Play Acclaim Showcase: Everything Revealed at the Revived Publisher’s First Event
▼ Summary
– Acclaim Entertainment has returned after 21 years with a new focus on indie developers.
– The first Play Acclaim Showcase featured nine new games in its portfolio, some available now.
– The games include sports, side-scrolling action, metroidvania-style, and unique concepts like a cleaning pig.
– All titles are brand-new but some evoke nostalgia for older beloved games.
– The full 12-minute showcase can be viewed on Acclaim’s official YouTube channel.
After more than two decades of dormancy, Acclaim Entertainment has officially returned, this time with a sharp focus on supporting independent game developers. The newly revived publisher made its grand re-entry today with the inaugural Play Acclaim Showcase, unveiling a lineup of nine fresh titles, several of which are already accessible for players to enjoy.
The selection spans a wide range of genres, from sports simulations and side-scrolling action adventures to intricate 2D metroidvania experiences. One particularly quirky entry features a pig armed with a hose held in its mouth, tasked with cleaning up various messes. While all nine games are completely original and previously unseen, a few carry a nostalgic feel that harkens back to beloved classics from earlier gaming eras.
For those interested in seeing the full presentation, the complete 12-minute Play Acclaim Showcase is available to watch on the publisher’s official YouTube channel.
(Source: Gamespot)
