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Roblox is banned in Russia, local media say
Russian regulators have moved to cut off access to Roblox across the country, turning one of the world’s most popular children’s games into the latest flashpoint in the Kremlin’s tightening control over the internet.
Roblox is among the most downloaded online games in the world, reporting millions of daily users from across the globe of all ages, mostly children and teenagers. Many have criticized the rise of child abuse and exploitation on a variety of online ...
The country, which has already placed restrictions on several US applications, has now banned a popular kids' gaming platform. Russia blocked access to Roblox, a US-based online gaming platform. The reason cited is based on the country's accusation that the platform distributes extremist materials and “LGBT propaganda.”
Roblox CEO and co-founder, Dave Baszucki, says "safety is a top priority," despite a civil lawsuit and a Middle Eastern country's banishment of the online gaming platform. During an interview with FOX Business, Baszucki said he has "four kids who grew up ...