Rival Banter: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

Seth and Luke respond to viewer comments, recap their week in Marvel Rivals, and break down the latest updates — from Hela’s new costume and the K’un Lun map reveal to PC performance concerns and the surprising news that Overwatch outpaced Rivals in August. Community comments: responding to feedback from the last episode This week in Rivals: highlights, what we played, and standout moments News ro...

Seth and Luke respond to viewer comments, recap their week in Marvel Rivals, and deliver quick takes on Season 4 so far — from Angela impressions to the new systems and worrying rumors about loot boxes. Community comments: responding to feedback from the last episode This week in Rivals: highlights, what we played, and early impressions from the Season 4 queue News roundup: new Invisible Woman and...

Season 4 is rolling in and Seth and Luke break down everything you need to know. In Episode 28 they respond to viewer comments, recap their week in Marvel Rivals, and dig into the big Season 4 reveals — new hero Angela , the Fruit of Immortality battle pass, the teased Arcade Hub, and balance changes. Community comments: responding to feedback from Episode 27 This week in Rivals: highlights, testi...

Seth and Luke return with a rapid week-in-review, a hands-on verdict for Resource Rumble, and a hard look at Marvel Rivals’ matchmaking systems. This week in Rivals — what we tested in Resource Rumble and how it felt in practice. News roundup — Scarlet Witch’s new Phoenix Chaos skin, small balance tweaks, and Marvel Rivals’ first duo emote (Emma Frost + Jeff). Main topic — the dev team released an...

In Episode 26, Seth and Luke respond to viewer comments, recap their week in Marvel Rivals, and spend the bulk of the show laying out everything they want from Season 4—plus a full take on the new Resource Rumble mode. Community comments: responding to feedback from Episode 25 This week in Rivals: highlights, testing notes, and early impressions from Resource Rumble News roundup: Iron Man Extrembi...

This might be our most tilted episode yet. Seth and Luke respond to viewer comments, recap their week in Marvel Rivals, and then unload a blunt Season 3.5 review: adding two DPS characters has, in their view, seriously broken matchmaking and made the game worse to play. If you want a no-holds-barred take on why the meta feels busted and what the devs need to do, this is the episode. Community comm...

Season 3.5 has officially arrived—and Blade is leading the charge! In Episode 24, Seth and Luke respond to your comments, recap their week in Marvel Rivals, and then unpack every major Season 3.5 update alongside Blade’s reveal. Community Mail: responding to feedback from Episode 23 Weekly Recap: highlights, clutch plays, and grind takeaways Season 3.5 Deep Dive: • Blade reveal trailer and ability...

Seth is back for Episode 23 of Rival Banter! After responding to your viewer comments and recapping their week in Marvel Rivals, they hit all the latest news—Phoenix Force Magik and Black Panther skins dropping this week, Blade’s duelist confirmation at SDCC, and whispers of a Thing symbiote skin. Community Mail: responding to feedback from Episode 22 Weekly Recap: highlights, clutch moments, and...

In Episode 22 of Rival Banter, Luke Croft is joined by special guest Larry Hunt (while Seth’s out of town) to tackle your comments, recap their week in Marvel Rivals, and break down all the latest news before diving deep on the game’s monetization. Community Comments: responding to your feedback from Episode 21 Weekly Recap: highlights, clutch plays, and grind updates News Roundup: New “First Step...

In Episode 21 of Rival Banter, Seth and Luke kick things off with their week in Marvel Rivals before diving into all the latest news and their unfiltered reactions to Season 3. Our week in Rivals covers standout plays, new strategies, and grind highlights. News Roundup Psylocke and Loki summer skins revealed for this week Summer Special Event launching July 17 with Thor, Luna Snow, and The Thing s...

In Episode 20 of Rival Banter, Seth and Luke kick off with their week in Marvel Rivals before unveiling swimsuit skin leaks for Loki, Psylocke, Punisher, Luna Snow, and Thor. Then they jump into their comprehensive Season 3 breakdown: Our week in Rivals: highlights, strategies, and standout moments News roundup: leaked swimsuit skins for summer—Loki, Psylocke, Punisher, Luna Snow, and Thor Main fe...

In Episode 18 of Rival Banter, Seth and Luke kick things off by responding to your comments from last time and recapping their latest week in Marvel Rivals. They cover all the week’s news—from Hellfire Gala Thor and Born Again Daredevil skins to the latest patch notes that lower the surrender-vote threshold. Community Mail: responding to feedback from Episode 17   Weekly Recap: wins, losses, and s...

