Roblox down updates — Hundreds of users report issues with server connection, website, and gameplay

Roblox to launch on PlayStation

Roblox is officially launching on PlayStation today.

PS4 and PS5 gamers will be able to download the game.

The exact time of the release has not been confirmed, but a countdown on the PlayStation Store page shows a drop at 1pm ET/6pm BST.

One Fruit codes revealed

Roblox fans can use these active codes to claim All Boosts on One Fruit:

• SubAlonezinho 
• JeffBlox 
• Ine 
• Pedroca
• THEDUMLEGEND 

What can gift cards buy?

There are multiple different things that are able to be purchased in-game.

Roblox sells a subscription titled  which entitles the player to various different amounts of Robux each month, Premium-only items and discounts in the avatar store.

Players can also purchase items to customize their in-game avatar.

A gift card can also be used to purchase the in-game currency Robux.

With the game being predominately aimed at the younger generation, gift cards are one of the safest ways to purchase the currency.

Where to buy Roblox gift cards

If you have a Roblox-lover in your life, think about getting them a gift card from these vendors:

Most hated app?

Roblox was rated the most hated app in these countries:

• Ukraine
• Romania
• Switzerland
• Portugal
• France
• Bulgaria
• Slovakia
• North Korea
• Hungary

Roblox hack attack, continued

Roblox emailed those affected and, according to Hunt, offered a year of identity protection for anyone seriously impacted by the breach.

A spokesman said: “Roblox is aware of a third-party security issue where there were indications of unauthorised access to limited personal information of a subset of our creator community.

“We engaged independent experts to support the investigation led by our information security team.

"Those who are impacted will receive an email communicating the next steps we are taking to support them.

"We will continue to be vigilant in monitoring and vetting the cyber security posture of Roblox and our third-party vendors.”

Roblox hack attack last summer

In July of this year, nearly 4,000 names, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, and addresses were lost in the gaming platform's leak fiasco.

According to , the breach contained personal information from people who attended the Roblox Developer Conference between 2017-2020.

In a bizarre twist, the spilled information even included attendees' T-shirt sizes. 

Internet security specialist  on July 18th on Twitter - and said the original breach dated all the way back to December 2020.

Is Roblox safe for kids, part three

There's also a system in place for blocking and reporting abuse. This can be used anywhere on the platform – including apps and games.

There are instructions on how to block and report abuse on the .

You can also take a more hands-on approach with the .

These give you the option to limit of disable online chat, as well as restricting access to age appropriate games.

And if you want to keep an even closer eye on what's going on when your kids are roaming around in Roblox, you can .

It's also recommended that read up on the  if your kids are interested in the more creative side of Roblox.

Is Roblox safe for kids, continued

There's also a dedicated section  that breaks Roblox down into the basics.

Some of the tools Roblox uses to ensure user safety include avatar clothing detection, to ensure everyone is wearing "appropriate attire".

Chat filters – which use a combo of software and human moderators – ensure any inappropriate content is blocked out.

As an extra precaution, users age 12 and younger will have any posts they make and chats they engage in filtered for inappropriate content and personally identifiable information.

Is Roblox safe for children?

As with anything online, parents need to get up to speed with how to keep their kids safe, and the first thing to recognise is that Roblox is not an age-rated game; it's an online social space.

You wouldn't let your kids wander around in the real world unattended or without explaining how to be safe and aware of their surroundings – and the same applies here.

The onus is on you as a parent to keep your child safe online, whether it's on social media, online games, or online social spaces.

That being said, Roblox isn't the wild west. The devs have taken steps to ensure kids are as safe as possible, as detailed on the .

How does Roblox work?

Described as "the Imagination Platform" by the creators, Roblox essentially offers a service that lets users develop their own games, play other people' games, and explore user-created content.

It's basically somewhere you can hang out with friends, explore virtual spaces, and play a huge array of games and content.

And if the fancy takes you, you can try your hand at making your own content, or collaborating with others to bring your vision to life.

What is Roblox?

Roblox is a virtual space you can play and chat with others.

It's been likened to hit game Fortnite, though there are some key differences.

Fortnite comprises of dedicated gaming elements with its much-loved battle royale, as well as Save the World modes, in addition to the social Creative mode.

Whereas Roblox doesn't have a specific game per se.

Roblox is more of an 'experience', and while you can play games within it, everything is created by the users themselves.

Roblox and adult content, continued

Users must be over 17 in order to both create and play this content, but again this can be negated by using someone else’s ID.

