Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

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.html Season 9 Roadmap: https://twitt...

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/Tyy6rqmCFF Main Topic: Tier List: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-all-characters-15584058/6378925 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/...

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.html Main Topic: Strategists Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-c...

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.html Main Topic: Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260609/41667_1303507.html Hero Hotli...

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=NZhekPruzrE Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2064784768160366869 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1u2d0w3/hot_take_i_think_...

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.html Main...

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=t8gyiobtcL4 Update on Cheaters: https://www.mar...

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/2057129351330595035 Main Topic: Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.html Bala...

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=-LQ5cV4ynyeGR6yZ Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260513/41...

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.html Main Topic: Who Would Help You Move Tierlis...

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-76339 Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrival...

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...

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-ciabRg Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260415/41548_1296163.html Reddit Take of the Week: https:...

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.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1oxaa4z/despite_his_blindne...

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=ChBE64P3Ams Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260331/41548_1293956.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelriv...

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/game...

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_U1mWGZA Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260318/41548_1291772.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelr...

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.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.red...

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/dRH2Lknx5z Avengers Tie-In: https://t.co/pRoPQSFacf Patch Notes: https://twitt...

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.html 6.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/20216605090...

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.html 6.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284 Redd...

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/202199270...

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 :) ------------------...

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/...

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.html Hero Hotlist & Balance Post: Hero Hotlist: https://www...