GameTech: Roblox scales the heights

You might block someone on Twitter, but have you ever shut out a game? That’s what happened to us with Roblox — while we were ignoring it, Roblox has quietly become the world’s most popular game. As of this month, there are 100 million active users, making it more popular than both Minecraft and Fortnite.

GameTech: Roblox scales the heights

You might block someone on Twitter, but have you ever shut out a game? That’s what happened to us with Roblox — while we were ignoring it, Roblox has quietly become the world’s most popular game. As of this month, there are 100 million active users, making it more popular than both Minecraft and Fortnite.

Roblox started in 2005 with just 100 players and has since grown into a game-creation tool that makes its developers millions and attracts a hugely devoted fanbase.

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