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Rumors have been swirling that popular online gaming platform Roblox is shutting down. Roblox allows users to make a virtual universe and participate in millions of games and interactive environments.

It can seem daunting at first, because unlike a traditional game you’d buy for a mobile device or console, Roblox is a platform, with a heavy emphasis on creating and sharing with other players online ...

Many have been questioning whether Roblox is shutting down after a parody account reportedly spread rumors of the popular gaming platform coming to an end. The rumors emerged as lawsuits allege that ...

A few weeks ago, we covered a story explaining how the Roblox CEO, David Baszucki, expressed his goal of setting up Roblox as a potential dating site. Mind you, this wasn’t just a quickly stated ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The default Roblox avatar is iconic, but there’s a good chance you want to alter it to make yourself look a tad more unique. This is where the Avatar ...

YouTuber Schlep, known for his Roblox "predator stings," had his account terminated and received a cease and desist letter from Roblox. The company accused him of violating rules by staging ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a child protection lawsuit against Roblox, the top gaming site for children and teens, accusing the platform of enabling ...

Roblox has become one of the most popular online platforms in the world, with over 380 million monthly active users creating, playing, and sharing games. It’s a cultural force, shaping how young ...

On August 13, 2025, Qatar blocked access to Roblox due to social media pressure citing concerns about harmful interactions and exploitation risks to minors. This decision follows similar bans in ...

Alex J. Rouhandeh serves as a special correspondent for Newsweek. Previously, he served as Newsweek's congressional correspondent, reporting from Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In 2025, Alex ...