🎙️ Rival Banter: A Marvel Rivals Podcast – Your weekly deep dive into all things Marvel Rivals! Hosted by Luke ”Hoagie” Croft, Seth ”BookishPappy” Martin, and Larry ”StillInFlux” Hunt, we break down the latest patch notes, game news, meta shifts, and the competitive scene with insight, analysis, and a healthy dose of banter.
🔥 Whether you’re grinding the ladder, following the esports scene, or just love the chaos of Marvel Rivals, we’ve got you covered. Catch us LIVE every Tuesday on Twitch and on podcast services every Wednesday morning.
Assemble your squad, lock in your heroes, and join the banter!
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29 Apr 2026
Is Blood Hunt Better Than Zombies? Plus Running The Show Solo | Rival Banter - Episode 54
Welcome to a new era of Rival Banter. In Episode 54, Luke is flying solo as he explains why Seth is stepping away from the host's chair to focus on his IRL responsibilities. While the pod is changing, the news cycle isn't slowing down!
Luke dives into a week dominated by the Blood Hunt PvE mode, which just shattered the concurrent player peak previously held by the Marvel Zombies event. We're talking raid mechanics, the new looter-style gear system, and why NetEase’s investment in PvE is officially paying off.
In the News:
Chrono-Rush Returns: The fan-favorite event is back on April 30th, offering double Chrono Tokens for players looking to grind.
Guangguang’s Gooner Gallery: Luke reacts to this week's shop skins, including the "Legendary Maid" Elsa Bloodstone (which has the community split on its design), and the arrival of the Phase 1 MCU skins for Iron Man and Loki.
Reddit Rundown:Luke picks three "unhinged" and funny posts from the Marvel Rivals subreddit to react to.
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15 Apr 2026
BLACK CAT IS HERE! Free Emma Frost Skin & PvE Returns in Season 7.5 | Rival Banter Episode 53
In Episode 53, Luke and Seth dive into the massive Season 7.5 "Dev Vision" reveal, including the arrival of Felicia Hardy and a surprising stance from the developers on game balance.
We start by breaking down the spicy Twitter drama between Marvel's Danny Koo and orgs like Sentinels and 100 Thieves. Plus, we react to the devs' recent comments about ignoring the "vocal minority" to focus on a "fun-first" patching philosophy.
Guangguang’s Gooner Gallery:
Spider-Man: Peter Parker "Photographer" Legendary skin.
Black Cat: "Urban Predator" Legendary skin.
Blade
Marvel Legends: Hasbro is officially making Marvel Rivals action figures, including Moon Knight, Punisher, and a Venom/Jeff 2-pack.
Topic: Season 7.5 Deep Dive
Black Cat (Duelist): Wall-climbing, double jumping, and a "Calling Card" ultimate that allows for lethal phantom strikes.
New Team-Ups: The Black Cat, White Fox, and Captain America trio.
Blood Hunt PvE: Launching April 23rd with 4 boss battles, a new loot system, and fresh character progression.
Hellfire Gala 2026: It’s back! Get the Emma Frost Gala Star skin for FREE, plus new looks for Magik, Moon Knight, Gambit, and Phoenix.
Path to Doomsday: Phase 1 starts April 30th with asymmetrical Avengers vs. Loki combat in Times Square.
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