Roblox Curbs on ‘Sensitive’ Games Criticized by Advocacy Groups

Roblox Corp. is facing criticism from three advocacy groups who say the parental approval required before children under 13 can play games involving “sensitive issues” like marriage equality and pay equity in sports will cause more harm than good.

Out Making Games, Women in Games and BAME in Games, which represents Black, Asian and minority employees in the industry, signed a letter Tuesday calling Roblox’s policy “a step backward for both creative expression and social justice.”