The legendary video game publisher Acclaim is making a big comeback and Jeff Jarrett will be a part of that new chapter.
“One of the key goals for the relaunched Acclaim is to resurrect and revitalize its beloved portfolio of classic IP enjoyed for years by millions of players. To ensure this vision comes to life, Acclaim has assembled an advisory board comprised of esteemed industry leaders, including Russell Binder at Striker Entertainment, Mark Caplan at Ridge Partners and Jeff Jarrett at Global Force Entertainment. Their vast experience and invaluable guidance will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Acclaim’s classic franchises and innovative ventures,” stated the company today.
Jarrett himself addressed his new role:
“For more than three decades, I’ve had the privilege to have been a part of both the wrestling and gaming universes, and I’m thrilled to now be a partner in the revival of Acclaim, an iconic publisher known for releasing some of the most legendary games of the ‘80s and ‘90s,” said Jarrett. “From my early involvement with the publisher’s hit 16-bit WWF titles to my experience helping shape the TNA Wrestling series, which spawned the first video game wrestler to become a full-time roster member in the Squared Circle, I’ve seen firsthand the type of impact great games can have on players and fans. Resurrecting Acclaim is an opportunity to impart the same degree of passion and love to a new generation, and I’m excited to be involved,” said.
Industry veteran Alex Josef has been appointed as CEO.
“It’s an absolute honor and pleasure to be leading the charge in bringing Acclaim back to the forefront of the games industry,” said Josef. “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.”
Old school, life-long gamers will remember the iconic Acclaim logo gracing the covers of many legendary games include such titles as: Rambo, WWE WrestleMania, Double Dragon II: The Revenge, WWF WrestleMania Challenge, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, WWF WrestleMania: Steel Cage Challenge, NBA Jam, Mortal Kombat II and a host of other WWE and Marvel Superhero titles.
The brand filed for bankruptcy in 2004 after poor video game sales selling off many of its assets and game properties.
