It was developed by sce london studio in conjunction with j. Book of spells includes wonderbook and book of spells gameps3 bring wizardry to life in your living room on playstation 3. As a massive harry potter fan, i think book of spells will encourage non gamers to move to the playstation platform as you can only experience such a fantastic game on one platform that platform is playstation. Book of spells move bundle makes the most of augmented reality gameplay. Master more than 20 spells and turn your living room into the restricted section of the hogwarts library in wonderbook. Nov, 2012 the book of spells can be completed in just a few hours, earning every trophy and interacting with every glowing hotspot, so replay value relies to an unlikely degree on the dubious allure of. Jul 02, 2014 take book of spells, for instance, a harry potterthemed launch title cowritten by j. Book of spells once youve stuck the camera on top of your tv and positioned it so that its pointing at you sitting crosslegged on the floor or on a sofa and can see the book. 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. Sony dates wonderbook and ps3 super slim bundle gameranx. The real challenge for sony is continuing the high quality of content for wonderbook in the long term.
Book of spells conjures new ps3 bundles push square. Gamers who already own the playstation move hardware can purchase wonderbook and book of spells separately. The latest addition to the playstation augmented reality series, the wonderbook system combines game software, and the wonderbook peripheral sold together as a bundle in the book of spells release, along with playstation eye camera and playstation move. 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. The company announced today that they plan to release a bundle containing wonderbook. Book of spells including the playstation move bundle from sony.
Book of potions links up to pottermore accounts, just as book of spells did. Book of spells but unfortunately our local playstation representatives at the time hadnt booked us any time with this experience and so ive been left wondering whether it was a gimmick or a breakthrough in gaming ever since but now i know and you are about to find out. Book of spells move bundle will get you started on your path to become a famous wizard or witch. The first augmentedreality wonderbook on playstation 3 is harry potter writer j.
Grab your motion controller and open your wonderbook to begin your training. Book of spells move bundle wonderbook will bring to life a thousand stories in one physical book with a series of adventures and experiences to explore. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. As an augmented reality platform, wonderbook combines five things. So go for it and enjoy levitating mandrakes into their pots. Rowling, and this is the first story that comes to life on playstation 3. Book of spells is available to preorder from amazon in a standalone pack if you have the playstation eye and move already or a movebundle pack if you dont. The bundle also comes with the game book of spells, which was written by j. Designed for younger players, it lets players learn spells and go on adventures in the harry potter universe all thanks to the playstation eye, the playstation move and a cardboard book the wonderbook. Book of spells walkthrough extras collectiblescredits. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, a unique singleplayer. That said, its a great way to get the bundle because the price for the camera, controller, and book of spells is essentially the same as getting the camera and controller without the game actually slightly cheaper when i got it.
I was given a wonder book of spells move bundle as a member of the playstation family. The witches of the local coven have finally unearthed the book of spells, the ultimate guide to becoming a powerful wiccan, and the magic inside can be turned to good or used for bad. Interactive entertainment as a companion to the harry potter series. Youll reveal the answers to these questions and much more in wonderbook. Book of spells slots play the online slot for free. Opponents cannot cast or disjunct any global spells, unless the spell ward is first removed. Book of spells, while ideally played during the month of halloween, can be enjoyed throughout the year, though waiting for a full moon grants it extra power. It requires a wonderbook a paper and cardboard storybook that comes with the game as well as a playstation move. Book of spells move bundle may just be the thing to. Book of spells ps3 one of the most advanced uses of augmented reality anywhere, that brings stories to life in your living room, and allows you to explore and interact with stories like never before the most accessible interface just turn the pages partner with playstation eye camera and other peripherals, such as the. Playstation wonderbook starts augmenting your reality in. Iceborne adding stygian zinogre, safijiiva on pc tomorrow. It makes the wonderbook look like a hogwarts spell book, with the words and illustrations moving. Anyway, the back of the box says you can connect it to your pottermore account.
Its delightfully acted, beautifully presented, and surprisingly immersive. Book of spells is the product of our collaboration with j. The latest addition to the playstation augmented reality series, the wonderbook system combines game software, and the wonderbook peripheral sold together as a bundle in the book of spells release, along with playstation eye camera and playstation move motion controller both sold separately, to bring words to life for readers as never imagined. Sony has announced wonderbook during its e3 press conference tonight.
The wonderbook uses the playstation eye camera and a book you hold, to overlay the books pages into your living room, thats displayed on your tv. Expecting a boring monday, a group of teens find themselves in the middle of a war between humans and monsters, where theyre the only thing standing in the way of a witch and an ancient book of spells. Book of spells ties directly into the harry potter universe and features original writing from author j. In book of spells, you point the playstation move at the book, pull the trigger and drag the words from the page into the air. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, the book of spells can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. The complete book of spells, ceremonies and magic by migene. The playstation 3 application take books and brings them to life via the playstation eye and move peripherals. Book of spells is a less a game than a collection of harry potterthemed stories and activities.
