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Kyle Bosman is leaving Easy Allies
- Thread starter Lashley
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Did anyone mention this is kind of like Jordy at the end of Box Peek? He's had his fun, but he's done now.
We'll miss you, Bosman!
We'll miss you, Bosman!
Best of luck to Kyle.
I'm here for the whole gang though. They all offer different opinions and they pretty much all have a distinct taste in games/genres. Kyle will be missed but the team will still be great.
I'm here for the whole gang though. They all offer different opinions and they pretty much all have a distinct taste in games/genres. Kyle will be missed but the team will still be great.
Yeah good call. Kyle was foreshadowing this with Jordy even if unintentionally.
I'm in the exact same boat. I watched and paid money for kyle. Not sure i will keep watching without him. He is easy allies for me and i'm bummed i don't have that weekly pod anymore.
What signs did people notice that indicated Kyle was moving toward something like this? I've seen a bunch of people mention that
Yeah, that's how I always felt about him. Came here to post exactly this.
I wish the best for all of them
Definitely some "well in hindsight" but the only thing I found suspicious was him saying he'd be doing all of 6 Dreamcast episodes. I mentioned it earlier, but it just made no sense to start a new series and announce it would be so limited and with all of 6 episodes.
Really sucks, but I wish him the best. I'm around his same age and I feel like I know exactly what he's talking about.
I got into GT/EZA from Kyle, but the rest of the guys definitely are able to stand on their own now. I'll understand if their patreon dips from this news, but the only content that will be lost from this is Kyle's weekly stream.
I hope he finds what he is looking for, and that all is well with his family, but I'm confident that the rest of the guys will continue just fine.
I hope he finds what he is looking for, and that all is well with his family, but I'm confident that the rest of the guys will continue just fine.
Watching Kyle over the years has been a true joy! EZA won't be the same, but I'm sure all the rest of the allies will make it a beautiful new thing.
Good luck and good speed in whatever you do next Kyle! <3
Good luck and good speed in whatever you do next Kyle! <3
Can 2020 stop yet, christ. Best wishes to Bosman and his future endeavors, hope he finds whatever it is he's looking for.
Hope he finds his "Main Thing" soon. Best of luck
As for EZA, it's a shame - Kyle was probably the main reason I enjoyed listening/watching them. I'll stop to see how the content feels during whatever it may be that replaces E3 this year, but it won't be the same.
As for EZA, it's a shame - Kyle was probably the main reason I enjoyed listening/watching them. I'll stop to see how the content feels during whatever it may be that replaces E3 this year, but it won't be the same.
I honestly didn't remember that. I just watched them and thought it was weird. He also didn't seem like he'd picked all the games yet, but I might've misunderstood.
And it's not like I thought, "oh he must be leaving", it just stood out to me and I was confused by it. Given the timing, it seems like this is clearly why it's limited.
I still cant get over it :( I've been watching EZA reacts videos since I got home instead of playing anything
It's gonna be a bummer not having Kyle around EZA any longer, but honestly in the back of my mind I think I always anticipated he'd leave, like he had his mind elsewhere for a while. Not that he wasn't committed, but maybe that it felt like he was destined for something else.
I'm excited to see where he ends up and what he works on next. Box Peek felt like the beginning of some new creative endeavor for him. Would love to see some animation!
I'm excited to see where he ends up and what he works on next. Box Peek felt like the beginning of some new creative endeavor for him. Would love to see some animation!
I'm still trying to process this. GameTrailers ended and Easy Allies began when I was at my lowest after a bad breakup, it has always helped me get through tough times and I look forward to the Podcast and other shows every week. Just the other day it occurred to me, what if a member of Easy Allies left? Everyone is just so important to me... And now this happens. Currently in somewhat of a stage of denial, to be honest. But I still wish the best to Kyle and hope he does whatever makes him happy. And yet at the same time, I know it's a selfish thing to say, but I hope he finds a way to somehow come back to EZA someday. Love and Respect, Kyle.
Good to know <3
Contrary to others here I always thought Ian was the one most likely to be the one to leave first given his skills that are transferable to other fields, not to mention all his different talents his creativity has shown over the years. Not that I never thought Bosman could potentially leave; it was clear he had a lot of talents that he could use outside gaming or something else besides Easy Allies.
I understand that I'm in the extreme minority but I wasn't much of a fan of Kyle's but I cannot deny that he was integral to the allies and was crucial to the chemistry of whatever project he was involved in with other allies. Regardless of my personal thoughts that his trolling tendencies were kind of grating on me, the value of his presence to the allies can't be understated. His bond with Huber was perfect and damn near irreplaceable.
By that token, I think people in here doing a disservice to the rest of the allies by sticking a fork in them over Bosman's departure. I think there's definitely enough talent, personality and charm among the rest for them to weather whatever might be ahead in this transition and for their identity to be distinct enough. I'd like to think of him leaving as an opportunity to reinvigorate themselves and start down a completely new path for them, just like Kyle is attempting.
I understand that I'm in the extreme minority but I wasn't much of a fan of Kyle's but I cannot deny that he was integral to the allies and was crucial to the chemistry of whatever project he was involved in with other allies. Regardless of my personal thoughts that his trolling tendencies were kind of grating on me, the value of his presence to the allies can't be understated. His bond with Huber was perfect and damn near irreplaceable.
By that token, I think people in here doing a disservice to the rest of the allies by sticking a fork in them over Bosman's departure. I think there's definitely enough talent, personality and charm among the rest for them to weather whatever might be ahead in this transition and for their identity to be distinct enough. I'd like to think of him leaving as an opportunity to reinvigorate themselves and start down a completely new path for them, just like Kyle is attempting.
