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Is Roblox engineered for addiction?
Description
September 25, 2025
A B.C. boy's lawsuit against Roblox is once again raising concerns and questions about online gaming addiction. Matthew Johnson of MediaSmarts discusses the tactics gaming companies use to hook young players, and what parents can do about it.
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This is BC: Adventure filmmaker expands following02:29 | March 3, 2026 -
Why Canadian students are falling behind in math05:04 | March 3, 2026 -
B.C. moves to permanent daylight saving time07:11 | March 3, 2026
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Is Roblox engineered for addiction?04:46 | September 25, 2025
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Non-profit working to keep vulnerable kids fed over spring break03:56 | 1 hour ago
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Non-profit working to keep vulnerable kids fed over spring break03:51 | 1 hour ago
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Iran war pushing up fuel and food prices03:27 | 3 hours ago
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Saanich mayor calls out park vandalism02:07 | March 9, 2026
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Health Matters: New online Pregnancy & Parent Learning Centre04:16 | March 9, 2026
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International Women’s Day power06:21 | March 9, 2026
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Vancouver Park Board to vote on plans that would see changes to Queen Elizabeth Park and Lost Lagoon04:49 | March 9, 2026
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Inspiring girls and women05:23 | March 8, 2026
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Queen Elizabeth Park attractions proposal02:11 | March 8, 2026
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Climate Science: Reducing methane to fight climate change03:08 | March 8, 2026
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Open House: Creating a year round outdoor space02:36 | March 8, 2026
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Challenges facing B.C. women05:04 | March 8, 2026
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BC moving to permanent daylight time on March 8th05:39 | March 8, 2026
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Debate continues on daylight saving time as British Columbians ‘spring forward’ one last time02:01 | March 7, 2026
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Tips for growing herbs at home04:56 | March 7, 2026
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OpenAI agrees to strengthen safety & security protocols04:00 | March 7, 2026
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B.C. moves to permanent daylight saving time07:11 | March 3, 2026
Is Roblox engineered for addiction?
Description
September 25, 2025
A B.C. boy's lawsuit against Roblox is once again raising concerns and questions about online gaming addiction. Matthew Johnson of MediaSmarts discusses the tactics gaming companies use to hook young players, and what parents can do about it.
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