Overview

• Acclaim Entertainment, known for 90s hits like Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam, has been relaunched after filing for bankruptcy in 2004.
• The new Acclaim will provide funding, marketing, and PR support to indie developers, aiming to bring their creative visions to wider audiences.
• CEO Alex Josef, formerly of Graffiti Games, leads the revival, supported by an advisory board of industry veterans, including wrestler Jeff Jarrett.
• Plans include reviving classic franchises, though specific titles have not been confirmed as rights to some IPs remain unclear.
• Acclaim has already signed several indie projects, with announcements on these upcoming titles expected in the near future.