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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The Daily Grind: What was the last MMO that you regretted quitting?
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Gamigo’s ArcheAge Unchained stream explores the Steam launch, housing, and the Shadows Revealed update
Stream notes are at the bottom of this post!
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Leaderboard: Do you buy the ‘Grand Daybreak Unification’ theory?
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ArcheAge Unchained is launching on September 30 with founder packs live today
The rumors from that weird edited press release are indeed official now: ArcheAge Unchained is dropping on September 30th.
As we've previously covered, ArcheAge Unchained...
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