242 - Gaming news - Is Roblox CEO on the rocks? BG3 turns two!

August’s gaming news gave us plenty to dig into, from serious questions around Roblox to a milestone celebration for Baldur’s Gate 3.

In this episode of Gaming the System, we start with Roblox, where over 120,000 people have signed a petition calling for the removal of its CEO. Jem takes us inside the strange contradictions of the platform — from heavy-handed moderation and unexplained bans to the bizarre and sometimes deeply troubling games, and on to concerns about kids being pushed into unsafe spaces beyond the game. It sparks a wider discussion on responsibility, regulation, and why parents need to be part of their children’s online lives.

We then turn to something a little lighter as Baldur’s Gate 3 celebrates its second birthday. From bizarre mods to chaotic playthroughs, we look at how the game has grown, how the community keeps it alive, and why it continues to hold such a special place in our gaming lives.

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