Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

This week we're doing a fun one, as we tierlist character's willingness to help you move a couch. We've also got a White Fox hero spotlight, the 5oth Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260506/41548_1299168.htmlMain Topic:Who Would Help You Move Tierlist: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6207950Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/6e6w1mvpQLhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1snqhd1/so_long_old_friend_rip/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

This week we're talking about the Avengers mode news, we've got a Elsa Bloodstone hero spotlight, and we're starting a new series, talking about the combat preferences of various heroes. This week, it's vanguards.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Lego Herbie: https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/the-fantastic-four-herbie-76339Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260429/41548_1298495.htmlMain Topic:Alignment Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6182790Hero SpotlightLego Elsa Bloodstone: https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoMarvel/comments/1sgn2d6/elsa_bloodstone/Custom Elsa: https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoMarvel/comments/1sy4cps/elsa_bloodstone/Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1syl7lf/finally_tried_out_blood_hunthttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1svn07j/netease_have_someone_controlling_this_dude_from/---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

This week we're covering our first impressions for 7.5 and the balance changes & hero hotlist. Justice for Thing and Rogue!This week is your last chance to sign up on discord for the year membership to patreon giveaway! Just share us on social media somewhere and post it in the giveaway channel on discord.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Blood Hunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd8xPgLCQkwHellfire Gala: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2046967273550717245Magik & Gambit Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2046242668506702272Main Topic:Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/ Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260414/41667_1295988.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/Jsw9RGA1rchttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/ssImmXvpa6---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

This week we cover all the season 7.5 news! Listen to us talk through all the changes as you play the new content and get murdered by Black Cat through a portal.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Dev Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6JC-ciabRgPatch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260415/41548_1296163.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1slpdco/in_light_of_black_cats_kit_reveal/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qy1lla/we_need_more_aura_and_less_gooner_skins_for/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

This week Nick and Josiah talk Strategist Love Languages, Armed & Dangerous, a Daredevil Hero Spotlight, Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260408/41548_1295135.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1oxaa4z/despite_his_blindness_daredevil_can_still_see/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qbiisy/today_i_failed_my_team_by_thinking_the_enemy/---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

This week Josiah and Nick talk Duelist Love Languages, Armed & Dangerous, a Punisher Hero Spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:New Map: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChBE64P3AmsPatch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260331/41548_1293956.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s9remt/balance_patch_notes_for_april/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s949wi/skins_really_dont_make_sense_sometimes/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s9pe10/for_people_that_dont_believe_netease_looks_at/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

If you like Balance Patches, we've got them for you. This week Nick and Josiah talk through not one, not two, but three sets of balance changes that came to Season 7.0. There's also a discussion on Season 7.0 first impressions, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260325/41548_1292836.htmlBalance 1: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260316/41667_1291227.htmlBalance 2: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260319/41667_1292065.htmlBalance 3: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260325/41667_1292877.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s06nh7/your_support_options_after_the_ban_stage/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s3600z/marvel_rivals_exists_in_616_and_eddies_son_is_a/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s3aixr/cant_escape_him_anywhere_bruh/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

It's time for Season 7 and for our heroes to go back to school! Josiah and Nick talk through all the hype for the new Season 7 content.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Dev Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu8_U1mWGZAPatch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260318/41548_1291772.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rwk76j/rivals_endless_balancing_circle/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rwac94/dlss_5_works_wonders_on_season_7/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

This week, Nick and Josiah talk through the love languages of Vanguards. What do each of them need from you? There's also news, Armed & Dangerous, a Gambit Hero Spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260310/41548_1290394.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rjxf2v/fun_fact_gambit_has_been_top_4_most_banned/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rqquew/why_hulk_have_to_hurt_so_much/---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

This week, Josiah and Nick tier list characters' neutral games. There's also news about 2026 for Rivals, Armed & Dangerous, and the Mailbag & Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Rivals Rewind Video: https://fb.watch/FEEKG3hFp4/2026 Roadmap: https://t.co/dRH2Lknx5zAvengers Tie-In: https://t.co/pRoPQSFacfPatch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2029225572354654346Main Topic: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-heros-tier-list-19190791/6003967Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rkjq4r/mystique_concept_art_by_official_marvel_rivals/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rkjy2d/hot_take_apparently_the_game_is_fine/---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

