We go through life thinking of somethings as an institution.  They are there and they are unlikely to ever change but when they do they are shocking and come as big news.

Adam Sessler has left G4.  To geeks this is big news.  Adam Sessler is known as host of the insanely popular X-Play since  July 1998.

Sessler’s representative wrote:   “Television personality Adam Sessler and TV network G4 are parting ways, with Adam’s last episode as host of G4’s “X-Play” airing on the network today, Wednesday, April 25. Adam has been hosting the show since it first aired as ZDTV’s “Gamespot TV” in July 1998 and he also served as Editor In Chief of games content at G4. His current projects include starring as himself in the Summer 2012 movie “noobz” and consulting with a film production company on theatrical feature adaptations of video games. Adam intends to stay in front of the camera and continue as a key voice within the games industry. He also sings and is available for weddings and bar mitzvahs.”

They also reported that the departure was due to a contract dispute resulting in a inimical split between the two.