Acclaim is making a surprise comeback after decades

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust In a nutshell: Iconic video game publisher Acclaim Entertainment is making a comeback. The company was founded in 1987 and evolved into a publishing powerhouse in the 90s. Several of the decade's biggest franchises including NBA Jam, Mortal Kombat, NFL Quarterback Club, The Simpsons, and numerous WWF pro wrestling games from Rare, Iguana Entertainment, and others all went through Acclaim. The tides eventually turned, however, and Acclaim ended up filing bankruptcy in 2004. The relaunched company will be led by industry veteran Alex Josef and focus on reviving classic franchises as well as supporting indie developers through funding, marketing, and PR assistance. Josef has more than two decades of experience in the industry and has helped market and publish hundreds of games across PC, console, and mobile. The new CEO said Acclaim has already signed some "incredible" indie titles that wil ... Read full article.