This week, Nick and Josiah talk through their seconds Rivals Quarterly, where they look back at seasons 4-6 and look forward to where the game is headed. ---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes (Last Week With Skin Pictures): https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260213/41548_1287282.html6.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rcllna/when_they_lose_just_one_fight_and_send_you_to/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rffv99/she_actually_is_pretty_fun/---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

This week, Josiah and Nick talk through the Balance patch and their first impressions on season 6.5. There's also Armed & Dangerous, and some Reddit takes of the week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260213/41548_1287282.html6.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/CnMMujQZFJhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/16iM8sF50h---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

Starting off year 2 of Friends & Rivals, Nick & Josiah dive into all the Season 6.5 News, announcements and hype, while announcing the launch of the Friends & Rivals Patreon as well! There's also Armed & Dangerous, and several Reddit Takes of the Week---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/20219927060846676666.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r2hvj5/there_are_now_more_redhaired_women_than_blondes/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r2e3uf/black_widow_taking_a_huge_backseat_in_65/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r23l1a/i_dont_want_more_gambling_netease/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r26q50/please_hear_me_out_this_took_a_lot_of_work/---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

This week marks 1 year of Friends & Rivals and Josiah and Nick take a walk back through the topics they've covered this year giving updates and thoughts on the various topics. There's also news with a new patch coming to the game, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week.Thank you all for making this first year of Friends & Rivals a memorable experience :)---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260204/41548_1285429.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qqdfcx/emma_deserves_skins_that_fit_her_title_art_by_me/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qrvl4u/the_new_skin_is_in_fact_002m_thicker_for_psy/---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

This week Nick and Josiah look back on the 2025 Ignite Finals and try to learn some lessons from the Pros. There's also some news this week in Times Square, but you're not supposed to talk about it, and of course there's Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260127/41548_1284020.htmlNew Map: https://youtu.be/AWEtIaKvs5w?si=T55gfsttzv2LpxntRivals Ignite Finals:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42-Jh37g4v8Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qpia4a/try_not_to_f_up_emmas_hair_challenge_impossible/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qprd9b/

This week is all about first impressions and the balance changes for Season 6. Josiah and Nick also bring some groovy news, Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260121/41548_1282950.htmlHero Hotlist & Balance Post:Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.htmlBalance Post: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260113/41667_1281488.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qha0wp/battle_pass_theme_confusion_by_me_gris/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qj4qgk/dance_if_you_managed_to_dodge_nerfs_every_season/

It's Deadpool time! Join Josiah and Nick as they talk all about Deadpool and Season 6 news this episode!---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Dev Vision Vol 13: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011121065754239208Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011468543229907198Balance and Hero Hotlist: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011196704662388877Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011528914854723941Progression Updates: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011513649165439132Twitch Drops: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011830923344421174Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qd3o4q/in_comp_you_can_only_ban_the_deadpool_roles_not/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qcvgsi/why_is_hela_the_fashion_icon_that_emma_is/

Josiah and Nick are back after a Christmas and Baby break! In this week's short reunion episode, the friends talk about balancing gaming with work and family. There's also a bit of rivals news before the big week next week, and a new year's edition of the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Adam Warlock & Phoenix Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2008569384034291792January 8th Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260106/41548_1280416.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.denofgeek.com/games/marvel-rivals-creators-on-leveling-up-the-game/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1pt2k6v/marvel_rivals_producer_calls_2025_just_a_warm_up/

This week is all about season 5.5 and Rogue! Josiah and Nick cover all the news, and fill it in with Armed & Dangerous and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Dev Vision Vol 12: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abvLlSjm2-0Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1998800129524961417Hero Hotlist & Balance Post: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1998452782026703180Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1pip3lj/wide_rogue_by_me_20_chars/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ol881f/rogue_is_not_gonna_be_able_to_steal_peoples_powers/

