CZ telling Stro to chill over some online comment. Then Stro diving in “Listen here…” 😂

[@SILCowboy]

Sad about some brands that were lost but this is great for esports. Makes me as happy when Complexity was acquired by the Dallas Cowboys.

[@bigboof8809]

So much respect for Hector and Mike, got a real good feeling about the future 😤

[@iainun]

two titans joining forces to wreak havoc on the competition

[@williepazienza3836]

Lets goooo! I guess im a optic fan now :*

[@RAAKMO]

I remember Eon sponsoring Instinct in Halo. That was back in 2012. One of the best teams ever formed.

[@liambrown2897]

As an optic fan I have always had great respect for EnVy, to have the two come together is going to be a weird to get used to but with that being said two of the biggest power houses in esports coming together can only mean big things are on the way, can not wait to see what the future holds either way I’m still gone be here in 10 years time repping optic envy

[@SuperDolphindives]

Started watching OpTic in MW3 at COD XP.. crazy how things come full circle !

[@kevenheck]

Does anyone know how this ownership works? Like does envy own the optic cdl team but optic gaming is a separate brand?

[@LigerZero248]

I would like to know what happens to HCS nV team. Will it be like OpTic Halo or nV Halo or like OpTic x nV Halo

[@thatboy3930]

OpTic will more than likely be only CoD unless they decide to use it as their little brother brand to replace Dallas Fuel

[@LigerZero248]

@@thatboy3930 im hoping like it's TSM RTX where it could be OG nV along those lines

[@claymorepro97]

As a long Time OpTic Fan!! This at first had me shook in a very iffy way but now listening to u guys, I feel more happy and confident in the decision! I'm here to support! 💙💚 Can't wait to see what else comes along EnVy x OpTic !!!!

[@StewardRuss]

So the most succesful org and the most recognisable org is merging ? these guys didnt create a partnership, they created a monster! im so excited

[@kieranwatt1937]

most successful and recognisable belongs both to faZe. i dislike faze but I know they win both categories. they've transcended cod

[@StewardRuss]

@@kieranwatt1937 clearly you haven't been watching cod long. Before Cold War they were nowhere in the leagues, and they were only famous for their famous creators and lavish lifestyle. Don't worry it's a common mistake👍🏻

[@nojustno8406]

Been an envy fan forever, so always rooted against Optic, weird og to finally start supportong Optic now But lets go Envy AND optic new chapter

[@zfrxsty6687]

U MEAN OPTIC THEN ENVY LOLL

[@Tyyyyyyyz]

For whatever reason Envy could never really break the KZbin scene until recently. Optic did it 1000 times over. Individually they all did their thing pushing content and EnvyUs it was just pure solid quality professional gaming and they have the bragging rights it’s on pen and paper their track record as a call of duty team alone I’m not even going there. I’m glad Envy are catching up in that commercial sense. I’ve always loved the respect they’ve had with each other. Whatever this is, it’s going to be the biggest thing to EVER happen in Esports and nothing will even come close.

[@Tyyyyyyyz]

It’s poetic in that they’ve tried everything, they’ve been on their own separate journeys both looking out for each other and competing against each other. They had to do all of that to realise what was in front of them. For the old school fans, (or as much as what they’ve allowed us to see because there’s obviously the bts we don’t see), THIS IS HUGE!!

[@SK-gk8jw]

As a huge Empire fan this hurts. But I completely understand that for the sake of competative cod to stop FaZe, there was no other way. Still would of loved the name “Optic Empire” 🏆

[@OGDeoxys]

Its gonna be a fkn MOVIE this year

[@nukemsound3230]

Can someone explain the details of this merger? They did a lot of talking but no clear details. Are they merging just the CDL teams but will continue to operate as 2 independent entities? or are they completely merging the 2 entities as one? Also are they vacating a CDL spot since they are one team now? Would appreciate clarity about the nature of the merger. thx

[@LORVCN]

Envy bought OC's spot as wella nd they're trying to flip it...potentially to complexity

[@xblackgallager]

This is exciting man. Growing up with optic, hecz and stro. I know this is gonna be insane

[@TheNamesElijah]

OG fan but of course I had to subscribe to envy, welcome brothas

[@Shadowless311]

Green [with Envy] Wall. Let's go, baby!

[@euph5348]

This vid put some of the contentions in my mind to rest, congrats on the merger. Also, I subbed to Envy for the first time today xD so congrats stro