"Acclaim Entertainment, a big name in licensed games in the '90s, is "returning." (Although, much like the new Atari, this is technically a different company that bought the old trademark.) The new Acclaim will focus on publishing indie games and reviving classic franchises. We don't know much beyond that, but we'll learn more on September 10 in the Play Acclaim Showcase."
"The company's March announcement of its revival hinted at the resurrection of old franchises. But it's unclear which of its classic games even could return under its umbrella. Acclaim was best known for the home console ports of NBA Jam, Double Dragon and Mortal Kombat. Other companies currently own those IPs. EA has NBA Jam, Arc System Works owns Double Dragon and Warner Bros. Games is still churning out Mortal Kombat titles. So, don't hold your breath for those."
Acclaim Entertainment has been revived under new ownership and will focus on publishing indie games and reviving classic franchises. A Play Acclaim Showcase will stream on the company's YouTube channel on September 10 at 2:30 PM ET. Many iconic Acclaim-era franchises such as NBA Jam, Double Dragon, and Mortal Kombat currently belong to other publishers, which limits immediate returns for those series. The revived company reportedly does not own several original Acclaim IPs like Turok, Shadow Man, and Re-Volt, though licensing or acquisition remains possible. The company plans to provide funding, marketing, and PR support to smaller studios to elevate promising indie titles.
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