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Meta, Snap and Roblox commit to tougher anti-grooming measures in UK
Meta, Snap, and Roblox have committed to implementing tougher anti-grooming measures in the UK following urging from Ofcom. These social networks will enhance their safety protocols to protect users, particularly children, from online grooming.
Business and Finance
Hasbro reported its first quarter 2026 financial results, while Roblox announced its inaugural share repurchase program. Additionally, Logitech announced its proposed fiscal year 2026 dividend.
Midday Safety Dance
The US Federal Trade Commission has been urged to investigate Roblox concerning allegations of inadequate child safety measures and aggressive in-game spending practices. The BBC reported on the watchdog's potential involvement.
Roblox Safety Score: An Honest Assessment for Adult Gamers (2026) | TAG
Roblox, a user-generated content platform with over 111 million daily active users, is undergoing intense scrutiny regarding its safety infrastructure. Despite significant investments in moderation and safety initiatives, the platform faces legal challenges in multiple states for allegedly failing to protect children from predators. The article assesses Roblox's safety score, highlighting the tension between its robust safety measures and documented failures, particularly concerning the interaction between adults and minors on the platform.
MMO Business Roundup: 2K’s layoffs, Indiana’s Roblox lawsuit, CCP’s rename, and the Tarkov effect
This MMO business roundup covers several industry developments, including layoffs at 2K Games' 31st Union studio working on Project Ethos. Indiana is suing Roblox and Discord over child safety concerns, while Escape from Tarkov's popularity is cited as a driver for the extraction shooter genre. CCP Games rebranded to Fenris Creations to avoid conflict with China, and Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick stated Grand Theft Auto VI is being developed without crunch.
Roblox Shell codes May 2026
This guide provides the latest redeemable codes for the Roblox game Shell, offering players free in-game items such as pearls, charms, and rolls. It also explains how to redeem these codes, which requires reaching level ten in the game, and offers tips for leveling up quickly. The article notes that new codes are typically released with game updates and can be found in the official Shell Discord server.
[Roblox] Catch Bugs Secret Madxcer Quest – Getting The Rarest Lure!
This guide details how to complete the Madxcer Quest in the Roblox game Catch Bugs, which involves collecting rare bugs to obtain the Crystal Lord Title and the Crystal Lure. It provides instructions on finding the NPC Madxcer, details the required bugs (Jewel Caterpillars and Giant Emerald Pill Millipedes), and explains the benefits and cost of the Crystal Lure.
gamescom latam 2026 wraps up with record-breaking results
gamescom latam 2026 concluded with record-breaking attendance, exceeding 154,000 visitors and marking a 17.5% increase from the previous year. The event facilitated over 13,000 B2B meetings, projecting an estimated US$180 million in new business and solidifying its role as a key platform for the South American games industry. Major companies like Nintendo, Electronic Arts, and PlayStation showcased over 400 games, including more than 60 new releases.
gamescom latam 2026 wraps up with record-breaking results
gamescom latam 2026 concluded with record-breaking attendance, attracting over 154,000 visitors and showcasing more than 400 games. The event also facilitated over 13,000 B2B meetings, projecting an estimated US$180 million in new business, solidifying its role as a key business platform for the Latin American games industry.
Xbox scraps Microsoft Copilot in yet another win for new CEO Asha Sharma
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced the discontinuation of Microsoft Copilot development for consoles and mobile, prioritizing community connection and addressing player and developer friction. This decision marks a significant shift away from AI integration for Xbox, contrasting with Microsoft's broader AI initiatives and the continued embrace of the technology by other industry figures and companies.
Blood pressure too low? Try our quiz about the most freakishly out-of-touch things tech CEOs have ever said
This article presents a quiz featuring controversial and out-of-touch quotes from various tech and gaming CEOs. It highlights statements on topics ranging from game pricing and AI's impact on jobs to corporate responsibility and the nature of development.
Podcast: iicon, Gamescom Latam, and Roblox financials
This week's GamesIndustry.biz podcast covers the Brazilian development scene from GamesCom Latam and insights from the ESA's iicon conference. It also touches on Roblox's financial performance and ongoing user growth despite a share price slide, as well as Microsoft's hardware challenges.
Gamescom Latam shows Brazil's dev scene has huge potential, but it's waiting for a spark | Opinion
Gamescom Latam in São Paulo highlights Brazil's growing game development scene, which possesses strong industry infrastructure and government support frameworks. However, a significant lack of funding and investment is hindering its potential to reach the next level, with industry figures emphasizing the need for financial incentives and tax breaks to attract further investment and foster growth.
Roblox announces AI-driven upscaler called Roblox Reality
Roblox has announced Roblox Reality, an AI-driven upscaler designed to generate high-fidelity visuals and significantly reduce development time and cost for creators. The technology integrates the existing Roblox Cloud and Game Engine with AI-driven Video World Models to enhance rendering details. An early version is expected later this year or in early 2027.
"Turning solitary AI dreams into a social, playable reality" is the aim of Roblox's new upscaling tech, which will make sentient blobs photorealistic
Roblox is developing new AI-powered upscaling technology, dubbed Roblox Reality, to create photorealistic visuals for its platform. This hybrid architecture combines the Roblox Game Engine for logic and simulation with a Video World Model for generative visuals. While the technology aims to lower creation barriers and enhance fidelity, CEO David Baszucki acknowledges the significant compute power required and notes that current AI models lack the interactivity and persistence needed for true game experiences.
Roblox Stock Nosedives After Company Says It Expects To Make $1 Billion Less This Year
Roblox's stock price dropped significantly after the company announced it expects to make approximately $1 billion less in revenue this year. This downward revision is attributed to slowed new user growth, impacted by recent age-check system changes and other "greater-than-expected headwinds." Despite these challenges, Roblox highlighted the long-term benefits of its safety enhancements and noted the recent launch of a native version on PlayStation 5.
Roblox reports strong Q1 growth, revises full-year forecast due to new saftey measures
Roblox reported strong first-quarter revenue and bookings growth, with average daily active users increasing 35% year-over-year to 132 million. However, the company revised its full-year forecast downwards due to the implementation of new mandatory age checks and child safety measures. These measures, including enhanced age verification, are expected to be fully implemented by June, impacting the company's projected growth rates.
Roblox (RBLX) Q1 2026 earnings results beat revenue estimates on smaller than expected loss
Roblox Corporation exceeded revenue estimates for its Q1 2026 earnings report, reporting a smaller than anticipated loss. Despite these positive financial metrics, the company experienced a decrease in Daily Active Users during the same quarter.
Business and Finance
Roblox has reported its first quarter 2026 financial results. A statement from a gaming CEO indicated a shift in perspective regarding long-term employee job security, suggesting a more pragmatic approach to workforce management.
Roblox is "democratizing creation" with its new AI upscaling tech, but admits its too costly for your average dev
Roblox has introduced a new AI upscaling technology called Roblox Reality, aiming to "democratize creation" by enabling photorealistic graphics in multiplayer games. However, the company acknowledges that the technology is currently too costly and computationally demanding for average developers and players. CEO David Baszucki expressed optimism about its potential to lower barriers to high-fidelity creation, while Senior Vice President Anupam Singh noted the ongoing challenges in achieving real-time performance.
