Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Hello Rivals! In the first episode of Friends & Rivals, Nick & Josiah introduce themselves, the podcast, and talk about their general thoughts on the first few months of the game. The Friends talk Magik in this week's hero spotlight, and look at Ultimate energy costs in the Reddit Take of the Week.

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Referenced Links:

4 Duelist Subtypes Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tcKmxozK64&t=33s

Energy Chart Reddit Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1hrzcfs/a_chart_showing_the_energy_needed_for_each_heros/

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Hello Rivals! In this episode of Friends & Rivals, Nick & Josiah battle the common cold and rapidly changing Rivals news, and analyze the Rivals team's balance philosophy through the example of the season 1 balance changes. Dr. Strange is this week's hero spotlight, and die while yelling "Pyuuuuurreee Chaaaooooss" in this week's Reddit Take of the Week.

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Referenced Links:

News

Dev Talk 10 - Mid Season Rank Adjustment: https://www.marvelrivals.com/devdiaries/20250210/40954_1210988.html

Dev Talk 11 - Nevermind on that Rank Adjustment: https://www.marvelrivals.com/devdiaries/20250211/40954_1211177.html

Main Topic

Season 1 Balance Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250108/41548_1205103.html

Reddit Take(s) of the Week:

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ijwrro/can_we_take_away_one_second_from_scarlet_witchs/

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ijy9tb/scarlet_witchs_ult_is_designed_to_fail/

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Hello Rivals! For Friends & Rivals episode 4, Nick & Josiah talk about their goldfish, and are still hyped about the Human Torch and the Thing. They talk all about the new characters, map, and balance changes that came with the Season 1.5 update, and look at the woes of solo-vanguard players in the Reddit Take of the Week.

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Referenced Links:

News

Twitch Drops - https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1892620400648958396

Banner & Magik Punk Skins - https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1894092472474624493

Main Topic

Hero Hot List: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/

Season 1.5 Balance Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250213/41667_1211717.html

Reddit Take(s) of the Week:

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ixejtt/the_only_one_tank_epidemic/

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Hello Rivals! In this episode of Friends & Rivals, Nick & Josiah get buried beneath an avalanche of Season 1.5 update news, and spread the hype for the new characters coming to the game: Human Torch and The Thing. For this week's Reddit Take of the Week, we talk about all those Duelist insta-locks that maybe might be hiding that they really want to be Vanguards? Also, what is the "Rubber Band Theory?"

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Referenced Links:

News

Dev Talk 12 - Update on the Update on the Seasonal Rank Adjustments: https://www.marvelrivals.com/devdiaries/20250213/40954_1211758.html

Dev Vision 4 - Season 1.5 Update: https://www.marvelrivals.com/devdiaries/20250217/40954_1212302.html

Empire of Eternal Night: Central Park - Map Reveal: https://www.marvelrivals.com/announcements/20250217/40955_1212166.html

Season 1.5 Balance Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250213/41667_1211717.html

Main Topic

Human Torch and the Thing Previews: https://www.marvelrivals.com/announcements/20250217/40955_1212156.html

Reddit Take(s) of the Week:

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1isgqhj/i_think_some_people_dont_realize_they_want_to/

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It's another week, and another episode of Friends & Rivals! In episode 7, and Nick & Josiah have a light news week, and start Friends & Rivals' first main topic series! What is there to learn by breaking down roles into different subtypes? This episode looks at Duelists and their different types. Invisible Woman sneaks into the Hero Spotlight, and there's the Reddit Take of the Week and Mailbag.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Spider-Man and Iron Man Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1901747874343588218

Rivals Invitational Information: https://www.marvelrivals.com/match/20250312/41547_1218453.html

Disney+ Asia Pacific Free Avengers Spray Instructions: https://www.videogamer.com/guides/how-to-get-free-avengers-spray-in-marvel-rivals/

March 13th Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250311/41548_1217779.html

March 13th Balance Changes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250311/41667_1217797.html

Main Topic:

TDT's Marvel Rivals Role Sub-Types! Great series, we'll cover one role each week. Go give TDT a Like and Subscribe!

Duelists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tcKmxozK64

Vanguards :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg0Q9FS44eM

Strategists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgA3EzAH9Ps

Corrections & Updates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO8uMF8v1iw

Reddit Take(s) of the Week:

Vanguard Team Ups: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1jee21n/all_tanks_should_have_a_teamup_with_another_other/

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It's Friends & Rivals episode 6, and Nick & Josiah cover a bunch of news, and talk through their philosophies on picking characters, both to main as well as in a specific match. Cloak & Dagger take the stage for this week's Hero Spotlight, and of course, there's the Reddit Take of the Week, with the addition of a new mailbag segment!

