Roblox, the popular online gaming platform, has introduced a new feature that allows players to customize their avatars with facial capture animations.

Roblox Connect weaves Roblox's existing avatars, voice chat and camera-based facial animations together into a new product.

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 product weaves Roblox's existing avatars, voice chat and camera-based facial animations together into something that could stand apart from the platform's traditional game-like worlds.