Delayed Input Performance Review with Ben Hanson

[@Huckleberry42]

I am so glad Kyle didn't leave the gaming industry. His views, takes and humor are so unique.

[@zenithquasar9623]

His industry insights are so good, and mixed with his humour is a delight!

[@CyclonSilver]

I fully agree. I wish Ben Moore was also still around for very similar reasons.

[@DarshUK1]

@@CyclonSilver100% the world needs more Moore

[@Kango234]

​@@CyclonSilverI feel the exact same way.

[@hododod246]

He is too much for gaming industry

[@minnmax]

Let me plug this for Kyle: He's going to share the full, unedited discussion for Delayed Input Patreon supporters in which we cover... - Ranking the wardrobe themes - "This is" and his other musical motifs - Arms Like Cloud - The Keighley references - His lack of excitement surrounding modern announcements - His worst predictions - Thumbnail strategies - Why he doesn't plug his Patreon Thanks for watching, folks!

[@fathercashew]

Thanks for doing this Hanson. Hope you both continue to find ways to collab and work together. We all benefit.

[@TomBrienProfessional]

I almost wanna sign up to the patreon just to hear why he doesn't plug the patreon

[@InnerRise]

This was mecessary bc I've had this video in my WAIT LIST with no motivation to watch bc i have no idea what it is.

[@orijimi]

It's nice to finally see someone talk openly about the Shrek to Honk pipeline.

[@lukemoonwalker8444]

My grandpa worked on the Shreck to Honk pipeline back in the 30s, he said over 500 men were involved and it took them 12 years to build it.

[@thedapperdolphin1590]

@@lukemoonwalker8444At least 450 of those men died from hazardous working conditions

[@dougiehockeym8071]

Ben and Kyle seriously bring out the best in each other!

[@foreignuser_]

Yeah they had fun with this

[@KevinJennissen]

The more Bosman/MinnMax crossovers the better!

[@rinaldus4512]

@@KevinJennissen Agreed!!! I'd love for him to guest on the MinnMax show every so often. His short stint as temp host was lovely.

[@TheCanipaEffect]

Absolutely delightful to watch Kyle crack up at his own jokes. A chef who can't get enough of his own dishes.

[@Moonsbro]

Ben and Kyle have such insanely good chemistry we NEED a monthly show with these two

[@Spydiggity]

No, we don't. Not everything on the internet needs to be done to death.

[@mindful_nerd4676]

He said monthly… that’s not too crazy

[@Richie_Godsil]

The clown bit is one of my absolute favorite jokes, I'm glad it got highlighted in this series review. Kyle, you're a mad genius, here's to another 10 years of your very strange humor

[@mipe3844]

Yep, it's like a Kyle version of the moth joke

[@Clover011808]

This is a 10/10 video. Ben's wrong though, that NFT joke kills. Although I get where he's coming from, the delivery does 99% of the heavy lifting.

[@mattlandry]

The pause makes it clear it's supposed to be so bad it's funny. Not the most brilliant joke but not bad at all imo

[@Kango234]

I think the issue is that it's too topical, no one cares about NFTs anymore. But I still liked the joke.

[@Ayoul]

It's also super off brand. It takes you by surprise. It wouldn't work if it was someone else.

[@gamedrop3262]

of the "heavy" lifting eh eh

[@carlosflores-gaytan1589]

Can't believe Tears of the Kingdom wasn't mentioned as an example of Fade to Black construction sounds

[@Gx3Tri]

I thought of building Link's house in Botw haha

[@Rorchord]

I think it works in BOTW & TOTK with the construction sounds like a dramatic anime fight scene, the joke works better with you imagining it. And for Addison's signs in TOTK the fade up from black and they've done such a shoddy job is funny too.

[@Kango234]

It's in everything!

[@Juz10gameguy]

I think Kyle and Brandon Jones is still my favorite Kyle pairing. However Kyle and Ben Hanson are a close second. This was a great episode!

[@rudyramirez125]

I'm so glad he left EZA, I feel like Kyle is such a force, no one there ever challenged his view points, where as now he's free to do whatever and to have shows like this. Good on you, Kyle.

[@wonkerz2050]

Dude the “I smell like gasoline” bit is the one I share with friends to get them hooked. I’ve converted like 3 people with that bit

[@jabbawabs]

This was incredible fun. We need a Ben Hanson and Kyle Bosman podcast called "Son and Man"

[@ljmiranda921]

or BosHan

[@AlexCaste]

What about Ken Manson? 😵‍💫

[@of-Rivia]

That was great. Hanson was right, taking it seriously and not doing a mean bit was the right angle for this.

