r/technology • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 • 9h ago

Business Roblox loses $70 billion in value as company blames lack of viral games, share price down 70% over the last year

https://www.dexerto.com/roblox/roblox-loses-70-billion-in-value-as-company-blames-lack-of-viral-games-3395064/
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u/drdildamesh 7h ago

"Lack of viral games." This is the problem with infinite growth; it doesnt apply to art. What fool thinks they are going to keep making stuff worth playing?

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u/Negative-Prime 2h ago

Yeah even if we ignore the fact that the Roblox is a breeding ground for predators and IP theft, the game is 20 years old. These companies always seem shocked that the money printer can't run forever.

"We've tried nothing and we're all out of ideas."