In recent years Roblox was largely considered a footnote in the annals of video game history. Its critics have derided it as a low-budget substitute for more famous games like Minecraft . But the online game creation platform has really taken off in terms of success and popularity recently. Its developers stand to make $250 million this year , more than double what the game netted them in 2019. The game owes this sharp climb in success to a massive boom in player counts, as well as upgraded monetization options for players looking to make money off of the experiences they create in Roblox . The game even hosted a concert starring famous singer-songwriter Lil Nas X , and as a true token of Roblox 's recent success, it garnered even more viewers than Fortnite 's concert starring Travis Sc
Roblox will be hosting an in-game treasure hunt to celebrate the release of Ready Player Two , the sequel to Ernest Cline's sci-fi adventure novel Ready Player One . The first book was published in 2011, and it received a big-budget film adaptation in 2018, directed by none other than Steven Spielberg. The film got generally positive reviews from most critics, and is broadly considered to be a fun easter egg hunt for fans keen on spotting hidden pop culture referen
Robot 64 is a 3D platformer created by zKevin that takes inspiration from Super Mario 64 . Players control a robot named Beebo in search of ice cream cones they can use to unlock different worlds. The levels feel like they were ripped straight out of a classic Nintendo 64 game, and the writing is witty and funny. Players will meet plenty of interesting characters along the way, helping them complete fun and wacky side quests in return for ice cream. On top of charming levels, players can unlock new cosmetic items by collecting coins. Each level is roughly the size of a world from Super Mario 64 , and players can freely explore and collect ice cream cones like Power Moons in Super Mario Odyssey . Players can use unique power-ups like skateboards and jetpacks, and Beebo's moveset allows him to run on walls, backflip, and spin like a helicopter to get around each environm
Now Roblox is featuring a brand new tie-in event to coincide with Ernest Cline's new book, Ready Player Two . The Roblox website anticipates that this will be the biggest book tour event in publishing history, a bold claim inspired by a similar event the website hosted to celebrate the release of the Ready Player One film adaptation in 2018. That event drew in a whopping 13 million, and Roblox anticipates that this event will be even bigger. It will take the form of an online treasure hunt, similar website to the ones undertaken by the main characters in the books themselves. The event kicks off on December 1st with a live Q&A between Ernest Cline himself and Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki. Keen Roblox fans will want to tune into this event, as it will feature hints that will help them navigate the treasure hunt. Apparently more hints can be found inside Ready Player Two itself, so players are encouraged to read the book in preparation when it launches on November 24th. Players who complete this quest successfully will earn free digital goods themed after the ev
Roblox was released in 2006 as a free-to-play game creation and hosting platform. The game has maintained its relevance since release, but it wasn't until much later that it became the gaming craze it is today. While likened to Minecraft and other sandbox building games, Roblox is primarily used to host community-made games instead of offering a base experience. This makes Roblox a very user-focused experience because, without its users, there would be no ga
Still, it does have a very loyal fanbase, one which will surely be thrilled at an event like this. It's heartening to see a prominent author like Ernest Cline recognize the video game community like this, especially seeing how much video game culture is represented in his books. Roblox fans should get their book preorders in now; this event is not to be mis
At the end of 2020, Roblox demonstrated just how popular the service is with a digital concert. Rapper Lil Nas X performed four sets across three days in November, drawing in a total of 33 million viewers for his 10-minute performances. This smashed the record previously held by Fortnite , with the Travis Scott live show only attracting an audience of 27 mill
So, now that all of the clocks are activated and correctly set in the right order, head upstairs and you'll find a safe that should now be open. Click on the Gold Piggy in the safe and the quest is comple
Roblox is set to switch its strategy to focus on expanding its audience to older players in the future. According to GamesIndustry.biz , the Roblox Corporation will attempt to entice more experienced users to its platform. During a recent investor day briefing, chief business officer Craig Donato explains the company's new plan, which will involve " enabling developers to build more polished experiences that will appeal to a wider range of users ." Donato hopes that this will help attract older gamers who expect higher quality games compared to younger players. The investor day also highlighted the growth that Roblox has already had, with almost half of the title's daily active users being older than