Acclaim reborn as indie publisher backed by industry veterans
Summary
The iconic 90s games publisher Acclaim has been officially relaunched under new leadership
CEO Alex Josef, former founder of Graffiti Games, is leading the revival
The firm targets indie game publishing with funding, marketing, and PR support
A high-profile advisory board has been assembled to back the effort
"We're fortunate that we have an extremely talented team and that we've already signed some incredible indie titles, which we'll be revealing soon."
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Relaunch overview - Acclaim returns with indie publishing focus
Acclaim, originally founded in 1987, has been revived with a new mission to support indie studios
The company will provide resources including funding, marketing, and PR support to independent developers
CEO Alex Josef brings experience as former founder and CEO of Graffiti Games
The firm has already signed undisclosed indie titles, with announcements expected soon
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Advisory board - industry veterans and entertainment figures join
Acclaim has assembled a notable advisory board to guide its growth strategy
Members include Striker Entertainment founding partner Russell Binder and Ridge Partners founder Mark Caplan
VaynerFund partner Phil Toronto and Jet Management partner Eric Vogel support financial and growth efforts
Professional wrestler and entertainment entrepreneur Jeff Jarrett joins as partner, citing his history with Acclaim's 16-bit WWF titles
"Resurrecting Acclaim is an opportunity to impart the same degree of passion and love to a new generation."
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Brand heritage - a legacy of iconic franchises to draw from
The original Acclaim built its reputation bringing Mortal Kombat, Turok, and NBA Jam to home consoles
The company was also known for licensed titles based on The Simpsons, Batman Forever, and Judge Dredd
The new Acclaim aims to "reignite classic franchises" alongside its indie publishing mandate
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What to watch - announcements and franchise plays ahead
Indie title announcements are expected in the near term
Classic IP revival efforts signal a potential dual-track strategy combining new content and legacy brands
The advisory board's mix of entertainment, finance, and gaming backgrounds suggests a broad go-to-market approach
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