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With the largest user-generated online gaming platform, and over 15 million games created by users, Roblox claim to be the #1 gaming site for kids and teens (comScore). Every day, virtual explorers come to Roblox to create adventures, play games, role play, and learn with their friends in a family-friendly, immersive, 3D environment.

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Joost Hagesteijn

Joost Hagesteijn

General Manager for Europe

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Laura Higgins

Director of Community Safety & Civility

Julian Walshaw-Vaughan

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Vice President Of Engineering

Tami Bhaumik

Tami Bhaumik

Claus Moberg

Claus Moberg

VP, Engineering

Michael Guthrie

Michael Guthrie

Corey Robinson

Corey Robinson

Software Engineer

Mohamed El Sheakh

Mohamed El Sheakh

General Manager - Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye

Rick Silvestrini

Rick Silvestrini

Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer

Morgan McGuire

Chief scientist

Jonathan Vlassopulos

Jonathan Vlassopulos

Vice President and Global Head of Music

Nick Tornow

Nick Tornow

VP of Engineering for Development

David Baszucki

David Baszucki

Dan Sturman

Dan Sturman

Chief Technology Officer

Remy Malan

Remy Malan

VP of Customers

Stefano Corazza

Stefano Corazza

Head of Roblox Studio

John Stauffer

John Stauffer

VP of engineering

Morgan Tucker

Morgan Tucker

Head of Product for the Social Group

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Roblox says “chat will remain off in the majority of the Middle East

Roblox says “chat will remain off in the majority of the Middle East" until Arabic moderation matures

Following PGbiz's analysis of the Savvy-Roblox MoU last month, Roblox MENAT GM Mohamed El Sheakh responded to a series of questions on its MENA strategy

Hot Five: Record D2C sales, WWDC26 takeaways, and Two Desperados secures $20m

Hot Five: Record D2C sales, WWDC26 takeaways, and Two Desperados secures $20m

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

Games are getting match ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup 2026

Games are getting match ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026

From Roblox to Netflix and even EA without a FIFA licence, this sporting event has triggered an industry-wide scramble for football fans on every platform

Gather-2-Gether wins Roblox and Games for Change challenge focused on positive play

Winners Revealed

Gather-2-Gether wins Roblox and Games for Change challenge focused on positive play

Developer Magic The Dog will receive a $15,000 first-place prize

Russia lifts ban on Roblox

Russia lifts ban on Roblox

The decision follows consultations between Roblox and Russian authorities on protecting underage users

Roblox strengthens AI ambitions with Morpheus AI acquisition and founder hires

Roblox strengthens AI ambitions with Morpheus AI acquisition and founder hires

The company plans to integrate Morpheus AI technology into its Roblox Video Model

SuperAwesome partners with Roblox as under-13 advertising partner

SuperAwesome partners with Roblox as under-13 advertising partner

The partnership focuses on delivering brand-safe and COPPA-compliant advertising experiences

Mexican Football Federation launches FIFA Super Soccer activation on Roblox ahead of World Cup 2026

Mexican Football Federation launches FIFA Super Soccer activation on Roblox ahead of World Cup 2026

The event lets players use Mexico’s official adidas 2026 kit before it is worn at the tournament

Miraculous and Rabbids launch cross-experience Roblox collaboration

Roblox Collaboration

Miraculous and Rabbids launch cross-experience Roblox collaboration

The collaboration links three Roblox experiences through a shared narrative

Canada national football team partners with Roblox’s FIFA Super Soccer

Back Of The Net

Canada national football team partners with Roblox’s FIFA Super Soccer

Deal is part of Canada Soccer's 'Our Game Now' marketing campaign that aims to generate excitement for the team

FTC urged to investigate Roblox over child safety and spending concerns

FTC urged to investigate Roblox over child safety and spending concerns

Roblox accused of complex in-game spending system using Robux currency

Roblox expands mental health efforts with new partnerships and well-being resources

Roblox expands mental health efforts with new partnerships and well-being resources

The company partnered with Koko, ThroughLine, and Thrive

Why the Savvy-Roblox deal lands differently in Saudi Arabia

Why the Savvy-Roblox deal lands differently in Saudi Arabia

A look at why Savvy Games Group has cut a deal with popular UGC platform Roblox despite local restrictions and global allegations around child safety