This week. Nick and Josiah leave it all to chance. Armed & Dangerous goes full random, Rocket Raccoon gets a hero spotlight, and the friends tier list the various team ups in the game. All with some news and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Rivals Anniversary Phase 2: https://youtube.com/shorts/slOfzyN6HXQ?si=wdONZgdla7Y5jfGRLuna skin: https://youtube.com/shorts/r1KfUuqRgvM?si=BsJGcjHGaLDi0FBePsylocke Skin: https://youtube.com/shorts/Jo-oTkFog_w?si=07RJZ82LTJ7xpAdnMain Topic:Team-Up Tier List: https://tiermaker.com/list/random/all-marvel-rivals-teamups-through-season-5-18922709/5726567Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1pdgq17/55_patch_notes_just_dropped/

Happy Thanksgiving everybody, this week Josiah and Nick gather 'round the table with their own Rivals thanksgiving mashup. We've also got news about the Rivals Anniversary, Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and a Magneto Hero Spotlight.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Grand Garden Trailer: https://youtu.be/-9NKTTnOsLc?si=M4W1-l-4ARuw73FwAnniversary Event: https://youtube.com/shorts/EBIqPZEeIOo?si= EaR6qSppQ8O6nGNvBlade & Venom Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1993379313408729526

It's Episode 42 and Josiah and Nick are back to talk about the balance changes and their first impressions with season 5. There's also a Reddit Take of the Week, a Mailbag, and of course Armed & Dangerous.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Art Vision Vol. 5: https://youtu.be/-q_YpuRtWFE?si=SPdw3Han-aoESGEKDr. Strange and Magik Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1990502768352600107Anniversary Video Announcement: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1989849726955737255Main Topic:Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.htmlBalance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20251112/41667_1270634.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ozi1dt/i_wonder_where_black_widow_and_peni_would_be/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1oqg11x/all_the_skins_we_got_so_far/

Guangguang finally blessed us with the Season 5 info 72 hours or less before it goes live. It's Episode 41 and Nick and Josiah scramble to talk through all things Season 5 before it releases. And of course there's Armed & Dangerous and the Reddit Take of the Week---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Season 5 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXOUHb64164Dev Vision Vol 11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgH0wM59_SkSeason 5 Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20251112/41548_1270590.htmlBattlepass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EEYlg99xUkTimes Square Map: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpkjohfu3ENew Accessories: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0e3Co91bEm4Gambit Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4yvBw1sfkoReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1oufykt/there_can_only_be_one_rogues_baby_made_by_me/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ouk0p5/is_it_just_me_or_does_black_widow_look_different/

It's Episode 40, and Josiah and Nick were caught empty handed waiting for the Dev Vision. So in the meantime, the friends return to their "Game-Life Balance" series, this time talking about Life. If you missed the Game Episode, you can find it at Episode 30. In addition, there's a Venom Hero Spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, the Reddit Take of the Week and a Mailbag by Watercat.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Wolverine Skin: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/198573881116744093411/7 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20251105/41548_1269153.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1oq96dr/this_is_cope_but_if_a_secret_third_characters/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

For Episode 39, Josiah and Nick do some filthy strategist parrying to wrap up the Counters series. In addition, Josiah is under NDA, there's lots of skin news, and a Phoenix Hero Spotlight. Then of course there's Armed & Dangerous, the Reddit Take of the Week, and Mailbag.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man, and Ironman Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1983187171872764175Main Topic:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fEWQxI8v3rTK_3F7Q5wdJEuUwJA_KvZ9n0EFRy90iIU/edit?gid=474085679#gid=474085679Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1oh75v1/its_gonna_take_a_lot_to_get_back_into_ranked/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ofwfxk/zombie_mode_in_a_nutshell/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1oftozd/i_love_khonshu_as_an_announcer_please_can_we_keep/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

For Episode 38, Nick and Josiah are back to the "Parry This, You Filthy...!" series on counters, covering Duelists. There's also news on the new Marvel Zombies mode, an Angela Hero Spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the week & Mailbag.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:New Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20251015/41548_1264918.htmlCross Progression FAQ: https://www.marvelrivals.com/announcements/20250924/40955_1261246.htmlJeff & Namor Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1980348292383805908Marvel Zombies Mode! https://youtu.be/grjC63MftfIMain Topic:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fEWQxI8v3rTK_3F7Q5wdJEuUwJA_KvZ9n0EFRy90iIU/edit?gid=474085679#gid=474085679Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1o891hy/leaving_a_bot_game_that_was_forced_shouldnt_be/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1o4s9h9/40gbs_in_8_months_is_crazy/

