Roblox is launching a new type of ad that, if watched, will give players things like in-game currency and power-ups, according to an announcementfrom the company. The full-screen video ads, called ...

Roblox says its paid experiences will launch on personal computers later this year, with plans to expand to all other devices in the future.

The popularity of online gaming platform Roblox has allowed some developers to make serious money.

Roblox will roll out paid videogames on its platform and allow developers to sell physical merchandise through their created games, the company said on Friday.

SAN MATEO — Roblox will roll out paid video games on its platform and allow developers to sell physical merchandise through their created games, the company said on Sept 6.

Roblox is updating its $35 million Creator Fund to include more game-makers including developer studios, users and brands -- to build content that expands beyond kids' gaming.