The Broad Topics Episodes

These episodes focus on a topic within the world of video games.
Jan. 13, 2025

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 …

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Dec. 30, 2024

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 c...

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Dec. 26, 2024

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...

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Dec. 23, 2024

We Predict the Future! - What Will Happen in the World of Gaming in 2…

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 …

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Dec. 16, 2024

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 …

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Dec. 9, 2024

We Made It To Episode 150! - Community AMA and Looking Back at Anothe…

We made it, episode 150 is in the bag! We take a look back at the past year of episodes and YouTube videos and talk about the highlights, what we've learned and more! Then, we answer questions that our awesome …

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Oct. 21, 2024

Our Favorite Spooky Games

Continuing our month of spooky Halloween themed episodes, Andrew, Aubrey and Dylan are discussing their top three favorite spooky/scary video games on this episode! First, our hosts talk about what qualifies a game to be on o...

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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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