Joel Cunningham

Joel Cunningham Deputy Editor

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Joel Cunningham is Lifehacker’s Deputy Editor. He has 15 years of experience as a writer and editor. Previously, he was managing editor of content marketing for Barnes & Noble, where he founded the Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog.

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April 10, 2026

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Credit: Roblox

Key Takeaways

Roblox has announced a new paid plan, Roblox Plus, launching April 30.

The subscription starts at $4.99 per month and benefits include discounts on in-game purchases.

More details (including information on discounted Robux) are still to come.

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Like many parents, I know well the pain of my Roblox-addicted child asking me to trade my real money for fake money he can use to buy pretend items in a digital video game.…