Dexerto

Twitch, Steam, Roblox & more could be banned in Australia for kids over social media clampdown

Twitch, Roblox, Steam, Lego Play, X, and Reddit could be banned for Australians under 16 as part of new social media ...

Why are gaming platforms like Steam, Twitch, Discord, and Roblox being treated as Social Media under Australia’s new ban?

The Australian government now examines gaming platforms. This includes Steam, Twitch, Discord, and Roblox. A new law targets ...

'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" ...
The Express Tribune

Twitch, Roblox and Steam face potential closure for under-16s under new Australia law

Australia’s new law could see Twitch, Roblox, Steam and others blocked for under-16s, pending review by eSafety.

Larry Magid: Roblox to estimate age of all users

Roblox is employing technology from Persona, a San Francisco identification verification company whose website says it can “Ensure that users are who they say they are.” However, Roblox will not use ...

'There is a chance that they will stay in Roblox': Gen Alpha is into PC gaming, but one industry analyst isn't so sure they're going to age out of their favorite haunt

Young people are playing PC games, but they won't necessarily migrate away from Roblox like many assume, says Newzoo's ...
Information Age

WhatsApp, Roblox, more may be forced to ban under-16s

Messaging services such as WhatsApp and gaming platforms such as Roblox and Lego Play have reportedly been advised by the ...