Women in Games, Out Making Games, and BAME in Games call for transparent age ratings rather than vague "sensitive issues" label.

Kentucky is taking Roblox to court for permitting an exploitative online environment. Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the lawsuit on Tuesday and warned parents of the

Roblox Corp. is facing criticism from three advocacy groups who say the parental approval required before children can play games involving “sensitive issues” like marriage equality and pay equity in sports will cause more harm than good.

The Escapist looks into the Roblox gambling situation, what’s being done about it by the Roblox corporation, concerned parents, and any introduced legislation to combat the problem.

Roblox's business is growing at a feverish pace and while child safety concerns shouldn't be ignored, the risks may be a bit exaggerated.

Parental controls were already in place for a young US gamer, who was allegedly coerced into sending explicit images by an adult Roblox user posing as a child. He allegedly groomed the 15-year-old boy for several years before his suicide.

Roblox notified game makers in August that it was introducing a new "content descriptor and parental control [for] experiences that are primarily themed on a sensitive social, political, or religious issue," including any experiences that provoke a "strong emotional response" or suggest "polarized viewpoints."

A viral post claimed Roblox would shut down on September 1, 2025, sparking panic among players, but the company has not confirmed anything yet.

And it’s getting sued…again. As sad as it sounds, video games have always been the focus of many controversies. Some of them have been overblown, like they’re “turning kids’ brains into mush,” which we know isn’t true. Some of them have been ...

Roblox has been criticised for its new guidelines on "sensitive issues", described by advocacy groups as "a step backward".