Roblox devs say socialization is what makes the creator-led sandbox tick
Game Developer
MAY 1, 2024
Voldex CEO Alex Singer and CPO Andrew Rose say socialization-friendly design is key to making a successful Roblox game.
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Game Developer
MAY 1, 2024
Voldex CEO Alex Singer and CPO Andrew Rose say socialization-friendly design is key to making a successful Roblox game.
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Game Developer
JULY 12, 2024
Over half of the sandbox game's sales belong to the PC market, and Re-Logic thanked all players for their ongoing support over the years.
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
"Every game I design is meant to be a sandbox. At the lowest level, someone coming in should just feel comfortable playing around."
Indie DB
JANUARY 28, 2024
along with a listing of all the main features (open-source sandbox) Releasing v2024.01.22
Indie DB
JUNE 28, 2023
We mentioned we’re gonna have sandbox mode in the game. And we prepared a new sweet trailer to show it off!
Game Developer
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The blocky sandbox is still delivering the goods for both Mojang and Microsoft.
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
When I heard that Joseph Garrett, aka the Minecraft YouTuber known as Stampy, was 'joining' 4J Studios to work on a new game, I dismissed it as a bit of a marketing stunt. Read more
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Mirthwood , the debut title from Bad Ridge Games , merges genres like RPGs, life sims, and farm sims into a medieval sandbox experience. Created by a two-person team based in Seattle, USA, Mirthwood represents a creative and personal journey for its developers, long-time friends Brian Hecox and Daron Otis.
Raph Koster
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
I just watched a couple of videos about sandbox vs themepark games (in particular one by NerdSlayer and another by Josh “Strife” Hayes )… One thing that struck me about the ways players often talk about this (because at this point the history is so old) is that people think of sandbox as the older version of MMOs, and themeparks as newer.
Game Refinery
MARCH 27, 2025
Thats particularly true of the midcore side of the market, with almost 60% of the top 200 titles incorporating them as part of their LiveOps strategy, especially those within the shooting, sandbox, and 4X strategy genres.
Raph Koster
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
So we want to prove to the industry that people want a modern sandbox. Why a Kickstarter? Well, the funding climate is rough. But we have seen that players love what we are making. An alternate world that feels alive, not like a static cardboard set.
Raph Koster
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
There is loads of coverage: “Stars Reach: A Living Galaxy Sandbox MMORPG” Raises Over $200k on Kickstarter In 1 Hour – MMOs.com Ultima Online and Star Wars Galaxies’ “spiritual sequel” smashed its $200k Kickstarter target in under an hour, and the sci-fi fantasy MMORPG is now on track to double its goal Stars Reach (..)
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 14, 2024
Saber will retain a number of studios as part of the sale, including: Nimble Giant, 3D Realms, Sandbox Strategies, New World Interactive, Slipgate, Mad Head Games, Fractured Byte, and DIGIC. Read more
Indie DB
MARCH 30, 2024
Unreal Physics is a free to play exploration of in-game physics like never before, this dynamic 3D sandbox features a mesmerizing collection of demos, showcasing stunning visuals and realistic simulations. It's a playground of endless possibilities where.
Indie DB
AUGUST 14, 2024
A sandbox survival game, set on life-sized voxel planets with realistic phyisics.
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 25, 2024
Garry's Mod, first released in 2006, is a sandbox title that allows users to create their own in-game items, or use assets from Valve's titles such as Half-Life, and experiment with them. The developer posted an update on Steam altering its community to the takedown notice, adding that all Nintendo-related workshop items will be removed.
Indie DB
APRIL 22, 2024
Complete challenging puzzles in Puzzle Mode or create awe-inspiring tracks in Sandbox Mode. Customize your courses and enjoy fully simulated physics!
Raph Koster
JUNE 28, 2024
STARS REACH announcement trailer A classic sandbox world This is a sandbox online world featuring all the things that players of those games love. And so it is that the Servitors have felt obliged to let us out of our cozy planets and into the wider Garden. It’s our chance to do better this time.
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 3, 2024
The sandbox platform aims at facilitating the creation of role-playing mods and servers. Hypersonic Laboratories has raised $7 million in a series A round led by Play Ventures. AppWorks, WTIC, KB Investment, and Alex Ekvall also contributed to the round, with the funding going towards further development of Helix. Read more
Indie DB
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Join PvP servers, RP, war servers in the best modding sandbox available. Broke Protocol is now free on Steam and Play store for everyone! Or start your own server. All free.
