Best Andrew Kimball Dylan Wren And Aubrey Sommer Podcasts (2025)

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Get to Know Jordan Rae - Graphic Designer, Streamer, Cosplayer and Podcaster 1:31:36

6d ago1:31:36

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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 …

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The Games That Made Us - Looking Back At Games From Our Childhood 1:34:02

13d ago1:34:02

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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 favori…

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Avowed, Balatro, Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Tavern Manager Simulator - Neighborhood Watch 1:38:42

20d ago1:38:42

1:38:42

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 https://www.fn…

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We Need To Talk About The Nintendo Switch 2 1:41:26

27d ago1:41:26

1:41:26

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 t…

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Sony Didn't Do It So We Have To - Let's Talk About Bloodborne's 10th Anniversary 1:16:39

1M ago1:16:39

1:16:39

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 versi…

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Is the Pursuit of Realistic Visuals Ruining Video Games? 1:19:02

1M ago1:19:02

1:19:02

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…

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Five Years Later 1:28:07

2M ago1:28:07

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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 pan…

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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden 1:22:38

2M ago1:22:38

1:22:38

**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 stud…

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Previewing 33 Immortals and Stash: A Card Looter Plus Thoughts On Indiana Jones and Dragon's Dogma II - Neighborhood Watch 1:10:01

2M ago1:10:01

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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 bo…

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We Played Elden Ring Nightreign! 1:32:01

2M ago1:32:01

1:32:01

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 Whic…

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Get to Know Dan Whitehill - Host of the Good Playing With You Podcast 1:43:23

3M ago1:43:23

1:43:23

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 th…

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Has Live-Service Gaming Ruined This Generation? - With Phil Barrera from The Wait For It Podcast 1:38:52

3M ago1:38:52

1:38:52

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 …

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The Switch 2 is Finally Officially Announced! - Neighborhood Watch 1:17:23

3M ago1:17:23

1:17:23

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 anno…

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Marvel Rivals - Featuring The Wait For It Podcast 1:09:54

3M ago1:09:54

1:09:54

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 l…

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Our Gaming New Years Resolutions 1:39:28

3M ago1:39:28

1:39:28

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 …

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Dylan Finally Won - Fantasy Critic 2024 Results and 2025 Draft 2:29:55

4M ago2:29:55

2:29:55

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 e…

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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Unicorn Overlord, World of Warcraft Classic and More! 1:32:02

4M ago1:32:02

1:32:02

It's finally time for another Neighborhood Watch episode! This is the format where we talk about all the games we've been playing recently. Games discussed in this episode include: World of Warcraft Classic Team Fight Tactics and other auto-battlers Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Wingspan Unicorn Overlord Rise of the Ronin We hope you enjoy the disc…

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The FN Game Awards 2024 1:32:23

4M ago1:32:23

1:32:23

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 community engagement, and in-depth discussions on your favorite and not-so-favorite titles. Highlights of the Episode Include:…

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The One With Big Co-Host Energy - A SBBCU Holiday Special 1:46:18

4M ago1:46:18

1:46:18

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 from the Super Bracket Bros Cinematic Universe (SBBCU). If you enjoy this bonus episode, let us know! And please check out a…

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We Predict the Future! - What Will Happen in the World of Gaming in 2025?? 1:11:01

4M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

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 it! After that, we take a look forward and make predictions for gaming in 2025! Some are probably gonna happen, others are completely wild! Listen i…

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Big Announcements from The Game Awards 2024! 1:32:35

5M ago1:32:35

1:32:35

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 the fact that Astro Bot won! In the second half of the episode we discuss the real reason we all tune in, the announcements! The show k…

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We Made It To Episode 150! - Community AMA and Looking Back at Another Year of The FN Gamers 1:30:02

5M ago1:30:02

1:30:02

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 community submitted to us on Discord! It was a lot of fun and we greatly appreciate everyone who submitted questions for the episode! Here's…

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World of Warcraft with Joe Sommer (KhazakDK): Raids, Guide Writing, and Theory Crafting 1:34:10

5M ago1:34:10

1:34:10

Welcome back to "Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers"! In this exciting episode, hosts Andrew Kimball, Aubrey Sommer, and Dylan Wren are joined by special guest Joe Sommer (KhazakDK) from Wowhead. Strap in as we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of World of Warcraft (WoW), with insightful commentary and nostalgic reflections. What We Cover: Joe'…

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Yakuza: Like a Dragon - The FN Game Swap: Part 3 1:45:38

