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Articles about multiplayer game development, from player state sync to social features like chat.

How to Build a Real-time Matchmaking System with PubNub and Epic Online Services (EOS)
GamingSep 30, 2025

How to Build a Real-time Matchmaking System with PubNub and Epic Online Services (EOS)

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.
Markus Kohler
Markus Kohler
Re-thinking matchmaking: Going beyond skill-based systems with EOS and PubNub
GamingSep 30, 2025

Re-thinking matchmaking: Going beyond skill-based systems with EOS and PubNub

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.
Markus Kohler
Markus Kohler
The Hidden Hurdles of Gamified Streaming: Scaling Challenges & Solutions
GamingMar 5, 2025

The Hidden Hurdles of Gamified Streaming: Scaling Challenges & Solutions

The Hidden Hurdles of Gamified Streaming: Scaling Challenges & Solutions
Michelle Krasniak
Michelle Krasniak
The Gaming Industry’s Revenue-Boosting Influence on Streaming Platforms
GamingFeb 12, 2025

The Gaming Industry’s Revenue-Boosting Influence on Streaming Platforms

Streaming platforms use gaming strategies like interactivity, personalization, and rewards to boost engagement, retention, and community-driven experiences while overcoming scalability challenges.
Michelle Krasniak
Michelle Krasniak
Move Beyond Skill-Based Matchmaking With PubNub Illuminate
GamingJan 27, 2025

Move Beyond Skill-Based Matchmaking With PubNub Illuminate

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.
Markus Kohler
Markus Kohler
Skill Based Matchmaking with PubNub
GamingDec 16, 2024

Skill Based Matchmaking with PubNub

Learn how to build a Skill Based Matchmaking (SBMM) dashboard using PubNub's ChatSDK, enabling real-time player matching.
Developer Relations Team
Developer Relations Team
Skill Based Matchmaking Explained
GamingNov 26, 2024

Skill Based Matchmaking Explained

Learn how Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM) powers fair and engaging online games.
Markus Kohler
Markus Kohler
How-to Add Real-Time Chat to Your Unreal Engine Game
GamingSep 16, 2024

How-to Add Real-Time Chat to Your Unreal Engine Game

Learn how to add Real-time Chat to your Unreal Engine Game with PubNub.
Oliver Carson
Oliver Carson
How-to Add Translation and Moderation to Your UE Game
GamingSep 15, 2024

How-to Add Translation and Moderation to Your UE Game

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