Acclaim announced the first Play Acclaim showcase will take place on the official Acclaim YouTube channel on September 10 at 11:30 a.m. PDT / 2:30 p.m. EDT. A teaser trailer for the Play Acclaim showcase was released to offer a glimpse of the upcoming games lineup with the nostalgic glow of CRT screens.
“We’re not here to chase ghosts,” said Acclaim CEO Alex Josef. “We’re here to take the energy and chaos that made Acclaim unforgettable and channel it into something new. The old screens are cracking, and what’s coming through is something exciting and different. You can’t rewrite the past, but you can build upon it. This is about owning our story and moving it into a future that feels bold, energetic, and completely fresh.”
More than two decades after the company’s closure, game publisher Acclaim announced its formal return to the industry with a relaunch. Acclaim will provide resources, including funding, marketing, and PR support, to independent studios while aiming to resurrect and revitalize the company’s classic IP.
Acclaim assembled an advisory board with esteemed industry leaders, including Russel Binder at Striker Entertainment, Mark Caplan at Ridge Partners, and Jeff Jarrett at Global Force Entertainment. Acclaim’s growth strategy is also supported by Phil Toronto (VaynerFund) and Eric Vogel (JET Management). Toronto and Vogel’s expertise in investment and management will help the company nurture indie developers and long-term success, according to Acclaim. Games industry veteran Alex Josef is spearheading Acclaim’s relaunch as CEO.
