Summary

  • Acclaim Entertainment, the publisher behind titles such as Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam, is making a comeback as an indie games publisher.
  • Industry veteran Alex Josef, formerly of Graffiti Games, is serving as CEO of the new company.
  • The focus will be on “revitalizing its beloved portfolio of classic IP” as well as supporting indie developers, starting with three to four games per year.
  • With the significant experience of its management team and board in the entertainment sector, the revived Acclaim Entertainment aims to “nurture independent developers and drive long-term success”.
  • The company is remaining tight-lipped about its funding to date but expects to release its first game this year.

By Dean Takahashi

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