LAS VEGAS — April 23, 2026 — Acclaim, Inc. will be turning up the heat in Las Vegas this week, showcasing two of the publisher’s most exciting titles at the LVL Up Expo, a three-day celebration of gaming, cosplay, and pop culture running from April 24–26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall.
LVL Up Expo attendees will be able to go hands-on with Ground Zero Hero, the upcoming horde survival action roguelike from Australian solo developer Rowan Edmondson. Featuring a vibrant hand-drawn art style inspired by The Simpsons and Rick and Morty, the game drops players into a chaotic post-apocalyptic wasteland overrun by massive hordes of mutants. Players will pummel piñatas, crunch candy, and absorb the irradiated guts of enemies to unlock powerful mutations and evolve into the ultimate mutant.
The build available at LVL Up Expo offers an early look at Ground Zero Hero’s demo ahead of its public launch on Steam on April 30.
Also playable at the event is GRIDbeat!, a rhythm-infused dungeon-crawler that has already made waves with players, earning a 100% positive user review rating on Steam following its March launch on Nintendo Switch and PC. In GRIDbeat!, players assume the role of a hacker who just breached Knoss.OS, the planet’s most heavily fortified corporate network, and made off with a payload of priceless data. Now trapped within the sprawling digital labyrinth of the Mainframe, every keystroke is a rhythm, every move a measure in a desperate dance for survival. Outmaneuver relentless security protocols, battle brutal military simulations, and fend off insidious, corrupting viral code, all programmed with one directive: to delete you forever.
Both Ground Zero Hero and GRIDbeat! will be featured as part of The MIX Indie Game Gallery, located near the hall’s South Entrance.
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 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.
