i not sure about matchmaking.. i have always found it a good way to meet new people in the past. no split screen - whats the point of split screen these days ((except in minecraft or racing games that don't need that much detail )) private matches are the flavor of the week no one made a fuss until this week :P Forge - no idea what is so.. no Trading - trading is only good if it actually means wealth is a feature thats good which it is not . from last point Hi also from UK :P