It's Episode 37 and Nick and Josiah are sick once again. It's a light news week, so most of the episode is spent on Season 4.5 first impressions, Armed & Dangerous, A Squirrel Girl Hero Spotlight (You're welcome, Marci) and the Reddit Take of the Week and Mailbag.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Thor and Squirrel Girl Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1978114789915189694Content Incentive Program: https://act.neteasegames.com/activity/3sSWwq?fbclid=IwY2xjawNbn1tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzcEJRa3ZwYXVEamxiWFE1AR57f-7edxwg4_8wITW8cMnJJ1ofXwvV6ikRxL7AUNXbZO42_p-nQJpF1iCuTg_aem_UHgUw_d-HIRj0Lhoah00QALivestream Incentive Program: https://act.neteasegames.com/activity/3sSWwB?fbclid=IwY2xjawNboCdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzcEJRa3ZwYXVEamxiWFE1AR4u0YKrnxZYt7kgFlarZNoEgGWuRIonAOCIVwTd1E9kugNGPu6iDAoIjNkweA_aem_bdERfrms0PgNwD8waQQ88AReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1o6aqmo/i_see_you_art_by_me/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonThe Other Reddit Take was NSFPodcast Notes lol.---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

It's Episode 36 and Nick and Josiah cover all the new stuff coming to season 4.5, including Daredevil, the Jade Scrolls of K'un-Lun event, the Balance changes and the new Hero Hot List. Along the way, the friends also cover Armed & Dangerous, the Reddit Take of the Week, and Mailbag.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:10/3 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250930/41548_1262803.html10/10 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20251003/41548_1263184.htmlMain Topic: Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20251001/41667_1263090.htmlHero Hotlist 4.0: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1nxkof2/im_sorry_when_you_what/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1nxohxr/a_blind_man_getting_blinded_by_cloak_it_is_blind/---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

Episode 35 sees a day no one ever thought would come. A Black Widow Hero Spotlight. Josiah and Nick talk all about our favorite sniper who isn't Hawkeye or Hela, and the friends also talk through the Season 4.5 Dev Vision Vol 10. At the time of recording, the character trailer for Daredevil hadn't come out yet. Next week will focus on Daredevil and the Balance changes for 4.5. There's also a Reddit Take of the Week, Armed & Dangerous with a special announcement, and a Mailbag.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Emma Skin: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1973070341430706192Dev Vision Vol. 10: https://youtu.be/RIrLxa_TgKUReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1nrxeks/so_much_free_stuff_thank_you_devs/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ncu3ug/if_and_when_the_black_ninja_suit_for_daredevil/---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

It's Episode 34 and Josiah and Nick have a new series for everyone. The Friends talk through a pretty heavy news week, and then get into the Vanguard portion of the "Parry This! You Filthy..." counters series. After that, it's time for a Thor Hero Spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, Reddit Take of the Week, and a Mailbag.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250924/41548_1261216.htmlK'un-Lun: Heart of Heaven Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkTmJp0dcUAShou-Lao's Blessing Event: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1nojpzg/dragons_blessing_trailer/New Accessories: https://youtube.com/shorts/FjS9S1bnF20?si=S22fIuYDzf5DHn9oHela Skin: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1970533620856045829Main Topic: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fEWQxI8v3rTK_3F7Q5wdJEuUwJA_KvZ9n0EFRy90iIU/edit?gid=474085679#gid=474085679Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1nnlkgo/should_mr_fantastic_get_the_doomfist_treatment/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1noptlq/when_they_steal_your_mvp_last_minute_art_by_me---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

Episode 33 is coming at you from wherever Nick and Josiah now both live, as the friends talk through news, including the summer special 2.0, they give their first impressions of Season 4, and there's a Blade hero spotlight! To wrap things up, there is, as always, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week & Mailbag.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Invisible Woman & Punisher Skins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqhko6WfmmwPatch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250917/41548_1259811.htmlTechnically Speaking: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1968336644832108787Iron Man Skin Code: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1968314259026100694Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1nf2xmb/bruh_she_just_came_out/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1nb31lc/there_are_absolutely_exceptions_to_this_however/---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

