Since its founding, the gaming platform Roblox had a considerable drawback: Friends who wanted to play the same game together couldn't do so easily. Typically, they'd have to use a third-party app, ...

Roblox users are getting a new way to connect with friends while playing games like Dress to Impress. Starting Monday, those who log onto the gaming platform will see a new way to chat called Party.

While previous blockbuster games from Fortnite to World of Warcraft primarily run on servers managed by their own developers and publishers, Roblox is distinctive in that its games and experiences are ...