Marvel Rivals

2024 - 12 - 6

Marvel Rivals: The Superhero Shooter That’s Got Everyone Talking!

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Marvel Rivals is taking the gaming world by storm, and here’s why you should be paying attention to this dazzling new title!

Marvel has officially entered the hero shooter arena with "Marvel Rivals," a game that's turning heads and breaking records. With a peak concurrent player count hitting over 444,286 on Steam within its first day, it’s safe to say that NetEase Games has hit a home run! Featuring a rich roster of 33 characters from the expansive Marvel Universe, including fan-favourites like Iron Man, Wolverine, and the Fantastic Four, players can easily customise their heroes and engage in thrilling matches that feel familiar yet refreshingly new.

The fun doesn’t stop there! NetEase has crafted a roadmap that hints at more incredible heroes joining the fray, including the iconic Jean Grey, Emma Frost, and even Blade. Talk about an exciting way to ensure players keep returning, right? As the game continues to expand, it brings with it all the excitement of a comic book crossover event, allowing players to battle it out with some of the most beloved characters in fiction history.

However, it's not all just flashy characters and superhero aesthetics; "Marvel Rivals" is making waves by promising a balance that many multiplayer games struggle to achieve. With strategic team play reminiscent of games like "Overwatch," players find themselves choosing characters that not only match their playstyle but also their personality, whether they fancy the heroic bravado of Mr. Fantastic or the fiery shenanigans of Human Torch. And rumor has it, there's also a plethora of ongoing events and promo codes that allow players to deck out their heroes with unique skins and boosts! Who doesn’t love a bit of free stuff?

As players dive into the thrilling battles of Marvel Rivals, they might encounter a few common player gripes, such as the lack of healers in matches, a typical complaint for team-based shooters. Still, it’s all part of the gaming experience, isn’t it? With initial rave reviews praising its graphic polish and gameplay feel, the superhero shooter is definitely carving out its niche. Holy Marvel, is it time to assemble your squad and show off your skills?

Did you know "Marvel Rivals" also incorporates a battle pass system? Players can earn Chrono Tokens and solidify their positions in-game while collecting exciting costumes! Keeping that superhero chic in mind, if you’re already a fan of comic books, diving into this one will surely feel like slipping into a pair of beloved spandex! So get ready, gear up, and may the best hero win as you join in on the adventure that will have you feeling like you've just jumped inside a comic book!

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Marvel Rivals Review in Progress - IGN (IGN)

So far this hero shooter is glossy and feels good to play, but it's also very familiar.

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What is the Marvel Rivals roadmap? (Polygon)

Marvel Rivals has quite a future ahead of it, and NetEase has already started to tease what that could look like. Here's the upcoming roadmap for the game.

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The 8 Leaked Marvel Rivals Heroes That Will Join The 33 Launch ... (Forbes)

Emma Frost; Jean Grey/Phoenix; Blade; Ultron; Human Torch; Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Woman; The Thing. So, that's the entire Fantastic Four, ...

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Marvel Rivals review: "So preoccupied with trying to be like ... (GamesRadar+)

The latest Review,,,reviews, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at GamesRadar+.

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Marvel Rivals launch time and preload info for PC, PS5 and Xbox as ... (Daily Star)

Marvel Rivals launches in just a few hours, so here's when you can start playing the latest team-based shooter, and when you can preload it ahead of release ...

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How 'Marvel Rivals' Turns 85 Years of Comics into the Next ... (Rolling Stone)

NetEase Games built 'Marvel Rivals' to balance everyone from Iron Man to Wolverine.

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Will Marvel Rivals be on PS4? Console availability explained (Radio Times)

Here is all you need to know about whether or not Marvel Rivals, the latest game from NetEase Games, will be available on PS4.

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Here Are The Marvel Rivals' Release Times For Launch Day (Forbes)

The superhero hero shooter launches on PC, PlayStation and Xbox either today, December 5, or tomorrow, December 6, depending on your region. Now, NetEase has ...

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'Marvel Rivals' Could Be the Competition 'Overwatch' Needs (Hands ... (VICE)

Marvel Rivals is quite a stunning game. Excellent character designs, great map layouts, and plenty of screen-filling specials make each match feel exhilarating.

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How To Fix Marvel Rivals Lattice Currency Purchase Error (TheGamePost)

Encountering the “Access Denied” error while making purchases in Marvel Rivals? Here's how to fix it with simple troubleshooting steps.

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Marvel Rivals Launches to Huge Steam Concurrents (IGN Southeast Asia)

NetEase's free-to-play Marvel-themed hero shooter saw a peak concurrent player count of 444,286 on Valve's platform. But the true concurrent figure will be much ...

