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This will really suck and I hope they can get someone else to do a weekly full playthrough solo series. The fan art and community vibes and recurring jokes and stuff were the best part. We had Ben doing that for a while too with some of my favourite series, Suikoden and Xenoblade (rip Tales of Vesperia). But I think they made a conscious effort to change to in-studio group streams and rotate games more often. Without Kyle, I don't think anyone will be doing something like this anymore. This blows.
I'm simultaneously not surprised Bosman decided to leave, given how he seemed to be in the most precarious financial situation of the Allies and his "I'll shitpost live on EZA media" approach (see his general treatment of PC gaming as an example) was always bound to backfire, but I'm surprised that he'd leave now. I guess I figured that if he didn't leave in the first year or two, he'd be there for the long haul.
I've been out today with a couple of friends, the weird thing is that I couldn't really be myself because this news has been hanging over my head all evening. I've been a real downer these last couple of hours apparently.
I tried explaining it to one of my closer friends but he didn't really understand it haha.
I'm actually really surprised how hard this hit me, like really surprised.dI never thought people I never met could impact me this hard? I'm even more upset now then when GT shut down because then I always had hope they would stick together and do something in the future.
I'm still gonna follow Kyle, ofc I am, and I'm excited to see how Brandon does in the podcast seat, but I can't deny that I feel like a big part of me has left. I can't imagine how the rest of the allies feel.
Goodspeed Bosman.
I tried explaining it to one of my closer friends but he didn't really understand it haha.
I'm actually really surprised how hard this hit me, like really surprised.dI never thought people I never met could impact me this hard? I'm even more upset now then when GT shut down because then I always had hope they would stick together and do something in the future.
I'm still gonna follow Kyle, ofc I am, and I'm excited to see how Brandon does in the podcast seat, but I can't deny that I feel like a big part of me has left. I can't imagine how the rest of the allies feel.
Goodspeed Bosman.
I remember Kyle not wanting to do a Final Bosman type show for EZA...but one of the first things he did after EZA came together was an independent "Bosman at Home" show on his own YouTube channel...which was basically The Final Bosman on a budget lol.
Sometimes I feel like I'm missing something. How do you figure that?
Even he is in a similar situation (well, besides escaping from Kotaku)
Hah! I know it's a joke. He is just my favorite voice in the industry outside of EZA.
I feel like it'll be the 8 of them for awhile which is good and should help them grow in their own roles and maybe expand and challenge the 8 left in new ways rather than relying on bringing in someone new
Forgot all about that. Fuck, we'll need an update before he leaves
I love Tim but he'd be a bad fit. He doesn't let anyone else speak.
Honestly, I wish Brandon had been more pushy with Kyle. You know he's the type of creator who works way better with a producer/editor who's on his case all the time.
Jokin guys. see my post above is all.
I love EZA, but I won't lie, this kinda sapped my desire to watch some EZA stuff right now.
I got the podcast still to watch, but I kinda dont want to right now.
Anyone else feel the same?
I got the podcast still to watch, but I kinda dont want to right now.
Anyone else feel the same?
I've been watching the reruns they've been showing on Twitch and chatting with chat and it's been nice. So much love there right now. It's made it easier for me at least.
I've felt that way for the past 6 months but for different reasons. Watching EZA was so directly tied to my decade-long relationship that ended at the end of last summer. I got to a point where I kind of forced myself to marathon what I watched and it made me feel better and helped me get through all of the nonsense.
Now I'm watching more EZA than ever. Never really watched Fiasconauts and now i'm going through all of it.
I think the biggest loss is how much Kyle challenged the group.
Both during the podcast, and during streams. Kyle would confront an ally, and force them to explain themselves.
It is night and day, how other podcasts/streams just route tell headlines... whatever... that happened...anyways....
I hope Jones can take up the mantle and provide a unique angle to the news.
Both during the podcast, and during streams. Kyle would confront an ally, and force them to explain themselves.
It is night and day, how other podcasts/streams just route tell headlines... whatever... that happened...anyways....
I hope Jones can take up the mantle and provide a unique angle to the news.
Ugh, same here. Saw the podcast and Kyle's announcement email at the same time this afternoon while checking my phone at a already very depressing supplies trip to Target this afternoon. What a gut punch.
Pretty much in quarantine with just my dog right now just trying to keep my mind off all the depressing things, and two of the main things that I usually lean on, sports (NCAA Tournament is literally my favorite event of the year) and EZA are just bummers right now!
I know I'll be fine with the EZA stuff soon. I'll check out a few minutes of Kyle's stream in a few...It's just, mannn. It's just another unexpected blow in a year full of unexpected awfulness.