Episode 32 time, and Nick and Josiah talk about the newest hero coming to the game, Angela! Beyond the Angela hype, the friends cover more season 4 news, the season 4 balance changes, and of course Armed & Dangerous and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250904/41548_1257695.htmlMain Topic:Hero Hot List: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/ Balance Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250904/41667_1257761.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1n9dm97/very_well_may_be_the_greatest_clip_ive_seen_in/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1n98ku4/please_show_hulk_some_love/---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

Episode 31 is here, and with it is the Dev Vision for Season 4! Josiah and Nick talk through the Dev Vision and any other news from 9/3 or before, as well as chat about the Matchmaking video NetEase posted a week ago. And of course, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Season 4 Trailer: https://youtu.be/67FVMNGMFXUDev Vision Vol 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRUcdKzw6nQMain Topic:Matchmaking Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNoYjK-qmfF/?igsh=MWF4cTY0Zno3ejA5aA==Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1n2r6ci/its_not_all_its_cracked_up_to_be/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1n59nsz/one_of_the_wildest_things_ive_ever_read---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

It's Episode 30, and Nick is out of town. So for this travel edition of Friends & Rivals, they focus on the friend side of the name and take a detour to talk about their experiences with games and the friends we made along the way. But don't worry, the friends are still bringing your rivals content, with news, Armed & Dangerous, a Thing Hero Spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Matchmaking Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNoYjK-qmfF/?igsh=MWF4cTY0Zno3ejA5aA==Art Vision Vol. 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt-JPu8CboQ8/28 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250827/41548_1256311.htmlDeadpool Voice Interactions Leaks: https://x.com/x0x_leak/status/1960089802709356544?s=46&t=5OYjT6cIn5cSDIR2SqAKnwDaredevil Voice Interactions Leaks: https://x.com/x0x_leak/status/1960069422540066923?s=46&t=5OYjT6cIn5cSDIR2SqAKnwHero Spotlight:True Vanguard's Thing Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UiRtQMT4jcReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1m3qc91/custom_lord_icons_that_i_made/?---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

For Episode 29, Nick and Josiah try to catch up a bit on hero spotlights in between prophetic high fives and community Armed & Dangerous games. Mantis and Luna both get hero spotlights this week before the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Throne of Knull: https://youtu.be/P44x3oxvhFY?si=S8T6Xmc0Ihk-kzLVResource Rumble: https://youtu.be/pGfp8UJDpdg?si=yefRzNmxBg2-xB_e8/14 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250813/41548_1253606.htmlNvidia Hotfix: http://youtube.com/post/Ugkxp4BerNEDLEoa-eIOd6klSFJ4eUmR1341?si=hAKQyWhvEYUnf6Y8NetEase Original Characters: https://mp1st.com/news/netease-green-light-marvel-create-original-characters-marvel-rivalsReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1mu8toe/some_mfs_really_hating_on_luna_snow_just_because/---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

It's Episode 28 and Josiah and Nick talk through their first week of playing Season 3.5, as well as take a look through the balance updates for the 3.5 season. In addition, Armed & Dangerous turns into a face off as "There can only be one Blade." And there's the Reddit Take of the Week and mailbag.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:Chat:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gartner_hype_cycleNews:El Capitan Announcement: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1955320030742319511Rivals Assembled Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-_8Qj3spOMCloak & Dagger and Winter Soldier Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1955328431203172619Main Topic:Hero Hotlist 3.0: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/Balance Post: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250731/41667_1251097.htmlMailbag/Reddit Take of the Week:https://youtu.be/nmD8grQ7fQA?si=C13YQRFHDP_ukZkk https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1mit1ea/a_memento_from_one_of_my_comp_games_doing_the_big/ https://www.reddit.com/r/rivals/comments/1mj8xok/a_healing_received_stat_is_only_gonna_make_the/---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADE!!He's finally awake! It's Episode 27 and Josiah and Nick are talking everything Season 3.5, from Blade, to the new Roadmap, Team Ups, the community toxicity protection updates, and everything in-between. The friends also talk through the results of the first community armed & dangerous game, and of course there's the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Dev Vision Vol 8: https://youtu.be/SgMriWER-6E?si=V_4_LoEElfkv4-dJ8/8 Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250801/41548_1251405.htmlTDT Team-Up Science: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihtGemJ3GTEMain Topic:Blade Reveal: https://youtu.be/SJwI30KsqK8?si=nIelf6_pUk3BEFd5Coolguy Blade Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji3coKt8m3YReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1mi8a32/i_have_a_100_loss_rate_in_comp_with_a_jeff_on_my---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

