In this regard, sony published a 3min 30sec youtube video tilted the making of wonderbook. Rowling brings wizardry to life in your living room on playstation3 author. It makes the wonderbook look like a hogwarts spell book, with the words and illustrations moving. Rowling, and this is the first story that comes to life on playstation 3. Rowling and exclusive to the ps3 system, the new augmented reality video game and storyteller wonderbook. Wonderbook book of spells sony playstation 3 unboxing.
Nov, 2012 book of spells is a game with children in mind, just like j. After our recent ps3 hardware announcement, i am happy to tell you that you will be able to get wonderbook. It was introduced at the electronic entertainment expo in june 2012 and is the first release for the wonderbook. Book of potions is an augmented reality book offered by sony and pottermore, as a followup to the previouslyreleased wonderbook. The move controller makes a great magic wand, and from the pages of the wonderbook arises a lovingly rendered world of witchcraft and wizardry, all bound up in the most enchanted book of spells.
Interactive entertainment as a companion to the harry potter series and as a followup to the wonderbooks debut title, book of spells. 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. This bookshaped accessory works with the playstation eye camera and playstation move controller, using augmented reality to bring the pages of the book to life on your tv screen in fun and interactive ways. Play requires a wonderbook peripheral, book of spells software, a playstation eye camera, and a playstation move motion controller. Book of spells includes wonderbook and book of spells gameps3 bring wizardry to life in your living room on playstation 3. Nov 15, 2012 the move controller makes a great magic wand, and from the pages of the wonderbook arises a lovingly rendered world of witchcraft and wizardry, all bound up in the most enchanted book of spells. Unboxing move wonderbook harry potter book of spells ps3. Book of spells is an ideal example of how augmented reality can work as an entertainment tool when implemented correctly. It requires a wonderbook a paper and cardboard storybook that comes with the game as well as a playstation move controller and playstation eye camera. Book of spells software bundle for the sony 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. 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. Bearing the highbrow and imaginative stamp of potter author j. This time it focuses on recreating the potions seen throughout the series using augmented reality through the playstation eye, move and the wonderbook. In europe there will be a 16gb wonderbook ps3 superslim pack for families who dont already a ps3. The tutorials gently lead the player along, and each spell they learn includes sections where they can practice. Book of spells bursts with imagination and novelty. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, the book can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. The tutorials gently lead the player along, and each spell they.
Book of spells represents the first outing for the innovative reading aide. Gamemadness wonderbook book of spells unboxing plus raffle. This book shaped accessory works with the playstation eye camera and playstation move controller, using augmented reality to bring the pages of the book to life on your tv screen in fun and interactive ways. 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. Some people might even call it romantic, but none of those people are my wife. Wonderbook is the fantastic new way to play games on playstation 3.
Wonderbook will bring to life a thousand stories in one physical book with a brand new series of adventures and experiences to explore. Used game in great condition with a 90day guarantee. Unboxing book of spells sony playstation 3 move eye wonderbook harry potter augmented real. This is an unboxing of the new ps3 book of spells with wonderbook, i love harry potter so there wasn. Book of spells will launch in european countries on 14th november, in australia on 15th november and in the uk and. Book of spells is the product of our collaboration with j. It is an advanced textbook for students, which will assist them on. Oct 18, 2012 in europe there will be a 16gb wonderbook ps3 superslim pack for families who dont already a ps3. At the end of the ceremony, after i had explained what the wonderbook does and how sonys augmented reality technology works, she shook her head and started walking away. 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. Master more than 20 spells and turn your living room into the restricted section of the hogwarts library in wonderbook. Sony playstation 3 book of spells unboxing youtube. Book of spells, developer diary 1 to give users a closer look at the development of wonderbook. Its delightfully acted, beautifully presented, and surprisingly immersive.
Ive wanted the game because of the new content written by jo and it just looks like a ton of fun. Book of potions is the second wonderbook game to be released based on the wizarding world of harry potter. Book of spells is a game with children in mind, just like j. It was released in europe on 15 november 20 and north america. Jan 03, 20 this is an unboxing of the new ps3 book of spells with wonderbook, i love harry potter so there wasn. Book of spells bundled with the new ps3 in both 12gb rrp 289. Book of spells is a less a game than a collection of harry potterthemed stories and activities. But when i finally got my hands on sonys new wonderbook, we had a quaint little unboxing ceremony. It was developed by sce london studio in conjunction with j.
Book of spells ps3one 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 move motion controller. 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. This advanced textbook will assist students on their journey. Nov 30, 2012 bearing the highbrow and imaginative stamp of potter author j. Miranda goshawks book of spells is an augmented reality game aimed at giving you the chance to feel like you are playing with such powers, and thanks to some clever hardware tricks. If i had one reservation about book of spells its that it is only a one player.
Book of spells starter pack includes wonderbook, move controller, eye camera. The first game to use wonderbook, book of spells is designed to turn your living room into a class straight out of hogwarts. 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. Playstations wonderbook brings harry potter to life for. It is an advanced textbook for students, which will assist them on their journey to becoming an. Rowling, released on november, 2012 as part of the pottermore partnership.
Unboxing move wonderbook harry potter book of spells ps3 duration. 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. 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. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, the latest addition to the playstation experience. Book of spells is an augmented reality video game for the playstation 3.
Book of spells will launch in european countries on 14th november, in australia on 15th november and in the uk and ireland on 16th november. Is this set of peripheral parables worthy of praise, or is it another cautionary tale. It is based on book of spells, a fictional book by miranda goshawk released about. 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. 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. Book of spells on the playstation 3, gamefaqs has 36 trophies. However, the centerpiece of book of spells is the wonderbook itself. Anyway, the back of the box says you can connect it to your pottermore account. The practice every young witch or wizard needs written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, book of spells can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library and now it has come to you. Players will be able to brew a wide range of potions under the guidance of zygmunt budge, a character created entirely for the. With only a few weeks to go until the launch of wonderbook, alongside the first title book of spells we have a few important updates about how you can get hold of our new addition to the playstation family wonderbook. Playstations wonderbook brings harry potter to life.
Take book of spells, for instance, a harry potterthemed launch title cowritten by j. Book of spells, or simply book of spells, is a video gameaugmented reality book created by sony and j. Wonderbook will bring to life a thousand stories in one physical book with a series of adventures and experiences to explore. Nov 28, 2012 the book of spells is the inaugural title for sonys wonderbook concept. Learn to cast incendio, wingardium leviosa and expelliarmus, with your very own spell book and wand. I was also keen to see how children of different ages would respond to the game. The first game to use wonderbook, book of spells is designed to turn. Book of potions is an augmented reality video game developed by sce london studio in conjunction with j. Hi everyone, the reason for a big delay was that i had a power outrages in my area, because of the hurricane sandy. Book of spells move bundle will get you started on your path to become a famous wizard or witch. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, the book of spells can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library.
Jul 02, 2014 take book of spells, for instance, a harry potterthemed launch title cowritten by j. Hear from some of the creative minds behind book of spells, the first title for playstations new wonderbook platform and the latest initiative to result. 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. Wonderbook book of spells europe beta internet archive.
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