Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

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.

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Referenced Links:
News:
Alchemax Headquarters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8gyiobtcL4
Update on Cheaters: https://www.marvelrivals.com/announcements/20260525/40955_1301465.html
Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260527/41548_1301784.html

Main Topic:
Alignment Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6268543

Hero Spotlight
True Vanguard's Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlZsgTgZyF4

Reddit Take of the Week:
https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1slhnz8/so_black_cat_is_based_on_rogues_character_art_its/
https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tnlnkk/seeing_the_entire_ban_list_of_cheaters_is_insane/
https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tik3ka/the_number_of_abilities_each_character_has/

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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.

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Referenced Links:
News:
Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2057129351330595035

Main Topic:
Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.html
Balance Post: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260512/41667_1299947.html

Reddit Take of the Week:
https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tg5yun/imagine_daredevils_reaction_to_sensing_a_whole/
https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1teb3ut/got_a_new_gaming_chair/
https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1st3awq/dear_support_players/
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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.

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Referenced Links:
News:
Dev Vision Vol 17: https://youtu.be/VuEkzblXrMc?si=-LQ5cV4ynyeGR6yZ
Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260513/41548_1300144.html

Reddit Take of the Week:
https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tc7m8y/meet_jeff_i_mean_both_of_them/
https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1t9zulw/if_punisher_released_today/
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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.

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Referenced Links:
News:
Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260506/41548_1299168.html

Main Topic:
Who Would Help You Move Tierlist: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6207950

Reddit Take of the Week:
https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/6e6w1mvpQL
https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1snqhd1/so_long_old_friend_rip/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

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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.

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Referenced Links:
News:
Lego Herbie: https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/the-fantastic-four-herbie-76339
Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260429/41548_1298495.html

Main Topic:
Alignment Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6182790

Hero Spotlight
Lego 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_hunt
https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1svn07j/netease_have_someone_controlling_this_dude_from/

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