‘Magical’ puzzle Wordle is ‘lightning in a bottle’ – New York Times games boss
Wordle is an “amazing, magical game” with a “very special, unique story”, the head of games at The New York Times has said in the wake of the US newspaper buying the popular online puzzle. Initially
Free Wordle Might be Going Away Following NYT Purchase
Popular online game Wordle has been bought from its creator by The New York Times Company, and the paper has hinted it may not be free to play in future. Software engineer Josh Wardle has said
Developer brings back iPhone game after request from parent of child with autism
A developer has relaunched a popular mobile game after receiving a request from the parent of a child with autism. Hello Games, known as the makers of No Man’s Sky, made stunt motorbike game Joe Danger
Microsoft is Buying Activision Blizzard
Microsoft has announced that it is buying Activision Blizzard. That means that the software giant will own some of the more popular game franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft. They'll also end up
Wordle: Creator of app with same name to donate profits after download boost
A developer whose five-year-old app has suddenly received half a million downloads because it shares its name with a viral sensation puzzle game has vowed to give the profits away. Steven Cravotta, 24, developed a word
Games Fleadh Calls for Tax Relief for Irish Game Developers
Games Fleadh 2016. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters The organisers of Games Fleadh, Ireland's version of the Oscars for undergraduate game designers and developers, are calling for the scheme of tax relief for investments similar
