Puzzles in the News | StickyPuzzles Puzzles in the news ------------------- A hand-picked roundup of the most interesting news, trends, and talking points in puzzles, games, and brain teasers. [ All News ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news) [ Weekly Puzzle Digest ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/category/weekly-puzzle-digest) All tags The business of Puzzles Research Paper Sticky Puzzle Technology Health Education Lifestyle Science Media Crosswords Sudoku Accessibility People & Personality History Books Puzzle Products Social Media & Influencers AI Travel Puzzle Launches Copyright & Legal Solving Strategies - [ ![Lancashire Telegraph - PA](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tv-gameshow-based-on-wordle-to-be-launched/thumbnail) ](https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/national/26097378.tv-gameshow-based-wordle-launched/) - [ The business of Puzzles ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/the-business-of-puzzles) - [ Media ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/media) - [ Puzzle Launches ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/puzzle-launches) ### [ TV gameshow based on Wordle to be launched ](https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/national/26097378.tv-gameshow-based-wordle-launched/) May 2026 | Lancashire Telegraph - PA A new TV gameshow based on the word game Wordle is to be launched and will be presented by US news anchor Savannah Guthrie. NBC said the primetime gameshow will challenge players to solve five-letter word puzzles and go head-to-head in the Wordle arena, where they will play for a cash prize. [ Read Article ](https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/national/26097378.tv-gameshow-based-wordle-launched/) - [ ![LA Times | Image Credit - LA Times](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/bf/aa/1a6edccd43d7b1adb0346a0e25ca/midi-image.svg) ](https://www.latimes.com/about/pressreleases/story/2026-03-31/la-times-games-expands-offerings-with-launch-of-midi-crossword) - [ Media ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/media) - [ Puzzle Launches ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/puzzle-launches) ### [ L.A. Times Games Expands Offerings with Launch of Midi Crossword ](https://www.latimes.com/about/pressreleases/story/2026-03-31/la-times-games-expands-offerings-with-launch-of-midi-crossword) March 2026 | LA Times | Image Credit - LA Times L.A. Times Games today announced debut of Midi Crossword, a new member-exclusive game designed to bridge the gap between the original Daily and popular Mini crossword puzzles. To access the new game, players must register for a free account on latimes.com. The Midi joins a growing roster of premium free-to-play titles, alongside newly launched word & trivia games from Lil Snack [ Read Article ](https://www.latimes.com/about/pressreleases/story/2026-03-31/la-times-games-expands-offerings-with-launch-of-midi-crossword) - [ ![Observer - Caitlin O'Kane | Image Credit - Observer](https://cdn.slowdownwiseup.co.uk/media/original_images/WEB_093445-azo_250708_0012_695c03a5558cb1b7c7c4e5543da74da26a34335a.jpg.2500x0_q70.webp) ](https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/its-no-puzzle-why-the-crossword-is-marking-its-hundredth-year-in-the-observer) - [ Media ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/media) - [ People & Personality ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/people-personality) - [ Puzzle Products ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/puzzle-products) - [ Puzzle Launches ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/puzzle-launches) ### [ It’s no puzzle why the crossword is marking its 100th year in The Observer ](https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/its-no-puzzle-why-the-crossword-is-marking-its-hundredth-year-in-the-observer) March 2026 | Observer - Caitlin O'Kane | Image Credit - Observer Our crossword has survived wars, paper shortages, and a century of upheaval without missing a week. Our first dedicated puzzles editor reflects on the power – and magic – of a good brain-teaser [ Read Article ](https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/its-no-puzzle-why-the-crossword-is-marking-its-hundredth-year-in-the-observer) - [ ![The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2026/03/11/TELEMMGLPICT000471013636_17732335327530_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqOFeYxM9hegFHu6FKJsELIu9hg0Y37QvHYjcZPVg1zsA.jpeg) ](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/03/11/introducing-the-1-per-cent-club/) - [ The business of Puzzles ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/the-business-of-puzzles) - [ Media ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/media) - [ Puzzle Launches ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/puzzle-launches) ### [ Are you in The 1% Club? Play our new puzzle ](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/03/11/introducing-the-1-per-cent-club/) March 2026 | The Telegraph Tackle our new daily game, in partnership with the hit TV show. Telegraph Puzzles is delighted to announce that we’ve teamed up with BBC Studios to bring you a brand-new daily game: The 1% Club... [ Read Article ](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/03/11/introducing-the-1-per-cent-club/) - [ ![Inpublishing | Image Credit - The Telegraph](https://www.inpublishing.co.uk/images/articles/main/1pc-article-image-30782.webp) ](https://www.inpublishing.co.uk/articles/telegraph-puzzles-launches-new-1-club-game-26313) - [ Sticky Puzzle ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/sticky-puzzle) - [ Media ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/media) - [ Puzzle Products ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/puzzle-products) - [ Puzzle Launches ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/puzzle-launches) ### [ Telegraph Puzzles launches new 1% Club game ](https://www.inpublishing.co.uk/articles/telegraph-puzzles-launches-new-1-club-game-26313) February 2026 | Inpublishing | Image Credit - The Telegraph The Telegraph has launched a new daily game, The 1% Club based on the TV show – created by Dean Nabarro and Andy Auerbach at Magnum Media and adding to its portfolio of brain-teasers. Developed by Sticky puzzles team, another example of what you get when you work with Digital Marmamalde. [ Read full article ](https://www.inpublishing.co.uk/articles/telegraph-puzzles-launches-new-1-club-game-26313) - [ ![Press Release - Games Press](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/sudoku-relax-reimagined-for-xbox/thumbnail) ](https://www.gamespress.com/en-GB/A-comfortable-Sudoku-game-Sudoku-Relax-Xbox-version-released) - [ Puzzle Launches ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/puzzle-launches) ### [ Sudoku Relax - reimagined for Xbox ](https://www.gamespress.com/en-GB/A-comfortable-Sudoku-game-Sudoku-Relax-Xbox-version-released) February 2026 | Press Release - Games Press Sudoku coming to Xbox via Indie Game Developer [ Read full article ](https://www.gamespress.com/en-GB/A-comfortable-Sudoku-game-Sudoku-Relax-Xbox-version-released) - [ ![The Globe and Mail (Canada) | Image Credit - Euan Murphy (Globe and Mail)](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/resizer/v2/FGIOAOCWP5HHZNASY3OSCMNXUI.png?auth=5c3ca5e505d80ece2548792420284311dfcd6df65be5833625570b1d5dfc18bf&width=1200&quality=80) ](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-introducing-the-globes-all-new-games-destination/) - [ The business of Puzzles ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/the-business-of-puzzles) - [ Media ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/media) - [ Puzzle Products ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/puzzle-products) - [ Puzzle Launches ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/puzzle-launches) ### [ Introducing The Globe’s all-new games destination ](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-introducing-the-globes-all-new-games-destination/) February 2026 | The Globe and Mail (Canada) | Image Credit - Euan Murphy (Globe and Mail) We’re excited to introduce Globe Games, a new digital home for witty wordplay and clever logic games, bringing together our new puzzles with the classics you know and love. Our redesigned destination delivers a smarter look, smoother navigation, and exclusive puzzles you won’t find anywhere else. All games are available on our website, the tablet edition and your phone. [ Read Article ](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-introducing-the-globes-all-new-games-destination/) - [ ![Games Industry Biz - Alex Forbes-Calvin | Image credit: Magicave](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/mindset-go-.png?width=570&quality=85&format=jpg&dpr=2&auto=webp) ](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/developer-magicave-partners-with-uks-observer-newspaper) - [ Media ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/media) - [ Puzzle Launches ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/puzzle-launches) ### [ Developer Magicave partners with UK's Observer newspaper ](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/developer-magicave-partners-with-uks-observer-newspaper) December 2025 | Games Industry Biz - Alex Forbes-Calvin | Image credit: Magicave Game developer Magicave has partnered up with UK newspaper, The Observer. The company's Mindset Go puzzle title is going to be appearing every Sunday in the