VentureBeat

Roblox acquires Loom.ai for realistic avatars and delays IPO to 2021

Roblox has acquired Loom.ai for an undisclosed price to enable its users to create realistic 3D avatars. In addition, Roblox said that the company is postponing its initial public offering to 2021, ...
TechCrunch

Roblox pushes toward avatar realism, plans to add NFT-like limited-edition items

At its annual developer conference Thursday, Roblox painted a picture of what’s next for the fast-growing online multiplayer portal that’s like catnip for kids and teens. In his keynote, Roblox ...
Engadget

Roblox will offer layered clothing and facial gestures for more realistic avatars

Roblox CEO David Baszucki said during the keynote: "Self-identity is a crucial pillar of the metaverse, and the ability to precisely customize your clothing to your unique avatar is paramount in ...
Penn Live

Roblox players could spend real money on digital Gucci items for avatars

MILAN (AP) — Anyone whose virtual alter ego is wandering around the Roblox online game platform these days might run into other avatars sporting Gucci handbags, sunglasses or hats. The digital-only ...
Chicago Tribune

Gucci virtual accessories become hot item for Roblox avatars. One digital-only designer bag was resold for the equivalent of $4,100 in real-world money.

Anyone whose virtual alter ego is wandering around the Roblox online game platform these days might run into other avatars sporting Gucci handbags, sunglasses or hats. The digital-only items were part ...