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…
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…
Willow Guard is a recently released (April 10, 2025) single-player, story-driven fantasy role-playing game (RPG) developed and published by MiTale. It combines action hack-and-slash combat with deck-building mechanics and choice-based interactive fiction. You play as Ghweros, a Willowguard (an individual sworn to protect sacred Willow trees), investigating monster attacks in…
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…
Dive deep into the mystical South with us as we explore the captivating world of South of Midnight! 🐊✨ From its stunning, stop-motion-inspired visuals and vibrant Southern atmosphere to its unique characters and the rich tapestry of American folklore, this game is a breath of fresh (and humid!) air. Join…
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…
Andrew shares his thoughts on his time with Avowed with Aubrey and Dylan. Have you played Avowed? What do you think of it?
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…
Join Dylan as he shares his impressions of Balatro with Andrew and Aubrey. Have you played Balatro? What'd you think? It's on Game Pass if you want to check it out!
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…
Aubrey shares with Dylan and Andrew what she thought about her time with the game Do No Harm, where you try to solve the ailments of the townsfolk while progressively more cosmic horror happens around you.
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…
Fur and Fables is a party-based bullet hell roguelike, developed by Double Crow, where you assemble a team of adventurers, level up, and recruit new heroes along the way. Fur and Fables just launched in early access and we played it! In this video we share our thoughts on what…
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…
Join Andrew and Dylan as they share some games that have scratched a similar itch to Bloodborne since the 10th anniversary came and went without news of a sequel, prequel, or even a remaster. Andrew talks about some soulslikes that have similar vibes to Bloodborne while Dylan talks about some…
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…
Andrew shares his thoughts on his time with Indiana Jones and The Great Circle
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…
Join Andrew as he shares his personal list of some of his favorite women in video games! Let us know in the comments what some of your favorite games with a female lead are! 00:30 - Hellblade 2:35 - Metroid Dread 4:42 - A Plague Tale 7:02 - Horizon 10:07…
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…
Andrew and Dylan talk about what game they would choose to introduce someone to video games. What game would you pick?