In Episode 17 of Rival Banter, Seth and Luke respond to your comments from the last show and share their week in Marvel Rivals. Community Mail: responding to feedback from Episode 16   Weekly Recap: highlights from their Rivals grind and what’s coming up next week   News Roundup: new Moon Knight and Iron Fist skins, balance changes for Thor, Moon Knight, Storm, and Star-Lord (with fresh team-up ch...

In Episode 16 of Rival Banter, Seth and Luke kick off by responding to your comments and sharing their week in Marvel Rivals, including a hands-on review of the new Ultron Battle Matrix Protocol mode. Then they cover all the latest updates—from Sue Storm and Thing Future Foundation skins to June 12th patch notes, the return of the 616 vault bundles, and leaked custom lobby backgrounds. Next, they...

In Episode 15, Seth and Luke start by responding to your comments from the last show and sharing their week’s highlights in Marvel Rivals. They then reveal which Lord portraits they trust the most. Next, they cover all the latest news: the new Wolverine “Weapon X” and Jeff “Sunshine Landshark” skins arriving this week; the June 3 patch notes; and details on Ultron’s Battle Matrix Protocol mode and...

In Episode 14, Seth and Luke kick off by responding to your comments from Episode 13 and sharing highlights from their latest Marvel Rivals sessions. They then unveil their picks for the “Lord portraits we trust the least” before diving into all the week’s news—including NetEase’s Thor and Jeff rework update, the May 30 patch notes, and fresh Groot, Ultron, and Future Foundation skins. For the mai...

In Episode 13 of Rival Banter, Seth and Luke start by responding to your comments from the last show and recap their week in Marvel Rivals. Then they reveal their secret recipe for the most obnoxious team comp—two Vanguards, two Supports, and two Duelists—that no one wants to face. Community Mail: responding to feedback from Episode 12   Weekly Recap: wins, fails, and clutch moments from their gri...

Season 2 is live and the meta is shifting—Seth and Luke are here to break it all down! 🔥 Main Feature:   • Official Season 2 Hero Tier List Reveal 👉 Build your own or view ours 💬 Community Mail:   • Responding to your comments on Episode 11 🎮 Weekly Recap:   • Wins, losses, and clutch moments from their Rivals grind 📰 News Roundup:   • Namor & Punisher skins (dropping this week)   ▶️...

Marvel Rivals might be “dying”—or so the internet would have you believe. In Episode 11 of Rival Banter, Seth and Luke lean into the hype, debunk the panic, and deliver everything you need to know to stay ahead of the pack. Listener Mail: Responding to your comments on the last episode Weekly Recap: Wins, fails, and clutch moments from their Rivals grind News: Squirrel Girl “Sunshine” skin droppin...

This week on Rival Banter, Seth and Luke dive into the community’s latest flashpoint: the Support Strike. What started as a reaction to a streamer’s jab at Strategist mains has escalated into full-blown role refusal and debate over toxicity, balance, and the ranked system. We break down why we think this protest is a bit overblown, what the devs are doing in response, and how players can take more...

Luke and Seth dive into their early impressions of Marvel Rivals Season 2 – what’s working, what’s not, and what has them hyped. They break down Emma Frost’s first week on the roster, give their take on the new Krakoa domination map, and react to the latest balance changes shaking up the meta. Plus, a look ahead at the upcoming Doctor Strange and Peni Parker skins dropping April 18th! -- Watch liv...

This week on Rival Banter, Luke and Seth break down everything you need to know heading into Season 2 of Marvel Rivals. From a new dev vision video to a monthly hero cadence starting in Season 3, there’s a lot to be excited (and nervous) about. We cover:   🔥 The new 2-month season format   🧊 The arrival of Emma Frost – abilities, synergies, and why she might break the game   🏆 Ranked resets and...

Join us as we dive into the latest updates on Marvel Rivals: from Venom’s unexpected twerking emote to the brand-new pick-up bundle that offers a fresh way to progress your collection. We wrap up by sharing our Season 2 predictions, including possible buffs, nerfs, new characters, maps, and an exciting new Season Pass. -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/itishoagie

Seth and Luke dive into another wild week in Marvel Rivals! In this episode, we cover: 🛠️ New Patch Incoming – We talk about the upcoming bug fix patch and what it means for gameplay.   🎁 Galacta’s Bonus Item Drop – It’s only available April 1–4… is this setting up for an April Fool’s surprise?   🤔 April Fool's Event? – Will NetEase pull something unexpected? 🎮 Community Topics Fragpunk...

Luke and Seth break down the latest patch notes in Marvel Rivals, including key adjustments to Human Torch, Iron Man, and Cloak & Dagger. With Season 1.5 in full swing, they dive into which heroes still need a little extra love heading into the next patch. Is there a ranked inflation problem brewing in Rivals? We take a look at the data, compare it to Overwatch, and talk about what it means fo...