# Throwback Entertainment > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Throwback_Entertainment > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Throwback_Entertainment.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Throwback_Entertainment > Source revision: 1334944934 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Canadian video game publisher Throwback Entertainment Type Video games Industry Video games Key people Thomas Maduri (Chairman) Robert Maduri (President) Products Vexx Extreme-G Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance Number of employees 25–50 **Throwback Entertainment** is a Canadian [video game publisher](/source/Video_game_publisher) from [Toronto, Ontario](/source/Toronto%2C_Ontario). ## History In 2006, Throwback announced the purchase of the [Acclaim Entertainment](/source/Acclaim_Entertainment) library, consisting of over 190 titles such as *[Iggy's Reckin' Balls](/source/Iggy's_Reckin'_Balls)*, *[Extreme-G](/source/Extreme-G)*, *[Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance](/source/Gladiator%3A_Sword_of_Vengeance)*, *[Wizards & Warriors](/source/Wizards_%26_Warriors)* and *[Vexx](/source/Vexx)*.[1][2] In February 2011, WeGo Interactive Co., Ltd., located in Seoul, Korea, purchased the *[Re-Volt](/source/Re-Volt)* franchise from Throwback Entertainment.[3] In June 2012, Throwback Entertainment launched Double Clutch, an automotive lifestyle site.[4] In February 2013, Throwback Entertainment launched Sportsgoer, an app for the iPhone that combines schedule data for professional sports.[5] On May 6, 2015, during [Microsoft](/source/Microsoft)'s IGNITE conference, it was announced that *Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance* will be made available on Xbox One and the Windows stores.[6] On December 29, 2015, Throwback released *[TrickStyle](/source/TrickStyle)* on [GOG.com](/source/GOG.com). In 2016, Throwback released iOS 10 sticker packs for *Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance*, *TrickStyle*, *Legends of Wrestling*, *Wrestling*, *SX Superstar* and *All-Star Baseball* on the iMessage App Store.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] On December 20, 2016, Throwback released *Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance* on the l Windows Store. *Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance* was also subsequently released on Steam on January 28, 2017. Both versions included enhanced HD rendering and full controller support. On February 21, 2017, *TrickStyle* was released on the Steam store along with the soundtrack as free DLC. On May 2, 2017, *[Extreme-G 2](/source/Extreme-G_2)* was added to Steam. On September 1, 2017, Throwback with Jordan Freeman Group released *[TrickStyle](/source/TrickStyle)* on ZOOM Platform with exclusive Mac support.[7] In October 2018, Liquid Media Group purchased 65 ex-Acclaim titles from Throwback for $1 million. This mainly consisted of installments in the *NBA Jam*, *AFL Live*, *All-Star Baseball* and *NFL Quarterback Club* franchises, as well as some [Taito](/source/Taito) titles that Acclaim published outside of Japan.[8] In February 2022 the company partnered with [Nightdive Studios](/source/Nightdive_Studios) to release [PowerSlave Exhumed](/source/PowerSlave#21st_century_ports).[9] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Throwback Entertainment (2006-07-07). ["Throwback announces Acclaim library acquisition"](https://throwbackentertainment.com/throwback-entertainment-completes-largest-title-acquisition-in-video-game-history/). Throwback Entertainment. Retrieved 2015-09-15. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** "The History of *Wizards & Warriors*". *[Retro Gamer](/source/Retro_Gamer)* (81). [Bournemouth](/source/Bournemouth): [Imagine Publishing](/source/Imagine_Publishing): 54–59. September 2010. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [1742-3155](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/1742-3155). [OCLC](/source/OCLC_(identifier)) [489477015](https://search.worldcat.org/oclc/489477015). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Throwback sells Re-Volt | Throwback Entertainment"](https://throwbackentertainment.com/throwback-sells-re-volt/). 23 February 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Throwback launches Double Clutch"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130305143838/http://throwbackentertainment.com/?p=756). *Throwback Entertainment*. 2012-06-28. Archived from [the original](http://throwbackentertainment.com/?p=756) on 5 March 2013. Retrieved 2013-02-02. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Throwback launches Sportsgoer"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140113122742/http://throwbackentertainment.com/?p=109). 2012-03-04. Archived from [the original](http://throwbackentertainment.com/?p=109) on 13 January 2014. Retrieved 2013-03-04. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Throwback Entertainment Unleashes 'Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance' on the World of Windows"](https://throwbackentertainment.com/throwback-entertainment-unleashes-gladiator-sword-of-vengeance-on-the-world-of-windows/). 2015-05-06. Retrieved 2015-05-07. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Zoom Platform"](https://www.zoom-platform.com/#news--exclusive-release-trickstyle-with-mac-support). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Doolan, Liam (2018-10-02). ["Liquid Media Acquires Acclaim Entertainment Video Game Properties"](https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/10/liquid_media_acquires_acclaim_entertainment_video_game_properties). *[Nintendo Life](/source/Nintendo_Life)*. Retrieved 2024-04-03. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Doolan, Liam (January 29, 2022). ["Nightdive Brings '90s FPS PowerSlave Exhumed To Switch This February"](https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/01/nightdive-brings-90s-fps-powerslave-exhumed-to-switch-this-february). *[Nintendo Life](/source/Nintendo_Life)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220210155418/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/01/nightdive-brings-90s-fps-powerslave-exhumed-to-switch-this-february) from the original on February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022. ## External links - [Official website](http://www.throwbackentertainment.com) - [IGN: Acclaim Games Live On](https://web.archive.org/web/20060715150936/http://xbox.ign.com/articles/717/717265p1.html) - [GamesIndustry.biz: Throwback picks up multiple Acclaim Titles](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/throwback-picks-up-multiple-acclaim-titles) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Throwback Entertainment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Throwback_Entertainment) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Throwback_Entertainment?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.