A research firm shorts Roblox because the game company is allegedly misleading investors, lying about user numbers, and facilitating illicit behavior with minors. Roblox denies the accusations.

Roblox will not let users under the age of 13 message others outside of games and experiences on the platform, the company said Friday. Roblox also announced a series of other built-in protections for ...

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." ...