Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

This week Josiah and Nick are in late-summer vacation mode, and do some Rivals D&D Alignment charting. We've also got some news with new skins, A Captain America hero spotlight, and a mailbag and Reddit Take of the Week. ---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2092673535005098098Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/y249r8cNxshttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/CrDyC8Olgn---------------------------------------------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 about villains we'd like added to the game, there's a very small amount of news, a Devil Dinosaur Hero Spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2090106667719327953Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/qAG2lEkGv8https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/BnchY3jBTbhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/rEudODwCsI---------------------------------------------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 cover their first impressions and the balance patch for season 9.5! We've also got summer special vol 2. We've also got Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2087586351914811525Balance Patch:Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/Balance Patch: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2084700997700530285Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/utrtPGv3eKhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/XepVOcZAE8---------------------------------------------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 season 9.5 news, with the Hood, Summer special vol 2, and everything else! We've also got Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2085093591559315892Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/7WUPVEUNz0https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/hdYuM3Av2chttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1vdlkd5/is_this_true_i_did_not_know_that/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/DlENqbLlyd---------------------------------------------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 finish covering the team-up changes for Season 9 by talking about strategist balance and team-ups. Then there's also a lot of news with a new event, four new MCU skins, and a ton of physical Rivals merchandise. The friends also cover the last 6 months of Rivals in the third edition of "Rivals Quarterly", and there's Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260729/41548_1309398.htmlUltron Mode: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2080717076176449981Reddit Take of the Week:(Fanart is on the Friend & Rivals Discord under the #creative-corner channel)https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/z5rSAvA2O4https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/JiuPT6mOfl---------------------------------------------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)

Buckle up, we've got 27 Duelists to talk about. This week Nick and Josiah cover a new map, duelist team ups and balance for season 9, Armed & Dangerous returns, and we've got a mailbag and Reddit take of the week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260722/41548_1308589.htmlPsylocke & Hela Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2079219986124468692/photo/1Thebes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2079582173565182426/video/1Case of the Golden Idol: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677770/The_Case_of_the_Golden_Idol/Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/sFwPtNMxlW---------------------------------------------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)

Josiah's back! And this week Josiah and Nick talk season 9 first impressions, and Vanguard team-ups and balance!---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260715/41548_1307701.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/XDiYvauMgRhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/bgQycgYsBR---------------------------------------------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 holds down the fort for Josiah's vacation, and Guangguang and Zhiyong choose violence. The biggest patch in rivals history drops! Just news this week, Jubilee, Team up overhaul, Black Widow rework, etc.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260708/41548_1306959.htmlSeason 9 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2074874914775928877Dev Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vTxxm0Tv2g&t=3sMain Topic:Jubilee Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VFYRhpIASMReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1uqvlh9/the_end_of_some_era_for_sure/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1uq5t99/comment/owcub2b/?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 more gacha balloons, instalocks that make us nervous, a Groot hero spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://t.co/Tyy6rqmCFFMain Topic:Tier List: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-all-characters-15584058/6378925Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/HHDNu0b36Mhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/K4IFHb4Wt5https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/p6B5kZh4b5https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/FVjTdS8hOG---------------------------------------------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 finishing up our combat preferences series with Strategists, and we've got a Hela Hero Spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260624/41548_1305336.htmlMain Topic:Strategists Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6356916Combined Mega Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6360946Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/kzZl3zU9wkhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1udci0w/due_to_cnds_butt_nerf_in_her_new_skin_her_left/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/dF7vVj3SQvhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ucajkx/the_devs_went_the_extra_mile_to_add_unique/---------------------------------------------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've got the Summer Event, first impressions of season 8.5, Armed & Dangerous, a Balance Post, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260617/41548_1304600.htmlMain Topic:Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260609/41667_1303507.htmlHero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/ETyIqxKllchttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1u5q48w/season_8_vs_season_85_art_by_me/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1u2mxv2/the_new_season_has_me_like/---------------------------------------------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 is all about season 8.5, with news, Cyclops, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Dev Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZhekPruzrEPatch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2064784768160366869Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1u2d0w3/hot_take_i_think_characters_getting_over_nerfed/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tyjipz/how_do_you_keep_this_guy_alive/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tynxk1/beware_of_sliding_doors_i_guess_rip_punisher/---------------------------------------------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 is the calm before the season 8.5 storm, and we're continuing our combat preferences series with the second half of duelists. We've also got an Adam Warlock hero spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, and several Reddit Takes of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260602/41548_1302533.htmlMain Topic:Alignment Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6290928Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tpz0vg/rivals_has_updated_their_ps_icon_for_the_first/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tsy2jp/venomized_magik_skin/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tpjwse/she_just_got_added_half_a_season_ago_and_got_a/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ts2azo/today_marks_one_year_since_a_playable_villain/---------------------------------------------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've got news including a new Doom Match map, we've got a Black Cat hero spotlight, and we're continuing our series, talking about the combat preferences of various heroes. This week, it's the first half of Duelists.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Alchemax Headquarters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8gyiobtcL4Update on Cheaters: https://www.marvelrivals.com/announcements/20260525/40955_1301465.htmlPatch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260527/41548_1301784.htmlMain Topic:Alignment Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6268543Hero SpotlightTrue Vanguard's Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlZsgTgZyF4Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1slhnz8/so_black_cat_is_based_on_rogues_character_art_its/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tnlnkk/seeing_the_entire_ban_list_of_cheaters_is_insane/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tik3ka/the_number_of_abilities_each_character_has/---------------------------------------------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 first impressions of Season 8 and taking a look at the Hero Hotlist and Balance Post. We've also got Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2057129351330595035Main Topic:Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.htmlBalance Post: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260512/41667_1299947.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tg5yun/imagine_daredevils_reaction_to_sensing_a_whole/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1teb3ut/got_a_new_gaming_chair/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1st3awq/dear_support_players/---------------------------------------------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 season 8 news all episode as we talk Devil Dino, Cyclops, Battlepass, and everything else. We've also of course got a Jurassic edition of Armed & Dangerous and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Dev Vision Vol 17: https://youtu.be/VuEkzblXrMc?si=-LQ5cV4ynyeGR6yZPatch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260513/41548_1300144.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tc7m8y/meet_jeff_i_mean_both_of_them/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1t9zulw/if_punisher_released_today/---------------------------------------------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 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)