Griptonite Games

• Type: Video Game Developer
• Location: Kirkland, Washington, USA (video game)
• Owner/Residents: Foundation 9 Entertainment (2005-2011) (video game)
• Key Features: Development of handheld video game adaptations for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS platforms. (video game)

Griptonite Games was a real-world American video game development studio founded in 1995. (video game) The company specialized in creating games for handheld consoles and was responsible for many of the portable adaptations of the Harry Potter series. (video game) In 2005, the studio was acquired by Foundation 9 Entertainment. (video game) It continued to operate under the Griptonite name for several years. The studio was later acquired by Glu Mobile in August 2011 and renamed Glu Seattle, effectively ending the Griptonite Games brand. (video game)

While Griptonite Games has no role within the canonical narrative of the Harry Potter books, it played a significant part in the expansion of the Wizarding World into other media. (video game) For nearly a decade, Griptonite was the primary developer for the handheld versions of the Harry Potter video game series, adapting the stories and experiences for millions of players on the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS systems. (video game) These games often followed the plots of the films and allowed players to experience key moments, cast spells, and explore locations like Hogwarts Castle on the go. (video game)

This section lists the known Harry Potter titles developed by Griptonite Games, representing the company's primary contribution to the franchise. (video game)

• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance versions) (video game)
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Game Boy Advance version) (video game)
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS versions) (video game)
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS versions) (video game)
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Nintendo DS version) (video game)
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (Nintendo DS version) (video game)
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (Nintendo DS version) (video game)

The games developed by Griptonite were typically published by Electronic Arts (EA), who held the license to produce Harry Potter games for much of the 2000s. (video game) Due to the technical limitations of handheld consoles compared to home consoles and PCs, Griptonite's versions of the games often featured different gameplay mechanics, level designs, and sometimes unique content not found in their larger counterparts. For example, many of the GBA and DS games featured 2D or isometric perspectives and turn-based combat reminiscent of classic role-playing games. (video game)