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Developer
Magic Pockets
A French video game developer specializing in handheld titles and licensed adaptations for platforms like the Game Boy Advance.
About
Magic Pockets is a development studio known for creating handheld games, including Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission, Extreme Ghostbusters, and Gremlins: Stripe vs Gizmo. The developer also worked on major licensed properties, producing the Game Boy Advance version of Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2013), and Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers.
Established during the rapid expansion of the Game Boy Advance market, the studio secured partnerships with major publishers to adapt high-profile intellectual properties. Early output focused heavily on racing and action-platforming titles. In 2001, the developer delivered MX 2002 and the initial Extreme Ghostbusters adaptation, establishing a reputation for translating complex console experiences into portable formats.
This momentum continued into 2002 with a diverse slate of releases. The studio developed Antz Extreme Racing and F1 2002, showcasing their versatility with licensed sports and racing engines. They also expanded their work on animated properties with Extreme Ghostbusters: Code Ecto-1, refining the side-scrolling shooter mechanics of their previous work.
Throughout its operational history, the company maintained a specialized focus on licensed adaptations. By delivering technically competent ports and original handheld entries for massive media franchises, the studio became a reliable partner for publishers seeking to capitalize on the portable gaming boom of the 2000s and 2010s.
Key People
Eric Zmiro
Founder & Technical Director
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