Whenever a new blockbuster first-person shooter drops, gamers limber up so they can once again argue over how multiplayer matches get made and the algorithmic systems that determine who plays against ...

Skill-based matchmaking was built to make competitive games feel legitimate. A new study says that balance can carry a hidden cost, because equal-skill contests can create the kind of losing streaks ...

New research shows that pairing players strategically rather than simply matching equal opponents boosts engagement, reduces reliance on bots and challenges one of gaming’s most entrenched design ...

Yesterday XDefiant launched and while the major talking point was yet another online game having massive server issues, there is one intentional decision the game has made that seems to make no sense; ...

DICE senior producer David Sirland has clarified how matchmaking worked in last weekend’s Battlefield 6 open beta. What Is The Deal With Modern FPS Matchmaking? Skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) is the ...

Skill-based matchmaking in Call of Duty is always a controversial topic, and last fall, the teams behind Activision’s still-dominant shooter franchise pledged to be more open about how players are ...

Battlefield 6 will reportedly feature some skill-based matchmaking, as well as other matchmaking factors that are set to vary depending on what game mode you're playing. Over on Twitter, Call of Duty ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Later this week, Battlefield 6‘s first open beta is set to begin and ...

Multiplayer game matchmaking has been a frustration for players since time immemorial. If you’ve played online games at all, you’ve had the experience—probably often—of getting matched with a group ...

Kyle has a degree in Film, Television, and Cultural Studies and has loved video games for as long as he can remember. He's owned every PlayStation, dabbled with the occasional Xbox, and even owned a ...