Rival Banter: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

In Episode 35, Seth and Luke kick things off with viewer comments and a rundown of their week in Marvel Rivals before diving into a packed news cycle — Magik’s Millenia Might costume, Strange’s Bleeker Street Strut, Crimzo’s proposed Strange Teleport tweak, and 100 Thieves reshaping its Rivals roster ahead of 2026.
Then it’s on to the main event: reacting to Season 5, which might be the wildest season the game has ever seen. Gambit has finally arrived, Times Square is here with a whole new flavor of chaos, and an 18v18 mode has been announced — setting the stage for a massive evolution in how Rivals might be played moving forward.
Community comments: responding to feedback from Episode 34
This week in Rivals: early Season 5 matches, impressions, and standout moments
News roundup: new Magik and Strange skins, Strange Teleport discussion, and 100 Thieves doubling down on Rivals esports
Main topic: Season 5 reactions — Gambit hype, Times Square impressions, and what the announced 18v18 mode could mean for the game
Drop your Season 5 impressions in the comments, and subscribe for a new Rival Banter episode every Tuesday.

In Episode 34, Seth and Luke respond to viewer comments, recap their week in Marvel Rivals, and draft the most annoying abilities to deal with in the game. Then, they cover this week’s news — Wolverine’s new Immortal Beast skin, leaked Collector’s Theme Park voice lines, and Sentinels’ departure from the Rivals esports scene.
For the main topic, they share their experience attending DreamHack, give their thoughts on the first year of Marvel Rivals Ignite, and discuss what the game can do to build on its strong esports foundation heading into 2026.
Community comments: responding to feedback from Episode 33
This week in Rivals: highlights, grinds, and community moments
Draft segment: the most annoying abilities to go up against
News roundup: Wolverine Immortal Beast reveal, leaked Collector’s Theme Park voice lines (including a Deadpool reference), and Sentinels leaving Rivals esports
Main topic: DreamHack recap, Ignite Year One reflections, and how Marvel Rivals can keep growing its competitive scene into 2026
Drop your DreamHack impressions and esports predictions in the comments, and subscribe for a new Rival Banter episode every Tuesday.

In Episode 33, Seth and Luke dive into all things spooky and speculative. They kick off with viewer comments and a recap of their week in Marvel Rivals before reviewing the new Marvel Zombies mode and this year’s Halloween event. Then, it’s draft time — which five characters would they add to Rival Zombies next?
They also cover the latest news and end with a big-picture discussion on what they want to see in Season 5.
Community comments: responding to feedback from Episode 32
This week in Rivals: highlights and early impressions from the Halloween event
Marvel Zombies review: gameplay breakdown, rewards, and the surge in player activity
Draft segment: five characters Seth and Luke would add to Marvel Zombies. 
News roundup: new Halloween skins for Spider-Man (Man-Spider), Scarlet Witch (Queen of the Dead), and Iron Man (Big Shot), plus trailers and a look at the game’s player-base rebound thanks to the new PvE mode
Main topic: what we want to see in Season 5 — heroes, systems, balance changes, and features that could keep the game thriving
Share your Season 5 wishlist in the comments and subscribe for a new Rival Banter episode every Tuesday.

Seth and Luke return for Episode 32 with another packed week of Rival Banter! They kick things off by responding to viewer comments and recapping their week in Marvel Rivals before squaring off in The Ultimate Gooner Draft.
Then it’s on to the latest news and a massive topic: the reveal of Marvel Zombies PvE mode.
Community comments: responding to feedback from Episode 31
This week in Rivals: highlights, clutch moments, and standout plays
Draft segment: The Ultimate Gooner Draft
News roundup: Jeff O’Lantern skin, Phantom Tide Namor (the game’s first legendary), Peni Parker’s first legendary on the way, and a new Venom-style voice changer feature
Main topic: Marvel Zombies PvE mode revealed — Seth and Luke react to the trailer, discuss what this could mean for future content, and debate how PvE could reshape the Marvel Rivals experience
Drop your thoughts on the Marvel Zombies reveal (and who won the Gooner Draft) in the comments, and subscribe for a new Rival Banter episode every Tuesday.

Daredevil Joins Rivals! Season 4.5 Update & Triple Support Meta Debate – Rival Banter Episode 31
DescriptionSeth and Luke respond to viewer comments, recap their week in Marvel Rivals, and dive into the big Season 4.5 developer update — from Daredevil’s debut and new team-ups to cross-progression testing and a spooky Halloween event. Then, they tackle the hot topic: is the triple support meta ruining the game?
Community comments: responding to feedback from the last episode
This week in Rivals: highlights, what we played, and standouts from the week
News roundup: Emma Frost Hellfire Protocol skin, Daredevil announced as a duelist in Season 4.5, Ragnarok Rebirth removal, new team-ups (Daredevil & Punisher, Namor & Hela), upcoming new mode teased for Thailand Game Show, Halloween event, cross-progression testing in 4.5 with full launch planned for Season 5, homescreen customization, and no balance changes this update
Main topic: the rise of the triple support meta — is it bad for Marvel Rivals’ gameplay and competitive balance?
Drop your Daredevil hype and meta hot takes in the comments, and subscribe for a new Rival Banter episode every Tuesday.

