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Roblox just pulled the plug on its cash-first game recommendation engine, pivoting instead to games that keep players engaged long-term — a bold move that’s tanked its stock, erased $9 billion in value, and left Wall Street reeling. While this gamble aims to build investor confidence and fend off EU regulation by positioning Roblox as a safer, more user-focused platform, it’s also throttling short-term profits. The CFO admits monetization weakness is likely here to stay. To offset losses, Roblox is now betting big on older users — who spend more and could unlock new revenue streams — but whether this strategy can reverse course or even survive regulatory headwinds remains uncertain.

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