Sandboxes are a type of MMO that emphasize player freedom and expression. They frequently include mechanics for building, crafting, trading, character customization and development, roleplaying, destruction, and significant interaction with the world and other players. A sandbox that is dominated by an open-PvP or free-for-all ruleset is sometimes pejoratively called a gankbox. Contrast with the themepark.
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RuneScape’s latest update polishes Archaeology and nerfs ripper demon familiars
The new week once again brings a new update to RuneScape and this one covers a pretty broad spectrum of updates as usual, though...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 269: Pre-Searing parties
Chris, Justin, and Bree discuss Guild Wars 1, Lord of the Rings Online, Dungeons and Dragons Online, Funcom's Dune, World of Warcraft, and Star Citizen, with adventures in Fallout 76, FFXIV, Torchlight III, Star Stable, AQ3D, Villagers & Heroes, plus mailbag topics on the state of thes site, the cost of MMOs, Astellia Online, and MMO crafting.
Choose My Adventure: Seriously, the Roblox community is pretty impressive
Over the course of my time in Roblox for this round of Choose My Adventure, I've come to appreciate the value of community creativity....
RuneScape studio Jagex finally confirms it was sold for $530M to a new ‘global asset management company’
Over the course of 2019, we covered the news that RuneScape developer Jagex was being put up for sale by the Chinese holding company that...
Star Citizen talks about the creation and gameplay functions of space cows and space whales
Star Citizen's planetary surfaces are pretty vast, but they also are pretty barren of fauna, which means that either the devs haven't had a...
Last Oasis tackles zerging mitigation, performance, and private servers
The devs of survival sandbox Last Oasis are hard at work on the next update, which should be arriving later this week, but in...
The Repopulation continues to squash bugs and plans to add water soon
There's been yet another bug-crushing update made to The Repopulation, which is to be expected for a game still in an alpha state. This...
Star Wars Galaxies Legends players share messages of support and goodwill
These are still very weird times we live in as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to roll along, and now more than ever communities of...
Battle Bards Episode 167: Childlike wonder
Tapping into their inner children, the three Battle Bards get into the spirit of name calling, trading stickers, and goofing off in kiddie MMOs....
The MOP Up: Star Sonata 2 reboots the universe
If you've been playing Star Sonata 2, you need to prepare yourself for the end of the universe -- and the start of a...
One Shots: There are many thrones, but this one is mine
In most of our real homes, the only throne we have does unspeakable double duty and isn't something we'd show off to visitors. But...
EVE Online outlines timeline details and term limits for the next Council of Stellar Management
The Council of Stellar Management (CSM) is going to be changing in EVE Online, and not just because the 15th elections are planned. There...
The Stream Team: Can’t keep up with the Astroneer clean up
Just like your house, cleaning in Astoneer is never done. Massively OP's MJ started the big clean up project last week, but she's got...
The Game Archaeologist: The history of play-by-email games
For most all of human history, people who wanted to play a game together usually had to be in physical proximity with each other....
Life Beyond’s latest update opens up more of the map’s edges
Give me land, lots of land, under starry skies above. Don't fence me in. The devs of Life Beyond have heard you, Gene Autry,...
Star Wars Galaxies Legends is hosting newbie welcome events this weekend
When I first dipped my toe into the Star Wars Galaxies Legends rogue server two years ago, the game routinely hovered around a peak...
Star Citizen answers questions about the Quantum system, talks about its new work-from-home life
Earlier this week we told you about an upcoming AMA from Star Citizen focused on Quantum, the background simulation that will effectively let the...
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG boasts the best animal husbandry or taming system?
Last week, we wrote about Project Gorgon's animal husbandry system thanks to a tip from MOP reader Dalton, and I have to say I...
Massively Overthinking: Would you play a housing-only MMO?
Last week, MOP's Justin put up a neat post on his personal blog about the potential for bringing back just the part of WildStar...
Elite: Dangerous’ next round of fleet carrier beta testing will carry over data from current player accounts
It's time to start saving those credits, Commanders. The next round of beta testing for Elite: Dangerous fleet carriers is coming soon, and on...
