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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Massively Overthinking: The one about MMORPG content roadmaps
You know what word I love to hear from MMORPG developers? Roadmap. If you're a millennial or older, you surely remember roadtrip life before...
Profane is a full-loot open PvP sandbox of territorial domination
Maybe you're among those who are upset at New World's shifting focus and you're wondering where your next fully open PvP MMO is. Perhaps...
Magnificent 5, the battle royale Wild West Online spinoff, is now out on Steam, kinda
Way back in the long long ago, Wild West Online joined the MMO scene, kinda flopped, relaunched, all but sank its studio, was rescued...
The Stream Team: Giving Guardian a go in BDO
Massively OP's MJ has never been a big fan of melee classes, but Black Desert Online's Valkyrie has been an exception. Can lightning strike...
The second season of ArcheAge Unchained’s ArchePass begins today
The never-ending saga of ArcheAge Unchained and its beleaguered ArchePass continues as this week Gamigo announced yet another round of changes for the system...
Perfect Ten: The best value MMOs in 2020
While there is nothing wrong with dropping some money on a worthy game, many of us are looking to be as frugal as possible...
Black Desert’s new axe-wielding Guardian is now live along with her launch events
The Guardian has officially joined Black Desert on PC here in the west as of today, wielding her trademark axe and shield to kick...
Tencent wants to buy out the rest of Funcom as board recommends focusing on DUNE
My inbox this morning had half a dozen tips and press releases on this Funcom story, so you know we're doing it first thing:...
EVE Online spools up the hype for EVE Fanfest 2020
It's nearly time to "party at the top of the world" as EVE Online puts it. EVE Fanfest 2020, probably the greatest time of...
Black Desert Mobile adds GvG Siege Wars and prepares for the arrival of the Sorceress class
It's a bit of what's new and a bit of what's next for Black Desert Mobile fans as the latest update has brought new...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 256: Queens, vikings, and vampires
Justin, Bree, and Sam are on about MMO PvP this week, discussing all things New World, Albion Online, Elder Scrolls Online, ArcheAge, and Magic Legends, plus adventures in MMOs including Guild Wars 2 and Neverwinter.
Choose My Adventure: Villagers & Heroes on mobile feels like a true themepark MMO (for better or worse)
Choose My Mobile Adventure has changed locales from the Black Desert on over to the world of Villagers & Heroes, a game that has...
Daybreak formally announces the new substudios for PlanetSide, EverQuest, and DCUO
Last year was riddled with rumors coming out of Daybreak Games, as last summer the once-glorious MMORPG company registered multiple websites and trademarks for Darkpaw Games, Rogue...
Lawful Neutral: Examining the ArcheAge class action lawsuit – and what it means for gamers
Gamers threaten lawsuits a lot. Most of the time they threaten lawsuits over things that aren't really something they can sue over, usually due...
RuneScape previews upcoming War’s Retreat PvM hub, hires former WildStar dev Mike Donatelli
Care to beat up some bosses for shinies? That sounds like the usual gameplay loop for nearly every MMORPG ever, but the new War's...
Star Citizen recounts development progress made in November and December
The end of 2019 was a loaded one for Star Citizen, with many of the fruits of that labor available in the latest alpha...
Last Oasis takes a cheeky jab at New World’s PvP about-face
The woodpunk survival sandbox MMO Last Oasis saw a hot iron and decided to strike. With the furor that's still raging over New World's...
Black Desert’s PC roadmap dates Guardian Awakening, more Succession skills, and new continents
While players of Black Desert already had an idea of what was to come thanks to a content preview, there weren't many release dates...
EVE Evolved: Fight or Flight is a season for change in EVE Online
January marks not just the beginning of a new year for EVE Online but also the start of a new seasonal development strategy for...
Battle Bards Episode 160: MMO cover songs vol. 2
For the first time since Episode 50, the Battle Bards crew returns to the theme of cover songs of MMO tracks. Several extremely musicians...
