If you’re been paying attention to our articles lately, you may recall that we became excited by a free-to-play word puzzle called Wordle. We became so enraptured by it, that we presented the best tips to succeed at Wordle, just before discovering that it was available in different languages. Well, the New York Times has just bought the Wordle game from its creator, Josh Wardle, and social media is abuzz with concerns about the consequences of this acquisition.
Wardle innocently created Wordle in October with hopes to bring back the love for word puzzle games. He wasn’t expecting it to suddenly become trending and famous as it has over the last few weeks, with millions playing the online game and sharing the results on social media. He indicated that the pressure to please the new fans has become unbearable, which is why he accepted a seven-figure amount from the New York Times.
It feels apt that the New York Times took the step to buy Wordle, as it was the online news agency that first introduced it to the world and made it famous. However, Wordlers (our new nickname for Wordle gamers) are taking to social media to express their concerns. Since the NYT is a paid subscription service, does that mean you’ll have to become a paying member before you can access the game?
Another issue is with saved progression on profiles. Will you still have the same stats as before, and should we expect more complicated modes? These are only some of the burning questions we have, and we’ll have to wait and see what the New York Times has in store for Wordle.