Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers
Hosts Andrew Kimball, Dylan Wren and Aubrey Sommer explore the world of video games from the perspective of average video game players. The goal of this show is to shine a light on awesome people in the gaming community while also diving deep into some of our favorite games. Do you enjoy playing games on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, or even physically on a board? Love getting lost in massive role playing games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt or The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim? How about overcoming challenges in games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne? Or even competing in your favorite sports game like MLB The Show or Madden? And don't forget the colorful and vibrant worlds of Mario and The Legend of Zelda! Then give Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers a listen and let us know what you think. Stay Friendly, Gamers!
Episodes
177 episodes
Content Update! - We're Taking a Break
In this heartfelt and candid episode, Andrew, Dylan, and Aubrey come together to share some important news with their listeners—Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers will be taking a break. The crew opens up about the challenges of balancing life’s...
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Assassin's Creed Shadows - with Phil Barrera
In this episode, Andrew welcomes Phil Barrera from the Wait For It Podcast to dive deep into Assassin’s Creed Shadows. After years of anticipation, the series finally brings us to feudal Japan—and there’s a lot to unpack. The guys break down fi...
Willow Guard, Blue Prince & Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster - Neighborhood Watch
Welcome back to the Neighborhood! In this Neighborhood Watch episode, Andrew and Dylan catch up on everything they’ve been playing (and thinking about) in this busy gaming season. Andrew dives deep into indie gem Willow Guard, break...
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Monster Hunter: Wilds - with Dave Jackson
Join Dylan Wren and special guest Dave Jackson from Tales from the Backlog and a Top 3 Podcast for an in-depth, down-to-earth conversation about Capcom’s latest action RPG sensation, Monster Hunter Wilds! Our hosts team up for a wide-ranging br...
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Get to Know Jordan Rae - Graphic Designer, Streamer, Cosplayer and Podcaster
Join Andrew, Dylan, and special guest Jordan Rae for a lively and inspiring discussion on all things nerdy and creative! In this episode, we welcome cosplayer, streamer, graphic designer, and fledgling podcaster Jordan Rae to the show. Jordan s...
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The Games That Made Us - Looking Back At Games From Our Childhood
Ready to take a trip down memory lane? In this episode, your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers—Andrew, Dylan, Aubrey, and special guest Braedon—revisit the formative video games that shaped their childhoods and left a lasting impact. Fro...
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Avowed, Balatro, Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Tavern Manager Simulator - Neighborhood Watch
In this episode of the Neighborhood Watch, Andrew, Aubrey and Dylan share their thoughts on the following games:Do No HarmBalatroAvowedTavern Manager SimulatorThe Outlast TrialsDragon Age...
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We Need To Talk About The Nintendo Switch 2
We finally have a ton of information about the Nintendo Switch 2. In this episode, Andrew and Dylan share their thoughts on the recent Nintendo Direct dedicated to the new Switch. Talking points include:What makes Switch...
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Sony Didn't Do It So We Have To - Let's Talk About Bloodborne's 10th Anniversary
Welcome hunters! It's time to return to the streets of Yharnam and kill some beasts because Bloodborne turned 10 this year! In this episode, we discuss one of our favorite games of all time. Topics include:The developme...
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Is the Pursuit of Realistic Visuals Ruining Video Games?
Video games have always been attempting the most realistic visuals that hardware and software allows. But over the last couple of generations the cost to value ratio of this pursuit seems to be diminishing. Games are taking longer to create and...
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Five Years Later
In this episode of "Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers," hosts Andrew Kimball, Dylan Wren, and Aubrey Sommer are joined by special guests Braeden and Abi Kimball for a heartfelt and nostalgic deep dive into Animal Crossing: New Horizons, five ye...
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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
**This conversation is full spoilers**In this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, Andrew, Aubrey and Dylan are experimenting with a new format for episodes focused on a single game. For the pilot episode if this format, they ar...
Previewing 33 Immortals and Stash: A Card Looter Plus Thoughts On Indiana Jones and Dragon's Dogma II - Neighborhood Watch
On this edition of the Neighborhood Watch, Andrew and Dylan are here to talk about the games they've been playing lately! The episode kicks off with a fun question, "How would you try to get someone into the hobby of gaming if you could only sh...
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We Played Elden Ring Nightreign!
Andrew and Dylan got to play Elden Ring Nightreign early and they're here to talk about it! Listen as they share the experience they had playing the network test for one of the most anticipated games of this year!Talking point...
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Get to Know Dan Whitehill - Host of the Good Playing With You Podcast
Welcome back to Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers! In this episode, hosts Andrew Kimball and Dylan Wren are joined by the host of the Good Playing With You Podcast, Dan Whitehill! Learn about Dan's time in the world ...
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Has Live-Service Gaming Ruined This Generation? - With Phil Barrera from The Wait For It Podcast
Welcome back to Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers! In this episode, hosts Andrew Kimball and Dylan Wren are joined by Phil Barrera from the Wait For It Podcast to dive deep into the world of live service games. We explore the impact these types...
The Switch 2 is Finally Officially Announced! - Neighborhood Watch
On this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, hosts Andrew Kimball, Aubrey Sommer, and Dylan Wren dive into the games they've been playing recently in the latest installment of "The Neighborhood Watch."The episode kicks off with ...
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Marvel Rivals - Featuring The Wait For It Podcast
On this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, Andrew is joined by Phil and Eric from The Wait For It podcast to talk about a game that has taken the world by storm, Marvel Rivals. Talking points include:Comparis...
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Our Gaming New Years Resolutions
Welcome back to Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers! In this special New Year's episode, hosts Andrew Kimball, Aubrey Sommer, and Dylan Wren sit down to share and discuss their gaming resolutions and goals for 2025. From finishing AAA titles to d...
Dylan Finally Won - Fantasy Critic 2024 Results and 2025 Draft
A new year means a new draft in our Fantasy Critic League! Phil, Eric and Stefan from the Wait For It Podcast crew and Jay Davis from Super Bracket Bros. are back again to talk about the results from last year's league and to draft the games fo...
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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Unicorn Overlord, World of Warcraft Classic and More!
It's finally time for another Neighborhood Watch episode! This is the format where we talk about all the games we've been playing recently. Games discussed in this episode include:World of Warcraft ClassicTeam Fight Tactics...
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The FN Game Awards 2024
Join hosts Andrew Kimball, Dylan Wren, and Aubrey Sommer as they wrap up an incredible year of gaming with the highly-anticipated FN Game Awards for 2024! This episode is packed with surprising gaming revelations, heartfelt community engagement...
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The One With Big Co-Host Energy - A SBBCU Holiday Special
It's back...Welcome to the Fifth Annual Podcast Holiday Crossover Special! We have Super Bracket Bros, Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, Game of Groans and The Wait for It Podcast all joining together to bring holiday cheer from the Su...
We Predict the Future! - What Will Happen in the World of Gaming in 2025??
In this episode, we look back at the predictions we made for 2024 to see who got the most correct. Whoever wins, gets to pick a game that the other hosts have to play and we'll record and episode about it! After that, we take a loo...
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Big Announcements from The Game Awards 2024!
We're talking about The Game Awards 2024! First, we discuss our thoughts on the show overall. How was the pacing, the awards, the Muppets?? We poke fun at the cringe, try to figure out why Snoop Dogg was there, and the fact that Astro Bot won!<...
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