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Roblox wants to shed its ‘metaverse’ label

Tian Pei, Roblox’s head of sport, has been kept busy over the past few years with high-profile partnerships with Fifa, McLaren, Nascar and others. The platform helped codify many of the expectations ...
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Roblox's new 'sensitive issues' label deemed "a step backward for both creative expression and social justice" by advocacy groups

Roblox has been criticised for its new guidelines on "sensitive issues", described by advocacy groups as "a step backward for both creative expression and social justice". Back in August, Roblox ...
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'A threat to creative expression and social progress': Advocacy groups respond to Roblox's new 'sensitive issues' label

A trio of advocacy groups are speaking out against Roblox's new "sensitive issues" label for community-created content. Women in Games, Out Making Games, and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Talent ...
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Universal Music Group, Republic Records, & STYNGR Bring Boombox to Roblox - Pioneering Opportunities for Labels and Players

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG) and Republic Records are proud to announce the launch of Boombox - the first scaled music product across the Roblox ...
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'A threat to creative expression and social progress': Advocacy groups respond to Roblox's new 'sensitive issues' label

Women in Games, Out Making Games, and BAME in Games call for transparent age ratings rather than vague "sensitive issues" label. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
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Roblox's new 'sensitive issues' label deemed "a step backward for both creative expression and social justice" by advocacy groups

UPDATE 01/10/25: Roblox has responded to criticism of its "sensitive issues" descriptor, stating it wishes to empower parents. "We welcome and value creativity and expression on Roblox," reads a ...