The Broad Topics Episodes

These episodes focus on a topic within the world of video games.
Aug. 12, 2024

Asking ChatGPT "What Are The Greatest Games of All Time?"

On this special episode of the Friendly Neighborhood Gamers podcast, Andrew, Dylan and Aubrey each host a trivia game for the others to compete in. Andrew hosts a game called I Got It From ChatGPT, Aubrey hosts a game of …

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Aug. 5, 2024

2020 Game of the Year - The Remake

Welcome back to the neighborhood! On this episode, Andrew, Dylan and Aubrey revisit their game of the year lists from 2020 and then remake them. They discuss the new games that made their way onto the list as well as …

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July 15, 2024

It's Time for a Fantasy Critic League Update!

On this very special episode of the podcast, Andrew and Dylan are joined by Jay Davis from Super Bracket Bros and Phil and Eric (and Stefan) from The Wait For It Podcast to talk about the 2024 Fantasy Critic League! …

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July 8, 2024

Video Game Genres Are Out of Control!

This week, Andrew, Dylan and Aubrey discuss the topic of video game genres. The conversation explores some of the faults in how we as a community choose to define games. It also covers some potential solutions and advice for ...

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April 29, 2024

FromSoftware and Soulslikes - Our Community's Thoughts

The community surrounding FromSoftware, is a passionate one. It is a testament to the impact of From’s games such as Elden Ring, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro. The members of this community share a common love for the ch...

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April 22, 2024

Which FromSoftware Game Is The Best? - Ranking The Souls-Style Games

The Japanese game development studio FromSoftware, has carved out a unique niche in the gaming industry with its distinctive approach to game design. They are renowned for pioneering the ‘Soulslike’ genre, which emphasizes ch...

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March 25, 2024

35 Video Game Questions - with Aubrey, Abi, and Delaney

On this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, Andrew and Dylan are joined by some very special guests in order to take things back to the days of Level Playing Field! Aubrey, Abi, and Delaney join the show to answer …

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March 18, 2024

Bridging the Gap Between Triple A and Indie Games

Join hosts Andrew Kimball and Dylan Wren on this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers as they delve into the captivating realm of double A (AA) video games. As the industry experiences a shift in talent and a rise in …

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March 4, 2024

Gaming Subscriptions and the Streaming Future

In this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, hosts Dylan Wren and Andrew Kimball delve deep into the world of gaming subscriptions. The hosts explore the value of Xbox Gamepass and its potential impact on traditional...

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Feb. 5, 2024

Reminiscing About Rock Band (and Guitar Hero)

In this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, hosts Dylan Wren and Andrew Kimball delve into the world of music rhythm games with a focus on the iconic series, Rock Band. They explore the challenges and delights of fi...

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Jan. 22, 2024

Fantasy Football But It's For Nerds -The FN Fantasy Critic League 2024

Andrew and Dylan are joined by Eric and Phil from The Wait For It podcast and Stefan (Eric's brother) to talk about the results of the 2023 Fantasy Critic League and to draft for the 2024 league! Jay Davis of …

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Jan. 15, 2024

Results for 2023 and New Predictions for 2024

Last year Andrew and Dylan made predictions about things they thought would happen in 2023. Now it's time to look back and see who was correct! Whichever host got the most predictions correct gets to choose a game for the …

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Jan. 8, 2024

The Third Annual FN Game Awards

**Lies of P Spoilers** check the timestamps below. It's time once again for the annual FN Game Awards! Andrew and Dylan give out awards to the games they played this last year. Awards such as, best art-style, best villain, bi...

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Jan. 1, 2024

Game of the Year 2023

On this episode of the podcast Andrew and Dylan share their top 10 games of 2023! Along with that, they also go over the various "year in review" data from Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox. We hope you enjoy and we …

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Dec. 25, 2023

The Unforgiving Wheel of Christmas Songs - A SBBCU Holiday Special

It's time once again for the Super Bracket Bros, The Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, Game of Groans, and The Wait For It podcast to gather around a holiday topic and argue about it. This year the gang aims to find out …

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