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How to build a real-time player matching system using PubNub and Epic Online Services (EOS). We’ll cover everything from queuing players, applying skill-based and latency constraints, to forming fair matches in multiplayer games. Whether you’re a game developer or just curious about how matchmaking works under the hood, this tutorial breaks it all down with real code and live examples.

Explore how Epic Online Services and PubNub Illuminate are transforming matchmaking by going beyond skill and latency—prioritizing social connections, player behavior, and real-time engagement to create more fun, memorable multiplayer experiences.

The Hidden Hurdles of Gamified Streaming: Scaling Challenges & Solutions

Streaming platforms use gaming strategies like interactivity, personalization, and rewards to boost engagement, retention, and community-driven experiences while overcoming scalability challenges.

Explore how matchmaking in multiplayer games evolves over time from Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM) to personalized matchmaking. Learn about balancing fairness and engagement, leveraging real-time data, and building adaptive systems with PubNub.

Learn how to build a Skill Based Matchmaking (SBMM) dashboard using PubNub's ChatSDK, enabling real-time player matching.

Learn how Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM) powers fair and engaging online games.

Learn how to add Real-time Chat to your Unreal Engine Game with PubNub.

Learn how to add Language Translation and Abusive Language Filtering to your Unreal Engine Game with PubNub