A new study challenges skill-based matchmaking, finding that equal-skill contests can quietly hurt retention while smarter systems kept players engaged longer in millions of Lichess matches.The Latest ...

Activision has been taking deep dives into its matchmaking process for Call of Duty multiplayer in an effort to enable players to understand why they end up in the matches they do. In April, ...

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 ...

Valve is one of the many game developers that use generative AI effectively behind the scenes for many great titles. And now, Valve has used this amazing tool, ChatGPT, for matchmaking in the Valve ...

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 ...

It's hard to launch a new online game, as many can attest. Now, XDefiant has joined the ranks of titles like Diablo 3 in the launch issues genre, with many eager players being hit by matchmaking ...

Two industry veterans have launched a matchmaking platform called Sail.game to connect developers seeking funding to publishers looking for new titles. Founded by CEO Vladimír Geršl (founder of Czech ...