This playstation accessory uses augmented reality to bring players into the world of harry potter. The company announced today that they plan to release a bundle containing wonderbook. The tutorials gently lead the player along, and each spell they learn includes sections where they can practice. In that you have something that requires many peripherals, all quite expensive. Rowling brings wizardry to life in your living room on playstation3 author. And thats just one little step of the game, the entire game is like that, bringing the book thats physically in. The first game to use wonderbook, book of spells is designed to turn your living room into a class straight out of hogwarts.
Book of spells is an augmented reality video game for the playstation 3. 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. The augmented reality playstation 3 exclusive has the opportunity to tempt both hardcore harry potter fanatics and casual gamers alike. One of the most intriguing titles i saw at gamescom this year was wonderbook. This advanced textbook will assist students on their journey.
Read grow hair and dark brown with gold from the story book of spells by noeel1999 with 4,485 reads. 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. The complete book of spells, ceremonies, and magic migene. Gamers who already own the playstation move hardware can purchase wonderbook and book of spells separately. Book of spells, or simply book of spells, is a video game augmented reality book. 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. Interactive entertainment as a companion to the harry potter series. Videos about magic, spell casting, newage and occult arts. Bundles now include mp3 audio versions of the spells at no extra cost.
Topics in this book include magical spells and rituals from virtually every continent and every people. Book of spells walkthrough extras collectiblescredits. Though there is not much replay value unless you love using the ps3 move. Nov, 2012 book of spells is a game with children in mind, just like j. This hocus pocus spellbook purse will put a spell on you. Book of spells playstations augmented reality harry potter tiein arrives in u.
From the world of harry potter, the book of spells reveals new and exciting content by. For those who are new to the realm of motion gaming on ps3, book of spells also comes in a bundle pack that includes the game, the wonderbook peripheral, a ps move controller and a ps eye camera. This book is far more than a historical survey of magical techniques throughout the world. The bundle also comes with the game book of spells, which was written by j. 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. One of the top 10 gifts for christmas for kids we recommended in december was the playstations wonderbook book of spells, which is a great game to have if you have a harry potter. If you or a family member are hungry for more background on the. Book of spells move bundle will get you started on your path to become a famous wizard or witch. Book of spells move bundle may just be the thing to. Read change hair color from the story book of spells by noeel1999 with 3,743 reads.
Book of spells bursts with imagination and novelty. Theres no need to hurry up and book a flight to either the disneyland or disney world resort in order to purchase them. I had assumed this was a trilogy since it seems like every young adult book that comes out lately is part of a trilogy but alas its a quartet so there will be 2 more yet to be released books. Book of spells, the ps3s latest branch of move wizardry, has a release date of november. Sony playstation 3 12gb super slim console with book of. Ive wanted the game because of the new content written by jo and it just looks like a ton of fun. Book of spells software bundle for the sony playstation 3. Book of spells for wonderbook is a magical new adventure for budding witches and wizards from j. Easy pickupandplay game for the young and young at heart. Featuring original writing from world famous author, j. Illusions comes out in may and the final book in 2012. The complete book of spells, ceremonies and magic by migene.
Book of spells conjures new ps3 bundles push square. 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. Hardcover, trade paperback ebook digital audiobook unabridged. Discover the magic wonderbook takes augmented reality to spectacular new places with an intuitive and easy to use book. 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. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, the book of spells can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library.
Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, the latest addition to the playstation experience. The set came in a beautiful original box, well package, and in excellent condition. Then to top it off all this effort and money just to get the bundle working is for a couple of subpar minigames almost. Luckily, there are two bundles you can buy one that only includes the wonderbook, and book of spells, and one that comes with everything camera, controller, book, game you need to get started.
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. Is this set of peripheral parables worthy of praise, or is it another cautionary tale. See more of the move storytelling game in action here. 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. Read about and practise 20 spells, picking up valuable experiences and lessons along the way just like a student at hogwarts. Learn to cast incendio, wingardium leviosa and expelliarmus, with your very own spell book and wand. The book of spells is set in the restricted section of hogwarts library and is designed as an advanced textbook written by miranda goshawk over 200 years ago that will allow kids to learn how to. Book of spells may not be the most obvious playstation 3 blockbuster of the year, but its clear that sony has big plans for the augmented reality title. The wonderbook on your tv looks quite different to the one on your living room floor. 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. Sony has announced that itll release a playstation 3 super slim bundle for wonderbook. The story and interactive activities built into book of spells are steeped in the.
Harry potter and the book of spells supercut youtube. It is a mustbuy for harry potter fans that own a playstation 3. Of course, theres more to book of spells and one of its highlights is the way it brings each spell to life. Book of spells starter pack includes wonderbook, move controller, eye camera and book of spells game from. So go for it and enjoy levitating mandrakes into their pots.