Episode 26, a half a year into the podcast! This episode, Nick and Josiah keep it light before the 3.5 news next week by tierlisting which characters they hate seeing on the enemy team. There's also some news, Armed & Dangerous, and the long awaited return of the Hero Spotlight, featuring Jefferey the First of His Name of the Former Staten Island the Land Shark. And of course, a Reddit Take of the Week to wrap it up.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:7/31 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250729/41548_1250384.htmlMagik & Black Panther Skins: https://x.com/marvelrivals/status/1950010981591241126Rivals Poster Collection: https://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/4498/marvel-rivals-the-poster-collection-featuring-artwLoserfruit Fantastic 4 Cast Video: https://youtu.be/h45Sr1kafGU?si=898naCBOamnq-PBFHero Spotlight:#1 Jeff Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwOyp5g8Rto&t=300sReddit Take of the Week:https://x.com/RivalsAssembled/status/1949907726470914467https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1mcs0u4/leave_magik_alone_shes_perfect_as_she_is/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1mckd1e/what_would_you_change_about_your_main/---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

Episode 25 this week is a quarter of a way to 100, and Nick & Josiah run out of time with a Friends & Rivals Quarterly Review! The friends talk news, a retrospective on 7 months of rivals and the current state of the game, dream about the future, and attempt the world's fastest Reddit Take of the Week in a (failed) attempt to stay under 3 hours.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Feige's Son is a Man of Culture: https://www.videogamer.com/news/mcu-boss-kevin-feige-reveals-marvel-rivals-finally-made-his-son-a-fan-of-marvel-after-years-of-trying/Human Torch & The Thing Team-Up: https://youtu.be/JTWGY38WaLU?si=0pjMefaorUSU2IGHFantastic Four: First Steps Skins: https://youtu.be/uX-pfN41eWU?si=z1E6_1pv8KA7XiU0Instagram Filter: https://youtu.be/ddFircOzPOU?si=tA5sdK1EMtFkU9iMSummer Special Discord Quest: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1946638703826182266Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1m4ucvr/qp_bots_are_now_acting_more_realistic_to_make_you/---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

For Episode 24, Josiah comes back with a vengeance. The friends talk about the Summer Special event, an emergency balance patch to kill Wolverine, other news, Season 3 first impressions, and the season 3 balance patch and hero hot list. And of course, there's the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:Podcast Patch Notes:https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod/status/1943028936440713557News:Blade Asset Leak: https://x.com/X0X_LEAK/status/1944800260070453539Psylocke & Loki Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1944792781093839289Summer Special Pass: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/19451664739133605987/17 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250715/41548_1247283.htmlMain Topic:Hero Hotlist: http://marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/ Season 3.0 Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250701/41667_1244328.htmlWolverine Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250715/41667_1247346.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1lz21vp/the_games_intended_team_composition/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ly3f7e/giving_this_guy_a_teamup_when_tanks_are_already/---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

It's Episode 23, and Josiah sounds a bit different... This week its all about season 3 and the new hero, map, accessories system, customization options, battlepass, and everything else. There's also an especially chaotic Armed & Dangerous, and the only true tierlist is discussed in the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Dev Vision Vol 7: https://youtu.be/J0_hbNp251MMap Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUvBdR0HUqw7/11 Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250704/41548_1244963.htmlBalance Post: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250701/41667_1244328.html2.5 Hero Hotlist: http://marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/Twitch Drops: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1942238179702063460Battlepass Skins: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1lr1brm/season_3_all_battle_pass_skins/#lightboxSwimsuit Skins Concept Art: https://x.com/RivalsAssembled/status/1942352955484639324Main Topic:Phoenix Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsWg4h7EissReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1lv2wfo/only_tire_lost_that_matters_babysitting/---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

