Episodes

July 1, 2024

Exploring a Disappointing Sequel - Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Review

On this episode of "Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers," Aubrey Sommer and Andrew Kimball delve into the world of "Senua's Saga: Hellblade II." They explore the sequel's narrative, characters, and gameplay mechanics, expressin...

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June 24, 2024

Lords of the Fallen and an Indie Game Roundup - Neighborhood Watch

On this episode Aubrey is back in the Neighborhood and Dylan is down with the sickness. Our hosts discuss all the games they've been playing lately and share the things that they like and dislike about them. Aubrey talks abou...

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June 17, 2024

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - With Caleb Van Nice

Caleb Van Nice returns to the Neighborhood to chat with Andrew about the latest game in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! They spend the first part of the episode discussing updates to the game ...

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June 10, 2024

Gaming, Writing, and Creating Worlds: Seth Campbell's Journey into El…

On this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, the talented and passionate Seth Campbell joins hosts Andrew Kimball and Dylan Wren for an exciting conversation. Seth, an avid gamer since his childhood days, shares his...

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June 3, 2024

Excitement over Marvel's Midnight Suns, Diablo IV: Loot Reborn and Mo…

Caught in the backlog trap with titles like Midnight Suns and Baldur's Gate 3? We've been there too. We explore the reasons behind our unfinished games and the psychological hurdles that keep them in our libraries. From perso...

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May 27, 2024

Baldur's Gate 3 - Feat. Aubrey Sommer and Braedon Kimball

Andrew is out this week so Dylan called on both of his siblings to fill in! This week they are discussing Baldur's Gate 3! Baldur's Gate 3 is a 2023 role-playing video game developed and published by Larian Studios. It …

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May 20, 2024

Get to Know Sam - Host of the Fake Gamer Girls Podcast

Welcome back to the neighborhood and thank you so much for listening! On today’s episode we are joined by one of the hosts of the Fake Gamer Girls podcast, a show hosted by ​three sisters with the goal of creating …

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May 13, 2024

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice - with Aubrey Sommer

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is an action-adventure game developed and published by Ninja Theory. Set in a dark fantasy world inspired by Norse mythology and Celtic culture, the game follows Senua, a Pict warrior who must mak...

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May 6, 2024

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Sker Ritual, & Helldivers 2 - Neighborhood…

Dark Souls Month is over and we are back with another Neighborhood Watch! This time we are discussing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Sker Ritual, Helldivers 2, and Rimworld Anomaly! Come catch up with us as we get back to our …

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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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April 15, 2024

Dark Souls III

As fires fade and the world falls into ruin, developer FROMSOFTWARE and director Hidetaka Miyazaki continue their critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series with Dark Souls III. Fans and newcomers alike will get lost in t...

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April 8, 2024

Dark Souls II

Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, Dark Souls II is the highly anticipated sequel to the grueling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible ...

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April 1, 2024

Dark Souls

Prepare for a new, despair-inducing world, with a vast, fully-explorable horizon and vertically-oriented landforms. Prepare for a new, mysterious story, centered around the world of Lodran, but most of all, prepare to die. Yo...

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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 11, 2024

Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Featuring Joe Sommer (and Special Guest)

On this episode of the podcast, Andrew is joined by his new brother-in-law, Joe Sommer! They discuss the latest game in the 2D Mario series, Super Mario Bros. Wonder! Everything from the Wonder Flowers, to the playable charac...

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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. 26, 2024

Sea of Thieves, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Xbox Drama - Neighbor…

On this episode of the Neighborhood Watch, Andrew and Dylan break down the recent Xbox drama and the overreaction from the gaming community. Then, they dive into the list of games they've been playing recently. Andrew has bee...

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Feb. 19, 2024

Final Fantasy VII Remake - With Caleb Van Nice

On this episode of "Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers," host Andrew Kimball dives into the world of Final Fantasy VII Remake with guest Caleb Van Nice. They dissect the challenges of translation in video games, delve into the...

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Feb. 12, 2024

Interviewing Kevin, Host of the Gamer Parents Podcast

This week on the show, the FN Gamers are joined by the host of the Gamer Parents Podcast, Kevin! They discuss the rewards and challenges of podcasting and streaming while also taking care of their family responsibilities. Kev...

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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. 29, 2024

Two Great RPGs, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot and Baldur's Gate 3 - Neighbor…

The neighborhood watch is back! On this episode Andrew and Dylan talk about a bunch of fun games they've been enjoying over the last month or so! Dylan gives some thoughts on Baldur's Gate 3 and how he'll probably never …

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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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