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Free-to-play hero shooter Marvel Rivals off to heroic start on Steam (Eurogamer.net)

Following its debut earlier today, the game - which boasts a vast roster of characters from across the Marvel universe - has managed to already reach a peak ...

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Marvel Rivals Review in Progress (IGN Nordic)

So far this hero shooter is glossy and feels good to play, but it's also very familiar.

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'Marvel Rivals' Should Terrify 'Overwatch' At This Point (Forbes)

Last night saw the release of Marvel Rivals, NetEase's new hero shooter in a landscape that seems poised to kill all new entrants.

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Marvel Rivals codes: All the active promo codes and how to redeem ... (SiegeGG)

First promo code is out! ... Marvel Rivals is finally out and the game features a ton of cosmetics for each of their 30-plus character roster, including some ...

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Marvel Rivals: All Codes for December 2024 and How to Redeem ... (Push Square)

How to get free skins and items in Marvel Rivals - Alongside the online multiplayer fights of Marvel Rivals, customising your favourite superheroes with ...

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How to get Units in 'Marvel Rivals' (NME.com)

The main way you will earn Units is through the battle pass. As you complete missions and daily challenges, you will earn Chrono Tokens, which can be spent on ...

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Marvel Rivals codes for December 2024 (Polygon)

Marvel Rivals has a system to input limited time codes that you're able to redeem for in-game cosmetics and goodies. Here are any and all active codes.

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Video game 'Marvel Rivals' has launched (WNDU-TV)

"Marvel Rivals" is ...

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How to get Lattice in 'Marvel Rivals' (NME.com)

Find out how you can earn Lattice in Marvel Rivals to spend on the battle pass or convert into Units to spend on skins.

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How to earn Units in Marvel Rivals (Polygon)

Marvel Rivals has a ton of cosmetics to purchase from the store. Here's how to get Units, the currency you'll need to unlock new costumes.

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Marvel Rivals: Best characters for beginners in every role (Video Games on Sports Illustrated)

Finding the best Marvel Rivals characters for beginners is essential, even if you're used to other hero shooters, as NetEase's multiplayer game has a higher ...

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All Marvel Rivals codes and how to redeem them (GamesRadar+)

Marvel Rivals bundle codes can be redeemed for fresh cosmetics that you won't find anywhere else, and here's how to use them.

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How Do Assemble Codes Work in Marvel Rivals? (Sports Illustrated)

Marvel Rivals is a game about teamwork, friendship, and unlocking cool content while you battle with your favorite heroes and villains.

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Marvel Rivals players are complaining that nobody is playing healer ... (PC Gamer)

You know NetEase has managed to make a competent hero shooter in Marvel Rivals when the number one complaint among players feels like a repeat of 2016 ...

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Marvel Rivals tier list: The best Duelists, Vanguards, and Strategists (Video Games on Sports Illustrated)

A Marvel Rivals tier list is almost essential, given how many characters NetEase's multiplayer game has to choose from, and ours breaks down who's worth ...

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How to Unlock Skins in Marvel Rivals (Sports Illustrated)

Costumes are the most iconic part of many superheroes, and Marvel Rivals is well aware of that. But how do you collect the dozens of different skins ...

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Marvel Rivals is Already a Huge Hit (Game Rant)

Marvel Rivals hit 444,286 concurrent players on Steam in 24 hours. · The game features 33 characters including heroes and villains, with all characters being ...

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Marvel Rivals is officially out, free to play, with all characters ... (Gaming Nexus)

Well, it doesn't get much better than that headline. I didn't get into any of the betas for Marvel Rivals, though we were supposed to do a Gaming Nexus ...

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Marvel Rivals devs offer codes for a free Iron Man skin to celebrate ... (GamesRadar)

Marvel Rivals is officially out now and available for free to players on both consoles and PC, but the hero shooter's long-awaited launch hasn't come ...

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How to get Chrono Tokens in 'Marvel Rivals' (NME.com)

They allow you to unlock rewards, cosmetics, and skins within the seasonal battle pass to then use in matches. But the process of getting them isn't ...

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Ahead of tonight's launch, Marvel Rivals outlines its battle pass and ... (Massively Overpowered)

The short version is that most of the cosmetics are going to be in bundles that run you between $16-$24, and there's also a battle pass available for $5 each ...

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How to Get Units in Marvel Rivals (Sports Illustrated)

NetEase made Marvel Rivals an easy game to jump, with easy access to all gameplay content. But once you start talking about collecting Units and unlocking ...

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