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.

Prepaid ROBLOX Cards: July Gear Roundup

By Christina McGrath - July 10, 2012

ROBLOX sells prepaid cards that players can redeem for Robux and Builders Club memberships at many merchants, including participating GameStops, Targets and Best Buys. It’s worth pointing out that prepaid cards from certain stores also come with virtual gear or a hat – refreshed every month.

To help keep you in the loop on what’s available with ROBLOX cards from specific retailers, we’re sharing the virtual gear you get for redeeming a card in July. And being that tomorrow is July 11, we’re starting with the Blue Raspberry Slurpee, an item exclusive to prepaid cards purchased from 7-Eleven and redeemed this month. It not only keeps your character cool for the peak of summer heat, but also gives you a speed boost. Slurp to your heart’s content.

An Invitation to RGC 2012

By Alan Fackler - July 8, 2012

We’re less than a week away from the ROBLOX Game Conference 2012 — time flies, doesn’t it? — at the Santa Clara Convention Center, and we’re beyond excited to see you all. Whether you’ve already purchased your tickets or not, ROBLOX CEO and Founder David Baszucki has an invite for you, as well as a little insight on the big idea behind this year’s event.

Weekly ROBLOX Roundup: July 8, 2012

By Andrew Haak - July 8, 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: Zombie City, the first 2012 game to 1 million plays, RGC 2012, user-generated gaming and more.

Procedural generation, scripting and… Zombies.

We recently noticed that a ROBLOX user, um3k, had come up with a script that would automatically build a terrain and city each time a new instance of his game started. We deemed the project cool, smart and worthy of some brain-picking. Justin, as um3k is otherwise known, was kind enough to share a bunch of information and a plugin that lets you drop randomized buildings into any ROBLOX game with a single click.

Confirmed: ROBLOX Game Conference 2012 Event Schedule

By Becky Lee Herndon - June 29, 2012

ROBLOX Game Conference 2012 runs from 10 a.m. to about 4:30 p.m – six-and-a-half hours. Between the main stage, user feedback sessions and Hackathon, we have roughly 15 hours of scheduled content to offer. Unless you possess the ability to be in two places at the same time, you’re going to need to prioritize.

To help you plan, we’re announcing a detailed agenda of events. Please note that this schedule may change slightly, so keep an eye on the RGC 2012 page for updates.

Buy Tickets Online and Avoid the Lines at RGC 2012

By Becky Lee Herndon - June 22, 2012

We have a lot of content planned for ROBLOX Game Conference 2012, but there’s only so much time for you to experience as much of it as you can. That said, we strongly recommend you buy tickets online so you don’t waste any of your valuable time standing in line at the ticket counter. Plus, if you buy your ticket online by June 29, you’ll receive extra virtual gear.

To purchase RGC 2012 tickets, click here. The event will offer a variety of speakers, including CEO and Founder David Baszucki and Creative Director John Shedletsky, interactive feedback sessions, a ROBLOX computer lab, and a Hackathon, where attendees can put their programming and building skills to the test to win prizes. Keep an eye on the RGC 2012 Agenda page and our blog for further details in the coming weeks.

Weekly ROBLOX Roundup: June 17, 2012

By Andrew Haak - June 17, 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: Build and Battle, ROBLOX’s mock Hackathon, character models, terrain and more.

Build and Battle: A new breed of ROBLOX game

Build and Battle is a team-based shooter where the objective is to take out your opponent’s energy core. Sounds simple enough, right? ROBLOX’s Content team ran with the basic foundation, introducing randomly generated terrain, resource collection, base building and more. You can read all about it and watch a video featuring ROBLOX developer Rohan, or jump right into a match.