'Roblox' plans to add content ratings to keep kids away from sexual material in its game

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Roblox's creators want to make sure the sexual content in its game is kept away from its younger players' eyes and ears. It's an essential addition to the title, given that over half of its daily users are under 13 years of age. Remy Malan, Roblox Corporation's trust and safety vice president, told the Wall Street Journal that the company planned to develop content ratings on Roblox so parents can limit the games their kids can play on the platform.

Malan didn't mention when the rating system will appear but added that these parental controls will be easy to find and use. That's important to make sure it gets used and protects those who need the protection. 

Via: Engadget

Facebook tipped to launch its take on Clubhouse on Monday

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As with many tech companies, Facebook is reportedly the latest company to introduce its take on Clubhouse and other audio-only social media offerings like podcasts. The social network will reportedly unveil these new features on Monday, April 19. 

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Amazon is no longer working on its 'Lord of the Rings' MMORPG

We have unfortunate news for Lord of the Rings fans. Amazon Game Studios has announced it cancelled its MMORPG take on the series, which it announced in 2019. It was working on the game with China-based Leyou Technologies Holdings, which Tencent Holdings Ltd bought in December 2020. Contract negotiations fell through between Amazon and Tencent, this leading to this cancellation. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed the company "had been unable to secure terms to proceed with this title at this time."

The team working on the title will be shifted to other projects. This game joins Breakaway and Crucible as cancelled Amazon Game Studios titles.

Source: IGN

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