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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's journey into writing for Wowhead, embracing the art of theory crafting, and navigating the complex world of gaming guides.Nostalgic trips down memory lane with discussions about Joe's favorite and impactful expansions like Dragonflight and Legion.The intricate dynamics of guild management and the challenges faced by average raiding guilds.Delving into the evolution of class balance in World of Warcraft and the community-developer dynamics involved in maintaining it.Comparing WoW to other MMOs like Warframe and Final Fantasy XIV in terms of community interaction and game development.A thoughtful reflection on the decline in customer support quality and its impact on player experience.Joe also shares how he transitioned from a casual player to a key contributor in the World of Warcraft community, providing valuable insights into theory crafting and the process behind creating guides. We reminisce about our early days in Azeroth, discussing the shifting dynamics over the game's 20-year history and the social bonds formed along the way.
Join us for an episode filled with engaging discussions, expert insights, and a nostalgic look at one of the greatest MMOs of all time. Whether you're a seasoned WoW veteran or a curious newcomer, this episode has something for everyone.
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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.
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Thank you so much for listening to our Game Swap this month, we hope you've enjoyed it! Please let us know in Discord what your favorite episode in the swap was and if this is an idea we should revisit in the future!Support the show
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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 received generally positive reviews from critics. A sequel titled Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is in development at Thunderful and is scheduled for a 2025 release.
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We talk about the card-based combat system and how it's a super interesting idea that overstays its welcome sometimes. We also discuss how much we love the setting, writing, and world and how it all reminds us of movies like The Nightmare Before Christmas, Boxtrolls or Coraline. And with a sequel coming out next year, we chat about some things we'd like to see improved on when it releases.
We close the episode with a fun trivia game that you won't want to miss!Support the show
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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 actually is, nostalgia affecting your opinion of a game and more!
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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 games.
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In this kickoff episode, the hosts are announcing the games that they are bringing to the swap. Andrew is bringing Lost in Random, Aubrey is bringing Pokémon Red Rescue Team and Dylan is bringing Yakuza: Like a Dragon! Listen as we discover the games we'll have to play and speculate about whether we will enjoy them or not!Support the show
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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!
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Listen as they discuss minimal gameplay, pointless collectibles, a lackluster story, the ties to Dead by Daylight, and more! They also rank this game among the other Supermassive games they've played and give their verdicts on the FN Gamers Review Scale. This episode is full spoilers so if you don't want to be spoiled, go play the game and then come back to check out our thoughts.
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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 the cut.
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After that, it's finally time to dive into the lists! Andrew isn't a fan of horror so his list is a bit on the mid side but still includes some fantastic games. Aubrey went for vibes, so her list contains some entries that aren't traditionally scary but can definitely put you in that Halloween mood. Dylan is the resident horror game fan on this show. His list is much more in line with what you probably expected when you read the title.
The episode wraps up with the responses that were submitted to the FN Gamer's Discord server. It's a great list of horror/spooky games so if you've been looking for something to play this Halloween, look no further! If you want to be part of future episodes, be sure to join the Discord server with the link below.Support the show
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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!
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Additionally, we asked our Discord community to give us their picks for which character would survive in The Night of the Living Dead. Find out who the winner is by listening to the episode. And be part of future episodes by joining our Discord server with the link below!Support the show
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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.
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The spoiler-free first half of the conversation covers hiking mechanics, half-baked stealth and gunplay, interesting online components and more! The spoiler-filled back half of the discussion covers the weird cast of characters and poorly explained scifi world the game is set in.
What do you think of Death Stranding? Let us know by joining our Discord with the link below!
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09:43 - Spoiler Free
1:05:29 - Spoilers
2:03:35 - VerdictsSupport the show
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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.
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Failed projects like Anthem are dissected to understand how poor execution derailed games with promising potential. The hosts touch on historical MMO failures, such as those attempting to rival World of Warcraft in the mid-2000s, and discuss the how that compares to the current trend of live service games.
