Toxicity in Rivals: Quits, Bans & Fixes – Rival Banter Episode 16

In Episode 16 of Rival Banter, Seth and Luke kick off by responding to your comments and sharing their week in Marvel Rivals, including a hands-on review of the new Ultron Battle Matrix Protocol mode. Then they cover all the latest updates—from Sue Storm and Thing Future Foundation skins to June 12th patch notes, the return of the 616 vault bundles, and leaked custom lobby backgrounds.

Next, they tackle the big question: is Marvel Rivals too toxic? They break down Ninja’s announcement that he’s quitting over harassment and TimTheTatMan’s response about having to ban hundreds of players every stream. Finally, they brainstorm what NetEase could do to curb toxicity and make the game friendlier for everyone.

Community Comments: responding to feedback from Episode 15  

Weekly Recap: highlights and Ultron Battle Matrix Protocol review  

News Roundup:  

• Sue Storm & Thing Future Foundation skins  

• June 12th patch notes  

• Return of the 616 vault bundles  

• Leaked custom lobby background feature  

Main Topic: is Marvel Rivals too toxic? Discussing high-profile quits, mass bans, and anti-toxin solutions from NetEase

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