

One doesn’t need to replace the other.:)
The big problem with matchmaking is that in the long run, it kills game. When people start to move on to a new thing, the population that stays because they’re attached to the game gets fucked over by matchmaking.
The less people they are, the worse it works. That’s when a server browser and the ability to run community server becomes crucial. It will keep a game alive for a decade after its last update.
The thing is, it’s not ironic at all. This is just “AI” hype! That’s what this article is. It’s “AI” hype written by an “AI.” God, I hate this. Fuck you Gizmodo.