Ya know what? It's pretty incredible that just one person leaving a video game outlet could cause this many people to be saddened. If the size of this thread is any indication, Kyle Bosman is an incredibly integral part of many people's lives whether it be personally or just watching media surrounding the video game landscape. It's pretty awe inspiring and I hope whatever Kyle does next , he knows just how many people he impacted. If he needs to find his calling in life I hope he's in good spirits and he realizes he's amazing at what he does.
Grass is always greener on the other side.
I would have thought being a part of Easy Allies would be great. The coworkers, the environment, the appreciation, gaming focus - but also provides a lot of the allies to flex their creative muscles doing a bunch of interesting video related content. The only downside being I don't imagine the salary is all that competitive (or stable really)
Also interesting that he's leaving L.A. as well.
Regardless, it's his life. Do what you want man best of luck.
I would have thought being a part of Easy Allies would be great. The coworkers, the environment, the appreciation, gaming focus - but also provides a lot of the allies to flex their creative muscles doing a bunch of interesting video related content. The only downside being I don't imagine the salary is all that competitive (or stable really)
Also interesting that he's leaving L.A. as well.
Regardless, it's his life. Do what you want man best of luck.
Oh man. This was way more devastating than I ever expected. Reading the Patreon post, it seems like he's doing this because he simply doesn't feel fulfilled or happy. I hope he can find something that gives him that. Good luck, Bosman, and love and respect.
Wtf no... Y
Ugh. He was the main reason I started watching EZA.
I hope he's okay and maybe he's just burnt out. Hope everything turns out okay for him.
I know it'll never be the same but I'd be okay with Jess filling in for the podcast.
Ugh. He was the main reason I started watching EZA.
I hope he's okay and maybe he's just burnt out. Hope everything turns out okay for him.
I know it'll never be the same but I'd be okay with Jess filling in for the podcast.
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Damn... One of the best there is. Kyle's optimism, humor, and creative wit will be sorely missed. 😞 I'm glad we had him for as long as we did! And I hope whatever comes next brings him the fulfillment and purpose he deserves.
God, there was nothing like Final Bosman. Easily one of my Top 3 favorite gaming-related series ever. It was a breath of fresh air in a time where games media was growing more and more cynical, or less and less genuine. Deceptively smart but charmingly silly, carefully written but authentically delivered, contagiously positive but grounded and thoughtful. Nothing quite like it. And the meta narrative woven throughout was just a delight. I got so invested in the "lore" lol
It never got the mainstream love it deserved, but it holds a place in my heart forever. Hopefully one day he'll find joy in making something like that again. If he doesn't, well, that's okay. I just hope he's happy 😌
God, there was nothing like Final Bosman. Easily one of my Top 3 favorite gaming-related series ever. It was a breath of fresh air in a time where games media was growing more and more cynical, or less and less genuine. Deceptively smart but charmingly silly, carefully written but authentically delivered, contagiously positive but grounded and thoughtful. Nothing quite like it. And the meta narrative woven throughout was just a delight. I got so invested in the "lore" lol
It never got the mainstream love it deserved, but it holds a place in my heart forever. Hopefully one day he'll find joy in making something like that again. If he doesn't, well, that's okay. I just hope he's happy 😌
Come on, dude. He said that he didn't want people to speculate on the fun thing he wants to do. I believe him, he's at a point in his life where he wants to do his Main Thing and he feels like he hasn't found it. Stop looking for clues to something that isn't there.
The fact that he's leaving L.A. and has nothing lined up makes me wonder if the family emergency he suffered recently reshuffled his priorities regarding career and family (he is from NY and I assume that's where his family lives still).
I'm really bummed by this news but I'm hoping he makes a Twitch channel before too long. Who knows, maybe he'll even resurrect Bosman at Home.
I'm really bummed by this news but I'm hoping he makes a Twitch channel before too long. Who knows, maybe he'll even resurrect Bosman at Home.
I'll miss him on stream but I'm not going to say this is a bad thing or blame 2020. It sounds like he's leaving to fulfill his potential, find out more of himself and what he can do. A lot of us are forced to stay in jobs because we have to, because if we stop then we can't pay for the roof over our heads or the food we eat. We might have to move somewhere else because of some personal issue or disaster.
It seems like Kyle is moving because he has the freedom to and has the opportunity to find what he really wants to do in life while he still can, which is more of an opportunity than most people will get. So all I can say to this is congratulations, will miss seeing him on stream regularly and I wish him the best of luck.
For EZA it's a blow but there's still 8 great people there who put out good stuff. They make take a hit in their patreon but they'll get through this fine.
It seems like Kyle is moving because he has the freedom to and has the opportunity to find what he really wants to do in life while he still can, which is more of an opportunity than most people will get. So all I can say to this is congratulations, will miss seeing him on stream regularly and I wish him the best of luck.
For EZA it's a blow but there's still 8 great people there who put out good stuff. They make take a hit in their patreon but they'll get through this fine.
This is what happened to Shawn Elliott and I've never gotten over it lol. I mean, he's the fucking lead gameplay designer on the new Bioshock so that "behind-the-scenes" is pretty front and center in his case, hahaha. But I'll forever miss Shawn Elliot the podcaster.
I don't think he's outright lying. I just think there has to be something in the back of his mind that he knows and is planning to do. Kyle is a smart dude, I just don't believe that he'd dump the easy allies like this with zero plan. Like he must at least have a reason for leaving the state and moving elsewhere. As a big fan I just wish he could describe what he's seeking with more details.
