Child Safety
Two new lawsuits accuse Roblox of failing to protect girls from online predators
The complaints were filed on behalf of girls from Louisiana and Oregon
Company Profile
Roblox
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www.roblox.com
About
With the largest user-generated online gaming platform, and over 15 million games created by users, Roblox claim to be the #1 gaming site for kids and teens (comScore). Every day, virtual explorers come to Roblox to create adventures, play games, role play, and learn with their friends in a family-friendly, immersive, 3D environment.
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Nick Tornow
VP of Engineering for Development
Joost Hagesteijn
General Manager for Europe
Corey Robinson
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VP, Marketing
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VP of Customers
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Marvellous Mena
The race to 2030: How MENA governments turned games into a national ambition
Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Morocco all have 2030 gaming visions, but ambitions and plans are not the same thing
Jobs Roundup
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New Offerings
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey launches Roblox companion game ahead of film release
The game has already recorded 1.7 million visits
New Games
New release roundup: King of Delivery 2, Daily Match, WWE Generations: Eras Collide, and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week
Jobs Roundup
June 2026's Movers and Shakers: Hires and promotions at Roblox, Scopely, Metacore and more
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Hot Five
Hot Five: EA Advertising, Roblox Kids accounts, and six months of Where Winds Meet on mobile
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Podcast | Episode 94
PGC Barcelona takeaways, the UK's social media ban and Fortnite vs Roblox | Week in Mobile Games podcast
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Roblox Fee
Roblox reveals creator fee structure for brand integrations from 2027
The new framework will calculate charges based on audience reach and player location
Online Safety
Roblox rolls out Kids and Select accounts with tighter age-based controls
Games available to Kids and Select accounts must pass additional review processes
Fifa World Cup 2026
Games are getting match ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026
From Roblox to Netflix and even EA without a FIFA licence, this sporting event has triggered an industry-wide scramble for football fans on every platform
Roblox In Mena
Roblox says “chat will remain off in the majority of the Middle East" until Arabic moderation matures
Following PGbiz's analysis of the Savvy-Roblox MoU last month, Roblox MENAT GM Mohamed El Sheakh responded to a series of questions on its MENA strategy
Hot Five
Hot Five: Record D2C sales, WWDC26 takeaways, and Two Desperados secures $20m
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Winners Revealed
Gather-2-Gether wins Roblox and Games for Change challenge focused on positive play
Developer Magic The Dog will receive a $15,000 first-place prize
Child Safety
Russia lifts ban on Roblox
The decision follows consultations between Roblox and Russian authorities on protecting underage users
Ai Acquisition
Roblox strengthens AI ambitions with Morpheus AI acquisition and founder hires
The company plans to integrate Morpheus AI technology into its Roblox Video Model
Online Safety
SuperAwesome partners with Roblox as under-13 advertising partner
The partnership focuses on delivering brand-safe and COPPA-compliant advertising experiences
New Offerings
Mexican Football Federation launches FIFA Super Soccer activation on Roblox ahead of World Cup 2026
The event lets players use Mexico’s official adidas 2026 kit before it is worn at the tournament
Roblox Collaboration
Miraculous and Rabbids launch cross-experience Roblox collaboration
The collaboration links three Roblox experiences through a shared narrative
Back Of The Net
Canada national football team partners with Roblox’s FIFA Super Soccer
Deal is part of Canada Soccer's 'Our Game Now' marketing campaign that aims to generate excitement for the team
Child Safety
FTC urged to investigate Roblox over child safety and spending concerns
Roblox accused of complex in-game spending system using Robux currency
New Offerings
Roblox expands mental health efforts with new partnerships and well-being resources
The company partnered with Koko, ThroughLine, and Thrive
Deal Analysis
Why the Savvy-Roblox deal lands differently in Saudi Arabia
A look at why Savvy Games Group has cut a deal with popular UGC platform Roblox despite local restrictions and global allegations around child safety