That's one reason I like Ben and feel like he could do a good job. He tends to ask these sorts of questions on frame trap while still keeping things light. It's one of the reasons why frame trap is so great.
Indeed, I think out of all the Allies, I think Ben could take on the role.
I watched the podcast after I read and saw the news and still enjoyed it a lot, but I can understand how you feel.
I do think the podcast is worth a watch, but there is no reason to force yourself to watch it right away if you don't feel like it.
I am usually relatively good in dealing with bad news and it seems like I take it a bit less hard than a lot of you guys.
But I do have the feeling I don't completely understand it yet though and I know I will miss Kyle a lot once he's really gone.
Though I do feel really bad about going off on Kyle that one time about the betting special results. It's been a long time since and I don't think he's departure has a lot to do with stuff like that, but I really hope the extreme reactions he sometimes gets on stuff like this or some of the HoG presentations (including from me that time) didn't have to with this decision. There hasn't been a betting special since and I don't read comments enough to know how much stuff like that he gets thrown at him, but I can't even imagine how difficult that must be if he's someone who cares about that stuff (some people are better with comments like that than others).
Kyle made me watch GT more frequently which made me fall in love with all EZA members over time even before EZA was even a thing.
I think he's uniquely talented and artistic and I really hope I will find my way to his next creation since I'm sure it's going to be great.
Again, I wish him all the best and I know he will find good opportunities for himself (he's very talented after all), but I can't help but hoping that it's all a bit.
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Relaying a post from the gaming thread on Kyle's departure about what Kyle's been saying in his stream tonight, since Kyle addressed a lot of concerns:
Don't think I've posted yet in OT3. Hey.
Pretty much passed out in the evening yesterday and woke up to the news. I was surprised by how much it hit me. Easy Allies have gotten me through some very hard times, and I can usually count on them to cheer me up or put a smile on my face. Kyle and his particular brand of humour was a big part of that.
Watching him talk it out on Twitch did help a lot, though (and talking to the lovely people in the Era discord). Despite how much I'll miss his presence in EZA (and damn, do I already miss him), I'm excited for him and wish him all of the best. I hope the change in scenery and routine will give him some purpose and happiness once again. I'll continue to watch and support EZA, and when he's ready, I'll tune into his streams. Love and respect.
Pretty much passed out in the evening yesterday and woke up to the news. I was surprised by how much it hit me. Easy Allies have gotten me through some very hard times, and I can usually count on them to cheer me up or put a smile on my face. Kyle and his particular brand of humour was a big part of that.
Watching him talk it out on Twitch did help a lot, though (and talking to the lovely people in the Era discord). Despite how much I'll miss his presence in EZA (and damn, do I already miss him), I'm excited for him and wish him all of the best. I hope the change in scenery and routine will give him some purpose and happiness once again. I'll continue to watch and support EZA, and when he's ready, I'll tune into his streams. Love and respect.
I'll be okay if Ben was the EZA podcast host, if he added other news beside gaming like anime then i'm 100% on board with that
As for Jess, Did they know?
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I hope for the best for Kyle in his future endeavors.
I think Kyle probably brought the most unique tone to EZA compared to everyone else. I love all the allies, but there was just something that Kyle brought to the team in the way he challenged them all a lot and brought out the best responses and reactions in people. His humor was very unique and just sassy enough to get a funny response out of everyone but not enough to make people mad.
MAN I'm going to miss the guy. He really was so important to EZA. They're going to be great going forward, but there will be something missing that will permeate the entire company and output in some way, shape, or form.
I think Kyle probably brought the most unique tone to EZA compared to everyone else. I love all the allies, but there was just something that Kyle brought to the team in the way he challenged them all a lot and brought out the best responses and reactions in people. His humor was very unique and just sassy enough to get a funny response out of everyone but not enough to make people mad.
MAN I'm going to miss the guy. He really was so important to EZA. They're going to be great going forward, but there will be something missing that will permeate the entire company and output in some way, shape, or form.
I was just thinking about how much last week's Easy Update cracked me up, and how the other allies' humour, while different, also brought me a lot of joy. And then I remembered we probably wouldn't get a Kyle and Ian new years Easy Update again. 😢
I also think back to thinking about how Kyle seemed somewhat disconnected when talking about the future of EZA. I think I even posted about it on here. Turns out that video was probably only a week or so after he announced his departure.
Edit: yeah, this is what I said back then. I think I must have read into it pretty correctly in hindsight.
