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Roblox CEO is grilled on child safety concerns, the Saudi PIF may be running low on investable cash & the disaster that was the To The Moon Expo

Roblox CEO is grilled on child safety concerns, the Saudi PIF may be running low on investable cash & the disaster that was the To The Moon Expo

Update: 2025-11-28
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The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry.

This Week's Headlines:

  • The Saudi Public Investment Fund runs out of cash for games?
  • Roblox’s CEO holds tense interview on child safety
  • Attendees of the To The Moon Expo have spoken out about their experiences at the convention.

Hosted by industry experts Tom and Megan, we break down the most intriguing, complex, and vital developments of the week to keep you informed.

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Stories mentioned in this episode can be found below:

  • https://www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-ceo-holds-tense-interview-about-child-safety-but-insists-roblox-is-an-amazing-platform-right-now-for-your-kid
  • https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-savvy-games-group-s-saudi-owned-parent-fund-is-running-low-on-investable-cash
  • https://www.gamesindustry.biz/to-the-moon-expo-i-probably-couldve-counted-the-number-of-attendees-on-one-hand
  • https://www.eurogamer.net/a-narrative-sequel-to-kill-bill-is-premiering-in-fortnite?mc_cid=66ba7c738c&mc_eid=7a6d6dd196
  • https://www.pcgamesn.com/shores-of-vaelithar/steam-page?mc_cid=f538c40207&mc_eid=UNIQID
  • https://www.gamesradar.com/games/steam-machine-price-more-in-line-with-what-you-might-expect-from-the-current-pc-market-confirms-valve-but-ideally-wed-be-pretty-competitive-with-that-and-have-a-pretty-good-deal/?mc_cid=5a3f3b3f6b&mc_eid=7a6d6dd196
  • https://www.eurogamer.net/unbelievably-17-years-after-its-original-announcement-ubisoft-appears-to-still-be-hiring-for-beyond-good-and-evil-2
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Roblox CEO is grilled on child safety concerns, the Saudi PIF may be running low on investable cash & the disaster that was the To The Moon Expo

Roblox CEO is grilled on child safety concerns, the Saudi PIF may be running low on investable cash & the disaster that was the To The Moon Expo