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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EVE’s Aether Wars tech demo readies for its third phase and another world record attempt on Saturday
Want to be part of history? Then you're being called to participate in the third phase of the EVE Online Aether Wars tech demo....
Interview: CIG’s Jake Muehle on the player economy and doing crimes in the Star Citizen universe
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"We’ve been hard at work on...
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The Daily Grind: What’s your most treasured EverQuest or Vanguard memory?
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Remembering the life and work of legendary MMO designer Brad ‘Aradune’ McQuaid
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Black Desert teams up with anime Berserk for themey ‘grim fantasy’ questing
Anime fans, today's Black Desert PC update is for you. As teased, Kakao and Pearl Abyss have dropped some transmedia synergy all up in...
Veteran MMORPG developer Brad McQuaid has passed away
I'm sorry to report another MMORPG genre obituary tonight: It's just been announced that veteran MMORPG developer Brad McQuaid has died.
McQuaid was probably best...
Black Desert Online introduces PlayStation 4 players to the world of fairy companions
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The Daily Grind: What MMO has the worst crafting – or none at all?
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Former EverQuest, Vanguard developer passes away; colleagues raise money for his family
Please be aware that this post contains discussions of suicide, which we realize may upset some readers. Please read with caution and comment respectfully.
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