Roblox curbs on ‘sensitive’ games criticised by advocacy groups


The groups are concerned about Roblox’s decision to include issues like reproductive rights and affirmative action among the sensitive topics. Other issues identified by the company include immigration, capital punishment, gun control and vaccination. — Unsplash

Roblox Corp is facing criticism from three advocacy groups who say the parental approval required before children can play games involving “sensitive issues” like marriage equality and pay equity in sports will cause more harm than good.

Out Making Games, Women in Games and BAME in Games, which represents Black, Asian and minority employees in the industry, signed a letter Tuesday calling Roblox’s policy “a step backward for both creative expression and social justice”. 

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