THROWBACK announces the acquisition of ACCLAIM gaming titles
and technology
TORONTO, ON (July 7, 2006) - Throwback Entertainment, Inc.
announced that the company has acquired the rights and interest
in multiple Acclaim Entertainment titles. The vast library of
game-related properties includes, but is not limited to
Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance, Vexx, Extreme-G
Racing, Legends of Wrestling, Re-Volt, and
Summer Heat Volleyball. "Acquiring the Acclaim titles
provides a significant addition to our company, and will allow
us to target different markets and opportunities." said Thomas
Maduri, CEO of Throwback Entertainment, Inc. Established in
1987, Acclaim Entertainment developed, published, marketed and
distributed interactive entertainment products. Publishers of
many successful franchises, Acclaim faced financial
difficulties and declared chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2004.
"Acclaim Entertainment was responsible for the creation of some
wonderful original games, and unfortunately couldn't see them
through their lifecycle. We are very pleased to have been
afforded the opportunity to take these titles through the next
generation, and onwards. Many of the titles have all the
elements required to establish franchises, with new services
broadening the reach of games, Throwback will be well
positioned for the expansion of the franchises." About
Throwback Entertainment, Inc Headquartered in Toronto, On,
Throwback Entertainment, Inc. is a publisher of interactive
entertainment products. The Company's diverse product line-up
now includes notable video game properties such as Vexx,
Extreme G Racing, Re-Volt, and Gladiator: Sword
of Vengeance. More information about Throwback can be
found online at www.throwbackentertainment.com
