Acclaim’s Revival

Acclaim, one of the most prominent gaming brands of the 1980s and 1990s, faced significant challenges in the early 2000s. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2004 and was subsequently sold off in parts. However, more than twenty years later, a group of industry veterans has revived the publisher with the goal of supporting independent developers and revitalizing its own gaming franchises.

Support for Indie Developers

The company plans to provide assistance to indie studios in terms of funding, marketing, and public relations. This is particularly welcome news, given the current challenges faced by indie game developers in securing funding.

Revitalizing Classic Franchises

Acclaim’s plan to revive its own catalog of gaming intellectual property (IP) is also exciting. Founded in 1987, the company published console and PC versions of iconic series such as NBA Jam and Mortal Kombat, as well as a string of licensed games, including WWF titles, The Simpsons: Bart’s Nightmare, Spider-Man games, Alien 3, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Space Jam, and many more. Acclaim also published the first games in the Burnout and Turok franchises.

Future Plans

According to CEO Alex Josef, Acclaim has already signed several indie games and plans to announce them soon. However, fans are eagerly hoping that the publisher will give them what they really want: a modern take on NBA Jam.