Roblox is bringing avatars old and new together under one banner, but it’s totally possible to keep the blocky, classic style with an R15 avatar.

The company is adding avatar-based, 3D video chat to its virtual world in an effort to expand its audience—and to keep the kids around as they grow older.

Roblox Connect weaves Roblox's existing avatars, voice chat and camera-based facial animations together into a new product. At its annual developer’s conference, Roblox detailed its near-future ...