It's Episode 22, and Josiah needs to catch a plane! It's a simpler episode this week, recorded in the dead of night. The friends talk some early season 3 news (before all the season 3 talk next week) and tierlist the characters they're looking forward to playing more of in season 3. Sebastian pulls night shift with Armed & Dangerous, and there's an especially cringe inducing edition of the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Egg Teaser: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1939700458332811560Captain America & Spider-Man Skins: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzmOSSiSPbVnVu3ZAyDx2w/community?lb=UgkxlOK06V8nI5m7dj4h8zEZ4euC4ZxUlfgcPodcast Patch Notes:Jeff vs. the X-Men: https://www.reddit.com/r/Marvel/s/ejRH7mFYAWMain Topic:Josiah's List: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-heroes-ranked-season-1-jan-2025-17807243/5278513Nick's List: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-heroes-ranked-season-1-jan-2025-17807243/5278516Reddit Take(s) of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/9xhkLsUPu8https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/9e2IrhqQ9W---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

For Episode 21, Nick and Josiah decide Rivals is too fun and decide to ruin it. There's some news, the friends talk "How to Lose More and Have Less Fun". There's also a bot vs bot edition of Armed & Dangerous, a Moon Knight Hero Spotlight, and of course, the Reddit Take of the Week.e---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Where's Blade: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1935752026949906458Thor and The Punisher Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/19375272335323795556/26 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250624/41548_1242746.htmlMain Topic:Death And Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@DeathandgamingTDT How To Lose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsJ04gy4GfkReddit Take(s) of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1lhk9qd/what_strategists_say_when_you_need_healing/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1lj55se/give_me_the_best_unwritten_rules_in_marvel_rivals/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

It's Episode 20, and Nick and Josiah talk about all the mid-midseason news and changes. Bubble Pop, Balance Patch, and more. The Ultimate Roles series wraps up with Strategist Ultimate Roles, and Armed & Dangerous takes on a new form. And finally, there's the mailbag and Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Art Vision Vol. 3: https://youtu.be/R9z0uBUXfX8?si=FaxWIZ8haTPttSucTwitch Drops: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1934642256088043971Iron Fist and Moon Knight Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1934628159275614566Venom Bubble Pop: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/19349894210880514906/19 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250617/41548_1241163.html6/19 Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250617/41667_1241167.htmlMain Topic:Ultimate Roles & Sub-Roles: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fEWQxI8v3rTK_3F7Q5wdJEuUwJA_KvZ9n0EFRy90iIU/edit?gid=0#gid=0Reddit Take(s) of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1le85ko/fundamentals_of_marvel_rivals/---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

Episode 19 is here, and Josiah and Nick are a bit chaotic this week as they talk through their ideas about Duelist Ultimates and the roles they fit into. There's also some news, an Ultron Battle Matrix inspired Armed & Dangerous, the Ultron Hero Spotlight, and as always, the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Invisible Woman & The Thing Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1932090456218726843616 Vault: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1932467795167425006Patch Notes 6/12: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250610/41548_1239460.htmlMain Topic:Ultimate Roles & Sub-Roles: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fEWQxI8v3rTK_3F7Q5wdJEuUwJA_KvZ9n0EFRy90iIU/edit?gid=0#gid=0Reddit Take(s) of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1l8ihex/are_you_kidding_me_making_me_play_another_40/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1l6nvjr/i_like_ultron_matrix/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1l805yl/which_characters_do_you_call_by_their_superhero/#lightbox---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

It's Episode 18 and Nick and Josiah lose track of time talking through all their first impressions of this half-season, as well as pouring over the balance patch changes in what is probably the most impactful balance patch the game has seen. There's also some news with Ultron's Battle Matrix coming this week, and the friends draft Armed & Dangerous teams to pit against each other in the new mode. Finally there's a comment edition of the mailbag and Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Wolverine & Jeff Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1929583882556326074Patch Notes 6/5: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250603/41548_1238163.htmlUltron's Battle Matrix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVIUnElubKkBalance Patch:Hero Hotlist for Season 2.0: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/Balance Post: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250522/41667_1236166.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/ikH0EOJHA3---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