[@t0mes]

This should be on a bi-annual basis

[@boldlyfumblin]

Yes and please

[@XtopherBryson]

Does “bi-annual” mean two times a year or once every two years? Food for thought.

[@deepstriker]

Kyle hosting the Minnmax podcast and Ben showing up here is my multiverse of madness

[@TheAgr08]

This is wonderful. Ben is in his element doing the "work" and is such a fan of games media specifically that he seems like the natural choice for an "exit interview" or in this case a performance review. And the editing in this video is stellar.

[@Hugop_arts]

Omg I had never even thought about the mirroring of the exit interview and this performance review 😂 Ben, the best HR person

[@MarcelE80]

This was amazing. I agree, the honk is a stroke of genius. I laugh every time, and even when I hear cars honking outside I am pleasantly reminded of Delayed Input

[@bengotagun]

I gotta say somethin, man. I have a creative spirit that I’ve let lay dormant for a long time and every time I watch something you do, I get inspired to make something. I really appreciate the work and craft you put into everything you do. It comes out like it’s just a “whatever” vibe, but it’s really apparent to me how hard you work on your stuff. Thank you.

[@fickleisthmus]

I've been meaning to say this for a while while now, but every week of a Delayed Input my life is enriched by the "this iiiiis" joke. Love honk, but "this iiis" is where my heart is. Thank you.

[@knleonhart]

It’s reassuring to know that Ben and Kyle have a professional relationship. It’s all about the checks and balances, after all.

[@rowegardner9673]

Can Ben and Kyle just join forces already?! Goated pair.

[@AlexanderArts]

I LOVE Ben calling out "This is just Final Bosman, which you said you wouldn't do." Very funny, but now that it's been going for a while, I think it was time to just say it.

[@mrshmuga9]

It makes me wonder why he didn’t. Did he just want a break from doing it while at EZA? Was he already busy enough with other stuff? Did they have some sort of rules that made him not interested in doing it? Who knows…

[@TrooperSixtyFour]

@@mrshmuga9 yeah basically, I'm pretty sure he said it would take too much effort to do it right while he was also doing the podcast and streams and all the other stuff at EZA

[@Tien1million]

@@TrooperSixtyFour Love those podcast, it was the only one I ever really watch. After he left I never did continue watching. Miss the Game Trailer and early EZA days.

[@quagthias]

These two work together great. Really liking the new song at the end. If you enjoyed this I also recommend the $3 patreon tier to get the BTS assessment for each episode, really entertaining and insightful stuff. In regards to Kyle saying he would never do a Final Bosman esque show at Easy Allies and then doing said show about a year after leaving Easy Allies, it's not so black&white but here are just a handful of things to consider if you somehow think this is a jerk move. 1. At Easy Allies he was cultivating and moderating a weekly podcast about the week's videogame news, which not only is a lot of work but more or less covers the same content and allowed Kyle to present some truly ridiculous bits. Naturally you might say a similar show schedule was happening at GT but remember that that was a full-time in-office job for everyone so there was more time, money, people, and resources with everyone being together for bits and stuff. As Easy Allies said, when your team shrinks it's a double whammy because not only do you lose those people but the remaining employees have to now take on their work. 2. The initial goal when leaving Easy Allies was not to do his own show reacting to videogame news, but we were at the height of a pandemic as he left, throwing off his plans, and said pandemic was not in the cards when Kyle decided to leave.

[@Zamzummin]

Fade to black construction sounds every time you help fix a Hudson sign in Tears of the Kingdom.

[@yash_kapoor]

Nice to see Ben Hanson dress up for the occasion

[@TextureKing]

I love how Cathleen (or what was the name of that robot bit) and Shrek were retired. I feel that Delayed Input is always evolving, trying something new. This show never stagnates while maintaining that unique Kyle Bosman flavor. The fact that it still surprises with every new episode while delivering the fun is is a mark of a great show for me. Very excited for the next season

[@demo_sphere]

I'm glad Kyle finally acknowledged it was weird that he left EZA to do the thing he said he wasn't gonna do, I appreciate the honesty. Though I can't help but wonder why Delayed Input couldn't be released under EZA or even MinMax at this point. Kyle just does what he's doing now except with better exposure and more collaborations. Ben and Kyle should work together more often. I know there may be personal reasons as to why Kyle hasn't done this stuff, but he should at least guest appear on MinMax and Easy Allies more often. Kyle makes videogame journalism extreamly fun and interesting. I don't think I'd be as interested by this industry if it wasn't for Kyle and the people around him.