It is an advanced textbook for students, which will assist them on their journey to becoming an accomplished witch or. 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 now available fans of harry potter will be pleased to learn that a new game called wonderbook is now available from sony, and it promises to offer a completely new gaming experience. Playstation wonderbook starts augmenting your reality in. Miranda goshawks book of spells is a great augmented reality adventure that deftly imagines the experience of spellcasting at hogwarts. Book of spells exclusively for playstation 3 features. Nov 15, 2012 we were cynical, but for the first half hour or so and frequently after that the wonderbook really is a thing of wonder. Harry potter and the book of spells supercut my vcr is not dead. Book of spells magically comes to life as you read, allowing kids to cast spells. Tilting, rotating, or simply turning the pages bring stories to life all around you like never before. If anyone else wants it, snap it up today theyve got a sale on the one without the move bundle also, and i dont think theres going to be a better deal.
The wonderbook will be a universal peripheral, working with all future titles not just book of spells. Book of spells is the product of our collaboration with j. This advanced textbook will assist students on their journey to becoming an accomplished witch or wizard. 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. Nov 28, 2012 the book of spells is the inaugural title for sonys wonderbook concept. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, a unique singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to playstation 3. 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. Used game in great condition with a 90day guarantee.
It was developed by sce london studio in conjunction with j. Magic that is easy, logical, practical, and completely natural. Youll reveal the answers to these questions and much more in wonderbook. Grab your motion controller and open your wonderbook to begin your training. Jul 02, 2014 take book of spells, for instance, a harry potterthemed launch title cowritten by j. Book of spells including the playstation move bundle from sony. It makes the wonderbook look like a hogwarts spell book, with the. Rowling, and this is the first story that comes to life on playstation 3. 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. 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. 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.
In short, you set the book in front of the ps3 eye, and wave the ps3 move wand over the book to cast spells. Bringing mystery and discovery to your living room, wonderbook titles will draw you into new worlds, and give you the chance to live in the stories you love. Book of spells is magical but it doesnt have enough content to match its otherwise exemplary ideas. Bundles are a great way of getting everything you need all in one go, and saving money at the same time. It is the most complete book of spells, ceremonies, and magic ever assembled.
Vintage halloween decorations, halloween decorations ideas, halloween decoration haircut trends for men and womens trendpin retro kitsch pin up halloween catwoman cartoon see more. Book of spells sony playstation 3, ps3 new open box game sealed. Sony dates wonderbook and ps3 super slim bundle gameranx. It makes the wonderbook look like a hogwarts spell book, with the words and illustrations moving. Wonderbook will bring to life a thousand stories in one physical book with a series of adventures and experiences to explore. The spellbook clutch will put a sartorial spell on you. Book of spells takes you on a magical interactive journey of becoming a powerful wizard in your very own living room. Playstations wonderbook brings harry potter to life. There are youtube videos that do a much better job showing the gameplay than i can describe. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Book of spells requires a wouldbe conjurer to sit crosslegged on the floor in front of a tv and game console.
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. Sony wonderbook brings books to life with the magic of augmented reality and a playstation 3 peripheral wand. 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. If you have a young harry potter fan and a sony playstation 3 in your home, then the sony wonderbook. Now you can also try your hand at potionmaking with book of potions, the second wonderbook title to result from sonys partnership with pottermore from j. New titles for the wonderbook library arriving november. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, book of spells can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. The book itself is a series of boards with ar codes. Everyday low prices on a huge range of consoles, games and accessories. Its delightfully acted, beautifully presented, and surprisingly immersive. Diggs nightcrawler is a filmnoir inspired, detective story developed exclusively for wonderbook for playstation 3 in partnership with the academy award winning moonbot studio. Rowling, discover back story and new conundrums from the world of harry potter. Book of spells move bundle or get the best tradein value for playstation 3, games, accessories and gaming consoles at. Book of spells on the playstation 3, gamefaqs has 36.
Take book of spells, for instance, a harry potterthemed launch title cowritten by j. When you discover a new spell youre treated to a tale explaining its origins, told either by the narrator or through a puppet show in a paper theatre that pops up from the pages of wonderbook. Magic that opens the door to a world filled with wonder and its all real. Anyway, the back of the box says you can connect it to your pottermore account.
Playstations wonderbook brings harry potter to life for. And that commercial is awful, it makes it seem lame with the male voice over warning, which misleads you into thinking there is no ps move ps eye wonderbook book of spells bundle, when there is. Then you release all of it at the end of a hardware cycle with another console on its way. 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. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, the book can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. Wonderbook s launch title, book of spells, brought wizardry to life in your living room, allowing you to cast spells just like a student at hogwarts. Book of spells with their latest iteration of the aging playstation 3, the ps3 super slim. 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. I was really excited to read migene gonzalezwipplers the complete book of spells, ceremonies and magic after reading much of her text on santeria. Can you really earn house points, on pottermore, by using this game. Magic that is wonderful, bright, light filled and powerful. Gaming comes to life with sony playstation wonderbook. Attract money spell, get out of debt spell, lottery spell, good luck spell, power boost spell.
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