Its delightfully acted, beautifully presented, and surprisingly immersive. Interactive entertainment as a companion to the harry potter series. The best place to get cheats, codes, cheat codes, walkthrough, guide, faq, unlockables, trophies, and secrets for wonderbook. 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. This book was a cute, if not gimmicky, introduction to the world of herbs, spells, and magic for those who believe in it. Magic that is easy, logical, practical, and completely natural. Book of potions is an augmented reality book offered by sony and pottermore, as a followup to the previouslyreleased wonderbook. Description book of spells is a fantasy augmented reality game where the game on the screen is played through a combination of the move motion controller and the wonderbook, a bookshaped peripheral bundled with the game. 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. Despite a demo that dragged on for too long and that was. Book of spells is the product of our collaboration with j. It makes the wonderbook look like a hogwarts spell book, with the words and illustrations moving.
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 move bundle will get you started on your path to become a famous wizard or witch. Book of spells requires a wouldbe conjurer to sit crosslegged on the floor in front of a tv and game console. In the harry potter films, the book of spells was written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, and it provided students with a safe environment to learn spells and reveal amazing secrets, just like a student at. 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. To celebrate the release, and complete the series, our fourth and final making of video is here. Chapter by chapter, you will be able to read about and practise 20 spells, picking up valuable experiences and lessons along the way as well as house points just like a student at hogwarts. Sep 07, 2018 today the battle universe team is showing off their giant nerf collection in this awesome new challenge.
Book of spells a playstation 3 exclusive augmented reality experience based in the harry potter universe. Ive wanted the game because of the new content written by jo and it just looks like a ton of fun. Magic that opens the door to a world filled with wonder and its all real. Wonderbook book of spells book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, the latest addition to the playstation experience. Wonderbook isnt meant for those cynical, adult eyes though its deliberately, unashamedly intended for kids and families. And thats just one little step of the game, the entire game is like that, bringing the book thats physically in her. Opponents cannot cast or disjunct any global spells, unless the spell ward is first removed.
Book of spells is a childrens game that retains the magical appeal that makes harry potters world so intriguing, even for older players. Master more than 20 spells and turn your living room into the restricted section of the hogwarts library in wonderbook. Book of spells is a singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to the playstation 3. There are 20 spells in all, and as players tilt, rotate, and turn the pages of their spell book, they will learn the history of each spell, discover new. Nov 28, 2012 the book of spells is the inaugural title for sonys wonderbook concept. It was developed by sce london studio in conjunction with j. 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. Book of spells bursts with imagination and novelty.
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. Book of spells is an augmented reality video game for the playstation 3. 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 or a family member are hungry for more background on the. 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. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, the book can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. An unsuspected addition to the sony press conference has everyone waving their move wands and yelling accio book. Ive been trying out sonys new ps3 book peripheral, wonderbook, at home. 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 part 1 chapter 1 walkthrough lets play with dan hd gameplay. The wonderbook ships with the book of spells, which fans will recognise as being one of harry potters hogwarts textbooks. Rowling, and this is the first story that comes to life on playstation 3. Book of spells is the latest musthave harry potter release, an interactive textbook for all wannabewizards and, in the words of jk rowling, the. Book of spells is magical but it doesnt have enough content to match its otherwise exemplary ideas. As you can see above, the technology is impressive and reliable and.
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 move motion controller, to create unique and. The book of spells is the inaugural title for sonys wonderbook concept. Book of spells is a playstation 3 title developed and published by sony. Wonderbook book of spells sony playstation 3 unboxing. Rowling leave a comment we take a close look at an early level from wonderbook book of potions, the follow up to book of spells. Youll reveal the answers to these questions and much more in wonderbook. Book of spells conjures up a world that leaps out at you from its ancient pages. I assume that the ties around the table had fever fantasies that the financial crisis evaporated after a properly expected. The graphics are magical and pull you in to the potter world, as well as transforming your world and letting the kids live in the stories for an hour or two. Dave ranyard, director of the game, talks us through its unusual features and content from j. Book of spells is a video game that includes content written by jk rowling. Book of spells by sony computer entertainment for playstation 3 at gamestop. 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. This advanced textbook will assist students on their journey to becoming an accomplished witch or wizard.
