Roblox announces short-form video app, hikes developer earnings


FILE PHOTO: The Roblox logo is displayed on a banner, to celebrate the company's IPO, on the front facade of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., March 10, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

(Reuters) -Roblox announced a new short-form video content application and an earnings increase for creators at its developers conference on Friday, looking to ride the wave of strong engagement and lure new users to the videogame platform.

The TikTok-style app, called "Roblox Moments," is currently available in beta and will enable users to capture, edit and share cuts of gameplay on a common platform for players.

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