Rage Fighters: Building a Roblox Game That Teaches Kids to Channel Their Anger

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Anger gets a bad reputation, but learning to channel it matters, especially for boys. This session goes behind Rage Fighters, a Roblox game built as a companion to the animated film Release the Beast. The team from Ryzo Studios shares what worked, what flopped, and how a fighting-game mechanic became an educational experience kids actually enjoy.

Speakers:
Todd Shaiman, Co-Founder and President, Ryzo Studios (moderator)
Erica Milsom, Chief Creative Officer and Founder, Ryzo Studios
Tehya Kopp, Chief Impact Officer, Ryzo Studios
Calvin Gray, Executive Director, Bad Ape
Rachel Katz, Program Officer, Equimundo

Recorded at the 2026 Games for Change Festival, "Reimagining Play," July 21 to 22 at The Glasshouse in New York City.

Learn more about Games for Change at www.gamesforchange.org.

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