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Quintin Smith investigates how Roblox relies on young, often underage developers to build its content while paying them very little.
With Roblox Corporation now being valued at more than $45 billion, we ask whether the kids making the vast majority of its content are being taken advantage of? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/PeopleMakeGames Written and presented by Quintin Smith: twitter.com/Quinns108 Design and art direction by Anni Sayers: twitter.com/anni_sayersWhat people say. Recommended as a powerful exposé on Roblox's monetization model and its exploitation of young game developers.
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