Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, the latest addition to the playstation experience. Rowling, is teaming up with sony to bring the magic of hogwarts into your living room. 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 once youve stuck the camera on top of your tv and positioned it so that its pointing at you sitting crosslegged. I watched my harry potter fan 11 year old cast a spell and a dragon from the book come to life right before her eyes, and saw it fly around her room via our ps3 camera. June 4, 2012 a magical new game set in the harry potter universe is coming to playstation 3. Along the way, the narrator feeds you a little background information about the spells, which are firmly rooted in the harry potter mythology. The harry potter series is over, in both book and movie format, but the phenomenon is long from over. Sonys interactive fiction experience is a must for young harry potter fans. Playstation 3 12gb slim with book of spells, wonderbook. Book of spells is a real page turner ive been trying out sonys new ps3 book peripheral, wonderbook, at home. Book of spells, or simply book of spells, is a video gameaugmented reality book created by sony and j. Book of spells is an augmented reality video game for the playstation 3. Book of spells can be found on the final zoom layer of moment 1, in harry potter and the philosophers stone, chapter 12, the mirror of erised.
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. Also, i was a little disappointed jk rowling wasnt there in person to talk about her new book on the peripheral, harry potters book of spells. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, the book can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. Details about 2 sony ps3 games wonderbook book of potions book of spells harry potter rowling. Nov, 2012 book of spells is a singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to the playstation 3 and the first title for wonderbook. 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 game to come out that supports sonys wonderbook peripheral which was first introduced at e3 this year. It is based on book of potions, a fictional potions book. Nov 14, 2012 book of spells is the first title for the wonderbook peripheral, which sony promises will eventually host collaborations with disney and the bbcs walking with dinosaurs series. Discover exclusive, new and original writing from j. Book of spells, or simply book of spells, is a video gameaugmented reality book. Book of spells is an ideal example of how augmented reality can work as an entertainment tool when implemented correctly. 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 and spells. Learn to cast the incendio, wingardium leviosa and newly revealed engorio spells as a wizard or witch at hogwarts, only on wonderbook.
Nov, 2012 book of spells is a childrens game that retains the magical appeal that makes harry potter s world so intriguing, even for older players. Playstation 3 12gb slim with book of spells, wonderbook and move starter pack includes everything that playstation 3 newcomers need to explore the pages of the book of spells straight away. During the adventure, harry can use two types of spells. Turn your playstation move motion controller into a magic wand. The book is essentially a guide to the ins and outs of spellcasting, and as you physically turn the pages of the wonderbook, your training progresses. Despite a demo that dragged on for too long and that was. 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 is both the first release for the ps3s new wonderbook peripheral and the first product from the joint venture of sony and rowlings pottermore. The wonderbook features computer vision techniques developed jointly with the computer vision group at oxford brookes university. Rowling, released on november, 2012 as part of the pottermore partnership. 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 and the first title for wonderbook. Book of spells can be found in chapter 12, moment 1. The first game to use wonderbook, book of spells is designed to turn your living room into a class straight out of hogwarts. Im obviously a couple of decades north of this games primary demographic, but considering the age range of the harry potter fan base, this is a valid concern. Offering backstories to the famous spells, valuable lessons and brand new creatures, student wizards can unlock more writing with every chapter test. 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 walkthrough we go through the initial set up instructions, get accustomed to wandflicking and then learn the first of four spells featured in the. Ps3 book of spells harry potter for playstation 3 wonderbook hogwarts. As you can see above, the technology is impressive and reliable and. Book of spells is the first title from wonderbook featuring original writing from j.
