Acclaim Promotes Cook

Acclaim Entertainment has announced the promotion of Nigel Cook to the position of vice president and studio head at Acclaim Studios Austin. Cook had previously served as Acclaim Austin's vice president of product development. "Having been at the studio for the past eight years, I know that Acclaim Austin will continue to evolve as one of the best game development studios in the industry," said the newly appointed studio head. Cook will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Austin facility.