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How to get Shark to Shark achievement in Marvel Rivals
This guide explains how to unlock the 'Shark to Shark' achievement in Marvel Rivals. Players must select Jeff the Land Shark, find the Jeff statue on the Lower Manhattan map, and perform any emote near it. The article details the statue's location and provides tips for completing the achievement.
How to get Cellblock Chat achievement in Marvel Rivals
This guide explains how to unlock the 'Cellblock Chat' achievement in Marvel Rivals. The achievement requires players to find and interact with Wilson Fisk, also known as Kingpin, within the Vault on the Lower Manhattan map. Players must be on the defending team and allow the enemy convoy to reach the prison section before accessing the Vault to chat with Kingpin.
Marvel Rivals is adding MCU watch parties in-game, introducing massive crossover potential for the future
Marvel Rivals is introducing in-game watch parties for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with screenings of the Disney Plus show Wonder Man. This initiative highlights the game's potential for significant crossover content with Marvel's vast IP. Future events may include other shows and movies, with an asymmetrical Loki vs. Avengers mode planned.
Loki and the Secret to Finding our “Glorious Purpose”
This article discusses the concept of finding one's "glorious purpose" through self-sacrifice and serving others, drawing parallels between the character Loki's transformation in the MCU and Christian teachings. It suggests that true purpose is found not in personal ambition but in using one's gifts to help others achieve their dreams, referencing biblical passages from Mark and Philippians.
Marvel Rivals Adds Lower Manhattan Map on April 2nd, Hints at The Hood
Marvel Rivals is adding a new Lower Manhattan map on April 2nd, featuring both open streets and underground labs. The trailer also hints at the potential addition of the villain The Hood, with a distinctive cloak visible in a display case. The game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version in development.
This Week's Patch Notes: Marvel Rivals, Battlefield 2042 Updates | Two Average Gamers
This week's patch notes detail significant updates for Marvel Rivals, focusing on enhancing White Fox's survivability and slightly nerfing Deadpool's mobility, which could shift the game's meta. Battlefield 2042 received minor maintenance updates with no substantial gameplay changes.
Best Free PS5 Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best free-to-play games available on PlayStation 5 in 2026, offering a variety of genres from battle royales to tactical shooters and sandbox worlds. These titles provide polished experiences without mandatory purchases, making them accessible for all players. The list includes enduring favorites like Astro's Playroom and Fortnite, alongside newer additions and evolving live-service games.
Best Free PS5 Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best free-to-play games available on PlayStation 5 in 2026, offering a variety of genres from battle royales to tactical shooters and sandbox worlds. These titles deliver polished experiences without any upfront cost, with optional in-game purchases typically being cosmetic or convenience-based. The list includes popular titles like Astro's Playroom, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Fortnite, among others, showcasing the breadth of quality free gaming options for PS5 owners.
Marvel Rivals threatens bans for players with "superhuman APM" who are "achieving action beyond normal…
Developer NetEase has announced that Marvel Rivals will issue bans to players using cheats, specifically those employing mouse macros to achieve "superhuman APM" and gain an unfair advantage. The studio is cracking down on these actions to protect the game's competitive integrity.
Marvel’s Cyclops: The Importance of Controlling our Eyes
This article uses Marvel's Cyclops as a metaphor for the importance of self-control, particularly regarding what one's eyes are exposed to in the digital age. It draws parallels between Cyclops' need to restrain his optic beams and the modern challenge of avoiding harmful content online to maintain spiritual focus.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Darwin’s Paradox!, Super Meat Boy 3D, more
This week's Japanese game releases include Darwin's Paradox! and Super Meat Boy 3D for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Other notable titles launching include GRIME II, RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike, and Temtem: Swarm. Physical releases are limited to game-key card versions of POOL ROOM BILLIARD and SIMPLE Series for Nintendo Switch.
Marvel Rivals Season 7 Tier List: Every Hero Ranked
This guide ranks every hero in Marvel Rivals for Season 7, focusing on the meta shift towards neutral play over ultimate abilities. Elsa Bloodstone, Tankpool (Deadpool), and Gambit are identified as the most impactful characters, defining the current game state. The article provides a detailed breakdown of hero tiers from God Tier to F Tier, discussing their strengths, weaknesses, and community perception.
Marvel Rivals Nerfs Deadpool’s ‘Extreme’ Mobility in Latest Patch
Marvel Rivals received a significant balance patch (Version 20260326) that nerfs Deadpool's mobility by adding cooldowns to his abilities, aiming to eliminate exploit potential. Elsa Bloodstone's base health was reduced, impacting her survivability, while White Fox received buffs to her healing and survivability to better support her team. These changes are intended to clarify character roles and shift the competitive meta.
Marvel Rivals brings Season 7 adjustments, preps an esports event, confirms Nintendo Switch 2 version
Marvel Rivals has launched Season 7, introducing new characters Black Cat and White Fox, along with several balance adjustments for existing heroes. The team shooter is also preparing for its first esports event, the "Pre-Season Clash," starting March 27th. Netease has confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 version is in development, with the team having recently received a dev kit.
Marvel Rivals, the actual video game, is now canon in the prime Marvel comics universe—and so that raises some questions
The video game Marvel Rivals has officially been integrated into the prime Marvel comics universe, Earth-616, as confirmed in The Amazing Spider-Man #25. This development raises questions about how the game's plot, characters, and dialogue exist within the comic's established continuity. The article notes that while the integration is a fun meta-reference, it also poses narrative challenges for the comic's lore.
Morning Patches
Marvel Rivals has released version 20260326 patch notes, detailing the March update. Star Citizen's Alpha 4.7 update, titled 'Welcome to the Rock,' has also been released by Roberts Space Industries.
Marvel Rivals Devs Confirm Nintendo Switch 2 Version Is in the Works
Developers of Marvel Rivals have confirmed in an interview with IGN that a version for the Nintendo Switch 2 is in development. The release date for this version has not yet been announced.
Marvel Rivals Devs Confirm Nintendo Switch 2 Version Is in the Works
NetEase, the developer of Marvel Rivals, has confirmed that a version for the Nintendo Switch is in development. The game has implemented an "Victim Compensation Protocol" to address issues with players being paid to intentionally lose matches.
Marvel Rivals dev says monthly hero release schedule isn’t going away: ‘It’s not going to slow down’
NetEase Games has confirmed that Marvel Rivals will continue its monthly hero release schedule, with executive producer Danny Koo stating it is 'not going to slow down.' This consistent addition of new characters is a key strategy for retaining players in the live-service hero shooter. The game aims to introduce diverse play mechanics by drawing from Marvel's extensive roster of characters.
Marvel Rivals producer says 'it's not the time' for original heroes, the devs are more concerned with…
Marvel Rivals producer Danny Koo stated that the development team at NetEase is not currently focused on creating original heroes, prioritizing the inclusion of existing Marvel characters and optimizing the game's user interface. The team has enough established heroes planned for the foreseeable future and is addressing concerns about game balance and UI navigation.
