In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan review the year 2025 in Marvel Champions, discussing the highlights, new content, and overall experiences. They rate the year, reflect on the new conventions, and explore the impact of mod sets and design changes. The conversation also delves into the heroes and villains released, as well as their favorite mod sets and artwork from the year, emphasizing the community's growth and the evolving landscape of the game. The conversation culminates in a celebration of their top heroes, with a particular focus on Nick Fury, Silk, and Shuri, highlighting their unique gameplay mechanics and thematic elements.

Decks of the Year

Boomguy:

2. Tony Stark, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.

3. "Nyet."

LazyTitan:

1. OVERKILL EM 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO

2. Wow! We solved minion collecting! YIPPEEEE!

3. This Deck is Bad.

Chapters

00:00 2025 Year in Review Overview
02:40 Content Highlights and Ratings
06:03 General Themes of 2025
12:02 Caleb Grace's Departure and Design Impact
15:10 Transition to Eclectic Hero Waves
20:05 Mod Sets and the Thunderbolts
23:54 New PvP Mode Insights
25:12 Embracing Change: Opinions on PvP in Marvel Champions
27:30 Exploring New Releases: Villains and Heroes of the Year
31:55 Diving into Mod Sets: A Year of Variety
39:24 Heroes of the Year: Favorites and Disappointments
45:05 Celebrating Art: The Best Card Designs of the Year
55:34 Art Appreciation in Gaming
57:19 Favorite Nemesis Minions
01:00:53 Obligations and Their Impact
01:04:44 Team Up Cards: Synergy in Action
01:12:21 Favorite Aspect Cards of the Year
01:24:11 Leadership Cards Overview
01:30:10 Protection Cards and Strategies
01:33:32 Favorite Scenarios of the Year
01:37:46 Deck Building Highlights
01:50:04 Favorite Heroes of the Year

E85.5 - Year in Review: 2025