Forbes

Roblox Adds New Age Estimation Feature As Controversy Over Child Safety Grows

Roblox, the popular gaming platform that has garnered controversy and lawsuits in recent weeks over allegations it poses a threat to child safety, said Wednesday it is working on new initiatives to ...
New York Post

Roblox branded ‘pedophile hellscape’ with games like ‘Escape to Epstein Island’ and ‘Diddy Party’

Popular kids video game Roblox was branded a “pedophile hellscape,” with titles such as “Diddy Party,” and “Escape to Epstein Island,” according to Hindenburg Research – the short-seller who called ...
Polygon

Peak creators would rather you pirate the game than play its slop ripoff

Roblox hosts all sorts of games, from cozy experiences like Grow A Garden to capitalistic hellscape simulators like Steal a Brainrot. But the game creation platform is also rife with copycat games ...
AZ Central

When is Roblox shutting down? Is Roblox getting banned on Sept. 1? What to know

Rumors have been swirling that popular online gaming platform Roblox is shutting down. Roblox allows users to make a virtual universe and participate in millions of games and interactive environments.
Business Insider

Roblox accused of being a 'hunting ground' for child predators as legal firestorm against gaming giant intensifies

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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 ...
CNN

Louisiana sues Roblox alleging the popular gaming site fails to protect children

Louisiana sued the online gaming platform Roblox on Thursday, alleging the wildly popular site has perpetuated an environment where sexual predators “thrive, unite, hunt and victimize kids.” The ...
Hindustan Times

Roblox child abuse allegations: Here's a bite-by-bite breakdown of the controversy

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, accusing the popular gaming platform is “the perfect place for pedophiles.” Roblox claims to improve its ...
Hindustan Times

Roblox suing Schlep? YouTuber claims he was banned for exposing predators, received cease-and-desist

YouTuber RealSchlep said Roblox banned his account and sent him cease-and-desist letter threatening legal action, accusing him of violating its safety protocols YouTuber RealSchlep, known for exposing ...
Los Angeles Times

‘Real-life nightmare for kids.’ ‘Roblox’ faces multiple lawsuits over child safety

“Roblox” faced a wave of new lawsuits this week that allege the popular gaming platform hasn’t done enough to safeguard kids from pedophiles and sexual content. One of the latest complaints, filed in ...
Variety

Roblox Innovation Awards 2025 Winners Revealed: ‘Grow a Garden,’ ’99 Nights in the Forest’ and More (EXCLUSIVE)

The 2025 Roblox Innovation Awards unveiled its winners during a ceremony at the San Jose Civic Theater Saturday with many of the top honors going to some of the platform’s most popular games, ...
El Paso Times

Is Roblox actually getting banned? What to know about Roblox shutting down

Many have been questioning whether Roblox is shutting down after a parody account reportedly spread rumors of the popular gaming platform coming to an end. The rumors emerged as lawsuits allege that ...