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.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260325/41548_1292836.html

Balance 1: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260316/41667_1291227.html

Balance 2: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260319/41667_1292065.html

Balance 3: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260325/41667_1292877.html

Reddit 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_button

https://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

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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.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Dev Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu8_U1mWGZA

Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260318/41548_1291772.html

Reddit 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_button

https://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

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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.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260310/41548_1290394.html

Reddit 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/

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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.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Rivals Rewind Video: https://fb.watch/FEEKG3hFp4/

2026 Roadmap: https://t.co/dRH2Lknx5z

Avengers Tie-In: https://t.co/pRoPQSFacf

Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2029225572354654346

Main Topic:

https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-heros-tier-list-19190791/6003967

Reddit 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/

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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.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Patch Notes (Last Week With Skin Pictures): https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260213/41548_1287282.html

6.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284

Reddit 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/

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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.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260213/41548_1287282.html

6.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284

Reddit Take of the Week:

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/CnMMujQZFJ

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/16iM8sF50h

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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

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Referenced Links:

News:

Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021992706084667666

6.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284

Reddit 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/

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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 :)

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Referenced Links:

News:

Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260204/41548_1285429.html

Reddit 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/

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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.

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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.

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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/