Using the playstation eye camera and the wonderbook technology, book of spells provides an augmented reality experience, making it seem as if the events of the book are taking place around you. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, the book of spells can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. Read, discover, learn and practice spells such as incendio, wingardium leviosa, and expelliarmus. Wonderbook was announced during the sony press conference at the 2012 electronic entertainment expo. Jun 04, 2012 video cover via amazon sony s e3 presentation on monday revealed a new product type the wonderbook and announced a tiein with the vastly popular childrens author j. Book of spells, or simply book of spells, is a video gameaugmented reality book created by sony and j. Rowlings book of spells aims to bring a magical book to life on the playstation 3 via augmented reality, but is it really a reading. Book of spells is the first title for the wonderbook peripheral, which sony promises will eventually host collaborations with disney and the bbcs walking with dinosaurs series. Wonderbook book of spells is the closest a muggle can come to a real spellbook, rowling said in a statement displayed during sonys e3 press conference. Interactive entertainment as a companion to the harry potter series. Take book of spells, for instance, a harry potterthemed launch title cowritten by j. Book of spells ps3 online at low prices in india at.
Book of spells is the first title from wonderbook featuring original writing from j. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, the book can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. A powerful storytelling vehicle and tool for the imagination, wonderbook will bring exclusive content in immersive new ways by putting you at the heart of the action, using augmented reality technology to. Uncover mischievous notes, spells, and humorous anecdotal facts scribbled into the margins by previous hogwarts.
The wonderbook looks and feels like a standard childrens book, only the inside pages are filled with large, geometric qr. Ive loved working with sonys creative team to bring my. Wonderbook or more specifically book of spells, because i still believe the actual concept has potential isnt quite interactive enough to make it an enjoyable game, and doesnt have. Book of spells is an ideal example of how augmented reality can work as an entertainment tool when implemented correctly. There are 31 bundles to win, and each bundle consists of. Wonderbook was announced during the sony press conference at the electronic entertainment expo in june 2012, along with launch title the book of spells based in the harry potter universe, written by j. Jul 02, 2014 take book of spells, for instance, a harry potterthemed launch title cowritten by j. It makes the wonderbook look like a hogwarts spell book, with the. Book of spells is the first game to come out that supports sonys wonderbook peripheral which was first introduced at e3 this year. Book of spells by sony computer entertainment for playstation 3 at gamestop.
The wonderbook looks and feels like a standard childrens book, only the inside pages are filled with large, geometric qr codes instead of pictures of dora the explorer. Playstations wonderbook makes rowlings book of spells. Wonderbook will bring to life a thousand stories in one physical book with a brand new series of adventures and experiences to explore. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, the book. Harry potters book of spells on playstation 3 wired. Book of spells is the latest musthave harry potter release, an interactive textbook for all wannabewizards and, in the words of jk rowling, the closest a muggle can come to a real. From the settings icon on the xmb xrossmediabar, scroll to the theme settings option. It is based on book of potions, a fictional potions book. However, the centerpiece of book of spells is the wonderbook itself.
The book of spells is jk rowlings aka harry potter collaboration with sony to provide supplementary material to the harry potter series. The latest addition to sony playstation wonderbook brings you a magical experience with its first story wonderbook. Players will be able to brew a wide range of potions under the guidance of zygmunt budge, a character created entirely for the new book and. Jul 19, 2012 maybe thats why sony might be on to something with the wonderbook. Rowling herself, who described the experience in her own words.
Using the playstation eye camera and the wonderbook technology, book of spells makes it seems as if the events of the book are taking place around you. Aug 29, 2012 learn to cast the incendio, wingardium leviosa and newly revealed engorio spells as a wizard or witch at hogwarts, only on wonderbook. As you can see above, the technology is impressive and reliable and. Buy wonderbook book of spells ps3 with fast shipping and toprated customer service. Book of spells game for playstation move will let you experience the life of a student at hogwarts. This advanced textbook will assist students on their journey to becoming an accomplished witch or wizard. Maybe thats why sony might be on to something with the wonderbook. Dec 06, 2012 wonderbook or more specifically book of spells, because i still believe the actual concept has potential isnt quite interactive enough to make it an enjoyable game, and doesnt have. Youll reveal the answers to these questions and much more in wonderbook. Wonderbook was announced during the sony press conference at the electronic entertainment expo in june 2012, along with launch title the book of spells. Ive loved working with sonys creative team to bring my spells, and some of the history behind them, to life. Book of spells move bundle will get you started on your path to become a famous wizard or witch.