Glad I'll still be able to get a Bosman stream fix in the future.
I watched a good portion of Kyle's stream and the summary above is decent. One thing I'd add:
- Last pod will just be just Jones and Kyle. Him "handing" the pod over to Jones. Jones has his own ideas for the pod.
It's past 3am, and my thoughts are all over the place with everything going on so I won't get in to this right now. But EZA, with or without Kyle, has always been a group that masters the "hard," like having unmatched charisma, chemistry, knowledge and just being "decent" people while also hilariously failing at the "easy" things. For instance, they haven't tweeted once about Kyle leaving or his stream tonight. Feel bad for the rest of the audience that hasn't had that bandaid "ripped" off yet.
Also, not sure what form this comes in, but some type of show or pod just about them getting psyched for next-gen while also reflecting on the highs and lows of this gen as it comes to an end.
And bets! Bring those back! With fun and jolly stakes rather than ones with not so fun consequences.
- Last pod will just be just Jones and Kyle. Him "handing" the pod over to Jones. Jones has his own ideas for the pod.
It's past 3am, and my thoughts are all over the place with everything going on so I won't get in to this right now. But EZA, with or without Kyle, has always been a group that masters the "hard," like having unmatched charisma, chemistry, knowledge and just being "decent" people while also hilariously failing at the "easy" things. For instance, they haven't tweeted once about Kyle leaving or his stream tonight. Feel bad for the rest of the audience that hasn't had that bandaid "ripped" off yet.
Also, not sure what form this comes in, but some type of show or pod just about them getting psyched for next-gen while also reflecting on the highs and lows of this gen as it comes to an end.
And bets! Bring those back! With fun and jolly stakes rather than ones with not so fun consequences.
Thought about this too but i don't think he would do something like that
Just me being overemotional
Since seeing the announcement yesterday, I have been feeling numb. It's like a situation that feels so surreal and you are waiting to wake up from the dream, but the dream just won't stop. After sleeping over the night, and now waking up in the morning, it finally hit me that this definitely isn't a dream.
I guess, this all sounds very exaggerated, but I have been seeing him and listening to him for the past 4 years, so it's hard to just be like "It's not a big deal". A lot of other people have already said that, but yes, to me it also feels like an old friend leaving, with me having no way to contact them again. Which isn't even true, as Kyle does say that he will eventually return to streaming, even if he doesn't know when. But even then, it won't be the same. I love Kyle Bosman, but I love him even more together with the other Allies, because it creates interesting and fun dynamics.
If Kyle happens to read this, I'm not writing this to make him feel bad or anything, I just want to say thank you for all the great content that he has given us over the years. I'm kinda surprised how much this announcement has hit me, and part of the reason why I'm feeling so numb is, because I suddenly also started thinking more about my own life and what I want to do. There are a lot of things that I'm uncertain about it in my life, and I have no idea where life is going to take me in the future, which is very scary to me. Finding your "main thing", is very relatable and I hope Kyle manages to find whatever he is looking for.
Now I also feel like, its time for me to actually start finding the things that truly make me happy. I'm not sure what it is yet, but that will hopefully change soon.
Once again, thanks for everything. Of course, I will continue to watch and support the other Allies. Over the years, they have all become important to me.
I guess, this all sounds very exaggerated, but I have been seeing him and listening to him for the past 4 years, so it's hard to just be like "It's not a big deal". A lot of other people have already said that, but yes, to me it also feels like an old friend leaving, with me having no way to contact them again. Which isn't even true, as Kyle does say that he will eventually return to streaming, even if he doesn't know when. But even then, it won't be the same. I love Kyle Bosman, but I love him even more together with the other Allies, because it creates interesting and fun dynamics.
If Kyle happens to read this, I'm not writing this to make him feel bad or anything, I just want to say thank you for all the great content that he has given us over the years. I'm kinda surprised how much this announcement has hit me, and part of the reason why I'm feeling so numb is, because I suddenly also started thinking more about my own life and what I want to do. There are a lot of things that I'm uncertain about it in my life, and I have no idea where life is going to take me in the future, which is very scary to me. Finding your "main thing", is very relatable and I hope Kyle manages to find whatever he is looking for.
Now I also feel like, its time for me to actually start finding the things that truly make me happy. I'm not sure what it is yet, but that will hopefully change soon.
Once again, thanks for everything. Of course, I will continue to watch and support the other Allies. Over the years, they have all become important to me.
On a more lighter note, this month's Reaction Shots is worth watching, especially since's available to everyone
Huber's reaction to a commentator's Friday the 13th movie ranking is hilarious