[@GATESOFKELL]

I think he's sort of answered this before but, he left Easy Allies to pursue more creative opportunities but COVID happened and, much like everything in the world at the time, his plans got put on pause. So a year removed from EZA with nothing substantial to really show for it, he decided doing this thing was probably the best bet for him and his situation at the time.

[@demo_sphere]

@@GATESOFKELL Totally yeah, but now that time has passed and this show that wasn't meant to exist now exists, I'm wondering why he couldn't potentially work with EZA or MinMax, or at least just release Delayed Input under one of those umbrellas. There's probably reasons, Kyle said working with EZA was like eating fries constantly, who doesn't like fries? But all the time would be boring. So since he hasn't eaten fries in 3 years, perhaps he has a hankering for them again. My suggestion to Kyle is to add more sauce and other condiments if fries become boring over time, not to stop eating them all together... I just made myself hungry.

[@t0mes]

Get why you are saying this but I for one am happy Kyle is standing on his own, doing his own thing, and owning it. Not saying he was held back by Easy Allies but not everyone is suited to working collaboratively.

[@demo_sphere]

​@@t0mes As someone who is currently releasing music independently and have no real desire to be on a record label. I can completely understand that feeling. I also struggle to collaborate with people unless they are the right people. Kyle seems so relaxed with the MixMax crew though, this video alone shows how well Kyle and Ben work together. But at the end of the day I just appreciate that Delayed Input exists, Kyle should keep riding whatever wave he is riding right now. But I wont lie, I really miss hearing Kyle casually chat with someone about video games on a regular basis. His collaborations and conversations with people are always so entertaining and insightful

[@Heat55wade3]

Not to be mean because I loved EZA like 5 or 6 years ago but, if he did this show there, he would have been pumping out this regularly *and* shouldering the main podcast hosting and being the main personality on the streams and reactions and all that and it still conceivably would have been for 1/9 of the income despite being more than 1/9 of the quality/product.

[@smellslikeus]

probably my favorite channel of the year

[@AustinHeinz]

Oh my god, this was killer. I laughed SO hard at some of the clip reviews, and it felt good to feel a lot of appreciation for how damn quality every episode is. Like Ben said, compared to other videos, it’s so dense with ideas and every single one has something weird and unique. It’s like… it just feels different, even from other great content creators. It’s subtle, but despite the low-budget “appearance” it has this feeling of being a real network show, it just has this quality of writing, performance, and ideas that is on a different tier than just a well-made video. Love you Kyle and I’ll be looking forward to every episode!

[@JDefective]

It's great to do a performance review for Delayed Input with Ben from Minnmax, but Kyle... there is a new Rugrats game called Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland and it looks like a 2D NES game and it even got a HD mode that kinda looks like the Rugrats cartoon! You should check out the trailer if you want Kyle!

[@HiFolksImAdam]

The first minute of this alone has caused some pre-Covid, office-inhabiting trauma to resurface

[@DeadOmega]

Yes, this is an early video comment, yes I will hit play once posted, but .. The Bosman laugh @ 3:26 gotta be one of the heartiest chortled by the man himself. That was a good one.

[@TomHigson1]

Strange how humour can be so divisive. I remember having to stop the video from laughing after the NFT joke. Love the show, by the way. Every episode I learn something or gain an interesting perspective. It's one of the few shows that reliably compels me to sneak out of the office to watch as soon as it lands.

[@Smithers4343]

Fair is fair - We need a performance review of the MinnMax show with Kyle Bosman

[@Hugop_arts]

Lmao I was thinking how, as much as I loved seeing Bosman host the MMX podcast the last couple weeks, it’s sad we didn’t get to see him overlap with Ben’s return. And then… then we get this 👌🏻

[@glungusgongus]

I think Kyle's pretty good at making these videos very fond of them

[@ericcrone8768]

Ben's idea about the fade to black construction sounds is funny because Kyle says no one wants to animate it. It's a constantly rehashed animation, but Eiyuden Chronicles Rising shows an animation for every new building you help build, and that was a side game.

[@noojbrowncow]

Kyle, wish you tons of success with Delayed Input. Absolutely love the show, and your unique insight into our favorite hobby ❤

[@zenithquasar9623]

I discovered Kyle way too late. Like, I lived on GT back in the day but did not watch an episode of Final Bosman. But I am so thankful that I discovered Delayed Input! Thank you Mr. Bosman.

