Roblox, the popular gaming platform, has revamped the way it will handle player communications, particularly for those under 18. As detailed in a blog post, the company says it's changing "Friends ...

Video game maker Roblox said on Monday that it is implementing new safety measures for users under 13, including permanently removing the ability to message others outside games on its platform.

San Mateo, Calif.-based Roblox said new parental controls and gatekeeping features launching Monday were planned and in development long before Hindenburg released its report.