FaZe Clan Influencers Exit Over Contract Dispute With New Owner

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She just wanted to play Roblox with friends. Then the messages from a predator began.

Roblox is one of the world’s most popular kids’ games, but lawsuits around the country allege predators are hiding in plain sight.
Pocket Gamer.Biz

Russia bans Roblox over harmful content claims

Roblox says it respects local laws and remains committed to safety and positive experiences. Roblox is already banned in Iraq, Turkey and Qatar over child-safety concerns. The company will soon ...
TechCrunch

Roblox banned in Russia, local media says

The online gaming platform Roblox has been banned in Russia, according to a report from Russian state media. Roblox is a user-generated content platform where players can create and share their own ...
Reuters

Russia blocks access to US children's gaming platform Roblox

Dec 3 (Reuters) - Russia has blocked access to the U.S. children's gaming platform Roblox (RBLX.N), opens new tab, accusing it of distributing extremist materials and "LGBT propaganda". Announcing the ...
Deadline.com

Google AI, Ashton Kutcher-Backed Animation Studio Spiridellis Bros. Partners With ‘Raining Tacos’ Creator Parry Gripp & Roblox On Parryverse

EXCLUSIVE: AI-powered animation studio Spiridellis Bros. Studios has announced an exclusive partnership with songwriter and music artist Parry Gripp, whose songs for children have drawn hundreds of ...
The New York Times

We Asked Roblox’s C.E.O. About Child Safety. It Got Tense.

This week the company announced that it would require users to undergo an A.I.-powered age estimation process in order to chat with others on the platform. Will this change reassure parents? By Kevin ...
TechSpot

Roblox will now restrict chat by age group, verified with selfie-based scans

In context: Roblox is a gaming platform with a massive audience of teens and younger players. Authorities worldwide have criticized the service as a potential grooming ground for predators, but the ...

New Roblox age checks to stop children from speaking with adult strangers

Amid growing concerns about child safety, Roblox is rolling out age verification checks to prevent children from speaking ...
techtimes

Best 'Roblox' Games: Expert 'Roblox' Game Suggestions and Recommendations for Every Playstyle

Explore how to discover the best Roblox games tailored to your unique playstyle with expert suggestions and personalized recommendations. INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images Finding the best "Roblox" ...
The Hill

Roblox steps up age checks, will group younger users into age-based chats

Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to privately message other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to message people ...
Variety

Roblox to Require All Users to Verify Age With Facial Estimation Tech to Access Chat Features Beginning in December

Roblox will launch facial age checks as a requirement for all users who want to access communication features beginning next month. The gaming platform has also implemented age-based chats to limit ...