Part of its allure is that users can share games that they created.
The platform also allows them to monetize their creations.
However, things become complicated when considering the age of those content creators.
Roblox has a monthly player count of over 200 million.
A not-so-insignificant portion of these players are teenagers or even younger children, leading to child exploitation accusations.
However, Roblox Studio boss Stefano Corazza says the platform stands wrongly accused.
Eurogamer interviewed Corazza at GDC, where the company was showcasing a new set of AI-powered tools.
When asked about Roblox’s reputation for child exploitation, Corazzaprovidedsome somewhat questionable rebuttals.
Corazza said he has heard from younger Roblox players and claims they don’t express feeling exploited.
They see UGC monetization as the “biggest gift” to them.
Roblox’s funding to younger and older players now amounts to $1 billion.
Roblox quickly issued a long-winded statement clarifying Corazza’s remarks regarding hiring teenagers.
It says it doesn’t hire minors.
you’ve got the option to read the company’s lengthy explanation in Eurogamer’supdatedcoverage.
Like many other UGC-based platforms, most people creating content on Roblox don’t earn cash.
Coin packagesrangefrom 400 Robux for $4.99 to 10,000 for $99.99.
However, no matter how much you purchase, you’ll never see a 1:1 exchange rate.
