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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Skysaga gives PvP to the masses
Skysaga's burgeoning community has a new way to grow closer today, as the game has opened the doors of its PvP arena to testers.
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CCP taps Zendesk for EVE customer support
CCP's latest dev blog address changes to EVE Online's customer support. More specifically, New Eden has a new customer support help center courtesy of...
Vendetta Online is having a summer sale
Now is probably an ideal time to check out (or return to) indie space sandbox Vendetta Online. Guild Software is gearing up to release...
Villagers & Heroes Reborn to add interiors to housing
What's better than owning a home with a garden? How about a house with an interior! Currently, Villagers & Heroes' housing system only allows...
World of Tanks, SWTOR rocketed up the Raptr chart in May
Raptr's most-played games list is out for this past May, and it looks that both World of Tanks and Star Wars: The Old Republic...
The Daily Grind: Have you been to an MMO fan event?
CCP put EVE Online's Fanfest 2016 tickets on sale this week, and while I haven't played the sci-fi sandbox in some time, the annual...
World of Warcraft and RuneScape dare you to become a beach bunny
What's up with all of the beach studio blogs lately? I guess we know where all of the devs' minds are at now that...
The Stream Team: Visiting Villagers & Heroes Reborn with devs
Have you looked into Villagers & Heroes since it was reborn a few weeks back? The game got a facelift, and MassivelyOP's MJ is...
CCP recaps EVE Fanfest 2015, sells tix for Fanfest 2016
If you're wondering why CCP would publish a YouTube video on July 1st which recaps an event (Fanfest 2015) that happened several months ago, it's probably...
Ascent’s new president of the galaxy ruffles feathers, furthers roleplay
Ascent's president of the galaxy election is in the books, and a player named Prolapser ran away with 77 percent of the popular vote....
Trove’s got more travel options than you can shake a stick at
You might not have realized it, but over time Trove has been steadily adding in more and more travel options to the point that...
Global Chat: Are fellowship maneuvers due for a comeback?
Lord of the Rings Online hasn't been en vogue in MMO circles recently, but that doesn't mean that the game and its systems are...
Watch MapleStory 2’s Korean launch preparations
MapleStory 2 is a week away from its July 7th launch in South Korea, and Nexon is going nuts with the game's promotions and...
Massively OP Podcast: Episode 20
Justin and Eliot discuss FFXIV's Heavensward expansion, Devilian, WoW's 6.2 patch, Anarchy Online's graphics upgrade, WildStar's fall plans, PlanetSide 2's PS4 launch, and some embargoed goodies.
Eleven makes slow but steady progress on Glitch remake
A new state of the project post is up over at Eleven, stating that while the game is struggling with tech issues that's preventing...
Star Citizen answers questions about damage, building, and repair
Star Citizen aims to make its damage feel complete. Your ship doesn't take a 15-point hit; you have a blowout in your starboard plasma relays,...
Trion welcomes action-RPG Devilian into its fold
After a cryptic teaser site posted last week, Trion Worlds is finally ready to make its big announcement: The studio will be publishing Korean...
Trion shuffles community managers for ArcheAge and its secret project
There's a new name on the community team for ArcheAge this week. Evan "Scapes" Berman has posted his farewell letter on the game's official forums, announcing his...
The Daily Grind: Are levels in MMOs overrated?
Today's Daily Grind question comes from an anonymous Kickstarter donor who wanted to see just how many cans of worms he/she could open in...
Albion’s summer alpha is underway for founders
Albion's summer alpha is officially a thing, if you're a legendary founder, that is. Sandbox Interactive updated its website with a post that highlights...
