Many gamers say they are torn between Minecraft and Roblox because both games have millions of players at a time.

Despite their similar blocky and colorful appearances, Roblox and Minecraft are two radically different games in terms of gameplay and price structure.

Roblox CEO David Baszucki, 53, cofounded the San Mateo, CA-based computer gaming platform in 2006. With 12 million users last month, it lets people create their own virtual immersive experiences ...

Roblox, the massively multiplayer online game favored by the under 13 crowd, is following in Minecraft's footsteps with a move into the education market.

Educators should take advantage of sandbox-style games' popularity and engaging nature as they explore teaching with Minecraft and Roblox.