Acclaim Games

Infobox Company
company_name = Acclaim Games
company_
company_slogan = Live it Online!
company_type = Private
foundation = 2006
location = Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
industry = Computer and video game industry
revenue =
num_employees =
key_people = Howard Marks, Neil Malhotra and David Perry,
products = BOTS, 9Dragons, 2Moons, DANCE!, Ponystars, My Diva Doll, Tribal Nations, The Chronicles of Spellborn
homepage = [http://www.acclaim.com/ Acclaim Games]
headquarters = Beverly Hills

Acclaim Games, based in Beverly Hills, California, is a private online video game company that offers free Massively multiplayer online role-playing games on its website upon registration. The company was founded in 2006 and is the successor of Acclaim Entertainment in terms of brand name. After Acclaim Entertainment filed for bankruptcy, former Activision CEO Howard Marks purchased the "Acclaim" name in August 2005 for $100,000 USD (need sources). He, along with Neil Malhotra, created a new company, naming it "Acclaim Games" and taking a totally different direction from the previous company.

While Acclaim Games primarily focuses on bringing to North America and Europe online games originally from Asia, it also gives the opportunity to its registered members to submit video games they've created. Because its games are free, Acclaim Games rely on In-game advertising and items sales for revenues.

The company has, to this date, released five games: "BOTS" (which was its launching title), "9Dragons", "2Moons", "Ponystars", and "Dance Online". All five games have been commercially launched.dubious

Game titles

BOTS

A multi-player online fighting game featuring fast-paced action. Players choose from one of three basic BOTS (Patch, Surge, and Ram) and then upgrade their character throughout the game. There are multi or single player story modes that include Sector (Player vs Virus), PVP (Player/Team vs Player/Team) and Base (Base vs Base). This game has been out since April of 2006.

9Dragons

Features 3D graphics and traditional MMO control schemes. Set in China during the Ming Dynasty, it includes actual Chinese geography and historical features such as the Great Wall of China and the famous Shaolin Temple. Published by Acclaim and developed by Korean game company Indy21.

2Moons

An adaptation of the Korean MMORPG Dekaron by Gamehi for the North American market, featuring a new story line. Published by Acclaim under the direction of David Perry.

Dance! Online

A game is based on the Chinese game Super Dancer Online created by Nineyou. Like 2Moons, it is published by Acclaim under the direction of David Perry.

Ponystars

A multi-player online pony breeding game reminiscent of Neopets. Partnership with french company Feerik.

My Diva Doll

A multi-player online fashion and decorating game. Partnership with french company Feerik.

Tribal Nations

A multi-player online sim set in the Native Tribes of South America.

Prize Potato

A multi-player game created for Facebook that offers prizes.

The Chronicles of Spellborn

MMORPG currently in development by Spellborn International, scheduled for release 27th of November, 2008 in the USA and Europe.

Game development

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Top Secret is the codename of a Scalable Multiplayer Online Racing Game directed by David Perry with Acclaim Games developing the game. It is an online collaboration in video game development, drawing on both established professionals and novices. The project also features a competition, where the top contributor will take the role as director for a new game.

Known Staff

* David De Wald (Community Manager) known by the pseudonym The Historian
* Michelle Montierth (Localization Manager) known by the pseudonym Tandyaz
* Michael Zummo (Director) known by the pseudonym Doran; Winner of .

External links

* [http://www.acclaim.com/ Acclaim Games]
* [http://bots.acclaim.com/ BOTS!!]
* [http://9dragons.acclaim.com/ 9Dragons]
* [http://dance.acclaim.com/ DANCE!]
* [http://2moons.acclaim.com/ 2moons]
* [http://topsecret.acclaim.com/ Project: Top Secret]
* [http://www.ponystars.com/ Ponystars]
* [http://www.mydivadoll.com/ My Diva Doll]
* [http://spellborn.acclaim.com/ The Chronicles of Spellborn]
* [http://www.tribalnations.acclaim.com/referal.jsp?ref=GFTN-747278-Anquietas Tribal Nations]