[@kenshokram]

May I suggest putting the first of your minnmaxed hosted podcast in the description, or at least a link to the minnmax youtube

[@davidbowie47]

The Zynga bit is in the top 5 bits of all time

[@AkelaTalamasca]

My first episode was the Baldur's Gate one, and that made me subscribed. Now I have to go through the archives and watch them all.

[@azriell783]

Two of my favorite internet people! I wish these two did more together.

[@NickoSwimmer]

I missed the Final Bosman so so much. It was by far my favorite VG industry series. When you went solo go bring it back I cheered! Best stuff Kyle and hope you have lots of success in the future.

[@RobertMorridin]

I was so happy seeing the first sort of pre-incarnation of you talking into a camera in your kitchen. What a delight it was to finally get a full show! It's really good fun seeing the clips, because it shows how genuine you are, but also when you talk about editing it does show that you take it serious. Also, coupling up with Ben here is awesome. When going in I did not know what to expect, probably an overly serious review with a nervous Kyle, but this was a fun watch. 5.6/10

[@larohar]

At first I thought each seasons special outfit piece was just a gimmick but scrolling though the videos of this channel revealed to me that it is a piece of art. Can't wait for the next one!

[@who_me7199]

as much as it’d probably be strange after leaving EZA i’d love to see kyle do stuff as a part of minnmax

[@fathercashew]

Thought the same. I binged the 4 episodes Kyle hosted when I found out about it this week and loved it. Kyle is awesome doing his own thing but is even better when he plays on different personalities and whatnot.

[@Dimchek970]

Kyle knows how to build a fanbase and keep it interesting, great video

[@Greywaren24]

The fact that Kyle cracks up at his own jokes is great. I love people who are proud of their own brand of comedy.

[@Jimmothy]

This is just good youtubing. Thank you special guest Hanson

Oh wow, what a nice surprise. What an entertaining performance review.

[@AntiNihilist]

This took me 4 minutes before i was convinced this wasnt using stock footage of some guy

[@moshhammer666]

This channel has to grow! Your content is simple the best Kyle. Keep it up man.

[@rinaldus4512]

Ben and Kyle's chemistry is so damn lovely.

[@carlosmaestre]

Fade to black construction sounds: STARDEW VALLEY EVERY SINGLE DAY

[@abxy2257]

Not gonna lie. I saw Ben in the title and got really reaaallly excited for a sec. Ben Hanson's alright too tho.

[@Ionic457]

All I saw was Ben…. And my heart skipped a beat…. Then continued reading the title…. Not mad it’s this Ben Hanson is my fav friend of the allies and Bosman…., but I miss GT/EZA Ben. Ben Moore, wherever you are, I hope you’re cozy and less angry at life. The black hat and Slipknot sweater era, is hopefully behind you. I miss the positive energy of Ben Moore, so damn much.

[@charoleawood]

yup, no doubt he was going through something

[@Jeisii]

This is a masterpiece. I think Kyle is the top of what every other gaming journalist wish to be, and new content creators should look to learn. Amazingly done.

[@dannybski9620]

very happy final bosman is back, still a bit confused why he didn't come back for EZA.

[@BOTCHED]

Grown man get's performance review. Laughs at his own jokes. Fuckin never change Kyle.

[@HappehLemons]

This is the only KZbin channel I treasure

[@Michael-tw1dn]

The best part of this is that both people seem to be having fun and respect each other. It's great seeing someone who can match wits with kyle.

[@SinghROAR]

3:15 this reminds me of Larry David quitting his SNL job and then going back the next week and pretending it didn't happen.

[@ModernSurvivor]

Ben is so good in this format. They have great chemistry.

[@AuriMeansWind]

God I love Delayed Input. All these clips had me CRYING laughing

[@doesntno]

Ben role-played the manager so well I got nervous too

[@shaunakdeshpande3837]

Breath of the wild - decorating your house in Hateno has one of the most memorable fade to black construction sounds imo.

[@cecilandblues]

This was genuinely the highlight of my day, thanks for putting it together.

[@sunvsthemoon]

Kyle and Ben have such sweet and genuine chemistry.

[@fabricioycaza]

Ben and Kyle, masters of their craft.

