Roblox's new 'sensitive issues' label deemed "a step backward for both creative expression and social justice" by advocacy groups

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

Roblox announces short-form video feed for gameplay clips, new AI tools for creators, and more

Online gaming platform Roblox is launching a TikTok-like short-form video feed for sharing gameplay moments, the company unveiled on Friday at the Roblox Developers Conference. The company also ...
The New York Times

He Made a Friend on Roblox. Their Relationship Turned Sinister.

At age 7, Ethan Dallas began playing the online game, where he met Nate. Deadly abuse followed, said Ethan’s mother, who blames Roblox. Ethan Dallas at 15. He had played Roblox, an online game aimed ...

'A threat to creative expression and social progress': Advocacy groups respond to Roblox's new 'sensitive issues' label

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

Roblox removes 100 violative experiences referencing Charlie Kirk following campus assassination

Roblox said Thursday it had taken down more than 100 experiences referencing Charlie Kirk that violated the online gaming platform's rules after Wednesday's assassination of the Turning Point USA ...
Forbes

Roblox’s ‘Italian Brainrot’ Trend, Explained

Roblox’s Steal a Brainrot, based on “Italian Brainrot” memes, has become a breakout hit—the Roblox/Fortnite game recently hit almost 24 million players in a single day. Roblox is the gaming hub of ...
NBC News

Roblox, Discord sued after 15-year-old boy was allegedly groomed online before he died by suicide

The mother of a 15-year-old California boy who took his own life is now suing Roblox and Discord over his death, alleging her son was groomed and coerced to send explicit images on the apps. Rebecca ...