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
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 big changes, shifting priorities, and how their relationship with content creation has evolved over time. They discuss what led them to this decision, reflect on the journey so far, and expl...
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 first impressions of the stunning setting, the introduction of dual protagonists Naoi and Yasuke, and what those new gameplay mechanics really mean for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
They di...
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, breaking down its ambitious blend of hack-and-slash combat, deck-building, and choice-driven storytelling—with a healthy dose of badgers and Witcher-meets-Redwall vibes. Dylan gives a spoiler-free overview of...
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 breakdown of everything Monster Hunter — from the perspective of a lifelong fan and a series newcomer.
They cover the series’ unique “prep-and-hunt” gameplay loop, the depth of combat, gear grin...
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 shares her journey from designing logos in college to building a community through cosplay, streaming, and her new horror-themed podcast, Read It and Reap.
We dive into the challenges and surpr...
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.
From educational staples like Reader Rabbit and trial-by-fire PC demos, to the glory days of handhelds and console favorites like GameCube, DS, and Xbox, they share hilarious stories and heartfelt nostalgia...
In this episode of the Neighborhood Watch, Andrew, Aubrey and Dylan share their thoughts on the following games:
- Do No Harm
- Balatro
- Avowed
- Tavern Manager Simulator
- The Outlast Trials
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Then, the FN Discord Community shares the games they've been playing and enjoying recently as well. We hope you enjoy!
- WEBSITE
- DISCORD
- TWI...
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 2 different from its predecessor?
- Nintendo Discord?
- These prices, man...
- New games from Nintendo!
- Games coming to the Switch 2 that aren't Nintendo
- It's not Bloodborne 2, everyone settle down. Our thoughts...
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 development of Bloodborne and why it's a PlayStation exclusive.
- Who actually owns the IP?
- The constant rumors of a remake/remaster/pc version.
- What would we like to see if FromSoft ever did make another g...
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 the advancements in visuals are sometimes barely noticeable or require hardware the average gamer doesn’t even have. Is this worth it?
In this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamer...
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 years after its remarkable release.
The crew reflects on the game's explosive impact during the COVID-19 pandemic, explores the cozy charm that captivated millions, and shares pe...
**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 are discussing Banishers: Ghost of New Eden!
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a title crafted by the renowned studio DON'T NOD, known for their acclaimed works Life is Strange and Vampyr. Immerse ...
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 show them one game?"
Then the episode shifts into what our hosts have been playing. Andrew and Dylan have both previewed games that aren't out yet! Dylan played a game c...
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 points include:
- What was included in the network test
- The differences between Nightreign and Elden Ring
- Favorite characters
- Which bosses made an appearance
- Major changes to movement and traversal
- Is this a ...
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 of cable television working for G4 and how that experience shaped the way he approaches his current show. Learn what Dan thinks are the most challenging aspects of creating an indie podcast as well as what...
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 of games have had on the current generation of gaming, discuss the phenomenon of industry giants chasing the "Fortnite model" and evaluate whether this pursuit has led to wasted po...
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 an in-depth discussion about the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2, diving into their impressions of the announcement trailer, hardware speculations, potential new features, and th...
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:
- Comparisons to Overwatch
- Our hosts favorite heroes to play as
- The lack of cross-progression and ranked cross-play
- Things our hosts would like to see in the future
- and more!
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 diving into unexplored game genres and tackling backlogs, the trio lays out their ambitions for the coming year in gaming.
Does Aubrey have what it takes to finally conquer some AAA titles...
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 for 2025's league!
Follow the league with the link below and check out the other shows represented in this episode with their links below as well!
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