Seth and Luke respond to viewer comments, recap their week in Marvel Rivals, and break down the latest updates — from Hela’s new costume and the K’un Lun map reveal to PC performance concerns and the surprising news that Overwatch outpaced Rivals in August.
Community comments: responding to feedback from the last episode
This week in Rivals: highlights, what we played, and standout moments
News roundup: Hela’s Grim Lady costume trailer, K’un Lun “Heart of Heaven” trailer, Dragon’s Blessing event, and the first “Technically Speaking” update with Rivals technical director FanFan covering PC performance improvements
Main topic: Overwatch had more players than Marvel Rivals in August — what does this mean for the game moving forward?
Drop your thoughts on Rivals’ player numbers, Hela’s new look, and K’un Lun in the comments, and subscribe for a new Rival Banter episode every Tuesday.

Seth and Luke respond to viewer comments, recap their week in Marvel Rivals, and deliver quick takes on Season 4 so far — from Angela impressions to the new systems and worrying rumors about loot boxes.
Community comments: responding to feedback from the last episodeThis week in Rivals: highlights, what we played, and early impressions from the Season 4 queueNews roundup: new Invisible Woman and Punisher summer skins, Summer Special volume 2 featuring Human Torch, Mantis, and The Thing, a fresh Mantis summer outfit, a leak suggesting loot boxes could be added, and rumors that Rogue might be Season 5’s first heroMain topic: early Season 4 thoughts — Angela, the new systems, and whether recent monetization leaks (loot boxes) should be a red flag for the community
Drop your Season 4 takes and loot-box hot takes in the comments, and subscribe for a new Rival Banter episode every Wednesday.

Season 4 is rolling in and Seth and Luke break down everything you need to know. In Episode 28 they respond to viewer comments, recap their week in Marvel Rivals, and dig into the big Season 4 reveals — new hero Angela , the Fruit of Immortality battle pass, the teased Arcade Hub, and balance changes.
Community comments: responding to feedback from Episode 27This week in Rivals: highlights, testing notes, and early impressions from the queueNews roundup: Season 4 announcement and patch notes; Angela; Season 4 Battle Pass (Fruit of Immortality); balance patch; new map coming September 25; Arcade Hub reveal and a possible leaked arcade mode; Infinity Crisis on Maveth and rumblings about a Capture-the-Flag mode
Main topic: Season 4 breakdown — what these changes mean for the meta, how Angela’s stances could shift playstyles, whether the Arcade Hub will change casual matchmaking, and what to watch for when the new map drops.
Tell us what you’re most excited (or worried) about for Season 4 in the comments, and subscribe for new Rival Banter every Wednesday.

Seth and Luke return with a rapid week-in-review, a hands-on verdict for Resource Rumble, and a hard look at Marvel Rivals’ matchmaking systems.
This week in Rivals — what we tested in Resource Rumble and how it felt in practice.News roundup — Scarlet Witch’s new Phoenix Chaos skin, small balance tweaks, and Marvel Rivals’ first duo emote (Emma Frost + Jeff).Main topic — the dev team released an 18-minute explainer on competitive matchmaking: we summarize the video, compare it to real player experience, and debate what it means for fairness, queue health, and the competitive scene.
Tell us if Resource Rumble lived up to expectations and what you thought of the matchmaking explainer in the comments. Subscribe for a new Rival Banter episode every Tuesday.

In Episode 26, Seth and Luke respond to viewer comments, recap their week in Marvel Rivals, and spend the bulk of the show laying out everything they want from Season 4—plus a full take on the new Resource Rumble mode.
Community comments: responding to feedback from Episode 25This week in Rivals: highlights, testing notes, and early impressions from Resource RumbleNews roundup: Iron Man Extrembiote skin release, Resource Rumble / Klyntar Throne of Knull trailer, Ancient Powers Awaken event and skins, NetEase cleared to create original characters, and leaked skill/customization assetsMain topic: Season 4 wishlist — systems, modes, balance goals, and QoL improvements the hosts want to see implemented next season
Tell us your Season 4 wishlist and Resource Rumble hot-takes in the comments. If you liked the episode, subscribe for a new Rival Banter every Tuesday.