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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Trion Worlds secures ‘Reactor’ trademark
No, it's not one of Tony Stark's inventions, but that doesn't mean this reactor is any less intriguing. Upon doing some sleuthing, RiftGrate discovered...
Gandalf kicks ass in new Black Desert trailer
Still keeping an eye on hyperrealistic sandbox Black Desert? Last night Daum posted a new trailer for the MMO, this one focusing on the...
Ryzom gets a greenlight on Steam
There's something to be said for having all your games snuggled together on one platform, and now Ryzom may be on its way to...
Greed Monger officially calls it quits
After staff defections and general developer drama earlier this year, there really wasn't much hope for the future of Greed Monger. Now there is...
Previous Elite purchasers can now claim a free Steam key
Last winter I pre-ordered that Mercenary Edition pack for Elite: Dangerous through Frontier's online store. While I enjoyed playing the space sim at the time,...
Perfect Ten: Proof that the RuneScape Twitter account is stark raving mad
For a writer on a multi-MMORPG news site, following pretty much every online game's Twitter feed comes with the territory. It's always interesting to me to see...
Working As Intended: Sex, love, and MMOs
In the ongoing, neverending sandbox-vs.-themepark MMO debate, the folks on the side of sandboxes want one thing: more. Actually they want a lot more. They want...
The Elder Scrolls Online shows off exploration in its last ‘This Is TESOTU’ video
Do you like to explore stuff? You know, wander off into the wild blue yonder in zones and just see what you can see?...
Explorer-centric Wander launches June 4th with new Hira form
Explorers rejoice! On June 4th, those who revel in the non-combat aspects of MMOs will be able to meander aimlessly through the wilds of...
Shards’ project lead talks development, pay-for-mods, and more
What's up with Shards Online this week? Well, quite a bit according to project lead and Ultima Online veteran Derek Brinkmann. MassivelyOP recently caught up with...
Xsyon to host first capture the flag event this weekend
Got the urge to prove your PvP skills and get rewarded for it? Xsyon is holding its first ever Capture the Flag event this...
Runescape offers big summer update plans at a discount
Interested in having fun in RuneScape over the summer? The amount of stuff being added to the game over the next few months is...
Massively Opinionated: Which MMO is the stickiest?
In this episode, Larry, Tina, Cosmic Engine, and Jason debate what makes MMORPGs sticky and which game has done it the best.
Albion Online’s latest feature video focuses on farming
If farming is your thing, then Albion Online may be your game. Sandbox Interactive has released a new video highlighting the feature and explaining...
Tree of Life sprouts up on Steam early access
The wait for the Tree of Life is over barely after it began! The survival sandbox is now available in early access form on...
Beta testing starts for Elite: Dangerous’ Powerplay update
The next major update for Elite: Dangerous is going to really shake up how the game is played. The Powerplay update previewed a month...
The Daily Grind: If it were 2003 again, which MMO would you play?
Fun hypothetical: Let's say that all of us -- including Massively Overpowered -- were thrown back in time 12 years to 2003. There's no...
Villagers and Heroes gets a do-over with Reborn
Class-based sandbox Villagers and Heroes is looking to update its image in the coming weeks as the title reinvents itself as Villagers and Heroes:...
Xsyon’s trade update is now live
Xsyon players are enjoying their second major update this month, thanks to the recent trade patch, which follows on the heels of the architecture...
Das Tal adds cheaper Kickstarter tier, playtest weekend
Lots of new info just came out on the systems of the open-world battle arena Das Tal, but today's news blast is financial in nature....
