Jeff Jarrett Serving on Advisory Board for Revival of Iconic Video Game Publisher Acclaim

WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett is helping revive the legendary gaming publishing brand, Acclaim. The newly revived game publisher announced its return today, with a promised focus on supporting independent studios and original IP, along with rekindling beloved classics for a new generation.

The revival is being spearheaded by a team of industry veterans, including WWE Hall of Famer and AEW star Jeff Jarrett, more than 20 years after Acclaim went defunct in 2004. Acclaim was first founded in 1987. According to the official press release, the revived Acclaim plans to provide resources to indie game developers, including funding, marketing, and PR support, so they have an opportunity to bring thei creative visions to a broad audience.

Additionally, Acclaim is seeking to resurrect and revitalize its portfolio of classic IP. The publisher has also assembled and advisory board of esteemed leaders to ensure the company’s vision. Making up the advisory board are Russell Binder at Striker Entertainment, Mark Caplan at Ridge Partners, and Jeff Jarrett at Global Force Entertainment. Acclaim states that the advisory board’s “vast experience and invaluable guidance will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Acclaim’s classic franchises and innovative ventures.”

Speaking on today’s announcement, wrestling legend Jeff Jarrett spoke about how the group’s experience will help shape the brand’s future:

“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.”

Alex Joseph is serving as the new CEO of the revived Acclaim. He said on today’s announcement, “It’s an absolute honor and pleasure to be leading the charge in bringing Acclaim back to the forefront of the games industry.” He continued, “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.”

Acclaim is best known as the publisher of such iconic franchises as Mortal Kombat, Turok the Dinosaur Hunter, and NBA Jam on home consoles.