Nov 12, 2012 book of spells is very much wonderbook 1. Jun 04, 2012 book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, the latest addition to the playstation experience. Video cover via amazon sonys e3 presentation on monday revealed a new product type the wonderbook and announced a tiein with the vastly. Rowling brings wizardry to life in your living room on playstation3 author. Harry potters book of spells on playstation 3 wonderbook book of spells as i mentioned in my post about sony s e3 press conference, wonderbook was one of the highlights of e3 for me. Grab your motion controller and open your wonderbook to begin your training. Book of spells hit store shelves this week, the first product to result from the sony and pottermore partnership. It is an advanced textbook for students, which will assist them on their journey to becoming an accomplished witch or. Ive loved working with sony s creative team to bring my spells, and some. Book of spells for playstation 3, book of spells is a singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to the playstation 3. Wonderbook titles will draw you into new worlds and give you the chance to live in the stories you love. Press the x button to display the theme menu, and then press the. This book is set 200 years before harry potter takes place.
Book of potions, sony are hosting a sweepstakes in which you can enter to win a playstation 3 bundle, with both pottermore wonderbook titles, book of spells and book of potions. Paired with sony play station game console and a tv, it literally lets the reader into the world of the book. It is also the first game for wonderbook, a new product by sony for playstation 3 that brings books to life in an augmentedreality experience in book of spells players can read and discover new content from j. Read, discover, learn and practice spells as well as discover mischievous notes and humorous anecdotal facts relating to the spells. Book of spells is an augmented reality video game for the playstation 3. It makes the wonderbook look like a hogwarts spell book, with the words and illustrations moving.
Jun 09, 2012 wonderbook book of spells is the closest a muggle can come to a real spellbook, rowling said in a statement displayed during sonys e3 press conference. We are proud to have the support and involvement from j. Learn to cast the incendio, wingardium leviosa and newly revealed engorio spells as a wizard or witch at hogwarts, only on wonderbook. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook featuring original writing from j. Rowling that was released november, 2012, as part of the pottermore partnership only for the playstation 3 system. A powerful storytelling vehicle and tool for the imagination, wonderbook will bring exclusive content in immersive new ways by putting you at the heart of the action, using augmented reality technology to transform the world around you. An unsuspected addition to the sony press conference has everyone waving their move wands and yelling accio book. The first playstation 3 wonderbook title available is by none other than harry potter writer jk rowling, who brings the book of spells for muggles to try their hands at hogwarts bestknown. Book of spells is the latest musthave harry potter release, an interactive textbook for all wannabewizards and, in the words of jk rowling, the. Harry potters book of spells on playstation 3 wonderbook book of spells as i mentioned in my post about sonys e3 press conference, wonderbook was one of the highlights of e3 for me. Sonys wonderbook is ps moveaugmented reading, launches.
Book of spells is a real page turner ive been trying out sonys new ps3 book peripheral, wonderbook, at home. Book of potions is an augmented reality book offered by sony and pottermore, as a followup to the previouslyreleased wonderbook. Rowling has also written a conundrum that leads you through the. Book of spells, or simply book of spells, is a video game augmented reality book created by sony and j. The wonderbook will be a universal peripheral, working with all future titles not just book of spells. Book of spells is a video gameaugmented reality book created by sony and j.
Press the x button to display the theme menu, and then press the x button again to display a list of themes. The first in a planned series of augmented reality storybooks, wonderbook. It is also the first game for wonderbook, a new product by sony for playstation 3 that brings books to life in an augmentedreality experience. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, the latest addition to the playstation experience. If youre not familiar with the technology, its relatively straightforward on paper. Rowling is teaming up with sony to bring the magic of hogwarts to your living room. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, book of spells can be found in the. Rowling, released on november, 2012 as part of the pottermore partnership. Rowling on the spells in the world of harry potter, such. Turn your playstation move motion controller into a magic wand and cast spells using augmented reality technology on wonderbook. Book of spells includes wonderbook and book of spells game ps3. Book of spells is sold separately from the ps3 system, playstation eye camera and playstation move motion controller.
Book of spells for playstation 3, book of spells is a singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to the playstation 3 and the first title for wonderb. The book itself is a series of boards with ar codes. Jun 04, 2012 sony s wonderbook is ps moveaugmented reading, launches with j. It was developed by sce london studio in conjunction with j. Despite a demo that dragged on for too long and that was.
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