This week we've got the Summer Event, first impressions of season 8.5, Armed & Dangerous, a Balance Post, and the Reddit Take of the Week.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260617/41548_1304600.html

Main Topic:

Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260609/41667_1303507.html

Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/

Reddit Take of the Week:

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

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1u5q48w/season_8_vs_season_85_art_by_me/

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1u2mxv2/the_new_season_has_me_like/

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This week is all about season 8.5, with news, Cyclops, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week

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Referenced Links:

News:

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

Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2064784768160366869

Reddit Take of the Week:

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1u2d0w3/hot_take_i_think_characters_getting_over_nerfed/

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tyjipz/how_do_you_keep_this_guy_alive/

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tynxk1/beware_of_sliding_doors_i_guess_rip_punisher/

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This week is the calm before the season 8.5 storm, and we're continuing our combat preferences series with the second half of duelists. We've also got an Adam Warlock hero spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, and several Reddit Takes of the Week.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260602/41548_1302533.html

Main Topic:

Alignment Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6290928

Reddit Take of the Week:

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tpz0vg/rivals_has_updated_their_ps_icon_for_the_first/

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tsy2jp/venomized_magik_skin/

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tpjwse/she_just_got_added_half_a_season_ago_and_got_a/

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ts2azo/today_marks_one_year_since_a_playable_villain/

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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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