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/

It's Deadpool time! Join Josiah and Nick as they talk all about Deadpool and Season 6 news this episode!

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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.

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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.

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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/