[@Lontokka]

Posting for my future remembrance: Dog's Food and Kyle's Howling Laughter: 5:20 Critique: 5:50 NFT's: 13:32 Gasoline: 14:32 Clown story and Kyle's Howling Laughter: 15:53

[@WrackPharmd]

Ben is cool. This was great!

[@DangerSimmons]

These two are kindred spirits. It just works well.

[@RoxYgen03]

Fantastic video, thanks for being you Kyle. Always a pleasure to see another.

[@3lldot]

I’m a big fan of the Hyaku Shiki back there, definitely on my list it looks really nice. Also awesome work, really appreciate the effort you make in these videos they’re getting better and better!

[@LimeyOtoko]

Great clip show episode. Kyle and MinnMax team ups should happen more often!

[@bryanlenning3436]

Love, love, love Ben and Kyle This is top notch content 🎉 Hammer, hammer, hammer, saw, saw, saw ❤

[@robertstimmel1100]

I like how Kyle says that he's trying to keep the humor on his show high brow one episode before having a bonus bit about people capturing audio to make adult Mario fanfics

[@mattknightgolf5939]

Love this video, was having a pretty horrible day and this made me forget all about it. Thanks Kyle, you're good friend :)

[@archonrex5600]

Legends. These guys give me life with what they do L&R

[@seangocongo8169]

This made my day. Thank you!

[@thedapperdolphin1590]

I do kind of feel for Kyle. He said he’d never do this type of thing again, and he left Easy Allies to plot a new course. Then the pandemic happened.

[@zaurijunior]

The performance review I’ve been waiting for.

[@Hugop_arts]

Also it’s great to unexpectedly see my art in Delayed Input (MinnMax’s YT header)

[@fathercashew]

That’s a sick piece of art man. I was admiring it just the other day.

[@Hugop_arts]

@@fathercashew thanks! It was a really fun project. It’s part of an ongoing poster for the games they’ve covered in their deepest dive (their gameclub essentially) once a year we update the poster adding one rep from each game, kinda like the smash Ultimate poster

[@ben-tendo]

That well known milestone of 11 seasons and it’s inevitable review 😂 brilliant show. I feel some long term fans would maybe like a few more nods back to your original run (like your return to the band skit you did not long ago) and Easter eggs or segments. I think what we’d all love to know is what happened to the character your silver wig originally was intended for 😉😂

[@MasDouc]

I honestly had no idea about the post show assessments and now im going to subscribe

[@thingsturnout]

I get this a bit but the performance review structure brings up really bad memories and puts me really on edge.

[@wackydavo]

Kyle's channel is a pretty recent discovery to me and I really enjoy it. I hope you are continually successful. Also, I would love to see more of Ben and Kyle together. Kyle's jokes plus Ben's reactions and Ben trying to make Kyle laugh are great. It was sad that when Kyle was on Minnmax, Ben was not.

[@BogeyZero]

I seriously thought that light randomly shining on Ben was the start of a the whole video being a set up for a bit with it descending into madness in the back half. Like a legit vampire bit would show up and hunts Ben as Kyle helplessly watches.

[@ultimadrago]

I'm so glad to see the Crash/Call of Duty riff make a return. It's the funniest bit in Delayed Input ever and it deserves attention. Love the show and this was a nice performance review!

[@616Entertainment]

Love this, had a great time watching this. I know you don't want to hear this Kyle but I'd love more interviews with you on the channel. Yes I'm hoping you'll do a podcast at some point. I'm sorry.

[@aceman1858]

I keep an album on my phone of random short clips to send for reactions to messages. “Let’s talk about Shrek… baby” was the second clip to be added to that ever growing list. It made an impact Kyle lol

[@mattlandry]

I love delayed input so much dude

[@AlexanderArts]

Fade to black + construction sounds was definitely in FF16 and Zelda TotK, I feel like maybe SF6 World Tour, too?

[@paulrogers2549]

I feel like Valkyria Chronicles has to have a fade to black construction sounds moment

[@Nechrome9]

Fallout 4 for *fade to black* *syringe sounds*

[@Crdavis1996]

It’s so funny to me that when this started I thought it was a long bit.

[@knleonhart]

Wow, in episode 1, Kyle only looked like a tired young man! Now, he just looks like a spry old man. What a dreadful past few years it has been!

[@Japandroid17]

love what u do. watch every episode. keep doing it..

[@SuperDimson]

If Kyle wanted this to be more of a bit, he should’ve asked Brandon Jones to do it, maybe as Brand manager.

[@christopherphillips7202]

To of my absolute favs in games media, thanks for this! A+