Seth is back for Episode 23 of Rival Banter! After responding to your viewer comments and recapping their week in Marvel Rivals, they hit all the latest news—Phoenix Force Magik and Black Panther skins dropping this week, Blade’s duelist confirmation at SDCC, and whispers of a Thing symbiote skin.
Community Mail: responding to feedback from Episode 22
Weekly Recap: highlights, clutch moments, and grind updates
News Roundup: new Phoenix Force Magik & Black Panther skins, Blade confirmed as a Duelist, possible Thing symbiote skin leak
Main Topic – Engagement Optimized Matchmaking:
• Overview of EOMM vs. NetEase’s claimed SBMM
• How EOMM balances win/loss streaks to maximize engagement
• Evidence from Necros’s breakdown of negative Steam reviews
• Impact on player retention and community sentiment
• Potential fixes and how NetEase could restore matchmaking fairness
Leave your thoughts on EOMM and SBMM in the comments, and subscribe for new Rival Banter every Wednesday.
