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For years now, "SBMM" has been a four-letter curse on every Call of Duty lobby. Skill-based matchmaking isn't inherently wrong, though. In fact, it allows for more players to feel comfortable in games ...

For those that don’t know: SBMM is a matchmaking system that puts players of similar skill against each other, or at least that’s how it’s often implemented. There are other ways to achieve balanced ...

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A former Call of Duty developer doesn’t think Activision is telling the full story when it comes to the skill-based matchmaking situation. Call of Duty is one of the biggest multiplayer games on the ...

The long-running debate about Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM) has once again sparked into life after the recent PlayStation-exclusive Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 beta. SBMM is a system designed to ...

Explore the truth behind SBMM in Black Ops 6 and why it’s causing so much debate among players. Understand how skill-based matchmaking impacts your games and what you can do to stay competitive. Stay ...

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Veteran reporter and editor with over ten years of experience. Probably reading comic books. While there are diverse opinions and conversations regarding Call of Duty: Vanguard's SBMM within the ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta added new playlists recently that only factor in skill "minimally," and that's something hardcore fans ...