Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. Continues to Lock-Up Exclusive Wrestling Greats With Signing of 'Sting' for 'Showdown(TM): Legends o

Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. Continues to Lock-Up Exclusive Wrestling Greats With
Signing of 'Sting' for 'Showdown(TM): Legends of Wrestling(TM)'
Video Game Adds More Legendary Talent to Its Wrestling Supercard 


GLEN COVE, N.Y., Feb. 19  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wrestling fans who have
waited patiently for their hero to emerge from the shadows and return to the
ring will once again feel the power of the "Stinger Splash," as Acclaim
Entertainment, Inc.  today announced that it has exclusively signed Sting to
appear in SHOWDOWN(TM): Legends of Wrestling(TM).  Currently under development
with Acclaim Studios Austin, SHOWDOWN(TM): Legends of Wrestling(TM) features
more than 70 wrestlers, brand new "Ready To Brawl" controls, an enhanced engine
and all-new licensed venues including Madison Square Garden and the Toronto
SkyDome.

"The addition of Sting to the SHOWDOWN(TM): Legends of Wrestling(TM) supercard
is something wrestling fans and Acclaim have craved since the brand's
inception," said Brian Shields, Brand Manager for Acclaim. "Incorporating a
wrestling icon of Sting's caliber further illustrates our commitment to creating
an unmatched roster of wrestling legends."

"To return to the ring as a Legend is a huge thrill for me," said Sting. "I have
read the reports and heard the rumors regarding my whereabouts.  Well, let it be
known that being added to the SHOWDOWN(TM) roster means one thing and one thing
only for my opponents -- the Stinger is back to rule the ring! Thanks to
Acclaim, this June, all challengers will submit to the 'Scorpion Deathlock.' 
WHOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!"

Exclusive images of Sting in Acclaim's SHOWDOWN(TM): Legends of Wrestling(TM)
can be seen at http://www.legendsshowdown.com/.  Fans can visit the site and
register to become part of "The Legends Legion," a free membership that
qualifies them to receive ongoing email updates highlighting the latest gameplay
and talent announcements.  The SHOWDOWN(TM) site also provides visitors with
exclusive product information and freedownloadable content.

A nine-time World Heavyweight Champion, Sting is regarded as one of the most
charismatic and flamboyant wrestlers in the history of the sport. Recognized for
his superior athletic ability, Sting has defeated some of the toughest opponents
in the wrestling world.  Outside of the ring, Sting has enjoyed a career as an
actor in film, including the TNT Movie of the Week, "Shutterspeed," and
television series, including "Walker Texas Ranger." However, Sting's most
fulfilling activity is working with the Make-A-Wish and Starlight Foundations to
help children.

Sting is the latest addition to the roster of more than 70 legends who appear in
SHOWDOWN(TM): Legends of Wrestling(TM), including Diamond Dallas Page, 'The
American Dream' Dusty Rhodes, Jake 'The Snake' Roberts and Ultimate Warrior. 
Additional wrestlers will continue to be announced over time, and join such
all-time greats as:

   * Abdullah The Butcher
   * King Kong Bundy
   * Rick Martel
   * Nikolai Volkoff
   * 'Hot Stuff' Eddie Gilbert
   * Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan
   * The Dynamite Kid
   * 'Superstar' Billy Graham
   * Iron Sheik
   * 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff
   * British Bulldog
   * Dory Funk, Jr.
   * Hacksaw Jim Duggan
   * Ivan Putski
   * Jerry 'The King' Lawler
   * Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka
   * Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat
   * Sabu
   * The Sheik
   * Terry Funk



SHOWDOWN(TM): Legends of Wrestling(TM) will be available in June 2004 across the
next-generation systems at suggested retail process tobe determined.  For more
information on this game, please visit http://www.legendsshowdown.com/.

About Acclaim Entertainment

Based in Glen Cove, N.Y., Acclaim Entertainment, Inc., is a worldwide developer,
publisher and mass marketer of software for use with interactive entertainment
game consoles including those manufactured by Nintendo, Sony Computer
Entertainment and Microsoft Corporation as well as personal computer hardware
systems.  Acclaim owns and operates five studios located in the UnitedStates
and the United Kingdom, and publishes and distributes its software through its
subsidiaries in North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, France
and Spain.  The Company uses regional distributors worldwide.  Acclaim also
distributes entertainment software for other publishers worldwide, publishes
software gaming strategy guides and issues "special edition" comic magazines
periodically. Acclaim's corporate headquarters are in Glen Cove, New York and
Acclaim's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ.SC under the symbol AKLM. 
For more information please visit our website at http://www.acclaim.com/ .

The statements contained in this release which are not historical facts are
"forward-looking statements." Acclaim cautions readers of this press release
that a number of important factors could cause Acclaim's actual future results
to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking
statements. These important factors, including, without limitation, the
financial strength of the interactive entertainment industry, dependence on new
product introductions and the ability to maintain the scheduling of such
introductions, technological changes, dependence on major platform manufacturers
and other factors that could affect Acclaim, are described in Acclaim's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, and Acclaim's
subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, all of which were filed with the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers of this press release
are referred to such filings.

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