Roblox launches age-based ‘kids’ and ‘select’ accounts to enhance child safety from predators

SAN MATEO—Roblox Corporation announced on April 13 that it will introduce two new age-specific account types for younger users as part of its ongoing efforts to improve online safety on the popular gaming and creation platform. Roblox has faced multiple lawsuits alleging failure to protect children from online child predators, grooming, and inappropriate content. These […]
Nintendo Direct showcased a plethora of trailers for upcoming releases

February 10, 2023—Nintendo held its first Nintendo Direct livestream this year on Wednesday, releasing a plethora of trailers for upcoming releases. In typical fashion, the largest announcements occurred at the beginning and the end. The broadcast ended with a trailer for the highly anticipated new Zelda game — “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the […]
Could the facial scans be coming to online gaming?

LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 26, 2021 – It may not be a household name in the US, but many Chinese and a fair number of video game enthusiasts are familiar with the juggernaut conglomerate called Tencent. The company has an estimated $259 billion worth of investments and has become a consistent staple in the gaming news […]