If you enjoy puzzle games that strike a balance between challenge and accessibility, then Botany Manor may just be your new favorite. Currently available for free on the Epic Games Store, this cozy first-person puzzle game invites players to step into the shoes of botanist Arabella Greene, who explores a Victorian manor to complete her botanical research book. Unlike other notoriously challenging puzzle games, Botany Manor aims to provide a relaxing experience without the frustration of overly complex puzzles.

In a significant move to enhance its global gaming presence, JetSynthesys has acquired the popular merge puzzle game EverMerge, which has impressively generated over $350 million in lifetime revenue. This acquisition marks a pivotal step in JetSynthesys’ strategy to create a worldwide gaming ecosystem, particularly as it aims to tap into high-growth markets like India. With EverMerge’s established success in Western markets, JetSynthesys is poised to leverage its expertise in community engagement to introduce the game to new audiences.

In a recent financial call, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa addressed concerns regarding the rising costs of memory and its potential impact on the pricing of the Switch 2. While he reassured shareholders that there are currently no plans to increase the console’s price, he acknowledged that if memory prices continue to surge, the company would need to re-evaluate its pricing strategy in the future. Furukawa emphasized that Nintendo is actively engaging with suppliers to secure a stable supply of components, which has helped mitigate the impact of rising memory costs on hardware profitability.