Roblox down for tens of thousands of users in the US, Downdetector shows
(Reuters) -Video game maker Roblox was down for tens of thousands of users in the United States on Tuesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.
Roblox lifts bookings forecast as spending defies tariff uncertainty
(Reuters) -Roblox raised its annual bookings forecast on Thursday and beat quarterly results estimates, a sign that spending on its vast library of user-generated videogames was holding up despite economic uncertainty driven by U.S. tariffs.
Roblox user group re-creates real-life mass shooting events
A group of Roblox users is re-creating real life school shooting incidents on the gaming platform that's popular with kids, including attacks at Columbine High School and the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
Roblox announces new ad format, Google partnership to boost advertising business
(Reuters) - Roblox on Tuesday launched a new format of video advertising on its gaming platform and announced a partnership with Google to help boost the growth of its nascent ad business.
Roblox partners with Google to offer in-game advertising
Roblox Corp is partnering with Alphabet Inc's Google to offer ads that encourage player engagement, marking a significant step in the video-game platform's push to generate more revenue from advertising.
Roblox releases its first 3D model
SAN FRANCISCO, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Roblox announced Monday that it's launching the first iteration of its 3D model "Cube" to allow creators to create 3D objects using generative AI.
Roblox fans gaming industry gloom with weak forecast, shares tank
(Reuters) -Roblox forecast annual bookings below estimates on Thursday, sparking fears that growth at the videogame platform was slowing after years of breakneck progress, sending its shares down 17%.
Roblox joins tech companies in new fund to protect kids online
Experts in child safety, open-source technology and countering violent extremism are contributing to the effort.
Roblox tightens messaging rules for under-13 users amid abuse concerns
(Reuters) - Video game maker Roblox said on Monday that it is implementing new safety measures for users under 13, including permanently removing the ability to message others outside games on its platform.
Roblox bolsters child safety measures after abuse reports
A report by Bloomberg last year said at least 24 people had been arrested since 2018 for grooming, abusing or abducting victims met through the platform.
Hindenburg Research shorts Roblox, alleging inflated metrics
(Reuters) -Hindenburg Research disclosed a short position in Roblox on Tuesday, alleging that the gaming platform popular among young children inflated metrics including user numbers and engagement.
Roblox lifts annual bookings forecast as in-game spending booms; shares jump
(Reuters) -Videogame platform Roblox raised its forecast for full-year 2024 bookings on Thursday, as it continues to benefit from robust spending within its virtual worlds, sending its shares up over 17%.
Roblox will ban kids under 13 from ‘social hangouts’
Roblox Corp introduced new rules preventing kids under 13 from accessing online games intended just for socialising and from making some kinds of virtual content, like drawing on digital chalkboards, the latest in a series of child-safety changes at the company.
Roblox plans to open office in Turkey if access to platform restored
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Video game platform Roblox said on Tuesday it plans to open an office in Turkey in line with local laws if access is restored to the platform, which Ankara blocked over concerns that some content could lead to child abuse.
Roblox appeals Turkey’s ban over sexual content in games
Roblox Corp is appealing a ruling in Turkey that led to its ban over child safety concerns last month, according to a statement from the company.
Roblox set to launch paid videogames on its virtual platform
(Reuters) - Roblox will roll out paid videogames on its platform and allow developers to sell physical merchandise through their created games, the company said on Friday.
Olympic marketing deal hopes to meet young fans where they are – on Roblox
The Olympic world’s ever-expanding quest to draw in young fans is meeting them where they are – on Roblox.
Turkey blocks Roblox access over abuse concerns, justice minister says
GDANSK (Reuters) -Turkey has blocked access to the popular video game platform Roblox over concerns about content that could lead to child abuse, the country's justice minister said.
Roblox raises bookings forecast, CFO exit weighs on shares
(Reuters) -Roblox raised its annual bookings forecast on Thursday, as user engagement increased on its platform during the summer holidays and more mature content helped it draw users with higher spending power.
Roblox players to start seeing video ads in its virtual realms
(Reuters) - Roblox is rolling out virtual billboards with video advertisements, the gaming platform said on Wednesday, in its latest move to draw revenue from its games that are mostly free to play.
