Access to The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest, Katanaut, GRIDbeat!, and Basketball Classics is coming to Blacknut subscribers worldwide
PARIS — July 17, 2026 — Premier cloud gaming service Blacknut and Acclaim today announced that four titles from the publisher’s catalog—The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest, Katanaut, GRIDbeat!, and Basketball Classics—are coming to Blacknut starting today. The first title to arrive on the game streaming platform is Elden Pixels’ comedic microvania The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest, with the additional three titles releasing on a weekly basis through August 7, 2026.
The launch follows the companies’ recently announced multi-title partnership, giving subscribers instant access across supported devices with no downloads or installs required.
“The future & now of gaming isn’t about asking players to fit into any single ecosystem. It’s about meeting them wherever they are. That’s exactly why this partnership with Blacknut is so exciting for us. Acclaim is building a catalog filled with bold, distinctive games from incredibly talented developers, and cloud gaming gives those experiences the opportunity to reach new audiences around the world, instantly. We’re not just expanding where our games can be played, we’re expanding who & how players get to discover them. For us, that’s what gaming with Acclaim is all about.”
— Marc Anthony Rodriguez, Director of Publishing & Strategic Partnerships, Acclaim, Inc.
The four titles span a wide range of genres, from fast-paced action steeped in cosmic horror to rhythm-based dungeon crawling and nostalgic arcade sports, giving Blacknut subscribers a sample of the range and personality found in the newly-relaunched publisher’s lineup while bringing these exciting titles to a broader audience through cloud gaming.
“We’re excited to welcome Acclaim to the Blacknut platform with a lineup that reflects bold creativity and distinctive gameplay experiences. Each of these titles brings something unique—from fast-paced action to rhythm-driven challenges and nostalgic arcade spirit. Partnerships like this demonstrate how cloud gaming can extend the reach of great games while opening new opportunities for publishers to connect with players around the world.”
— Nabil Laredj, VP New Business & Licensing, Blacknut
The partnership also expands Blacknut’s catalog, which now exceeds 1,000 games, while helping Acclaim bring its growing lineup of indie titles to players around the world across PCs, mobile devices, smart TVs, and other supported platforms.
For more information, visit Blacknut’s official website.
About Acclaim:
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.
About Blacknut
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 1,000 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.
