NICKMERCS claims Marvel Rivals manipulates matchmaking to keep players hooked
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Popular streamer NICKMERCS claims Marvel Rivals' matchmaking system is intentionally designed to manipulate player experience and retention rates. According to him, winning streaks result in your account being flagged and placed in "loser's queue" with less skilled players, while losing streaks lead to more favorable matchmaking.
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NICKMERCS suggests the only way to overcome this system is to become skilled enough to carry underperforming teammates and consistently win despite unfavorable matchmaking conditions.
This controversy isn't unique to Marvel Rivals. Similar accusations have been made against other competitive games like League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Dota 2, and SMITE, where players suspect skill-based matchmaking systems are designed to manipulate win rates and increase player engagement.
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Cloak and Dagger in action pose
Cloak and Dagger in action pose
Cloak and Dagger in action pose
Luna Snow from Marvel Rivals
Luna Snow from Marvel Rivals
Luna Snow from Marvel Rivals
Marvel characters flying over city skyline
Marvel characters flying over city skyline
Marvel characters flying over city skyline
Cloak and Dagger in action pose
Cloak and Dagger in action pose
Cloak and Dagger in action pose
Luna Snow from Marvel Rivals
Luna Snow from Marvel Rivals
Luna Snow from Marvel Rivals
Marvel characters flying over city skyline
Marvel characters flying over city skyline
Marvel characters flying over city skyline
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