It’s time for some mid-semester grading. In Episode 47 of Rival Banter, Luke and Seth are breaking out the red pen for the Marvel Rivals Report Card. We’re looking past the hype to grade exactly how NetEase is handling the game as we push further into 2026.
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Before the grading begins, we dive into another round of Blind Ranking Unhinged Names from the Timestream—the naming choices in this game never cease to amaze us. We also recap our personal week in Rivals, sharing the triumphs and the "how did that happen?" moments from our ranked climb.
In the News:
Eclipse Knight Moon Knight.
Seat of Spring Phoenix.
A Saudi Millionaire goes vigilante on throwers.
The Big Topic: The Marvel Rivals Report Card
We sit down to assign official grades to every pillar of the game:
Game Balance: How are we feeling after the Season 6.5 adjustments?
Hero Additions: Is the roster expansion meeting the community's high expectations?
Game Modes & Ranked: Is the competitive experience actually improving, or just changing?
NetEase Communication: Grading the transparency and frequency of developer updates.
Monetization & Cosmetics: Are the skins and battle passes providing real value?
Map Design: Evaluating the latest additions to the Timestream.
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