Jobs Roundup
May 2026's Movers and Shakers: Xbox leadership reshuffle, Stillfront hires CHRO, and more
Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers
Job News
Roblox appoints Mohamed El Sheakh as general manager for MENA and Türkiye
The new GM will oversee partnerships and developer ecosystem growth
New Partnerships
Gamefam teams up with Borussia Dortmund for FIFA Super Soccer on Roblox
The event introduces exclusive Borussia Dortmund-themed quests and rewards for players
New Partnerships
Savvy Games Group and Roblox sign MoU to grow Saudi Arabia’s game development ecosystem
Partnership focuses on game development training and education initiatives
New Partnerships
Starbreeze partners with Gamefam for new Payday game on Roblox
The title is scheduled to launch later this year
New Offerings
Roblox reveals hybrid architecture for photorealistic multiplayer worlds
“This architecture will empower creators of all sizes”
Ip Insight
Transmedia is back: Why the next hit game IP might start as an animated microdrama
AI, Roblox and beyond: 6 things we learned at Cartoon Next 2026 about the future of cross-platform storytelling
Jobs Roundup
April 2026's Movers and Shakers: Jam City's new CEO, Roblox's GM for Europe, Apple's Tim Cook stepping down, and more
Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers
Roblox Revs Up
Roblox hires Joost Hagesteijn as first general manager for Europe
The newly created position has been established following significant growth in Europe
Staff Surge
Roblox workforce grows 24% to over 3,000 full-time staff
The platform had a "banner year" in 2025 with hits like Steal a Brainrot and Grow a Garden
New Offerings
Roblox launches agentic AI tools to speed up game development workflows
The company said 44% of top creators already rely on AI tools across Roblox’s ecosystem
Settlement Reached
Roblox agrees $12.5m deal to enhance child safety
The company is committing $10m to programmes encouraging children to engage in offline activities
Parental Controls
Roblox introduces new age-based accounts as it fights to alleviate safety concerns
UGC platform further expands parental controls and age-verification rules
Ugc
Roblox launches avatar makeup category to expand creator monetisation and brand partnerships
Roblox said users updated their avatars an average of 274m times per day in early 2025
Podcast | Episode 87
Was Epic's app store battle worth it? | Week in Mobile Games podcast
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Adaptations Ahoy
Baobab to adapt Roblox hits Deepwoken, Natural Disaster Survival and Barry’s Prison Run for film and TV
The studio selected titles with deep engagement and strong world-building rather than chasing short-lived viral success
Hot Five
Hot Five: Wuthering Waves 3.0 and beyond, Budge Studios’ Nickelodeon partnership, and Roblox to take cut of in-game brand deals
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
New Offerings
Roblox to take cut of in-game brand deals from 2027 under new advertising rules
The company is restructuring its ad ecosystem to position Roblox as a full-scale media and commerce channel, not just a games platform
New Offerings
Roblox launches Incubator and Jumpstart programmes to help developers build more advanced games for its platform
The company is pushing for a new generation of Roblox experiences that go beyond the traditional look
Us Best Of 2026
The Top 30 US Mobile Game Makers of 2026
The US movers and shakers of the last 12 months revealed!
New Offerings
Roblox launches AI-powered chat system that automatically rephrases inappropriate messages
The feature replaces blocked text with more respectful language while preserving the original meaning
Child Safety
LA County sues Roblox over alleged child safety failures
Officials claim the platform exposes minors to grooming and sexual exploitation
New Offerings
Roblox launches Global Parent Council to strengthen family engagement and online safety oversight
The council includes 80 parents and caregivers from 32 countries across four regions
Ready To Reflect
Matthew Ball's State of Video Gaming in 2026: "China is eating the video games industry"
Highlights from the State of Video Gaming in 2026 report include content sales growth, fewer layoffs and victory for China and Roblox
Podcast | Episode 83
Supercell faces Clash Royale controversy and banks on innovation | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 83...
Jobs Roundup
February 2026's Movers and Shakers: Shifts at Steel Media, Sega’s new CFO, Unity's board room shuffle, and more
Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers
Child Safety
Egypt blocks Roblox over concerns about child safety and harmful online content
The Supreme Council for Media Regulation is coordinating with telecom authorities to enforce the ban