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PBG HC is the original Hardcore series that all subsequent Hardcore series, deemed "Fan Hardcores," have been based off of. The series is hosted by PBG, a co-founder of the Hardcore concept who also edited the series for its first five seasons. Later, Jeff took control of editing the show for the next four seasons. Currently, the show is being edited by Todd. The regulars are Balmung135, Barry Kramer, Jared, and Jeff. The other co-founder of the Hardcore concept, McJones, retired from the series for personal reasons.
Krooked Glasses is the artist of PBG HC's digital portraits.
There have been 3 pets that have replaced portraits in the series, those being Gunther the Penguin from Terraria 2, Jeffrey the Wither Skeleton Skull from Minecraft 2 and Jeff the Chicken from Starbound.