Wordle and Other NYT Games Would Be Great For Console
Wordle's success wasn't fully anticipated. The game exploded in popularity last December and has maintained a devoted fanbase ever since. Its simple, five-letter word guessing loop is almost universally accessible, especially now that the game has been translated into dozens of languages. This, in addition to its widespread Twitter presence, made Wordle a massive success for creator Josh Wardle. Now that The New York Times has purchased the game's rights for an undisclosed seven-figure number, its future is a mystery. Given the newspaper's existing library of games, now would be the perfect time for The New York Times to put out a puzzle compilation for consoles.
On first pass, the idea seems a little outlandish. Newspapers very rarely (if at all) publish what could be called a «video game.» A crossword app is more or less the extent to which The New York Times involves itself with gaming. In recent years, however, more conventional tabletop experiences like board games and card games have found audiences on console. Big names like Mattel and Hasbro have been giving more of their traditional games digital counterparts, and The New York Times is sitting on what could be a classic multiplatform release.
Wordle Fan Makes Multiplayer Version of the Game
The New York Times is home to many PC and mobile puzzle games. Most notable is The New York Times Crossword, which sets the example for crosswords everywhere. The paper also hosts other games though, like Tiles, Spelling Bee, Sudoku, and Vertex. Each of these provide a unique experience, but they're similar in that the gameplay of each is deceptively simple.
In Spelling Bee, for instance, players must create words from the seven letters provided. It sounds simple enough, but it's
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