During the 1990s, one of the names synonymous with console gaming was Acclaim. The company produced or developed quite a few series for both the 16-bit and 32-bit eras including the console ports of the Mortal Kombat series. The company was originally founded in 1987 and shut its doors in 2005 due to bankruptcy. Different assets went to different publishers including THQ, Electronic Arts and more. Series like Burnout and NBA Jam would be made from a completely different company whereas the likes of NFL QB Club and All-Star Baseball would exit, altogether. Fast-forward twenty years and Acclaim is relaunching as a publisher with a bold vision of supporting indie developers and reigniting classic franchises.
How did the Acclaim Resurrection Happen?
An advisory board has been assembled that is comprised of some of the best industry leaders. One of these is professional wrestler and current AEW competitor Jeff Jarrett, who is with Global Force Entertainment. Not to be confused with The Acclaimed in AEW, Jarrett will be working with this Acclaim alongside Russell Binder at Striker Entertainment and Mark Caplan at Ridge Partners. Alex Josef will serve as CEO, who brings two decades of experience...
