PARIS: The publisher of "Roblox" has promised to set up age verification mechanisms, after allegations the video game massively popular with children and teens worldwide has fallen short on safety.

Meep City is a Roblox social game reminiscent of Club Penguin or Toontown where users hang out, decorate homes, and fulfill their slice of life fantasy. At least, that's the pitch. In practice, Meep ...

A Kamloops, B.C., 12-year-old is suing Roblox, alleging the popular video game platform is designed with features and gameplay elements that are "addictive, manipulative and financially exploitative." ...