Earlier this 12 months, a revived model of Acclaim introduced again some of the prolific online game publishers from the ’90s. Now, the resurrected firm has introduced that its first-ever Play Acclaim showcase will unveil its first new titles in over 20 years subsequent month.
Play Acclaim is slated to be streamed on the company’s official YouTube channel on September 10 11:30 AM PT/2:30 PM ET. The teaser video for Play Acclaim options a number of traditional video games the unique firm delivered to consoles within the ’90s, together with Mortal Kombat 2, NBA Jam, Terminator 2, and extra. It notably ends with a few of Neo’s ultimate traces from The Matrix.
“We’re not right here to chase ghosts,” mentioned Acclaim CEO Alex Josef in a press release. “We’re right here to take the power and chaos that made Acclaim unforgettable and channel it into one thing new. The outdated screens are cracking, and what’s coming by means of is one thing thrilling and totally different … You’ll be able to’t rewrite the previous, however you may construct upon it. That is about proudly owning our story and transferring it right into a future that feels daring, energetic, and utterly contemporary.”
When the brand new model of Acclaim was introduced final March, the corporate promised to “help indie builders and reignite traditional franchises.” It is unclear which–if any–of the licensed video games and franchises from the teaser trailer might be part of Acclaim’s future.
WWE, TNA, and AEW veteran wrestler Jeff Jarrett is a part of Acclaim’s management group alongside Josef, and a partnership between Striker Leisure, Ridge Companions, World Drive Leisure, VaynerFund, and JET Administration.