ROBLOX Studio 2.0 Nearing Public Beta Testing

By Tim Loduha - May 23, 2012

ROBLOX is pleased to announce the upcoming release of ROBLOX Studio 2.0, the application that lets you create, test and publish ROBLOX games. While Studio 2.0 features a cleaned-up and polished interface, we’re especially excited about the platform-independent framework on which we built it.

We currently maintain separate versions of ROBLOX Studio for PC and Mac. With Studio 2.0, we’re transitioning the PC version from a five-year-old, Microsoft-based framework to the modern, platform-independent framework we use for the Mac version. This not only means the user experience will be consistent across platforms, but also that, going forward, it’ll be easier for us to implement new features and maintain Studio 2.0’s functionality and usability standards. In short, we’ll be able to deliver features faster and wrap them in a better user experience.

Behind the ROBLOX Booth at Maker Faire 2012

By Andrew Haak - May 22, 2012

If I had to sum up Maker Faire Bay Area 2012 in 10 words, I’d say, “a little bit of everything, nothing run-of-the-mill.” Last weekend, the San Mateo County Event Center was packed with DIY creators, tech companies, schools and organizations, showing projects from 3D printing – oddly captivating to watch – six-legged robots and hacked devices to world-record paper airplanes and armed garden gnomes.

For the record, that excludes all the stuff that required too much space to fit in a building – the giant dinosaur covered in speakers, the pedal-powered music stage and the mutated bicycles, to name a few.

User Feedback v3

By John Shedletsky - May 21, 2012

Ever since we made the request for your ROBLOX “Top Three,” we’ve been combing through the feedback and responding to your most insightful comments and questions. This week, John Shedletsky, ROBLOX’s Creative Director and Content Lead, elaborates on a variety of topics, including camera properties, aerodynamics, new terrain, an “animation studio” and more. Check out v1 and v2 for more.

ErrorlessRBLX: Aerodynamics – I want to be able to build an airplane using certain shaped bricks, and when I apply force to it, the wings generate thrust. The more forward force, the greater the thrust (depending on wing types).

Weekly ROBLOX Roundup: May 20, 2012

By Andrew Haak - May 20, 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.

Preview the Upcoming ROBLOX Trade System

We capped this week with a sneak peek at our trade system, which is nearing its beta testing period. Once released, it’ll offer Builders Club members a robust system to trade limited items. Check out the story for some screenshots, a step-by-step preview of the process and answers to several frequently asked questions.

Sneak Peek: Trading System

By Isaiah Merill - May 18, 2012

The time is nigh! One of the most anticipated ROBLOX features is nearing completion. Beta testing of the trading system will begin within the next few weeks. As many of our more economically inclined users know, it can be difficult to exchange items with one another when all of an account’s equity is locked away in assets. This is especially true for rare and high value items. The Trading System will allow Builders Club members to exchange limited items with one another without needing to have cash on hand.

ROBLOX Making an Appearance at Maker Faire Bay Area 2012

By Andrew Haak - May 17, 2012

Maker Faire Bay Area 2012 is this weekend – May 19^th and 20^th at the San Mateo County Event Center – and promises attendees the chance to learn about Arduino and 3D printing, interact with robots, a life-size electric giraffe and other DIY creations, and hang out with the ROBLOX team, among much more. If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, we encourage you to buy a ticket, stop by our booth to say “hi” and check out the hundreds of inventions, speakers and events.

The Maker Faire is a two-day, family-friendly exhibition of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. We’ll be located in the Expo Hall at booth 57 – right across from the main stage area. We’re excited to meet some of our users, show ROBLOX demos and perhaps chat with you about opportunities at our company.

ROBLOX and Hasbro Present KRE-O BATTLESHIP Games

By John Shedletsky - May 16, 2012

ROBLOX has teamed up with Hasbro to bring you two new games, KRE-O BATTLESHIP Showdown and KRE-O BATTLESHIP Scavenger Hunt, both based on the KRE-O BATTLESHIP playsets. While the BATTLESHIP movie releases in theatres on May 18th, the KRE-O BATTLESHIP playsets and ROBLOX games are available now.

KRE-O BATTLESHIP Showdown

You’re Admiral Shane or Lieutenant Hopper. You and your teammates are aboard the USS Missouri. It’s your duty to man the ship’s turrets and fend off legions of alien invaders until a squad of marines can destroy the alien base. It’s not easy, so you’ll need to take advantage of all the gattling guns and missile turrets your ship has to offer.