Roblox hit with sexploitation lawsuit after online user allegedly attempted to kidnap 5-year-old

A traumatized mother is suing Roblox, alleging the online gaming platform has created a breeding ground for child predators ...
TechCrunch

For Roblox avatars, it’s something old and something new

Roblox has been around for a long time. The online game platform first launched in 2006 — just two years after vanilla World of Warcraft hit (the first time) and three years after Second Life, a ...
Yahoo

New Roblox report finds Gen Z users prioritize styling their virtual avatars over themselves in the physical world

On Nov. 9, the gaming platform Roblox released its 2023 Digital Expression, Fashion & Beauty Trends report that analyzed how Gen Z users are styling and designing their avatars. Roblox has millions of ...
PC Gamer

How to create and edit your Roblox avatar

Make a new you with this handy Roblox avatar guide. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Looking for a new Roblox avatar? Roblox is ...
TechCrunch

Roblox is launching avatar-based voice calls with facial motion tracking

At its annual developer’s conference, Roblox detailed its near-future plans to expand beyond its identity as a game platform for kids. The company is already pushing into new demographics — Roblox ...
The Express Tribune

Roblox sued over alleged child sexploitation after 5-year-old targeted in attempted kidnapping

A California mother has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Roblox of fostering an unsafe environment for minors after her ...
Mashable

Roblox avatars are helping Gen Z embrace their 'authentic selves'

Gaming platform Roblox is still seen by many as a kids' game, but the truth is that its users are growing up. Gen Z players — or players aged 17-24 — are Roblox's fastest-growing demographic, with ...
MIT Technology Review

Roblox’s avatars are about to get more expressive

Avatar faces will be able to move more naturally than ever before. Roblox users will soon be able to give their avatars facial expressions that mimic the player’s own, the platform announced today.
Chicago Tribune

Gucci virtual accessories become hot item for Roblox avatars. One digital-only designer bag was resold for the equivalent of $4,100 in real-world money.

Anyone whose virtual alter ego is wandering around the Roblox online game platform these days might run into other avatars sporting Gucci handbags, sunglasses or hats. The digital-only items were part ...
Engadget

Roblox will offer layered clothing and facial gestures for more realistic avatars

Roblox CEO David Baszucki said during the keynote: "Self-identity is a crucial pillar of the metaverse, and the ability to precisely customize your clothing to your unique avatar is paramount in ...
Gameranx

Roblox Introduces New Avatar Settings For Creators

Given the size and scale of Roblox, it’s easy to understand that there are things that gamers “won’t think about” when they’re playing either one of the dev team’s titles or one made by an in-game ...