Given the questionable content that is already offered on the platform, parents are concerned about the new content that will be added.

There are concerns over the inclusion of overly violent and pornographic content, given that it already hosts violent and sexual scenarios.

What these changes mean for the Roblox community we will have to wait to see.

More on Roblox and adult content

Just 14% of users are 25+ showing how the game largely targets children.

It should be noted that this data is based on the age that users claim they are, so the average age is likely lower than this in reality.

In order to access the 17+ rated content, users will first need to be age verified.

This process has come under fire in the past, as children often faked parental permission in order to play.

While the system requires users to upload a copy of government approved ID, only an AI checks this information.

Because a human isn’t involved in this process, it would be easy for a child to upload and enter an older person’s ID and information.

More on Roblox and adult content

Just 14% of users are 25+ showing how the game largely targets children.

It should be noted that this data is based on the age that users claim they are, so the average age is likely lower than this in reality.

In order to access the 17+ rated content, users will first need to be age verified.

This process has come under fire in the past, as children often faked parental permission in order to play.

While the system requires users to upload a copy of government approved ID, only an AI checks this information.

Because a human isn’t involved in this process, it would be easy for a child to upload and enter an older person’s ID and information.

Roblox and adult content

Roblox has come under fire in the past for hosting adult content including arson simulators, games where you murder popular children’s characters, and bathroom simulators.

In particular these bathroom simulators are incredibly popular, where users peep on others removing their pants and using toilets.

As announced on , Roblox says: “Roblox is a platform where people of all ages can connect with friends and discover a wide range of content. 

“As our platform ages-up, we’re allowing creators to make content for people 17 and older.”

 show that 56% of users are under the recommended age of 13, and 67% of users are under 16.

Roblox facts, part five

• Around one quarter of British children play on Roblox.
• The platform started in 2006.
• Roblox is free to play.
• Pet Simulator Adopt Me! is the most popular game.
• There is a Roblox University which consists of Youtube videos for children to learn more about game-building.

Roblox facts, part four

• Roblox pays $30million to their game developers.
• In-game badge giveaways started in 2009.
• The group feature was added that same year.
• Only nine people in the world own a limited glitched leopard-print fedora hat.

Roblox facts part three

• A 2D physics simulator inspired the game platform.
• Roblox, the currency on the platform, used to be called Roblox Points.
• Developers used to ban users who used lingo from Minecraft while playing Roblox games.
• There are only four people in the world who have over 30,000 badges.
• It's possible to exchange Robox for real money.

Facts you didn't know about Roblox, continued

There are more little known facts about Roblox.

• Roblox allows players to create their own games.
• The gaming platform is free.
• When a player on the platform dies, it makes an "oof" sound.
• It helps children learn coding.
• The founder, has the most Robux that are worth $186,906,027.

Ten things you didn't know about Roblox

Here is a list of some fun facts about your online gaming platform.

• There are over 40 million games available on the platform.
• There is a game on Roblox where all you can do it watch dancing parrots.
• One of the most popular games is called Natural Disasters.
• The founder and CEO is named David Baszucki.
• The platform used to be called Dynablocks.

The current cost of a PS5

The price of a PS5 in the United States is currently $499.99, according to .

In the UK, the gaming system costs about £479.99.

The cost of the console is expected to slowly decrease as it is now readily available, but the price remains high due to the system's great deal of cutting-edge capabilities.

Roblox co-founder: David Baszucki

 is the brainchild of Canadian David Baszucki - who had been involved in programming educational physics and mechanical simulation software since 1989.

Alongside co-founder Erik Cassel, he created the beta version of Roblox under the name DynaBlocks in 2004.

Baszucki, who is also known by his Roblox username Builderman, started testing the first demos that year and eventually renamed the game a year later in line with the company brand.

The game officially launched in 2006.

Baszucki also owns a rough 13 percent stake in the Roblox Corporation.

Grab a gaming reward before it's too late

Gamers have until tomorrow, October 10, 2023, to grab the Clutch Missile Launcher accessory through Prime Gaming.

Start by logging in to Prime Gaming with your Amazon Prime account.

Then, you can claim your reward to your linked Roblox account.

Redeeming promo codes

It is simple to retrieve promo codes on .

Make sure you’re logged into your Roblox account and have a code ready.

Then just head over to the "" page and click “Enter Your Code."

Once you’ve entered your code, click “Redeem” and the items will be added to your account.