RGC 2012: Prototyping the Future Look of ROBLOX

By Simon Kozlov - July 18, 2012

Over the past several months, Client Engine Lead Simon Kozlov has been working on some prototype videos that showcase the potential look of ROBLOX in the future. He shared them at ROBLOX Game Conference 2012, and now we’re showing them to the community at large. It’s important to note that these videos are prototypes and there is no projected release date, but the differences are staggering.

“We spent a lot of time talking about what kind of look is right look for ROBLOX,” said Kozlov. “We looked at a lot of different types of effects to determine what works and what doesn’t.”

The Deadliest Swords on ROBLOX

By Sorcus - July 17, 2012

There are many ways to make it big on ROBLOX – create an excellent game and design great assets, to name a couple – but it doesn’t hurt to be a legendary sword-fighter, either. The ROBLOX Catalog features a number of swords that deal huge damage and, in some cases, carry additional properties. Here’s an overview of the most powerful swords we have to offer and their damage statistics.

Notes: You can perform a lunge by double-clicking your left-mouse button. It takes 100 damage points to get a kill, so choose your weapon wisely.

RGC 2012: In Pictures (And Video)

By ROBLOX - July 16, 2012

We recognize that holding the ROBLOX Game Conference in California creates an insurmountably long haul for some of our users in other parts of the country — and the world. So, if you couldn’t make the trip this year or just want to relive the excitement of the event, take a look through this photo and video gallery.

Weekly ROBLOX Roundup: July 15, 2012

By Andrew Haak - July 15, 2012

Every week, we’re busy telling the stories behind our platform, our technology, and our place in the gaming and technology industries. For those of you who catch up with ROBLOX over the weekend, the Weekly ROBLOX Roundup collects the best stuff to hit our various avenues of publication in the last week. This time: RGC 2012, ROBLOX stats from the first half of 2012 and more RGC 2012.

RGC 2012: Hall of Fame Winners

By Becky Lee Herndon - July 14, 2012

Becky Herndon and Christina McGrath hosted the 2012 ROBLOX Hall of Fame at ROBLOX Game Conference. With the presentation now in the books, we’re sharing the winners.

ROBLOX Game Conference 2012: Pro-tips and Preparation

By Andrew Haak - July 13, 2012

It’s almost here. ROBLOX Game Conference 2012 is tomorrow. The doors open at 9 a.m. sharp. Here are a few pro-tips for making the most of the event, and some shots of our in-progress set-up.

Bring a laptop for the Hackathon

For those of you who are attending and participating in the first-ever ROBLOX Hackathon, don’t forget to bring your laptop. We’ll provide the internet access and, of course, a bunch of scripting and building challenges, ranging from everyday problem-solving to bona fide brain-melters. Want to how the Hackathon will work? Check out this video.

Trading System: Available Soon to All Builders Club Members

By John Shedletsky - July 12, 2012

Update:

Thanks to the tireless efforts of our web and ops teams we were able to turn on the trading system for all premium members as of 9 PM on 7/12. The trading system is now in open beta testing. We will be tweaking it over the next several weeks; you may notice changes or periods of unavailability.