Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

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)

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: 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 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: 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 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: 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 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: 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 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: 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 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: 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 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: 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)