Episodes

Nov. 6, 2023

"Bad" Games That We Love

On this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, hosts Dylan Wren and Andrew Kimball delve into the world of bad games that they love. From "scary" dialogue to unimpressive shooting mechanics, they explore games like "Ma...

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Oct. 30, 2023

Interviewing Matthew Bliss - Professional Podcast Editor and Host of …

In this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, hosts Dylan Wren and Andrew Kimball interview Matthew Bliss, a professional podcast editor and host of The Dead Drop Gaming News Podcast. Matthew shares insights into his ...

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Oct. 23, 2023

A Deep Dive Into Marvel's Spider-Man - Featuring The Wait For It Podc…

On this episode of the Friendly Neighborhood Gamers podcast, Phil and Eric from The Wait For It Podcast stop by to talk all things Spider-Man! Spider-Man 2 is out now so what better time to reminisce about the first game …

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Oct. 16, 2023

A Deep Dive Into Lies of P - Bloodborne Meets Pinocchio

On this episode of the Friendly Neighborhood Gamers podcast, Andrew and Dylan break down Lies of P. Lies of P is a new addition to the soulslike genre and it wears its inspiration on its sleeve. What if Bloodborne was …

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Oct. 9, 2023

Baldur's Gate 3, Warhammer 40k Darktide, Lies of P Impressions, and m…

This week on the Friendly Neighborhood Gamers podcast Andrew and Dylan give some impressions on games that they are both playing for the first time! Andrew has been playing Lies of P, a Bloodborne inspired game based on the w...

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Oct. 2, 2023

Huge Xbox Leak and a Dive Into the Backlog

On this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, Andrew and Dylan share their thoughts on the MASSIVE Xbox Leak that happened a couple of weeks ago. After that they take a look at their backlogs. But more than that, they...

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Sept. 25, 2023

Final Fantasy XVI - with Eric Gess from The Unlockables Podcast and R…

Eric from The Unlockables and Ryan from List Off join Andrew in the neighborhood to talk about one of the biggest games of the year, Final Fantasy XVI! Final Fantasy XVI is set in the fictional world of Valisthea, a …

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Sept. 18, 2023

Starfield - Is it Just Skyrim in Space? Or Something More?

Joe Sommer stops by the neighborhood to help Andrew and Dylan break down the newest game from Bethesda, Starfield! On this episode the crew discusses their history with Bethesda games including Oblivion, Skyrim, Fallout 3, Fa...

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Sept. 11, 2023

Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Sea of Stars, and Man of Medan - Neighborho…

Aubrey and Abi Kimball stop by the neighborhood to chat about the games they've been playing! The crew discusses a ton of games including Texas Chain Saw Massacre (which we played with the guys from The Wait For It podcast), …

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Sept. 4, 2023

Taking a Trip Down Memory Lane - Nostalgia in Video Games

Andrew and Dylan look back at games that they are nostalgic for or games that defined their childhoods. They examine if these games hold up today and if they are worth going back to. They also discuss nostalgia in general …

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Aug. 28, 2023

Gaming Slumps and How We Deal with Them - Neighborhood Watch

On this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, Andrew and Dylan talk about gaming slumps and how each of them deal with them. The rest of the episode is dedicated to talking about the games they've been playing lately ...

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Aug. 21, 2023

From Video Games to Board Games: Unpacking the Intersection of Digita…

In this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, we dive into the captivating world of board games. Join us as we discuss the fascinating dynamics between video game adaptations and traditional board games, the significa...

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Aug. 14, 2023

You Might Be a Toxic Gamer If... - A Look Into the Frustrating Toxici…

In this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, Andrew and Dylan tackle the prevalent issue of toxicity in the gaming community head-on. Exploring the psychology behind toxic behavior, they discuss the Dunning Kruger ef...

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Aug. 7, 2023

Diablo IV Deep Dive - with Delaney Wren

Delaney Wren stops by the neighborhood to help the guys break down Diablo IV. Diablo IV is a 2023 multiplayer-only action role-playing game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. It is the fourth main installment...

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July 31, 2023

Get to Know Jared Moss - Host of the Play Along Podcast

Jared Moss, the host of the Play Along Podcast stops by the neighborhood this week for an interview! He, Andrew and Dylan discuss the struggles of having a book club style podcast along with the importance of finding a commun...

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July 24, 2023

We Played a Game About Killing Dinosaurs with Mechs and Xbox Live is …

Dylan is back and ready to share his thoughts about the games he's been playing. Games like Exoprimal, Diablo 4, Deep Rock Galactic and more! Andrew has been enjoying Final Fantasy XVI, Diablo 4, and has played a couple other...

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July 17, 2023

Marvel Snap - with Jay Davis and Jon Haig

On this episode Andrew is joined by two fantastic guests to talk about Marvel Snap! Jay Davis from Super Bracket Bros and Jon Haig from The Video Game Lounge stop by the neighborhood to share their expertise and opinions on …

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July 10, 2023

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Deep Dive - with Katie Shes…

Join Andrew and the incredible Katie Shesko, a speed runner and video game music enthusiast, as they embark on an epic journey through the captivating world of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Katie's passion video ...

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July 3, 2023

Interviewing the Offshore Gamescast: Get to Know Dylan and Dave

On this episode we are honored to welcome Dylan and Dave from the Offshore Gamescast! Through their insightful reviews, they've become a beacon for gamers navigating through the tumultuous seas of rapid releases and colossal ...

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June 26, 2023

Summer Game Fest and Showcases: Our Favorite Announcements

On this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, Andrew and Dylan discuss their favorite announcements from the recent gaming events including PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Showcases. They cover a variety of topics suc...

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June 19, 2023

Lies of P Demo, Diablo IV Impressions, Cozy Grove and Disney Dreamlig…

Emily Bateman, host of Game of Groans joins us to talk about some of the games she's been enjoying lately. We discuss Disney Dreamlight Valley, Diablo IV, the Lies of P demo and much more! Follow Emily's show here https://www...

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June 12, 2023

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - With Joe Sommer

Are you ready for a breath of fresh air in the open-world gaming sphere? Join us as we embark on a captivating journey through The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, along with our good friend Joe. We uncover …

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June 5, 2023

Game of the Year 2019 Remake

Andrew and Dylan take a look back at the year 2019 and right the wrongs of their original GOTY lists from that year. This is a beefy Level Playing Field throwback episode that we had a lot of fun recording …

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May 29, 2023

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Redfall Impressions - N…

This episode the FN Gamers give their impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Redfall. They also discuss, Ender Lilies, Sackboy's Big Adventure, Spider-Man, and more! Time Stamps Main Topic Starts - 10:53...

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