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Supercell's acquisition of Metacore expected to close this month
Supercell is set to acquire Metacore, the developer of Merge Mansion, with the deal expected to close by the end of September. This acquisition is part of a broader trend of restructuring in the mobile game industry. Metacore's CEO Mika Tammenkoski expressed excitement about the opportunities this partnership presents for the game's long-term success.
Over 700 games launched on Steam in one week for the first time, though 74% had fewer than 10 reviews
Steam saw over 700 game launches in a single week for the first time, though a significant majority received fewer than 10 reviews. Separately, Supercell's acquisition of Metacore is nearing completion, with Merge Mansion being integrated into Supercell's portfolio.
Supercell's acquisition of Metacore expected to close at the end of September 2026
Supercell's acquisition of Metacore is expected to finalize by the end of September 2026, with the terms of the transaction remaining undisclosed. Metacore's debut title, Merge Mansion, will be integrated into Supercell's live games portfolio, with both companies expressing optimism about the future success of the game and its players under Supercell's operational expertise.
Jobs roundup: September 2026 | Asmodee appoints Brian Trunk as senior vice president, Route to Market for the Americas
This article rounds up recent appointments and transitions within the games industry. Notable moves include Brian Trunk joining Asmodee as senior vice president, David Scarborough becoming senior manager of EMEA communications at Blizzard Entertainment, and Ilari Kuittinen stepping down as managing director of Housemarque after 31 years. Several other individuals have taken on new roles at companies like CD Projekt Red, Epic Games, and Activision Blizzard.
Jobs roundup: August 2026 | Paramount Games appoints Nate Nanzer as EVP, head of commercial & marketing
This article rounds up recent appointments and transitions within the gaming industry. Notable moves include Nate Nanzer joining Paramount Games, Julia Gutnik heading media at Amazon Gaming, and Tracey Thompson returning to Bethesda as VP of communications. Several other companies like Epic Games, Studio MDHR, Games Workshop, and Blizzard Entertainment also saw new hires or promotions.
Jobs roundup: August 2026 | Tim Coombs rejoins Amazon as head of brand marketing for Luna
This article rounds up various industry hires and transitions in August 2026. Notable appointments include Tim Coombs rejoining Amazon as head of brand marketing for Luna, Dan Lazarides becoming Chief Marketing Officer at Frontier Developments, and Tracey Thompson returning to Bethesda as VP of Communications. Several other individuals have also moved into new roles across companies like Blizzard Entertainment, Netflix Games, and Riot Games.
Merge Mansion dev Metacore lays off 159 employees, closes studios in Germany and Sweden
Mobile game studio Metacore has laid off 159 employees in Finland and closed its studios in Germany and Sweden as part of a restructuring effort. CEO Mika Tammenkoski cited that the game Merge Mansion has plateaued and recent investments have not yielded new launches. Supercell is acquiring Metacore and will add Merge Mansion to its portfolio.
Supercell acquires Metacore to add Merge Mansion to its "live games portfolio"
Supercell is acquiring Metacore, the developer of the popular mobile game Merge Mansion. The deal aims to integrate Merge Mansion into Supercell's live games portfolio, leveraging Supercell's expertise in scaling global live games. Merge Mansion, a merge 2 mystery puzzle game launched in 2020, has reportedly generated around $700 million and boasts over 60 million downloads.
Supercell Fully Acquires Merge Mansion Creator Metacore
Supercell has fully acquired Metacore, the developer of Merge Mansion, consolidating the popular merge-2 puzzler into its live games portfolio. Despite previous investments and attempts to launch new titles, Metacore's sole game, Merge Mansion, will now be the focus of Supercell's operational efforts. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Metacore restructuring to the tune of 'up to 160' redundancies
Metacore is planning a significant restructuring, potentially leading to up to 160 redundancies in Finland, due to the plateaued growth of its hit game Merge Mansion and unsuccessful new investments. Concurrently, Supercell, already a major shareholder, will acquire the rest of Metacore, aiming to scale Merge Mansion back into a leading position within its category.