publication. The game was created by Magicave creative director Ste Curran and requires players sort shapes based on similarities. [ Read Article ](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/developer-magicave-partners-with-uks-observer-newspaper) - [ ![The Bridge - Rahul Kargal / Im,age Credit - Logic Masters India)](https://thebridge.in/h-upload/2025/11/01/63964-the-sudoku-champs.webp) ](https://thebridge.in/board-games/sudoku-champs-puzzle-pathway-powering-indias-young-solvers-55116) - [ Education ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/education) - [ Sudoku ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/sudoku) - [ Puzzle Launches ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/puzzle-launches) ### [ Sudoku Champs: The puzzle pathway powering India’s young solvers ](https://thebridge.in/board-games/sudoku-champs-puzzle-pathway-powering-indias-young-solvers-55116) November 2025 | The Bridge - Rahul Kargal / Im,age Credit - Logic Masters India) Mention Sudoku and the image that forms in one’s mind is possibly that of a senior citizen pondering over a section of the newspaper, armed with a pencil and a cup of tea or coffee. While that might indeed be true to a certain extent, Sudoku and puzzle solving is now an organized ‘sport’ of logic and precision in India, one that is producing champions. [ Read full article ](https://thebridge.in/board-games/sudoku-champs-puzzle-pathway-powering-indias-young-solvers-55116) - [ ![Williamson Source - Source Staff](https://williamsonsource.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/crossword-ws.jpg) ](https://williamsonsource.com/dive-into-daily-crosswords-your-next-mental-adventure-starts-now/) - [ Puzzle Products ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/puzzle-products) - [ Puzzle Launches ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/puzzle-launches) ### [ Dive Into Daily Crosswords: Your Next Mental Adventure Starts Now ](https://williamsonsource.com/dive-into-daily-crosswords-your-next-mental-adventure-starts-now/) September 2025 | Williamson Source - Source Staff Calling all puzzle enthusiasts, crossword connoisseurs, and lovers of linguistic challenges – your daily dose of mental stimulation is ready and waiting! Step into our Puzzle Center where fresh crossword puzzles are served up every weekday, designed to challenge your mind and celebrate your love of words. [ Read full article ](https://williamsonsource.com/dive-into-daily-crosswords-your-next-mental-adventure-starts-now/) - [ ![Fire Rescue](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/take-a-break-firerescue1-s-new-puzzle-and-game-zone-now-available/thumbnail) ](https://www.firerescue1.com/off-duty/take-a-break-firerescue1s-new-puzzle-and-game-zone-now-available) - [ Health ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/health) - [ Lifestyle ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/lifestyle) - [ Puzzle Launches ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/puzzle-launches) ### [ Take a break: FireRescue1’s new puzzle and game zone now available ](https://www.firerescue1.com/off-duty/take-a-break-firerescue1s-new-puzzle-and-game-zone-now-available) September 2025 | Fire Rescue First responders & public safety professionals know the meaning of long shifts, sleepless nights & high-stress calls. Sometimes, the best way to reset is by giving your brain something different to focus on — and now you can do just that, right here on our sites. We’ve launched the Game Zone, a new collection of classic puzzles designed to help you unwind, recharge & sharpen minds [ Read full article ](https://www.firerescue1.com/off-duty/take-a-break-firerescue1s-new-puzzle-and-game-zone-now-available) - [ ](https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-special-week-of-wsj-contest-crosswords-f6d97a26) - [ Sticky Puzzle ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/sticky-puzzle) - [ Media ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/media) - [ Crosswords ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/crosswords) - [ Puzzle Launches ](https://www.stickypuzzles.com/news/tags/puzzle-launches) ### [ A Special Week of WSJ Contest Crosswords ](https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-special-week-of-wsj-contest-crosswords-f6d97a26) September 2025 | WSJ The Wall Street Journal added a daily crossword in 2015, and for every week in the ensuing 10 years the Friday crossword has been a “meta” puzzle, a puzzle with an extra hidden answer—a word, name or phrase indicated by a special instruction—to find and submit for a chance to win a coveted Crossword Champion mug. [ Read full article ](https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-special-week-of-wsj-contest-crosswords-f6d97a26)