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Supercell's acquisition of Metacore expected to close this month

Supercell’s acquisition of Metacore is expected to close this month, bringing Merge Mansion into Supercell’s live games portfolio. For mobile teams, it’s another sign that proven live-service hits remain prime …

News Game Developer · 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Supercell's acquisition of Metacore expected to close at the end of September 2026

GamesIndustry.biz reports Supercell's acquisition of Metacore is on track to close at the end of September 2026. Merge Mansion will join Supercell's live portfolio, while both teams say the game …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Supercell launches equity-free grants program for Africa-based game studios

Supercell is putting $20,000 to $200,000 into Africa-based studios through an equity-free grant program. The funding is open to registered teams with most of their staff in Africa, and recipients …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Supercell starts developer grants program for African studios

Supercell has launched an equity-free grant program for African game studios, with awards ranging from $20,000 to $200,000. For smaller teams, that kind of capital can buy runway, prototype time, …

News Game Developer · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Jobs roundup: July 2026 | Robert Henrysson steps down as Supermassive Games CEO

Robert Henrysson is stepping down as CEO of Supermassive Games and as a partner at Nordisk Games. The same jobs roundup also tracks a wave of leadership changes across live …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Making of a Brawler: Character Creation for 'Brawl Stars' Clip #3

Supercell’s Brawl Stars character pipeline gets a rare look here, with the session focusing on how Shade was created. For artists and designers, the useful bit is seeing how a …

Video GDC Festival of Gaming · 3 months ago
Merge Mansion dev Metacore lays off 159 employees, closes studios in Germany and Sweden

Metacore is cutting 159 jobs in Finland and shutting down its Germany and Sweden operations after Merge Mansion stalled out. For devs, the practical takeaway is that even a hit …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Making of a Brawler: Character Creation for 'Brawl Stars' Clip #2

Brawl Stars’ character pipeline leans on a very specific visual mashup: Fernanda Oliveira says one brawler’s DNA comes from Frank-N-Furter and The Fly. For artists and designers, it’s a quick …

Video GDC Festival of Gaming · 4 months, 1 week ago
Supercell acquires Metacore to add Merge Mansion to its "live games portfolio"

Supercell is buying Metacore, bringing Merge Mansion into its live games portfolio. The game has over 60 million downloads and Metacore says it has made about $700 million since launch. …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Metacore restructuring to the tune of 'up to 160' redundancies

Metacore is undergoing a significant restructuring, leading to up to 160 job redundancies. This move comes as Brawl Stars studio and major shareholder Supercell prepares to acquire the company. Developers …

News Game Developer · 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen to receive BAFTA Fellowship

Ilkka Paananen, co-founder and CEO of Supercell, is set to receive the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship. This recognition highlights his significant contributions to the gaming industry, particularly through the success of …

News Game Developer · 5 months, 2 weeks ago
BAFTA to honour Supercell CEO with fellowship

Ilkka Paananen, CEO of Supercell, will receive a BAFTA Fellowship at the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards, recognizing his significant contributions to mobile gaming. His leadership at Supercell has shaped the …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Supercell revenue declines 4% to €2.65bn in 2025

Supercell's revenue has taken a hit, declining by 4% to €2.65 billion in 2025. This drop may signal challenges in monetization strategies that could impact various roles within the company. …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Supercell promotes Sara Bach to president amid restructure

Supercell's recent restructuring has led to Sara Bach's promotion to president, signaling a shift in leadership strategy. This change could influence how teams are organized and projects are prioritized moving …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 9 months, 1 week ago