Why Matchmaking Matters to Multiplayer | Critical Thought #gamewisdom #gamedev #indiedev

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Published on July 30, 2024 12:00:00 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW4wefNJ5vc

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For this critical thought, Activision's research into their skill-based matchmaking frames our discussion about why it's necessary, and why it's a lot harder to create a balanced atmosphere in a game.

0:00 Intro
00:43 Matchmaking a Community
3:17 Making Only an eSport
5:27 Why You Don't listen to eSport Players
8:03 Making a Match
11:40 Measuring "Skill"
16:30 Matching the Meta
20:26 Wrapping Up


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