Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

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: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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)