The conversation broadens to general games industry trends, scrutinizing the shift from traditional DLC models to the perpetual updates mandated by live service games. The trio explores why some games succeed while others languish, including insights on monetization strategies reminiscent of mobile games.
Lastly, they ponder the future viability of the live service model in gaming, hoping for a more diverse and experimental landscape.
Closing Track - Helldivers 2 Main Theme - "A Cup Of Liber-Tea"
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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 she finds on the Nintendo EShop.
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Jon has recently been playing and enjoying Tales of Kenzera: Zau, a metroidvania from EA Originals. He also recently played through Final Fantasy XVI and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (which he got the platinum trophy for!). And Aubrey checks out for a bit while Andrew and Jon geek out about Marvel Snap. Jon is playing again after a break and Andrew never stopped...
The episode wraps up with Video Game 100 Questions where Jon and Aubrey get 100 questions to try and guess 5 games. Can they do it? Listen to find out!
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Songs used in this episode -
The Hideaway - Final Fantasy VXI OST
Welcome to the Multiverse - Marvel Snap OST
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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.
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After that, it's time for the main topic! Our hosts pick a handful of Olympic events and decide which characters should compete. Then, they ask AI which of these characters would win. It goes about how you would expect...
Let us know which video game characters you think should compete in the Olympics by joining our Discord with the link below! This is also the best place to correct Dylan on his many inaccuracies throughout this episode...
Closing Song - Main Menu from Mario and Sonic at The Olympic Games (Wii)
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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 move forward and which ones would go home.
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Steel Hill by K.K. Slider
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Outro Song - Bubblegum K.K. by K.K. Slider
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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.
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The hosts share personal stories of how spoilers have influenced their media experiences, debate the responsibility of avoiding or providing spoiler warnings, and emphasize personal accountability when consuming content. They also touch on the gaming industry's unspoken rules about revealing content, the hesitance to spoil due to community reactions, and the active nature of gaming experiences despite knowing certain spoilers.
This episode provides a comprehensive look at the subjective nature of spoilers, the ethical considerations content creators should take, and the importance of balancing one's reactions to spoilers within the broader scope of life. Whether you're a fan of movies, TV shows, or video games, this episode explores all angles and offers valuable insights on navigating the spoiler minefield in the world of entertainment. Don't miss out!
Closing Track: New Tristram - Diablo 3 Soundtrack
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**Some Night in the Woods spoilers at 44:26**
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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 what the crew thought about the games they were forced to play!
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06:35 - Sunset Overdrive
25:08 - Dead Space
43:15 - Night in the Woods
Closing Music (Listen to find out why...)
Weasel Stomping Day - "Weird Al" Yankovic
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** Spoiler Warning** 19:49 - Hades Spoilers
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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, Hades, The Chant, The Last Faith, Dead by Daylight, Bluey the Videogame and more!
What have you been playing lately? Use the link below to join our Discord server and let us know!
Closing Track - Oxnevylle's Manor from The Last Faith
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7:03 - Talking about games
07:25 - Dead by Daylight
19:06 - Hades
19:49 - Hades Spoilers
24:20 - Hades Spoilers End
30:02 Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
41:17 - The Chant
47:35 - Paper Mario Sticker Star
1:06:03 - Bluey the Videogame
1:11:13 - The Last FaithSupport the show
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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.
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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? at the end!Support the show
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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!
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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 the Erdtree!
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And we couldn't do it alone, we had to summon Dave Jackson, host of Tales From the Backlog, to help us conquer this expansion that is big enough to be a full game! Topics include: a multi-layered world to explore, tough bosses, incredible level design, an easier storyline to follow and more!
The first half of the episode is spoiler-free with a warning before we move into a full spoiler conversation. Use the timestamps below to skip ahead if you need to!
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04:20 - Spoiler-free discussion
54:20 - Spoiler discussion
1:45:39 - Verdicts
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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.
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After that, the conversation turns to the new expansion for Destiny 2, The Final Shape! Dylan finally has the chance to share his thoughts on the ending of a decade-long story while Andrew is just enjoying the gameplay.
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