Episode 17 is here with all your news for Season 2.5! Nick and Josiah devote the entire episode to talking Dev Vision, Patch Notes, Skins, Events, Auto Chess!? And of course, Ultron himself! Also in this episode: The Armed & Dangerous Season 2.0 Championship, and of course the Reddit Take of the Week and Mailbag to wrap it all up.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:Chat:Ambulances (Not an Affiliate Link): https://www.medicalexpo.com/prod/paramed-international/product-77756-922261.htmlNews:Dev Vision Vol 6: https://www.marvelrivals.com/m/devdiaries/20250522/40954_1236193.htmlArrako Map Reveal: https://youtu.be/_DCOXD7X7yA?si=1E4q5AG97T-2yjstPatch Notes 5/30: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250523/41548_1236397.htmlGroot and Ultron Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1926035478089736547Twitch Drops: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1927379387181134180Main Topic:Ultron Reveal: https://youtu.be/YUSbKQO674w?si=ydpImoKLetNzdS2PHero Spotlight:CoolGuy's Peni Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZHh8r-j4ywReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1kwqfgc/honestly_i_do_feel_bad_about_this/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1kwhjxi/whats_the_ult_you_hate_the_most/---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

It's Episode 16, and Josiah starts it off with some news of his own, while Nick walks uphill both ways in flip flops. This week is a light news week before the Season 2.5 news, the friends start a new series on their takes on Ultimate ability roles and subroles, Peni Parker digs into the hero spotlight, and in the Mailbag segment, NightGobbler meets his ultimate rival...---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes 5/22: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250520/41548_1235575.htmlAdam Warlock & Scarlet Witch Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1924482716243791974Main Topic:Ultimate Roles & Subroles Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fEWQxI8v3rTK_3F7Q5wdJEuUwJA_KvZ9n0EFRy90iIU/edit?usp=sharingHero Spotlight:CoolGuy's Peni Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZHh8r-j4ywReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1kr8ijm/average_thor_experience/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

Behold! Episode 15! This episode came out a bit late because Nick got sick (again), and in the meantime, NetEase released a bunch of news! Josiah and Nick cover the news, make the Ultimate Tier List, and talk Emma Frost in the Hero Spotlight (blame Josiah), and as always, there's the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes 5/8: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250507/41548_1232829.htmlDev Talk Vol. 14: https://www.marvelrivals.com/devdiaries/20250513/40954_1233900.htmlPatch Notes 5/15: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250514/41548_1234188.htmlArt Vision Vol 2: https://youtu.be/QiPB4RfCjNI?si=4klVnJ8BY92weCHjThe Punisher and Namor Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1922336146412953612Main Topic: Nick's "Research": https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fhRsWh6Wp6LuS0CJEG2ar9lchJalG31SKcTnrvVwPhs/edit?gid=0#gid=0Tierlist: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-heroes-tier-list-15484095-2/5122528Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1kj2u68/why_does_emma_frost_need_to_reload_her_brain/---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

It's Episode 14, and Josiah and Nick talk a bit a news, spend time discussing what leads them to avoid playing certain heroes, The game from last week returns, under the new name "Armed & Dangerous", and appropriately, this week is the Winter Soldier hero spotlight, just in time for Thunderbolts*. To wrap up, of course, there's the Reddit Take of the Week and Mailbag.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Behind the Music - Impending Dooms: https://youtu.be/Jb7w0UfEKsQ?si=5EhMYaVI_LVIvJ0XRocket Raccoon and Squirrel Girl Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1919769130162348367Marvel Rivals Art Book: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/get-a-deeper-look-marvel-rivals-visual-style-with-this-new-art-book/1100-6531342/Reddit Takes of the Week:Non-DPS Team-Ups: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1kardgf/we_need_more_team_ups_that_are_not_dpsbased/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonGalacta Isn't Annoying: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1kaombx/i_dont_think_galactas_very_annoying/---------------------------------------------Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: [email protected] on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)