May 2026's Movers and Shakers: Xbox leadership reshuffle, Stillfront hires CHRO, and more

May 2026's Movers and Shakers: Xbox leadership reshuffle, Stillfront hires CHRO, and more

Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers

Roblox appoints Mohamed El Sheakh as general manager for MENA and Türkiye

Roblox appoints Mohamed El Sheakh as general manager for MENA and Türkiye

The new GM will oversee partnerships and developer ecosystem growth

Gamefam teams up with Borussia Dortmund for FIFA Super Soccer on Roblox

New Partnerships

Gamefam teams up with Borussia Dortmund for FIFA Super Soccer on Roblox

The event introduces exclusive Borussia Dortmund-themed quests and rewards for players

Savvy Games Group and Roblox sign MoU to grow Saudi Arabia’s game development ecosystem

New Partnerships

Savvy Games Group and Roblox sign MoU to grow Saudi Arabia’s game development ecosystem

Partnership focuses on game development training and education initiatives

Starbreeze partners with Gamefam for new Payday game on Roblox

New Partnerships

Starbreeze partners with Gamefam for new Payday game on Roblox

The title is scheduled to launch later this year

Roblox reveals hybrid architecture for photorealistic multiplayer worlds

Roblox reveals hybrid architecture for photorealistic multiplayer worlds

“This architecture will empower creators of all sizes”

Transmedia is back: Why the next hit game IP might start as an animated microdrama

Transmedia is back: Why the next hit game IP might start as an animated microdrama

AI, Roblox and beyond: 6 things we learned at Cartoon Next 2026 about the future of cross-platform storytelling

April 2026's Movers and Shakers: Jam City's new CEO, Roblox's GM for Europe, Apple's Tim Cook stepping down, and more

April 2026's Movers and Shakers: Jam City's new CEO, Roblox's GM for Europe, Apple's Tim Cook stepping down, and more

Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers

Roblox hires Joost Hagesteijn as first general manager for Europe

Roblox hires Joost Hagesteijn as first general manager for Europe

The newly created position has been established following significant growth in Europe

Roblox workforce grows 24% to over 3,000 full-time staff

Roblox workforce grows 24% to over 3,000 full-time staff

The platform had a "banner year" in 2025 with hits like Steal a Brainrot and Grow a Garden

Roblox launches agentic AI tools to speed up game development workflows

Roblox launches agentic AI tools to speed up game development workflows

The company said 44% of top creators already rely on AI tools across Roblox’s ecosystem

Roblox agrees $12.5m deal to enhance child safety

Settlement Reached

Roblox agrees $12.5m deal to enhance child safety

The company is committing $10m to programmes encouraging children to engage in offline activities

Roblox introduces new age-based accounts as it fights to alleviate safety concerns

Parental Controls

Roblox introduces new age-based accounts as it fights to alleviate safety concerns

UGC platform further expands parental controls and age-verification rules

Roblox launches avatar makeup category to expand creator monetisation and brand partnerships

Roblox said users updated their avatars an average of 274m times per day in early 2025

Was Epic's app store battle worth it? | Week in Mobile Games podcast

Podcast | Episode 87

Was Epic's app store battle worth it? | Week in Mobile Games podcast

The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 87...

Baobab to adapt Roblox hits Deepwoken, Natural Disaster Survival and Barry’s Prison Run for film and TV

Adaptations Ahoy

Baobab to adapt Roblox hits Deepwoken, Natural Disaster Survival and Barry’s Prison Run for film and TV

The studio selected titles with deep engagement and strong world-building rather than chasing short-lived viral success

Hot Five: Wuthering Waves 3.0 and beyond, Budge Studios’ Nickelodeon partnership, and Roblox to take cut of in-game brand deals

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

Roblox to take cut of in-game brand deals from 2027 under new advertising rules

The company is restructuring its ad ecosystem to position Roblox as a full-scale media and commerce channel, not just a games platform

Roblox launches Incubator and Jumpstart programmes to help developers build more advanced games for its platform

Roblox launches Incubator and Jumpstart programmes to help developers build more advanced games for its platform

The company is pushing for a new generation of Roblox experiences that go beyond the traditional look

The Top 30 US Mobile Game Makers of 2026

Us Best Of 2026

The Top 30 US Mobile Game Makers of 2026

The US movers and shakers of the last 12 months revealed!

