Acclaim Entertainment Revived to Support Indie Developers and Reignite Classic Franchises

The iconic 90s game publisher returns under CEO Alex Josef, with plans to fund indie studios and explore revivals of its beloved IPs.

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.