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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.
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.
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.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead at BAFTA Awards 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch each won three awards at the BAFTA Awards 2026. Clair Obscur secured Best Game, Debut Game, and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English, while Dispatch won for Animation, Audio Achievement, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright. Ilkka Paananen, CEO of Supercell, received a BAFTA Fellowship.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch triumph at the BAFTA game awards
The 22nd annual BAFTA Game Awards honored outstanding creative achievements, with Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Adhoc Studios' Dispatch taking home multiple awards, including Best Game for Clair Obscur. Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen received an Academy Fellowship for his contributions to mobile gaming. The ceremony also faced controversy regarding the last-minute removal of a trailer for the game The Quiet Things.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Best Game at the BAFTAs, but this time some other games got to win awards, too
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the Best Game award at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards, though it secured only three wins out of ten nominations. Other notable winners included Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for Artistic Achievement and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 for Best Narrative. This year's awards saw a more distributed set of wins compared to Clair Obscur's previous dominant performances at other ceremonies.
No prizes for guessing what won Best Game at Bafta 2026 Games Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the dominant winner at the Bafta 2026 Games Awards, securing Best Game, Debut Game for Sandfall Interactive, and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English. The Telltale Games style adventure Dispatch also received three awards for Animation, Audio Achievement, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright. Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen was controversially awarded the BAFTA Fellowship.
BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Winners: Full Results and Biggest Moments | Invision Game Community
The BAFTA Games Awards 2026 celebrated a diverse range of titles, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 winning Best Game and Debut Game. Dispatch also received multiple awards for Animation and Audio Achievement. The ceremony recognized excellence across various categories, including music, technical and artistic achievements, and performance, with Ilkka Paananen receiving the Fellowship Award.
Clash Of Clans is selling blatant foot fetish items and fans approve
Supercell is capitalizing on player interest in specific kinks by releasing a "Foot Tribute Bundle" for its popular mobile game Clash of Clans. The bundle, featuring aesthetic items like sandaled feet replicas, has generated mixed reactions from players, with some expressing shock and others showing interest. The developer has humorously acknowledged the unusual marketing strategy on social media.
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen to receive BAFTA Fellowship
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen, co-founder of the studios behind Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars, will receive a BAFTA Fellowship. This award recognizes his significant contributions to the video game industry.
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen to receive BAFTA Fellowship
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen will receive a BAFTA Fellowship for his contributions to the video game industry. The article also touches on Hideo Kojima's use of music in Death Stranding to broaden players' cultural horizons.
It Takes Two, Split Fiction studio tops 50 million sales | News-in-brief
Hazelight Studios has announced that its games It Takes Two, A Way Out, and Split Fiction have sold 30 million, 13 million, and 7 million units respectively, totaling over 50 million units sold. Separately, Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen will receive a BAFTA Fellowship for his contributions to the mobile gaming industry and his philanthropic work.
Clash Of Clans boss to receive Bafta Fellowship award, for some reason
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen will be honored with the Bafta Fellowship for his contributions to the games industry. Paananen co-founded Supercell in 2010, known for popular mobile titles like Clash Of Clans, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars. The article notes the choice is unusual given the focus on mobile games, contrasting it with other industry figures who have not yet received the award.
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen to receive BAFTA Fellowship
Supercell CEO and co-founder Ilkka Paananen will receive the BAFTA Fellowship award, the highest honour from BAFTA, at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards on April 17. Paananen co-founded the Finnish mobile studio in 2010, which has since released successful titles like Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars.
BAFTA to honour Supercell CEO with Fellowship
Supercell CEO and co-founder Ilkka Paananen will receive a BAFTA Fellowship for his leadership and impact on the mobile gaming industry, particularly for titles like Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars. Paananen also contributes as an investor and mentor through his organizations, supporting social impact and education. The award ceremony will take place at the BAFTA Game Awards.
Supercell's Ilkka Paananen Will Receive Fellowship At Upcoming BAFTA Awards
Ilkka Paananen, co-founder and CEO of Supercell, will receive the BAFTA Fellowship at the upcoming BAFTA Game Awards on April 17. This award is BAFTA's highest honor, recognizing individuals who have driven innovation and positive change in the screen arts. Paananen is being recognized for his work at Supercell, the developer behind the popular mobile game Clash of Clans.
Supercell revenue declines 4% to €2.65bn in 2025
Supercell reported a 4% decline in revenue to €2.65 billion for 2025, despite a 6% increase in pre-tax profits to €932 million. The Finnish mobile developer saw its headcount grow by 30% to 890 employees and contributed €220 million to the Finnish economy. The company doubled its investment in new game development, with CEO Ilkka Paananen highlighting Clash Royale's record engagement as a key factor enabling these long-term bets.