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Referenced Links:

News:

Loki and Storm Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1899113167222935887

Disney+ Asia Pacific Free Avengers Spray Instructions: https://www.videogamer.com/guides/how-to-get-free-avengers-spray-in-marvel-rivals/

March 13th Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250311/41548_1217779.html

March 13th Balance Changes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250311/41667_1217797.html

Main Topic:

Cozy Rivals' Hero Counter Guide for Season 1.5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MTy961Mjhw

Reddit Take(s) of the Week:

Konshu Guides My Aim: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1j8m05k/some_of_yall_were_created_in_a_lab_or_something/

Crosshair Settings Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqmmeE7NBsc

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This week on Friends & Rivals episode 5, Nick & Josiah go back to the regular episode format and talk news, stats that will help you win games but won't show up on the scoreboard, and look at Psylocke in the return of the Hero Spotlight! The friends also go to Reddit to discuss the typical strategist experience of people walking out of your heals in the Reddit Take of the Week.

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Referenced Links:

News

Clone Rumble Event Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kkt5tBHyzI8

Cloak & Dagger and Venom Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1897074632806572074

PC Gamer Article About Devs not Trolling Dataminers: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/asked-point-blank-if-theyre-trolling-dataminers-with-fake-characters-marvel-rivals-dev-scoffs-and-says-theyd-rather-spend-our-time-developing-the-game/

Reddit Take(s) of the Week:

(Not family friendly) https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/FXkBklzu8Y

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/9Ss1rIz33o

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Happy Friday, It's Friends & Rivals Episode 8! This week Josiah & Nick talk news, and continue the sub-roles series by talking about 4 vanguard sub-roles. Namor makes his presence known in our hero spotlight, and we try to keep our family-friendly rating. Finally, there's the Reddit Take of the Week and Mailbag with a special appearance by the NightGobbler!

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Referenced Links:

News:

Black Panther & Moon Knight Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1904186597807141064

March 27th Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250325/41548_1222027.html

PCGamer on Character Curveballs: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/marvel-rivals-devs-like-throwing-in-curveballs-to-make-the-roster-more-interesting-meaning-well-probably-get-more-characters-like-squirrel-girl-and-jeff-the-land-shark/

Main Topic:

TDT's Marvel Rivals Role Sub-Types! Great series. Go give TDT a Like and Subscribe!

Vanguards :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg0Q9FS44eM

Corrections & Updates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO8uMF8v1iw

Cozy's Vanguard Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPtd5p6doj0

Hero Spotlight:

(Please click responsibly)

Namor Before/After: https://10play.com.au/theproject/articles/black-panther-2-star-confirms-namors-bulge-was-edited-out/tpa221129pkjza

The Rivals Devs Said "I said the real Namor.": https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1hsc5da/who_has_the_worst_skin_and_why_is_it_namor/

Reddit Take(s) of the Week:

When You Ban Namor: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1jfhibu/pov_when_you_ban_namor_art_by_me/

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It's Episode 11 and Josiah and Nick talk hanging out IRL, First Impressions on Season 2, and do a deep dive on all the balance and team up changes for Season 2.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Discord Emma Frost Quest: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1910754817435226122

Twitch Drops: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1909984818902814759

Peni Parker & Dr. Strange Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1911796798563250676

Season 2 Preview:

Balance Post Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250401/41667_1223995.html

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Double digits for Season 2! It's Friends & Rivals Episode 10! Nick and Josiah throw out the normal episode template to get as much time as possible to talk through all the changes coming to Season 2 this week. Krakoa, Emma Frost, new Team-Ups, Ranked changes and Battlepasses, it's all here!

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Referenced Links:

News:

Marvel Unlimited Promo: https://x.com/MRivalsHub/status/1909295408683036708

Twitch Drops: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1909984818902814759

Emma Frost & Star-Lord Skins: https://x.com/MRivalsHub/status/1908023527720030717

Season 2 Preview:

Dev Vision 5: https://www.marvelrivals.com/devdiaries/20250402/40954_1224468.html

Kraoka: https://www.marvelrivals.com/announcements/20250401/40955_1223993.html

Emma Frost: https://www.marvelrivals.com/announcements/20250401/40955_1223991.html

Balance Post & Team Ups: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250401/41667_1223995.html

Battlepass Skins: https://x.com/MRivalsHub/status/1908207851555660275

Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250401/41548_1223996.html

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