I've been playing games for 40 years, writing about them for 20, and I'm here to say parts of Roblox need to be legislated out of existence

Credit: Roblox Corporation I'm 44 years old, and my first-ever PC was my dad's hand-me-down ZX Spectrum. I'm not sure of the ...

Child safety groups want FTC to investigate Roblox

Child safety advocates say the massively popular gaming platform Roblox could be bad for kids. Fairplay and the National ...
The Next Web

Fairplay and NCSE ask the FTC to investigate Roblox over child safety and ‘unfair and deceptive’ marketing

Fairplay and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, have asked the US Federal Trade Commission to investigate Roblox over 'unfair and deceptive' design and marketing practices.

Roblox shares tumble as forecast cut signals safety measures weighing on user growth

Roblox shares plunged ⁠24% in premarket trading on Friday after the company lowered ⁠its annual bookings forecast, raising concerns that new safety measures could ‌weigh on user growth for several ...
WRAL

Roblox rolls out new age-based accounts amid growing number of lawsuits

Popular children's gaming app Roblox is rolling out a new way for kids to play amid a growing number of lawsuits. According to the company, children under the age of nine will be automatically ...
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Roblox launching new age-based accounts and parental controls for kids under 16 in early June

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Popular online video game Roblox will soon launch new age-based accounts and parental controls for kids under 16. “Roblox Kids” accounts are for kids from the ages of 5 to 8. “Roblox ...
The Verge

Roblox will need age verification to make sure you’re at least 9 years old

People who don’t do an age check can only access family-friendly games. People who don’t do an age check can only access family-friendly games. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and ...
Business Wire

Roblox Introduces New Age-Based Accounts and Expanded Parental Controls for Users Under 16

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) today announced two new age-based accounts for younger users on Roblox: Roblox Kids for users ages 5 to 8 and Roblox Select for ...
Digital Trends

Roblox boosts child safety with new account types limiting chat and game access

Roblox is among the internet’s busiest digital playgrounds, but keeping it safe, especially for the youngest users, has been an ongoing challenge. Well, on April 13, 2026, the platform’s founder and ...
Lifehacker

Roblox 'Plus' Is Here, but It's Only for the Hardcore Spenders

Joel Cunningham is Lifehacker’s Deputy Editor. He has 15 years of experience as a writer and editor. Previously, he was managing editor of content marketing for Barnes & Noble, where he founded the ...
GameSpot

How To Download And Update Roblox

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. So you or your child wants to play Roblox? That’s great, but where ...