Yes, that happened. Roblox, a hugely popular online game for kids, was hacked by an individual who subverted the game’s protection systems in order to have customized animations appear.

On Roblox, old and new coexist. It’s an interesting manifestation of the company’s ethos, and one reflected in the decisions Roblox makes with its underlying technology.

Roblox’s avatars are about to get more expressive Avatar faces will be able to move more naturally than ever before.