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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Global Chat: Does the 12X leveling speed hurt or help SWTOR?
I love seeing interaction and cooperative projects between MMO bloggers because what fun is there in being an island? Especially when we talk about...
Ark’s creative lead on realism vs. gameplay and more
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Massively OP Podcast: Episode 18
Justin and Bree discuss Marvel Heroes, WildStar, Elder Scrolls Online's console launch, SWTOR's new expansion, WoW's flight fiasco, Cabal II, failed Kickstarters, plus mailbag questions on gratuitous complexity and Turbine's future.
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E3 2015: Elite is now previewable on Xbox One, Close Quarter Combat coming soon
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EVE Evolved: Is EVE’s fleet warp nerf a good idea?
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Ascent’s NPCs sound kinda like Skynet
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Nexus Telegraph: Five reasons I’m over the moon about WildStar’s free-to-play
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The Stream Team: Revisiting The Repopulation
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