While millions of children will love learning real hogwarts. From the settings icon on the xmb xrossmediabar, scroll to the theme settings option. Harry potters book of spells on playstation 3 wired. Even so, younger players will have no problem flying through the book of spells, and once it has been completed, the replay value is probably going to be nonexistent. 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. Book of spells is a childrens game that retains the magical appeal that makes harry potters world so intriguing, even for older players. I watched my harry potter fan 11 year old cast a spell and a dragon from the book come to life right before her eyes, and saw it. R1 and l1 cycle characters in free play modecycle spells in story mode r2 and l2 cycle spells 4 spells, potions, and special abilities not all spells can be used by every wizard or witch, though most of these spells can be performed by any adult wizard or one of the main three harry, hermione, and ron by year 4, chapter 3. Rowling, discover back story and new conundrums from the world of harry potter. Book of spells is een spel dat gebruik maakt van een magisch toverboek.
Thanks to them we can catch, throw and repair item etc. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix walkthrough. The first ones spells and charms are used while travelling across hogwart. Includes wonderbook and book of spells game ps3 from. Book of spells is the first title for the wonderbook peripheral, which sony promises will eventually host collaborations with disney and the bbcs walking with dinosaurs series. Book of spells uses the playstation eye and playstation move to put gamers in the middle of an official harry potter adventure. This advanced textbook will assist students on their journey to becoming an accomplished witch or wizard. Press the x button to display the theme menu, and then press the. Ps3 harry potter book of spells playstation gumtree. I watched my harry potter fan 11 year old cast a spell and a dragon from the book come to life right before her eyes, and saw it fly around her room via. Book of spells is sold separately from the ps3 system, playstationeye. Even so, younger players will have no problem flying through the book of spells, and once it has been completed, the. Sony has announced that as of today, book of spells, the first title for the augmented realitybased wonderbook peripheral, is now available.
For harry potter and the order of the phoenix on the playstation 3, faqwalkthrough by randomcap. 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. Wonderbook book of spells camera move control ps3 harry. Book of spells is sold separately from the ps3 system, playstationeye camera and playstationmove motion controller. Featuring original writing from world famous author, j. Brand new wonderbook book of spells ps3, 2012 harry potter. The second group duels consists of offensive spells, which we can use only during fights. Book of spells is a book written by miranda goshawk, 200 years old and traditionally is kept in the restricted section of hogwarts library the book also unlocks the new pottermore badge for this 200yearold textbook description this spellbook will enable you to perform a range of basic and notsobasic charms that will enhance, protect and enliven your life. Its a new game for the playstation move set in the harry potter universe. The harry potter universe is vast and rich, yet book of spells seems to go out of its way to make magic seem mundane and petty. Id even go so far as to say it would be worth buying a used ps3 move to check out if your kid is a big harry potter fan. It is an advanced textbook for students, which will assist them on their journey to becoming an accomplished witch or wizard. For instance, there is an electronic game from tiger called harry potter book of spells that promises a personalized electronic encyclopedia on book one in the series. Marketed under the tagline one book, a thousand stories, it was released together with the launch title book of spells in time for the 2012 holiday season.
But beyond these minor quibbles wonderbook promises to inject some new life into sonys ps3 move catalog. The first in a planned series of augmented reality storybooks, wonderbook. From the world of harry potter tm, the book of spells reveals new and exciting content by the worlds bestloved author. Collecting this book unlocks the book of spells badge. Harry potters book of spells on playstation 3 geekdad. Rowling, vous permettra dexplorer lunivers captivant dharry potter. Book of spells by sony computer entertainment for playstation 3 at gamestop. 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.
Unboxing move wonderbook harry potter book of spells ps3. It was developed by sce london studio in conjunction with j. Book of potions is an augmented reality book offered by sony and pottermore, as a followup to the previouslyreleased wonderbook. Nov, 2012 the harry potter universe is vast and rich, yet book of spells seems to go out of its way to make magic seem mundane and petty. 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. While reading round the subject for this post, i was surprised to see that there are already other harry potter book of spells titles available. Rowling, madame harry potter, book of spells prend place dans lunivers du petit sorcier, mais sans jamais lui. Below you will find a description of each spell, divided into two groups. Book of spells move bundle will get you started on your path to become a famous wizard or witch.