Rec Room shutdown 2026: Why Roblox rival closing leaves millions shocked – what happens to your games and data?Rec Room shutdown 2026: Rec Room, a major competitor to Roblox, is shutting down in June this year. After a decade of growth and a massive ...
01 Apr, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Rec Room, the $3.5B social gaming platform, to shut down after failing to find path to profitabilitySocial gaming platform Rec Room will cease operations on June 1, citing persistent challenges in achieving profitability despite its popula...
31 Mar, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Indonesia's social media curbs for under 16s take set to start, few know how they workIndonesia's social media curbs, which the government says are intended to reduce the risk of cyberbullying and addiction, follow a ban in...
28 Mar, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
California-based gaming giant Roblox with 100 million daily users accused of child exploitation as Australia sends chilling warningRoblox said last year it would roll out compulsory facial recognition or ID checks for players wanting to access its chat features.
10 Feb, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Roblox launches AI tech that generates functioning models with natural languageRoblox launched an artificial intelligence technology on Wednesday that can generate fully functioning in-game models using natural languag...
04 Feb, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
What parents need to know about Roblox’s new age-check requirement19 Jan, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Roblox down? Thousands of gamers report login failures, game crashes, and error 9007 amid global outageRoblox experienced widespread disruptions late Thursday, December 18, as thousands of users reported difficulties accessing the platform an...
19 Dec, 2025, 11.30 AM IST
Roblox cracks down: AI age checks block kids from chatting with adults after lawsuitsRoblox is introducing AI age verification for its users. This new system will use facial scans or government IDs to confirm ages. The platf...
18 Nov, 2025, 09.31 PM IST
Texas AG sues Roblox for 'putting paedophiles and profits' over children's safety; Gaming giant hits back with 'misrepresentations and sensationalized claims' commentTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Roblox. The lawsuit accuses the gaming platform of failing to protect children. Paxton claims Ro...
07 Nov, 2025, 12.50 PM IST
Louisiana sues Roblox game platform over child safetyThe US state of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit accusing Roblox of facilitating the exploitation of children, prompting the online game platf...
16 Aug, 2025, 07.36 AM IST
#RobloxDown spikes on social media after platform crashes for 100,000+ US usersOn June 3, 2025, Roblox experienced a significant service disruption, impacting tens of thousands of users across the United States. Downde...
04 Jun, 2025, 06.46 AM IST
Roblox, Discord scrutinised by states over child safety issuesOfficials in Florida and New Jersey are investigating Roblox and Discord over child safety concerns. Florida subpoenaed Roblox for details ...
18 Apr, 2025, 07.07 PM IST
Hindenburg Research discloses short position on gaming company Roblox. Shares plunge 9%Hindenburg Research disclosed a short position in Roblox, claiming the gaming platform falsely inflated user metrics, including daily activ...
08 Oct, 2024, 08.49 PM IST
Hindenburg Research claims Roblox inflated user metrics, shares drop 7.5%Hindenburg Research on Tuesday disclosed a short position in Roblox, saying the videogame company has been lying to investors and regulator...
08 Oct, 2024, 07.07 PM IST
Roblox earnings: In-game spending gets holiday boost as it forecasts strong 2024 bookingsRoblox expands its reach by partnering with brands like Adidas, Lamborghini, and L'Oreal to enhance fan engagement. Financially, the compan...
07 Feb, 2024, 08.09 PM IST
Roblox forecasts strong 2024 bookings; in-game spending gets holiday boostIn a positive sign for the gaming industry, the global video game market is anticipated to grow 2.8% this year, as it expects robust sales ...
07 Feb, 2024, 06.54 PM IST
US gaming platform Roblox seen surging in NYSE debutRoblox is going public through a direct listing rather than a traditional initial public offering (IPO). This means the company is not sell...
10 Mar, 2021, 10.33 PM IST