As you can see above, the technology is impressive and reliable and. 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 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. 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.
All the different spells featured in the harry potter saga, in alphabetical order. See more ideas about beauty spells, spelling, book of shadows. Book of spells is an ideal example of how augmented reality can work as an entertainment tool when implemented correctly. Book of spells is an augmented reality video game for the playstation 3. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, book of spells can be found in the. Book of spells is a singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to the playstation 3 and the first title for wonderbook. Book of spells move bundle will get you started on your path to become a famous wizard or witch. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This advanced textbook will assist students on their journey. Jul 02, 2014 take book of spells, for instance, a harry potterthemed launch title cowritten by j. Harry potter and the book of spells supercut on vimeo. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, a unique singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to.
Dec 06, 2012 is this set of peripheral parables worthy of praise, or is it another cautionary tale. Book of spells includes wonderbook and book of spells game ps3 from. As an augmented reality platform, wonderbook combines five things. Practical, inspirational, and comprehensive, the b.
Its delightfully acted, beautifully presented, and surprisingly immersive. They may seem subtle, but these spells can give their users a tactical advantage when used properly. Book of spells conjures new ps3 bundles push square. I especially liked kates facial expressions and her pouty attitude. Nov, 2012 the book of spells is broken up into five main chapters, each in turn divided into two halves, each of which corresponds to one readthrough of the physical book. Book of spells is an augmented reality game which uses sonys wonderbook a large, blue book with 12 thick pages covered in ar codes as a platform for lessons in harry potter. Book of spells walkthrough we go through the initial set up instructions, get accustomed to wandflicking and then learn the first of four spells featured in the. It makes the wonderbook look like a hogwarts spell book, with the words and illustrations moving. The first game to use wonderbook, book of spells is designed to turn your living room into a class straight out of hogwarts. 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. Book of spells conjures up a world that leaps out at you from its ancient pages. 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 as being a a hit with the kids and it is a good start for the peripheral that makes it all come alive. Nov 28, 2012 the book of spells is the inaugural title for sonys wonderbook concept.
Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, a unique singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to playstation 3. Mar 01, 1993 no spells no is a great book for beginning readers becasue of the smaller vocabulary. 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 think that children will find this book funny because in the end, it seems as though kates mother tricks her into saying yes. I hope they come out with similar titles where you can utilize the already purchased book. 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. Interactive entertainment as a companion to the harry potter series. Wonderbook book of spells developer diary episode 2. Bring wizardry to life in your living room on playstation 3. I actually bought this game secondhand, not knowing that it required a wonderbook. 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.
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. Way of binding supplementary spells which can immobilize an enemy or have an effect besides a direct strike. Its physical interactions offer an experience that goes beyond the usual videogame definition to something more like an. The book of spells private series by kate brian, paperback. 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 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. Book of spells will launch in european countries on 14th november.
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. Book of spells bursts with imagination and novelty. Playstations wonderbook brings harry potter to life for. Split into five chapters and featuring new, original writing from harry potter creator j. The tutorials gently lead the player along, and each spell they learn includes sections where they can practice. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next.
Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, the book of spells can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. 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. Nov, 2012 book of spells is a game with children in mind, just like j. Book of spells after putting some development builds of wonderbook through its paces with my family, i took the finished game on the road to some friends. Book of spells is a real page turner ive been trying out sonys new ps3 book peripheral, wonderbook, at home.
I had no idea what a wonderbook even was, so come christmas morning, when my daughter opened it and discovered she couldnt even play it, i jumped on trusty amazon for the rescue, and was shocked to see some of the prices. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, the latest addition to the playstation experience. Swish your wand around a bit to get used to it, then start exploring the book of spells. Nov 14, 20 book of potions extends wonderbook s easy invitation to nongamers. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, book of spells can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. Dec 20, 2012 nice book of spells music, it feels so relaxing and so tuneful. Learn to cast the incendio, wingardium leviosa and newly revealed engorio spells as a wizard or witch at hogwarts, only on wonderbook. It was developed by sce london studio in conjunction with j. Master more than 20 spells and turn your living room into the restricted section of the hogwarts library in wonderbook. It is a mustbuy for harry potter fans that own a playstation 3. Offering backstories to the famous spells, valuable lessons and brand new creatures, student wizards can unlock more writing with every chapter test. However, i really like that its a different kind of video game and its one of the few appropriate games out there for girls or tweens on the ps3. The augmented reality playstation 3 exclusive has the opportunity to tempt both hardcore harry potter fanatics and casual gamers alike. Harry potter and the book of spells supercut youtube.
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