For the first time in over 20 years, Acclaim is returning as a publisher under new owners. This new era of Acclaim is launching with a “focus on supporting independent studios and original IP while rekindling beloved classics for a new generation.”
Acclaim will led by Alex Josef as CEO after spending the last two decades working in games marketing and publishing across various companies, including indie publish Graffiti Games—which he founded in 2018.
“It’s an absolute honor and pleasure to be leading the charge in bringing Acclaim back to the forefront of the games industry,” Josef said.
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Nothing regarding any currently planned games—whether new or past Acclaim titles—were mentioned with the revival announcement. That information, according to Josef, will be revealed “soon”.
“We’re fortunate that we have an extremely talented team and that we’ve already signed some incredible indie titles,” he said.
In addition to Josef as CEO, the company will have an advisory board consisting of Russell Binder from Striker Entertainment, Mark Caplan of Ridge Partners and Jeff Jarrett of Global Force Entertainment.
“From my early involvement with the publisher’s hit 16-bit WWF titles to my experience helping shape the TNA Wrestling series, which spawned the first video game wrestler to become a full-time roster member in the Squared Circle, I’ve seen firsthand the type of impact great games can have on players and fans,” Jarrett added. “Resurrecting Acclaim is an opportunity to impart the same degree of passion and love to a new generation, and I’m excited to be involved.”
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