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Blacknut and Acclaim Announce New Multi-Title Partnership Bringing Classic Energy and Fresh Arcade Spirit to Cloud Gaming


Paris - July 7, 2026.


Four new games join Blacknut’s growing catalog ahead of Gamescom, strengthening a shared commitment to accessible, high-quality play across platforms

Blacknut and Acclaim today announce a new partnership bringing four titles to Blacknut’s cloud gaming catalog: The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest, Katanaut, GRIDbeat!, and Basketball Classics.
Blacknut and Acclaim Announce New Multi-Title Partnership Bringing Classic Energy and Fresh Arcade Spirit to Cloud Gaming
Great games deserve to be played everywhere. Partnering with Blacknut allows us to bring our diverse lineup of Acclaim titles to players around the world with the accessibility and convenience that cloud gaming provides. As we continue to build out this new renaissance for the Acclaim brand, we focus on exceptional independent games and beloved experiences, partnerships like this help us reach new communities and will keep great games in players' hands for years to come.
- Marc Anthony Rodriguez, Director of Publishing & Strategic Partnerships, Acclaim, Inc.

The collaboration highlights a shared ambition to make these distinctive, high-energy games more widely accessible through cloud gaming, while exploring new ways to extend the reach of creative and gameplay-driven experiences to broader audiences.

We’re excited to welcome Acclaim into the Blacknut ecosystem with a lineup that reflects bold creativity and strong gameplay identity. Each of these titles brings something distinct—from fast-paced action to rhythm-driven challenge and nostalgic arcade spirit. Partnerships like this show how cloud gaming can extend the life and reach of great games while opening new opportunities for publishers looking to grow their audience globally.
– Nabil Laredj, VP New Business & Licensing, Blacknut

With this launch, Blacknut continues to expand its catalog—now exceeding 1000 games—reinforcing its position as a leading subscription-based cloud gaming service offering instant access to a diverse range of premium titles across devices.

For Acclaim, the partnership reflects a renewed focus on distribution models that prioritize reach, flexibility, and player accessibility, especially for titles that blend arcade sensibilities with modern design.

Both companies emphasize that this collaboration is part of a broader, ongoing conversation around how publishers and cloud platforms can work together to bring games to players without friction, device barriers, or complexity—an increasingly relevant topic as the industry gathers for Gamescom.

The four titles— The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest , Katanaut , GRIDbeat! , and Basketball Classics —join the Blacknut platform this summer 2026.

About Blacknut - www.blacknut.com

Blacknut is the world's leading pure player cloud gaming service dedicated to the general public, distributed both Direct to consumers and B2B through ISPs, device manufacturers, OTT services & Media companies. Blacknut offers the largest catalog of premium games with over 1000 titles via 150+ licensing partnerships carefully selected for the whole family, all included in a monthly subscription. The service is available in more than 65 countries across Europe, Asia, LATAM, MENA, & North America on a wide range of devices, including mobiles, set-top-boxes and Smart TVs.

About Acclaim - playacclaim.com

Originally founded in 1987, Acclaim established itself as a leading global developer, publisher, and mass marketer, bringing beloved franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Turok, and NBA Jam into homes worldwide. Today, Acclaim, Inc. carries its legacy forward with an unwavering commitment to supporting talented indie developers and delivering high-quality, premium indie games to a global audience. Acclaim’s modern revival stands as a testament to the strength and enduring appeal of its iconic brand.

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