Accused of not protecting children enough, the online gaming platform Roblox will strengthen the security of its players by carrying out age checks using selfies. But what is Roblox? The answer in video!
What is Roblox?
It is one of the largest platforms of video games online in the world. Intended for children and adolescents, it offers millions of games of all types: racing, combat, simulation… Once logged in, the user is represented by a customizable avatar with which they can play for free.
But how does Roblox offer so many free games?
Facile ! All games are designed by users, whether amateurs or professionals. A tool allows you to create them by drawing different elements from a library.
And the more users play a game, the more its creator earns Robux, the currency of Roblox. These Robux can be purchased or used to obtain virtual items or access to additional content. Creators are encouraged to promote their games in the many chat rooms or by private messaging.
But there are abuses
But as the platform has tens of millions of players connected every day, there is a lot of abuse. Investigations have shown that Malicious adults use Roblox to scam or manipulate children into harming them. Despite new control tools, Roblox still poses serious security issues. So, as for any online activityit is essential that parents monitor and protect their children on this platform.