In the same way doublefine went rogue and put out sesame once upon a monster. You kind of know this is a big deal to them, considering. Book of spells is a childrens game that retains the magical appeal that makes harry potters world so intriguing, even for older players. A powerful storytelling vehicle and tool for the imagination, wonderbook puts you at the heart of the action using augmented reality technology to transform the world around you. And thats just one little step of the game, the entire game is like that, bringing the book thats physically in her hand to life on screen right before her eyes, and she can control it all with the controllerwand in her hand, and the ps3 camera to put herself and her surroundings right there in the. This advanced textbook will assist students on their journey to becoming an accomplished witch or wizard. And thats just one little step of the game, the entire game is like that, bringing the book thats physically in. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, the book can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. Book of spells requires a wouldbe conjurer to sit crosslegged on the floor in front of a tv and game console. Learn to cast incendio, wingardium leviosa and expelliarmus, with your very own spell book and wand. All wonderbook titles will be available november 12th, and if youre new to wonderbook, book of spells. Dec 20, 2012 hi nathalia nice book of spells music, it feels so relaxing and so tuneful.
Book of spells, the ps3s latest branch of move wizardry, has a release date of november. Book of spells software bundle for the sony playstation 3. Book of spells sony playstation 3, ps3 new open box game sealed. The augmented reality playstation 3 exclusive has the opportunity to tempt both hardcore harry potter fanatics and casual gamers alike. Nov 28, 2012 the book of spells is the inaugural title for sonys wonderbook concept.
Book of spells is an augmented reality video game for the playstation 3. K rowling and one has to wonder how much sony spent for the whole thing. Book of spells is a real page turner ive been trying out sonys new ps3 book peripheral, wonderbook, at home. The only difference is, where the wonderbook is in real life, theres now a mysterious tome, known only as the book of spells, thats dying to be opened.
Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, the latest addition to the playstation experience. The wonderbook will be a universal peripheral, working with all future titles not just book of spells. New titles for the wonderbook library arriving november. Breadth as well as depth and quality will be key for this to become the goto tech for story time in our house. Explore the enchanted book of spells which, in the world of harry potter, was written over 200 years ago by miranda goshawk, to learn all a budding witch or wizard needs to know to cast powerful hexes, charms. If you have a young harry potter fan and a sony playstation 3 in your home, then the sony wonderbook. And thats just one little step of the game, the entire game is like that, bringing the book thats physically in her hand to life on screen right before her eyes, and she.
The game sees you work through an enchanted textbook as you learn and read about. This advanced textbook will assist students on their journey. Through a combination of augmented reality and player imagination kids get to experience what its like to be a witch or wizard learning to cast spells. Ive wanted the game because of the new content written by jo and it just looks like a ton of fun. Rowling brings wizardry to life in your living room on playstation3 author. Book of spells bursts with imagination and novelty. Wonderbook of spells plus pottermore today i purchased wonderbook of spells for my ps3. The book itself is a series of boards with ar codes. Book of spells with their latest iteration of the aging playstation 3, the ps3 super slim. As you can see above, the technology is impressive and reliable and.
As well as a game that teaches the player a variety of spells through waving the move controller in a certain pattern making a z shape. Sonys big tiein with wonderbook is book of spells, a clearly hardfought link with the harry potter series and written, in part at least, by j k rowling herself. The game contains infrequent instances of fantasy violence. While the idea of following in harry potters footsteps and conjuring a magnificent, shimmering beast to fight the worst azkaban has to offer. Book of spells is less a game and more an interactive extension of the harry potter universe that delves into the history and practice of the series most famous magical incantations. Book of spells places you in an augmented realityversion of hogwarts, with the specific brief of learning and applying 20 of the classic harry potter spells, most of which featured in the books. I was really excited to read migene gonzalezwipplers the complete book of spells, ceremonies and magic after reading much of her text on santeria. Sony has announced that itll release a playstation 3 super slim bundle for wonderbook. The game is based on book of spells, a fictional book by miranda goshawk released about 200 years from the event date.
You turn the page, and the world changes in the blink of an eye. You can purchase the game and wonderbook, or a bundle that also includes the move and eye camera. Book of spells walkthrough we learn the remaining spells of chapter 2. The story and interactive activities built into book of spells are steeped in the. Can you really earn house points, on pottermore, by using this game. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, a unique singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to playstation 3. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, book of spells can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Book of spells is a playstation 3 title developed and published by sony. Wonderbook gets more harry potter, dinosaurs, detectives. It is a mustbuy for harry potter fans that own a playstation 3.
Used game in great condition with a 90day guarantee. The latest addition to the playstation augmented reality series, the wonderbook system combines game software, and the wonderbook peripheral sold together as a bundle in the book of spells. One of the most intriguing titles i saw at gamescom this year was wonderbook. Book of spells move bundle that comes with the book of spells game, wonderbook peripheral, playstation eye camera. With the help of some new faces2 werwolves, a vampire, and a monster hunter, they might jus. The games are easy, true, but if you, as a grownup, can read a young adult novel on a packed bus without shame, you can probably enjoy book of spells in the comfort of your own home. However, reading through this book has left a very bad taste in my mouth considering how poorly sourced, ethnocentric, and written through the lens of western perspectives it is. And thats just one little step of the game, the entire game is like that, bringing the book thats physically in her. Book of spells once youve stuck the camera on top of your tv and positioned it so that its pointing at you sitting crosslegged on the floor or on a sofa and can see the book in. Book of spells, gaming, harry potter, kids, levitation, potter, ps3, video games, wingardium leviosa, wonderbook. Sony knows that beerswilling video game critics like myself arent.
402 802 1122 623 200 714 1018 734 293 1048 162 543 1257 728 581 826 1092 749 1007 1082 1500 562 806 699 906 431 508 141 1318 835 1327 26 456 1397 1113 406 1326 775 508 336 222 860 783 989 27 200 620 1434