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What If... Vanguards Have Combat Preferences? | Friends & Rivals 62
May 2, 2026
2h 57m 45s
What If... The Thing and Rogue Deserve Better? | Season 7.5 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 61
Apr 24, 2026
2h 40m 35s
What If... Black Cat is Absolutely Broken? | Season 7.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 60
Apr 17, 2026
2h 10m 56s
What If... Strategists Need Love? | Friends & Rivals 59
Apr 12, 2026
2h 27m 46s
What If... They Were Acquaintances? | Duelist Love Languages | Friends & Rivals 58
Apr 4, 2026
2h 47m 17s
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| 5/2/26 |  What If... Vanguards Have Combat Preferences? | Friends & Rivals 62 | 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-76339Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260429/41548_1298495.htmlMain Topic:Alignment Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6182790Hero SpotlightLego Elsa Bloodstone: https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoMarvel/comments/1sgn2d6/elsa_bloodstone/Custom Elsa: https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoMarvel/comments/1sy4cps/elsa_bloodstone/Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1syl7lf/finally_tried_out_blood_hunthttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1svn07j/netease_have_someone_controlling_this_dude_from/---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin 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) | 2h 57m 45s | ||||||
| 4/24/26 |  What If... The Thing and Rogue Deserve Better? | Season 7.5 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 61 | 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd8xPgLCQkwHellfire Gala: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2046967273550717245Magik & Gambit Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2046242668506702272Main Topic:Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/ Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260414/41667_1295988.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/Jsw9RGA1rchttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/ssImmXvpa6---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin 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) | 2h 40m 35s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 |  What If... Black Cat is Absolutely Broken? | Season 7.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 60 | 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-ciabRgPatch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260415/41548_1296163.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1slpdco/in_light_of_black_cats_kit_reveal/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qy1lla/we_need_more_aura_and_less_gooner_skins_for/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin 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) | 2h 10m 56s | ||||||
| 4/12/26 |  What If... Strategists Need Love? | Friends & Rivals 59 | 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.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1oxaa4z/despite_his_blindness_daredevil_can_still_see/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qbiisy/today_i_failed_my_team_by_thinking_the_enemy/---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin 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) | 2h 27m 46s | ||||||
| 4/4/26 |  What If... They Were Acquaintances? | Duelist Love Languages | Friends & Rivals 58 | 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=ChBE64P3AmsPatch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260331/41548_1293956.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s9remt/balance_patch_notes_for_april/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s949wi/skins_really_dont_make_sense_sometimes/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s9pe10/for_people_that_dont_believe_netease_looks_at/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin 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) | 2h 47m 17s | ||||||
| 3/27/26 |  What If... White Fox Got Buffed Week 1? | Season 7.0 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 57 | 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/gameupdate/20260325/41548_1292836.htmlBalance 1: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260316/41667_1291227.htmlBalance 2: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260319/41667_1292065.htmlBalance 3: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260325/41667_1292877.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s06nh7/your_support_options_after_the_ban_stage/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s3600z/marvel_rivals_exists_in_616_and_eddies_son_is_a/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s3aixr/cant_escape_him_anywhere_bruh/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin 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) | 3h 00m 58s | ||||||
| 3/21/26 |  What If... Black Cat is an Invertibrate? | Season 7 News! | Friends & Rivals 56 | 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_U1mWGZAPatch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260318/41548_1291772.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rwk76j/rivals_endless_balancing_circle/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rwac94/dlss_5_works_wonders_on_season_7/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin 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) | 1h 59m 32s | ||||||
| 3/13/26 |  What If... Vanguards Need Love? | Friends & Rivals 55 | 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.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rjxf2v/fun_fact_gambit_has_been_top_4_most_banned/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rqquew/why_hulk_have_to_hurt_so_much/---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin 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) | 2h 17m 58s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 |  What If... Some Characters are Better in Neutral? | Friends & Rivals 54 | 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/dRH2Lknx5zAvengers Tie-In: https://t.co/pRoPQSFacfPatch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2029225572354654346Main Topic: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-heros-tier-list-19190791/6003967Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rkjq4r/mystique_concept_art_by_official_marvel_rivals/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rkjy2d/hot_take_apparently_the_game_is_fine/---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin 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) | 2h 30m 07s | ||||||
