Home News Turkey's Roblox Ban: What Happened?

Turkey's Roblox Ban: What Happened?

Jan 05,2025 Author: Jonathan

Turkey's Roblox Ban: What Happened?

Turkish authorities have blocked access to the popular gaming platform Roblox within the country's borders, leaving players and developers frustrated. The ban, implemented on August 7, 2024, by the Adana 6th Criminal Court of Peace, cites concerns about child safety and allegedly harmful content on the platform.

Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc stated the government is taking strong action to protect children, aligning with constitutional obligations. However, the specifics of the content leading to the ban remain unclear, sparking debate about the appropriateness of the measure. While the need to safeguard children online is widely accepted, criticism of Roblox's policies, such as allowing underage creators to monetize their work, may have played a role.

The ban has ignited a storm of reaction on social media, with players expressing outrage and seeking ways to circumvent the block using VPNs. Concerns are rising about the future of online gaming in Turkey and the potential for further restrictions on digital platforms. Some players are even considering protests.

This action is not an isolated incident. Turkey has recently blocked other platforms, including Instagram, Wattpad, Twitch, and Kick, citing reasons ranging from child safety to national security concerns. This trend raises significant questions about digital freedom and the potential for self-censorship by developers and platforms to avoid similar bans.

For many Turkish gamers, the Roblox block represents more than just the loss of a game; it symbolizes concerns about restricted online access and freedom of expression. For further gaming news, see the Exploding Kittens 2 release announcement.

LATEST ARTICLES

04

2025-04

The Best Android Platformers - Updated!

https://img.hroop.com/uploads/79/1732021263673c8c0f35944.jpg

The platform genre has been a staple in the gaming world, with iconic titles spanning across all platforms. While there are plenty of options, not all are worth your time. To save you from wading through the less impressive ones, we've curated a list of the best Android platformers currently availab

Author: JonathanReading:0

04

2025-04

"What the Car?" Wins Best Mobile Game at Gamescom Latam 2024

https://img.hroop.com/uploads/48/1719871226668326fa9eb6f.jpg

Last week, the inaugural Gamescom Latam event took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, aiming to highlight Latin America's growing presence in the gaming industry while celebrating global achievements. The event featured game awards in partnership with the BIG Festival, with winners announced during a glamo

Author: JonathanReading:0

04

2025-04

Stream 'The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep' - Its Place in the Timeline

https://img.hroop.com/uploads/04/173930048067ab9e8084cca.jpg

Geralt of Rivia, the iconic monster hunter from the beloved Witcher games, is making a triumphant return, this time in Netflix's expanding "Witcher Universe." The latest addition, "The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep," is an animated film that slots seamlessly into the timeline of the Netflix series, sp

Author: JonathanReading:0

04

2025-04

"Dishonored 2 Receives Unexpected Update 9 Years Post-Launch"

https://img.hroop.com/uploads/38/17368024426785808aaa660.jpg

SummaryDishonored 2 unexpectedly received a small update for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.The patch is quite small and appears to include bug fixes and language updates.Arkane Lyon is currently working on Marvel's Blade.Dishonored 2, one of the most critically acclaimed Bethesda titles from the Xbox On

Author: JonathanReading:0