Using the eye camera, the players environment is projected on the screen and interaction with the wonderbook using move is displayed. Grab your motion controller and open your wonderbook to begin your training. Some of the information in this book was actually quite helpful and worthwhile to read, though it was obvious most was just fluff added in order to sell more books. But happen it does, certainly where jk rowlings book of spells is involved.
Book of spells game logocasting a fire spell with wonderbook. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, book of spells can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. Featuring original writing from world famous author, j. 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. Calculating tradein savings get it for less with tradein. We hear not only about the game, but how it came into being. However, the centerpiece of book of spells is the wonderbook itself. Its an augmented reality, peripheralheavy game and that already puts it in a somewhat awkward spot. Book of spells is a singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to the playstation 3 and the first title for wonderbook. We were cynical, but for the first half hour or so and frequently after that the wonderbook really is a thing of wonder. Wonderbook book of potions ps3 1080p lets play part 1. Introducing heidi heckelbecka brandnew young chapter book series with witchy whimsy.
Book of spells includes wonderbook and book of spells game ps3 at. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, the latest addition to the playstation experience. Book of spells is the first game to come out that supports sonys wonderbook peripheral which was first introduced at e3 this year. Swish your wand around a bit to get used to it, then start exploring the book of spells.
The game is based on book of spells, a fictional book by miranda goshawk released about 200 years from the event date. 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, to create unique and. The 10 most popular stories of the day, delivered at 5pm uk time. The story and interactive activities built into book of spells are steeped in the harry potter universe, and are designed to capture the imaginations of new and longtime fans alike. Part 2 of 2 of our visit to london studio just as they are finishing wonderbook. Used game in great condition with a 90day guarantee. Book of spells is an enchanting, otherworldy treat, not quite computer game, not quite book. Book of spells went on sale around the world last month.
We brought out all of our toys this time for a crazy new game. If youre not familiar with the technology, its relatively straightforward on paper. Welcome to my unboxing video of wonderbook book of spells for the sony playstation 3 ps3 i am doing a wonderbook book of spells lets play walkthrough playthrough gameplay. From an evil sorcerers invasion of an unsuspecting land to a sword. The book of spells is found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library, and it contains all the information players need to perform spells like incendio, leviosa, and expelliarmus. From the world of harry potter, the book of spells reveals new and exciting content by the worlds bestloved author. This is an unboxing of the new ps3 book of spells with wonderbook, i love harry potter so there wasn.
Anyway, the back of the box says you can connect it to your pottermore account. This advanced textbook will assist students on their journey. 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, the first title for sonys new augmented reality popup book. 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. Magic that is wonderful, bright, light filled and powerful. Now readers between the ages of five and seven can read chapter books tailormade for a younger level of reading comprehension. Split into five chapters and featuring new, original writing from harry potter creator j. Learn to cast incendio, wingardium leviosa and expelliarmus, with your very own spell book and wand. It is based on book of potions, a fictional potions book. Book of spells is one of those offbeat titles that comes around once in a while. I hear a voice in the distance what if you can browse an interactive harry potter book and use the motion controller as a magic wand. Book of spells software bundle for the sony playstation 3. 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.
The first game to use wonderbook, book of spells is designed to turn your living room into a class straight out of hogwarts. Can you really earn house points, on pottermore, by using this game. Jul 02, 2014 take book of spells, for instance, a harry potterthemed launch title cowritten by j. Book of spells takes you on a magical interactive journey of becoming a powerful wizard in your very own living room. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, a unique singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to playstation 3. It is a mustbuy for harry potter fans that own a playstation 3. Rowling, discover back story and new conundrums from the world of harry potter.
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