5M ago1:45:38

1:45:38

On the final episode in the FN Game Swap month, we're talking about Yakuza: Like a Dragon! Listen as we discuss the interesting combination of the whacky gameplay mixed with a serious character driven story. We also discuss the turn-based combat system (a series first) along with the many side activities the game has to offer. Thank you so much for…

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Lost In Random - The FN Video Game Swap: Part 2 1:43:33

6M ago1:43:33

1:43:33

For part 2 of the FN Video Game Swap, we're talking about Lost In Random! Lost in Random is an action-adventure game developed by Zoink and published by Electronic Arts. Part of the EA Originals program, the game was released 10 September 2021. It was the final game developed by Zoink prior to their consolidation into Thunderful Development. It rec…

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team - The FN Game Swap: Part 1 1:43:13

6M ago1:43:13

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On the first episode of the FN Game Swap, Aubrey takes over the hosting seat as the crew discusses a Gameboy Advance game, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team! The conversation includes talk about this game being one of the earliest roguelike games, the interesting twist of playing as a Pokémon, who the target audience of Pokémon games actuall…

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Kicking Off the FN Game Swap Month! 1:10:08

6M ago1:10:08

1:10:08

On this episode, we are kicking off our Game Swap Month! We took the game swap idea that we tried a while back and blew it out into something bigger and hopefully better! Each of the hosts brought a game to the swap that the other two hosts will have to play. Then, we are going to dedicate the rest of this month to doing full episodes on those game…

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The Casting of Frank Stone - Spoilercast 1:22:06

6M ago1:22:06

1:22:06

Andrew, Aubrey and Dylan are joined by Joe, Delaney, and Abi to talk about the most recent game from Supermassive Games (not counting the Until Dawn Remake), The Casting of Frank Stone! The reason there are so many voices on this episode is because the whole gang played through the game together! Listen as they discuss minimal gameplay, pointless c…

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Our Favorite Spooky Games 1:46:15

6M ago1:46:15

1:46:15

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 our scary/spooky lists. Then, they give their honorable mentions some time in the spotlights and discuss why they didn't make …

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Which Super Smash Bros. Character Would Survive the Longest in a Horror Movie? 1:16:23

7M ago1:16:23

1:16:23

In this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers we ask the question, "which characters from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate would last the longest in popular horror movies?" To determine this, we each picked a character from the roster and let AI decide which one would come out on top! Additionally, we asked our Discord community to give us their p…

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A Deep Dive into Death Stranding 2:19:19

7M ago2:19:19

2:19:19

It's finally time to talk about the weird world and gameplay from the mind of Kojima, Death Stranding. Dylan has finally finished the game that he had to play for losing the predictions bet at the start of the year. Now, he and Andrew are gonna talk about it. The spoiler-free first half of the conversation covers hiking mechanics, half-baked stealt…

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What's the Deal with Live Service Games? 1:26:04

7M ago1:26:04

1:26:04

In this episode of "Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers," Andrew, Aubrey and Dylan delve into the complex world of live service games. This discussion takes a critical look at the highs and lows of this controversial gaming model. Failed projects like Anthem are dissected to understand how poor execution derailed games with promising potential. The h…

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Elsie, Marvel Snap, Tales of Kenzera: Zau and More! - with Jon Haig 1:29:57

7M ago1:29:57

1:29:57

On this episode of The Neighborhood Watch, Andrew and Aubrey are joined by friend of the show and host of The Video Game Lounge podcast, Jon Haig! Andrew talks about the new, stylish, 2D roguelite game Elsie that he reviewed on our YouTube channel (shoutout to Playtonic for the review code!) while Aubrey discusses $2.00 search and find games that s…

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The Video Game Olympics 1:13:11

8M ago1:13:11

1:13:11

Andrew and Aubrey aren't here this week so Dylan calls in his sister Delaney to help out. On this episode, they discuss the recent updates to Diablo IV and the things they are enjoying along with a few areas the game could improve. After that, it's time for the main topic! Our hosts pick a handful of Olympic events and decide which characters shoul…

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Who is the Best Side Character of All Time? 1:17:17

8M ago1:17:17

1:17:17

On this episode of the show, Aubrey and Dylan have to decide who will be named the best side character of all time! Andrew created a list of beloved side characters from the games that we all know and love. Then, he created a bracket and put all of those characters in it. Aubrey and Dylan were then tasked with with deciding which characters would m…

