Matchmaking
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World of Tanks discusses matchmaker update plans and engages a St Patrick’s Day event
Wargaming is planning further updates to the World of Tanks matchmaking system, including changes to light tank roles, SPG caps, and platoon/tier rules. In the meantime, a St. Patrick's Day event called the Steel Hunter Shamrock Showdown is currently running until March 20th, offering event currency for rewards.
Arc Raiders received 'substantial negative PvP sentiment' during testing, causing the devs to second-guess its big pivot before realising it was really frustration with weapons and matchmaking
Embark Studios' Arc Raiders initially faced negative player sentiment regarding its PvP elements during testing, leading developers to reconsider the game's direction. This frustration stemmed from issues with weapons and matchmaking, ultimately shaping the game into its current PvPvE extraction shooter format.
Ever complained about Overwatch matchmaking? There's a chance Jeff Kaplan checked your account and all he has to…
Former Overwatch boss Jeff Kaplan discussed the complexities of the game's matchmaking system in an interview with Lex Fridman, acknowledging player complaints about win-loss ratios. Kaplan explained that while players desire fair matches, the system aims for a 50/50 win-loss record, often leading to frustrating streaks that are psychologically difficult to accept.
When David Meets Goliath: Apex Legends’ Broken Matchmaking Ruins the Story
Apex Legends players are experiencing severe matchmaking issues, with Silver-ranked players being placed in matches against Predator-ranked opponents. This breakdown in the ranked system disrupts the player's sense of progression and narrative, leading to frustration and players abandoning matches. The community is calling for Respawn Entertainment to address the problem to restore faith in the competitive ecosystem.
Overwatch Player’s Perfect Genji Coincidence Goes Viral on Reddit
A Reddit user shared a bizarre coincidence from Overwatch where a player named 'GENJI' who picked Genji was replaced by a player named 'Genji Main2' who also picked Genji. The story went viral on Reddit, highlighting the fun and unexpected moments within the game's community.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Marvel Rivals has implemented changes to address 'incentivised throwing,' a bounty system that allowed players to pay to intentionally ruin matches. These updates aim to improve the overall matchmaking experience for players.
Does Marathon have duos? Matchmaking modes, explained
Marathon currently does not feature a dedicated duos matchmaking mode, launching instead with an exclusive trios queue. Players can queue solo or in duos by disabling party fill, but will still be matched against trios. Bungie has acknowledged player feedback regarding duos matchmaking and is considering it for future updates.
Marvel Rivals fan website is paying people to grief other players that ruin the game
A fan-created website called Intlist is reportedly paying players to target and grief individuals perceived as "griefers" in the game Marvel Rivals. The website's founder, EchoRivals, claims this is a response to developer NetEase's alleged failure to address in-game griefing and engagement-oriented matchmaking (EOMM). The initiative has been criticized for potentially exacerbating toxicity and has faced issues with its own security.
