Acclaim Entertainment reborn as indie game publisher focused on original IP

Acclaim Entertainment, the legendary company published titles like Mortal Kombat in the 1980s and 1990s, is back as an indie game publisher. After more than two decades, a team of industry veterans has united to bring back one of gaming’s most iconic brands to publish original intellectual properties, said Alex Josef, CEO of the new Los Angeles company, in an interview with GamesBeat. “It’s a relaunch, and revitalization of the Acclaim brand with a completely new team,” Josef said. “Some players have an association with Acclaim in the past, but it’s an all new team.” He added, “First and foremost, the new Acclaim is going to support indie developers and new original IP. It will provide all of the resources needed to bring their games to the widest possible audiences.” Just as other publishers shut their doors, Acclaim Entertainment is officially returning with a vision aimed at revitalizing the gaming landscape and fostering new talent. Originally founded in 1987, the relaunch mark ... Read full article.