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Don't Spoil This Episode! 1:14:23

8M ago1:14:23

1:14:23

In this episode of "Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers," hosts Dylan Wren, Andrew Kimball, and Aubrey Sommer dive deep into the world of spoilers. The conversation navigates through the challenges of avoiding spoilers, the socially accepted time periods for discussing spoilers, and the differing impacts within friend groups versus on social media. T…

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We Did an FN Video Game Swap 1:14:24

8M ago1:14:24

1:14:24

**Some Night in the Woods spoilers at 44:26** On this episode, Andrew, Aubrey and Dylan do a video game swap! Each host brought a game to the table that the other two had to play and now they are going to talk about it. Aubrey brought Night in the Woods, Andrew brought Sunset Overdrive and Dylan brought the Dead Space Remake. Listen to find out wha…

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Paper Mario Sticker Star, Bluey the Videogame, The Chant, and More - Aubrey Officially Joins the Show! 1:27:32

9M ago1:27:32

1:27:32

** Spoiler Warning** 19:49 - Hades Spoilers Welcome back to the neighborhood! On this episode, Aubrey officially joins the show as a permanent member of the podcast! We are very excited about the perspective she will bring to our content! This episode is packed with fun conversations about a bunch of games we've been playing recently including, Had…

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Asking ChatGPT "What Are The Greatest Games of All Time?" 1:08:56

9M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

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 Synonym Roll and Dylan hosts a simplified version of Got It From Google with a bonus How Many Smash Bros. Characters Can You Name…

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2020 Game of the Year - The Remake 1:48:25

9M ago1:48:25

1:48:25

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 the ones that didn't quite make the cut. They also discuss what a wild time 2020 was and how Animal Crossing took over the world! Wan…

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Exploring Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - with Dave Jackson 2:05:01

9M ago2:05:01

2:05:01

Rise Tarnished! and welcome back to the neighborhood! On this episode we are returning to the Lands Between so we can enter the Lands of Shadow in pursuit of Kindly Miquella. So hop on Torrent and collect as many Scadutree Fragments as you can because it’s time to talk about the massive expansion to 2022’s game of the year, Elden Ring: Shadow of th…

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Xbox Doesn't Care About Gamers and Destiny 2 Comes to a Conclusion 1:11:47

10M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

On this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, hosts Andrew and Dylan discuss the recent price increase for Xbox Gamepass. This leads to a deep dive into Xbox as a company and all of the recent headlines they've been making. After that, the conversation turns to the new expansion for Destiny 2, The Final Shape! Dylan finally has the chance t…

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It's Time for a Fantasy Critic League Update! 1:51:46

10M ago1:51:46

1:51:46

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! They crew discusses the victories and heartbreaks that have occurred in the league so far as well as looking forward to the rest of th…

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Video Game Genres Are Out of Control! 1:27:24

10M ago1:27:24

1:27:24

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 people who take these categories too seriously. In a crazy turn of events, Aubrey prepared a closing trivia game for Andrew a…

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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Review - with Aubrey Sommer 1:35:32

10M ago1:35:32

1:35:32

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, expressing disappointment with the ambiguous storytelling, lack of satisfying conclusion, and downgrade in gameplay. They express thei…

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Lords of the Fallen and an Indie Game Roundup - Neighborhood Watch 1:07:45

10M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

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 about Sea of Solitude, Venba and Open Roads. Three indie games that she played over the course of an afternoon. Are they worth yo…

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - With Caleb Van Nice 2:18:43

11M ago2:18:43

2:18:43

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 when compared to Final Fantasy VII Remake as well as the much larger scope and sillier tone. In the back half of the conversa…

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Gaming, Writing, and Creating Worlds: Seth Campbell's Journey into Eldritch Depths 1:25:06

11M ago1:25:06

1:25:06

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 love for PlayStation and Nintendo 64 games, along with his favorite titles like Bloodborne, God of War, and Black Flag. He al…

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Excitement over Marvel's Midnight Suns, Diablo IV: Loot Reborn and More - Neighborhood Watch 1:18:58

11M ago1:18:58

1:18:58

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 personal anecdotes of games left on pause to the constant allure of new adventures, we reveal our gaming habits and the emotional …

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Baldur's Gate 3 - Feat. Aubrey Sommer and Braedon Kimball 2:41:07

11M ago2:41:07

2:41:07

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 is the third main installment to the Baldur's Gate series, based on the tabletop fantasy role-playing system of Dungeons & Dragons.…

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