| 3/1/26 |  What If... We Look Back at Seasons 4-6? | Quarterly Review 2 | Friends & Rivals 53 | 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.html6.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rcllna/when_they_lose_just_one_fight_and_send_you_to/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rffv99/she_actually_is_pretty_fun/---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin 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) | 2h 19m 21s | ||||||
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| 2/20/26 |  What If... Elsa Bloodstone Needed the Wolverine Treatment Week 1? | 6.5 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 52 | 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.html6.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/CnMMujQZFJhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/16iM8sF50h---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin 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) | 2h 44m 04s | ||||||
| 2/14/26 |  What If... Elsa Bloodstone is the Widow Rework We'll Never Get? | Season 6.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 51 | 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/20219927060846676666.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r2hvj5/there_are_now_more_redhaired_women_than_blondes/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r2e3uf/black_widow_taking_a_huge_backseat_in_65/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r23l1a/i_dont_want_more_gambling_netease/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r26q50/please_hear_me_out_this_took_a_lot_of_work/---------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJoin 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) | 2h 00m 31s | ||||||
| 2/7/26 |  What If... It's Been a Year of Friends & Rivals!? | Friends & Rivals 50 | 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 :)---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260204/41548_1285429.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qqdfcx/emma_deserves_skins_that_fit_her_title_art_by_me/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qrvl4u/the_new_skin_is_in_fact_002m_thicker_for_psy/---------------------------------------------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) | 2h 18m 00s | ||||||
| 1/30/26 |  What If... We Learn from the Pros? | Friends & Rivals 49 | 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.htmlNew Map: https://youtu.be/AWEtIaKvs5w?si=T55gfsttzv2LpxntRivals Ignite Finals:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42-Jh37g4v8Reddit 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/ | 2h 38m 36s | ||||||
| 1/23/26 |  What If... Things Feel Pretty Balanced? | Friends & Rivals 48 | 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.htmlHero Hotlist & Balance Post:Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.htmlBalance Post: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260113/41667_1281488.htmlReddit 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/ | 2h 26m 03s | ||||||
| 1/16/26 |  What If... Rivals Put Maximum Effort Into the Season 6 Update? | Season 6 News! | Friends & Rivals 47 | 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/2011121065754239208Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011468543229907198Balance and Hero Hotlist: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011196704662388877Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011528914854723941Progression Updates: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011513649165439132Twitch Drops: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011830923344421174Reddit 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/ | 2h 20m 59s | ||||||
| 1/10/26 |  What If... We Have Balance? | Friends & Rivals 46 | 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/2008569384034291792January 8th Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260106/41548_1280416.htmlReddit 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/ | 1h 13m 56s | ||||||
| 12/12/25 |  What If... Captain Falcon Was Also Kirby? | Season 5.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 45 | 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=abvLlSjm2-0Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1998800129524961417Hero Hotlist & Balance Post: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1998452782026703180Reddit 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/ | 2h 56m 23s | ||||||
| 12/5/25 |  What If... We Surrendered Armed & Dangerous to Chance | Friends & Rivals 44 | 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=wdONZgdla7Y5jfGRLuna skin: https://youtube.com/shorts/r1KfUuqRgvM?si=BsJGcjHGaLDi0FBePsylocke Skin: https://youtube.com/shorts/Jo-oTkFog_w?si=07RJZ82LTJ7xpAdnMain Topic:Team-Up Tier List: https://tiermaker.com/list/random/all-marvel-rivals-teamups-through-season-5-18922709/5726567Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1pdgq17/55_patch_notes_just_dropped/ | 2h 42m 37s | ||||||
| 11/28/25 |  What If... It's Friendsgiving & Rivals? | Friends & Rivals 43 | 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 | 2h 59m 57s | ||||||
| 11/21/25 |  What If... Season 5 is So Great We Recorded this Twice? | Friends & Rivals 42 | 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/ | 2h 35m 45s | ||||||
| 11/15/25 |  What If... We Go All in on Season 5? | Friends & Rivals 41 | 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/ | 2h 43m 38s | ||||||
| 11/8/25 |  What If... We Have Lives? | Friends & Rivals 40 | 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 | 2h 50m 06s | ||||||
| 10/31/25 |  What If... Strategists Have Counters? | Friends & Rivals 39 | 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 | 2h 27m 47s | ||||||
| 10/24/25 |  What If... Duelists Have Counters? | Friends & Rivals 38 | 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/ | 2h 43m 13s | ||||||
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