Indie DB
AUGUST 13, 2024
Manipulate gravity fields to move, lift, and control vast numbers of objects in an expansive sandbox environment. Unleash the power of gravity in the Gravity Fields DLC! Explore innovative gameplay mechanics and experience stunning visuals. Bend the.
Indie DB
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Skater XL, the ultimate physics sandbox for skateboarding is bringing its silkly smooth gameplay to the Switch, with mod support ready to go.
Indie DB
MARCH 12, 2025
The official trailer for Qanga is here, offering a first look at this open-world survival sandbox.
Indie DB
AUGUST 26, 2023
Today, I would like to present the first trailer showcasing the early to mid game adventure gameplay of Soulash 2, a sandbox traditional roguelike about exploration, adventure, rise to power, and conquest.
Indie DB
JULY 30, 2023
Dusk of Dragons: Survivors is the Survival Sandbox Game that transports players to a magical medieval kingdom filled with dragons and enchantment. To celebrate its release, leave your comments to get some gift codes!
Indie DB
MARCH 7, 2023
This sandbox shooter indie begins a brand new playtesting period
Indie DB
JANUARY 14, 2023
This sandbox pirate survival indie makes its debut
Indie DB
APRIL 9, 2023
This tactical sandbox shooter unveils a new environment out at sea
Indie DB
MARCH 27, 2023
This peculiar sandbox adventure indie makes its debut
Indie DB
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
This singleplayer sandbox tactical shooter unveils camouflage overhauls
Grumpy Gamer
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Admit that your heart was in the right place but you botched the implementation of the sandbox and come up with some that protects people and also respects us. Apple has locked down the Mac is such hamfisted way that it’s getting hard to be a developer (let alone a user) on the Mac.
PreMortem.Games
JULY 29, 2024
These days, seeing people’s faces light up and how creative people get with the sandbox is the biggest motivation boost for me. I’ve always enjoyed games with more direct, open-ended controls, and sandboxes like Just Cause 2, Crysis, Rocket-League and Halo, but none of them had done this to the actual character.
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 28, 2024
It’s a no-goals, no-management sandbox that allows players to build dark cities that would make Deckard proud to hunt replicants in. Canadian solo dev Matt Marshall is the creator of the Cyberpunk-themed city builder Dystopika. Marshall created the game while drastically resetting his professional life.
Grumpy Gamer
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Admit that your heart was in the right place but you botched the implementation of the sandbox and come up with some that protects people and also respects us. Apple has locked down the Mac is such hamfisted way that it's getting hard to be a developer (let alone a user) on the Mac.
Cocos
MAY 21, 2024
In the console there is a log as follows Sandbox: deny(1) file-read-metadata /private/var/mobile/Library/Caches/com.apple.nsurlsessiond/Downloads/xx.xxx.xxxx/CFNetworkDownload_ZU5M5c.tmp 1 duplicate report for Sandbox: deny(1) file-read-metadata /private/var/mobile/Library/Caches/com.apple.nsurlsessiond/Downloads/xx.xxx.xxxx/CFNetworkDownload_ZU5M5c.tmp (..)
Indie DB
JUNE 15, 2023
Start throwing dice, flipping cards, moving miniatures and playing amazing board games because Tabletop Playground, the ultimate sandbox for players and creators of tabletop games can now be found on the Epic Games and Microsoft Storefronts.
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The Enjenir is a physics-driven sandbox game with a clumsy medieval engineer that fumbles his way from one construction project to the next. With the game’s 100% physics-based building system, players can solve each mission in infinite ways.
Brand Game Development
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
It’s the perfect sandbox, the perfect little “microcosm of life” , which is what I think games ultimately are. The success of Minecraft teaches us about ourselves and our behavior. The post Minecraft: Using Learning to Make Players Fall in Love appeared first on Brandon the Game Dev.
Game Daily
MAY 3, 2023
The Sandbox is a creative metaverse, in a similar vein to Roblox. GameDaily spoke to The Sandbox’s U.S. GameDaily: The Sandbox has said that it wants to disrupt existing game makers like Minecraft and Roblox? There are several ways creators can monetize inside The Sandbox. How realistic is that goal?
Indie DB
MAY 6, 2023
This immersive sandbox shooter plans a new playtesting period
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