About
Roblox is a massively multiplayer online game created by developers David Baszucki and Erik Cassel, in which players are able to create their own virtual worlds using blocks of varying shapes, sizes and colors. Other members may also enter and socialize within his/her game. Complex games may be scripted via Lua, a programming language. Roblox also has a developed community which composes of many forums, groups and blogs.
History
In 2004, a beta version of Roblox titled Dynablocks was released. The following year, the game was renamed Roblox as a portmanteau of “robots” and “blocks.” From 2006 to 2008, Roblox maintained significant player growth, with continuous updates providing improved an user interface and graphics to the game.
Erik Cassel’s Death
On the morning of February 11th, 2013, co-founder Erik Cassel passed away after a 3 year-long battle with cancer.[2] In remembrance, the Roblox admins created a memorial level dedicated to Cassel and the community gave their tribute by dressing as Cassel.
Roblox Con
Gameplay
Roblox players are able to customize virtual avatars with a variety of heads, bodies, clothing and equipment. Additionally, players can create customize appearance items to sell in the in-game market. Players can participate in a variety of games, some of which are made by the Roblox community. The game allows players to meet friends within the virtual world and add them to a friends list.
Fandom
Many YouTubers reguarly post Roblox gameplay videos, including DanTDM (shown below, left) and FGTeeV (shown below, right). As of December 2016, the Roblox Facebook fan page has over 510,000 likes.[3]
Charitable Works
2013 Philippines Relief Effort
One week after Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines, ROBLOX started a relief fund to donate money to those in the Philippines. The community has helped donate over $2,000.
2014 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
On August 22nd, 2014, ROBLOX staff participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge and created a virtual ice bucket to be sold in which ROBLOX will donate all proceeds to ALS research.