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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.html New Map: https://youtu.be/AWEtIaKvs5w?si=T55gfsttzv2Lpxnt Rivals Ignite Finals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42-Jh37g4v8 Reddit 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.html Hero Hotlist & Balance Post: Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.html Balance Post: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260113/41667_1281488.html Reddit 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/2011121065754239208 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011468543229907198 Balance and Hero Hotlist: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011196704662388877 Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011528914854723941 Progression Updates: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011513649165439132 Twitch Drops: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011830923344421174 Reddit 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/2008569384034291792 January 8th Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260106/41548_1280416.html Reddit 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=abvLlSjm2-0 Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1998800129524961417 Hero Hotlist & Balance Post: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1998452782026703180 Reddit 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=wdONZgdla7Y5jfGR Luna skin: https://youtube.com/shorts/r1KfUuqRgvM?si=BsJGcjHGaLDi0FBe Psylocke Skin: https://youtube.com/shorts/Jo-oTkFog_w?si=07RJZ82LTJ7xpAdn Main Topic: Team-Up Tier List: https://tiermaker.com/list/random/all-marvel-rivals-teamups-through-season-5-18922709/5726567 Reddit 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-4ARuw73Fw Anniversary Event: https://youtube.com/shorts/EBIqPZEeIOo?si= EaR6qSppQ8O6nGNv Blade & 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-aoESGEK Dr. Strange and Magik Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1990502768352600107 Anniversary Video Announcement: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1989849726955737255 Main Topic: Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.html Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20251112/41667_1270634.html Reddit 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=hXOUHb64164 Dev Vision Vol 11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgH0wM59_Sk Season 5 Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20251112/41548_1270590.html Battlepass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EEYlg99xUk Times Square Map: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpkjohfu3E New Accessories: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0e3Co91bEm4 Gambit Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4yvBw1sfko Reddit 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/1985738811167440934 11/7 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20251105/41548_1269153.html Reddit 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/1983187171872764175 Main Topic: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fEWQxI8v3rTK_3F7Q5wdJEuUwJA_KvZ9n0EFRy90iIU/edit?gid=474085679#gid=474085679 Reddit 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_button https://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_button https://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.html Cross Progression FAQ: https://www.marvelrivals.com/announcements/20250924/40955_1261246.html Jeff & Namor Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1980348292383805908 Marvel Zombies Mode! https://youtu.be/grjC63MftfI Main Topic: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fEWQxI8v3rTK_3F7Q5wdJEuUwJA_KvZ9n0EFRy90iIU/edit?gid=474085679#gid=474085679 Reddit 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/1978114789915189694 Content Incentive Program: https://act.neteasegames.com/activity/3sSWwq?fbclid=IwY2xjawNbn1tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzcEJRa3ZwYXVEamxiWFE1AR57f-7edxwg4_8wITW8cMnJJ1ofXwvV6ikRxL7AUNXbZO42_p-nQJpF1iCuTg_aem_UHgUw_d-HIRj0Lhoah00QA Livestream Incentive Program: https://act.neteasegames.com/activity/3sSWwB?fbclid=IwY2xjawNboCdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzcEJRa3ZwYXVEamxiWFE1AR4u0YKrnxZYt7kgFlarZNoEgGWuRIonAOCIVwTd1E9kugNGPu6iDAoIjNkweA_aem_bdERfrms0PgNwD8waQQ88A Reddit 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_button The Other Reddit Take was NSFPodcast Notes lol. --------------------------------------------- Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDd Email a question or comment: [email protected] Join 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.html 10/10 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20251003/41548_1263184.html Main Topic: Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20251001/41667_1263090.html Hero Hotlist 4.0: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.html Reddit 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/b9MY8wDSDd Email a question or comment: [email protected] Join 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/1973070341430706192 Dev Vision Vol. 10: https://youtu.be/RIrLxa_TgKU Reddit 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/b9MY8wDSDd Email a question or comment: [email protected] Join 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)