Brent Blazek to oversee the future of Merge Mansion
Merge Mansion developer Metacore recently announced the appointment of Brent Blazek as the game’s new Growth Lead. Blazek has prior experience in product and marketing synergy, live operations, and data science with companies including Candy Crush developer King. Metacore says his appointment is a “key step” in the company’s long-term plans.
Merge Mansion is a match-two puzzle game released in September 2020. Players take the role of a young woman named Maddie, whose grandmother owns the titular mansion. Maddie is tasked with restoring and improving the mansion, which players accomplish by combining sets of two items to create a third. The story unfolds as Maddie explores new parts of the mansion and her grandmother reveals mysteries from the family’s past.
The game has an average user rating of 4.4 on Google Play and 4.6 on the App Store. Metacore also announced that the game surpassed 55 million downloads as of 2024.
Metacore Looks to the Future
“At Metacore, we want to build games that last for decades,” said CEO Mika Tammenkoski. He described the last four years as “just the beginning” and expressed a determination to remain a leader in the the genre.
Blazek added to the statement, saying, “I have been a fan and admirer of Merge Mansion since its launch. After four years, Merge Mansion is still breaking new ground, and it’s exciting to see how much potential there is for growth in the genre. I’m looking forward to working with the talented and driven team to keep the game evolving and delivering unforgettable player experiences, whether they’ve been with us since the start or are just discovering the world of Merge Mansion.”
