In this 2020 GDC virtual talk, 343 Industries' Josh Menke shows how to effectively test matchmaking approaches using real examples and data from a popular first-person shooter.

It was a great talk in which Menke offered an in-depth look at several commonly held best practices on how to matchmake for engagement across the industry, some of which contradict each other, with little to no data-driven evidence to support them.

If you missed seeing it live last month, now's your chance to watch it at your convenience via the official GDC YouTube channel!

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