Roblox launches AI-powered chat system that automatically rephrases inappropriate messages

Roblox launches AI-powered chat system that automatically rephrases inappropriate messages

The feature replaces blocked text with more respectful language while preserving the original meaning

LA County sues Roblox over alleged child safety failures

February 24, 2026

LA County sues Roblox over alleged child safety failures

Officials claim the platform exposes minors to grooming and sexual exploitation

Roblox launches Global Parent Council to strengthen family engagement and online safety oversight

February 23, 2026

Roblox launches Global Parent Council to strengthen family engagement and online safety oversight

The council includes 80 parents and caregivers from 32 countries across four regions

Matthew Ball's State of Video Gaming in 2026:

February 17, 2026

Ready To Reflect

Matthew Ball's State of Video Gaming in 2026: "China is eating the video games industry"

Highlights from the State of Video Gaming in 2026 report include content sales growth, fewer layoffs and victory for China and Roblox

Supercell faces Clash Royale controversy and banks on innovation | Week in Mobile Games podcast

February 16, 2026

Podcast | Episode 83

Supercell faces Clash Royale controversy and banks on innovation | Week in Mobile Games podcast

The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 83...

February 2026's Movers and Shakers: Shifts at Steel Media, Sega’s new CFO, Unity's board room shuffle, and more

February 12, 2026

February 2026's Movers and Shakers: Shifts at Steel Media, Sega’s new CFO, Unity's board room shuffle, and more

Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers

Egypt blocks Roblox over concerns about child safety and harmful online content

February 12, 2026

Egypt blocks Roblox over concerns about child safety and harmful online content

The Supreme Council for Media Regulation is coordinating with telecom authorities to enforce the ban

Roblox revenue up 36% Y/Y as Grow a Garden and Steal a Brainrot drive multiple milestones

February 11, 2026

Roblox revenue up 36% Y/Y as Grow a Garden and Steal a Brainrot drive multiple milestones

Nearly $4.9bn was generated in 2025, with $6.8bn in bookings

Australian government calls urgent meeting with Roblox over child safety concerns

February 11, 2026

Australian government calls urgent meeting with Roblox over child safety concerns

Communications minister Anika Wells cited reports of grooming and sexually explicit user-generated content on the platform.

Roblox launches 4D generation creation feature enters beta

February 5, 2026

Roblox launches 4D generation creation feature enters beta

The new system moves beyond static assets, allowing players to generate fully interactive objects in game

Google's Project Genie sparks fall in gaming shares as industry experts question use-case

February 2, 2026

Google's Project Genie sparks fall in gaming shares as industry experts question use-case

"The direction is right. The timeline is not what traders think it is," says Storygrounds CEO Andrew Green

Record engagement on Roblox, Netflix Games’ cloud focus and Pokémon Go’s event strategy | Week in Views

January 30, 2026

Record engagement on Roblox, Netflix Games’ cloud focus and Pokémon Go’s event strategy | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

Roblox reports record 12.8m concurrent users for Bruno Mars virtual concert

January 27, 2026

Roblox reports record 12.8m concurrent users for Bruno Mars virtual concert

Players collected more than 5.4m limited-edition “Brunito Marsito” brainrot collectables during the activation

Pixel Flow attracts investment, Roblox gets global age checks and Sonic Rumble’s early results | Week in Views

January 9, 2026

Pixel Flow attracts investment, Roblox gets global age checks and Sonic Rumble’s early results | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

Roblox rolls out mandatory facial age checks for in-game chat worldwide

January 9, 2026

Roblox rolls out mandatory facial age checks for in-game chat worldwide

Users must now complete an age check before they can chat with others

Roblox reveals new Homepage Feature and expands programmatic partnerships

January 7, 2026

Roblox reveals new Homepage Feature and expands programmatic partnerships

The company said younger audiences are shifting from passive viewing to active participation in creator-led environments

Hot Five: Top grossing games of 2025, Nitro Games promotions, and New York’s mental health warnings for social media

January 5, 2026

Hot Five: Top grossing games of 2025, Nitro Games promotions, and New York’s mental health warnings for social media

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz