Luke is Leaving Outside Xtra, the Fool

After over 7 years in the OX video mines, Luke is off to new adventures! Ellen and Luke remember the excellent times had together - let's wish him loads of luck! 💜

Keep an eye on socials and the community page for dates of Luke's goodbye stream!

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Outside Xtra is a companion channel to Outside Xbox, covering the wider world of gaming with weekly list videos, Let's Plays and shows with your hosts Ellen and Luke. Look for regular appearances by OG Outside Xboxers Andy, Jane and Mike, and generally more of the videos you love, about more of the platforms you enjoy, from a team now two people larger overall.

Thanks for watching and be excellent to each other in the comments.

[Koreanspree]

i double checked the date this was uploaded just to make sure it wasnt an april fools video that i somehow just missed for 9 days

[theanthropologuy]

To quote Andy, "I've never been this angry"

[brentw]

Nooo....I will miss Luke. I liked the sibling energy between him and Ellen. Wish him well on his new adventures.

[creativedesignation]

Luke coaching Ellen through Dark Souls was really important to me. It was a scary time all around, but also I was in a really scary situation personally at that time and just seeing Luke confindently tell Ellen "Hey, we are gonne do a scary and difficult thing today and we won't get it first try and maybe we'll fail a bunch and that's ok, don't even worry about it." every stream was seriously what kept me going....
Thanks Luke! I also failed a bunch, but I did get through the scary thing eventually. I did it and you definitely helped me do it!

[Daktangle]

"I'm not leaving, I'm not dying, but I am leaving." somehow has so much Dob energy. Best of luck Luke!

[lukeyp]

The thing I think that might be missed when watching this video is the level kindness the crew are showing. I've seen a lot of Youtubers leave channels and they normally have to give the company response 'I'll tell you later' when asked what they will do after they leave.

Oxbox gave Luke a platform to tell people about his channel. Tell people what he wants to achieve. Tell people how they can support him. And let the fan base follow him to his next endeavour. In an industry which can be so cold and impersonal I just wanted to say Ellen, Jon and the whole Oxbox team are being a class act.

[officialktgame]

The oxbox channels have remained mostly unchanged since I found them many, many years ago. And they will never be the same without you, Luke ❤. I wish you all the best in your future quests

[romandg]

I am usually a quiet person on the internet, not commenting, just enjoying. And boy did I enjoy your work on Outside Xtra!
You helped me through the pandemic, made me smile and laugh countless times, helped me relax during stressful times in university and at work ... ... the list goes on. As sad as it is to see you leave Outside Xtra, I am happy for you to take the chance in pursuing your goals and do the things you love. But, I am also very happy about you still being part of Oxventure :)
I will definitely check out your new stuff, not just because I like your music and the things you do, but also because you are one of the most memorable people I've seen on the internet and it is always a joy and pleasure to see your content!

So, again, thank you so much for your work so far and godspeed for your future endeavours!

[motherofvermin]

Luke and Ellen are my favorite duo and so I can’t lie and say I’m not somewhat heartbroken by this, but nothing can stay the same forever, and I wish Luke the best in everything he does in the future!

[Jealousie]

Ellen is so sweet and supportive! You can tell she's so excited for Luke and keeping him hyped up while he's trying to say goodbye. You can really tell how much they care about one another. I feel like I would be sobbing the whole video if I were in her position.

