This isn't happening in the real world, it's taking place on a children's gaming platform. Roblox is a huge sprawling world of games which is sometimes described as a kind of primitive metaverse.

Roblox is one of the most popular gaming platforms for eight to 12 year olds but there have been concerns about children using it safely.

Children's gaming and creation platform Roblox is tightening its parental controls as part of an overhaul of its online safety after being described as an "X-rated paedophile hellscape".

Video game maker Roblox said on Monday that it is implementing new safety measures for users under 13, including permanently removing the ability to message others outside games on its platform.

Video game maker Roblox has announced new parental tools aimed at protecting its young user base, including removing the ability for those under the age of 13 to message others outside games on ...

Image Credits:Roblox In addition, Roblox is age-gating certain experiences for users under 13. The new restrictions apply to games and experiences that are designed for socializing with people ...

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Parents will be able to monitor kids' activity remotely, on their own device. Roblox on Monday announced new parental controls, including new ways for parents and caregivers to remotely monitor ...

Roblox will not let users under the age of 13 message others outside of games and experiences on the platform, the company said Friday. Roblox also announced a series of other built-in protections ...

Roblox is starting to roll out some recently-announced child safety features, and the updates include some new limitations for how users under 13 can communicate on the platform. Beginning Monday ...