From PC Mag: The New York Times on Monday announced its acquisition of the cultural phenomenon that is daily word game Wordle.
The wildly popular puzzle game, in which players attempt to guess a five-letter word in six attempts, was purchased for an undisclosed sum "in the low seven figures," the Times said.
Brooklyn-based software engineer Josh Wardle released the one-play-per-day title in October 2021 to an early audience of about 90. Less than four months later, the game boasts millions of regular players.
"It has been incredible to watch a game bring so much joy to so many, and I feel so grateful for the personal stories some of you have shared with me," Wardle said in a Monday tweet. "From Wordle uniting distant family members, to provoking friendly rivalries, to supporting medical recoveries."
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