[psawyer]

This is one of those "happy for you, sad for myself" situations I've always heard about...I've loved almost everything you folks have produced over the years, but Luke - your BOTW streams began my own love affair with that series, your Bloodborne streams had me - a non Soulsborne player - deeply invested in Ray Sunshine. Blades in the Dark, Gravity RIP, Dob, Delacey, Mom Can't Cook, Luke's FMV Zone, the Frost troll, Yarny, Werewolf, The Westaway Gambit...I mean, the list goes on. You've brought us all SO. MUCH. JOY over the years and it's hard to picture Oxboxtra without you. Thank you for every video and every laugh and every piece of your talent we've had the privilege to witness over the last few years. All the best wishes for this new chapter and I'm so glad you aren't leaving us entirely. After all, as a Normal Adult Man™once rightly said: Flamingos Never Say Die 😎

[dieterandhisflowerycaguama]

Reading the comments, one can't help but notice that even the viewers that never comment feel the urge to thank you for all your hard work and the hours of joy you've brought to your audience. And I'm definetely one of those people! I moved to the UK a couple months before you guys started Outside Xtra, and moved out again just a couple weeks ago, so the timing of your departure hits me with overwhelming nostalgia! I wish you all the best in your future projects, Luke, and thank you once again for all the laughter and memories you left us with while being on this channel. Now, let's see what comes next!

[MissYaBigMan]

I'm glad Luke will still be around. There's just nothing quite as chaotic as when he and Andy find a gag and just run with it.
Also, check out Mom Can't Cook.

[Cloombo]

Long time lurker here, I've never commented on anything before but felt I had to for this! I’ve been watching oxbox since 2015 and remember subbing to oxtra as soon as I saw your announcement video. I can’t begin to convey what a blast it has been since without writing an essay. You’re both brilliant, as is everyone in the wider oxtra team and I platonically love you all. You have brightened so many days, generated so much joy, and created so many unforgettable memories.

I won’t lie, I think my heart may have stopped when I saw the title of this video, but in truth I’m not worried. Things change. But you guys will always be brilliant no matter where you are or what you’re doing, and we’ll be right along for the ride as long as you’ll let us. Luke you are so talented, and amazing, and I wish you the very best. I love everything you've done so far and I can’t wait to see what you do next!

[revolver]

0:42 god, even right at the beginning, going from "shared existential moment" to laughter from "oh my god same wavelength" is an example of perfect chemistry that we'll all miss.

[danabraun]

Never thought I would feel so gutted about this kind of announcement. But hearing this all the memories of the last 7 years came flooding back. I started watching you guys in my first year at uni in a new country with no one around me that I knew (curse of being an introvert). You provided me company and entertainment when I was sad and alone for those first couple months until I managed to find my footing. However, even after it has become a weekly ritual to watch your videos and streams of play throughs. Ellen and Luke were the ones which I found first and I’ve always like the chaotic yet kind and comfortable atmosphere they managed to provide. They also introduced me to the rest of the team which I quickly came to love and appreciate as well. I will of course continue watching but you will be sorely missed Luke. Thank you for all the memories, for your time and your person. I hope and I know that you will achieve your dreams. We will all be rooting and supporting you.

[ULTRXBLXCK]

This is hard. I've been subscribed to this channel for a long time and it is one of my favorites. Luke mentioned an "oasis of tolerance, good humor and decency, " and that is the reason I'll always keep coming back here. I don't know if you've all seen the rest of the internet, especially gaming spaces, but they are often lacking in those things that can make them some really depressing spaces or content that I don't wish to consume.

Thank you for the countless hours of enjoyable content Luke and I wish you nothing but success.

[ethanp]

I have dreaded the day the announcement would come that one of these five wonderful people would leave the team.

Lots of mixed emotions, but I wish Luke the best of luck in his endeavors beyond Outside Xtra! Luke, you're so talented with your writing, your music, really everything I've seen you do, and I have no doubt you will find enormous success in these projects going forward! I look forward to seeing the crazy and amazing things you come up with in the future! It will be very strange without you here on Outside Xtra, but I'm glad you're making the choice that is best for you!

Also, you mentioned you're sticking with Oxventure, which is great, but I just want to check and make sure that you're also staying with Mom Can't Cook, because losing you from that would be a step too far!

[chrisr__]

Pretty sure I went through all 7 stages of grief in less than 15 minutes. We'll miss you, and good luck Luke.

[irishbob]

Im not crying.
You're crying.
😢
Edit: this has actually really bummed me out.