Used game in great condition with a 90day guarantee. It simply makes sense to use the controller as a wand. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, book of spells can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. These will start with book of spells that teaches you how to be a. Its an augmented reality, peripheralheavy game and that already puts it in a somewhat awkward spot. 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. Book of spells software bundle for the sony playstation 3. Sure, there is certainly some room for improvement. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, a unique singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive 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. Book of spells, or simply book of spells, is a video gameaugmented reality book created by sony and j.
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. Book of spells book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, the latest addition to the playstation experience. Book of spells playstation 3 book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, a unique singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to 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. The latest addition to the playstation augmented reality series, the wonderbook system combines game software, and the wonderbook peripheral. If youre not familiar with the technology, its relatively straightforward on paper. 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. This advanced textbook will assist students on their journey to becoming an accomplished witch or wizard. Master more than 20 spells and turn your living room into the restricted section of the hogwarts library in wonderbook. Sony has made the absolute best choice in selecting it as the first wonderbook experience, as rowlings wizarding world is a perfect fit for this new.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Book of spells is set in the harry potter universe, the game was created with the approval and input of 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, it. Book of spells sony playstation 3, 2012 at the best online prices at ebay. Book of spells includes wonderbook and book of spells game ps3 from.
Miranda goshawks book of spells is a great augmented reality adventure that deftly imagines the experience of spellcasting at hogwarts. 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, to create unique and. Book of spells is a less a game than a collection of harry potterthemed stories and activities. 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. Wonderbook is the peripheral, and for it you will be able to purchase a whole series of different books. Book of spells is one of those offbeat titles that comes around once in a while. Combining this accurate pointing ability with wonderbooks pageturning magic is a perfect combination for book of spells. 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. 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. 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.
It is an advanced textbook for students, which will assist them on. Book of spells starter pack includes wonderbook, move controller, eye camera and book of. Book of spells bundled with the new ps3 in both 12gb rrp 289. They criticized the games short length, but commended use of the augmented reality within the games. Rowling, released on november, 2012 as part of the pottermore partnership. Book of spells is an augmented reality video game for the playstation 3.
Book of spells is a singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to the playstation 3 and the first title for wonderbook. Wonderbook titles will draw you into new worlds and give you the chance to live in the stories you love. Book of spells is comprised of five separate chapters, each taking place over two parts. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, the latest addition to the playstation experience. Nov, 2012 book of spells is a singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to the playstation 3 and the first title for wonderbook.
Nov 15, 2012 the first actual book that you can read ill drop the quotations from here is j. Sony talks up wonderbook with book of spells, diggs night crawler as bbc and disney sign on. 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. Learn to cast the incendio, wingardium leviosa and newly revealed engorio spells as a wizard or witch at hogwarts, only on wonderbook. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, the book can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. The premise is that this book was created 200 years ago by miranda goshawk and that is is a real spellbook.
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. 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. Wonderbook will bring to life a thousand stories in one physical book with a series of adventures and experiences to explore. Book of spells by sony computer entertainment for playstation 3 at gamestop. 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. Dec 06, 2012 wonderbook or more specifically book of spells, because i still believe the actual concept has potential isnt quite interactive enough to make it an enjoyable game, and doesnt have. Interactive entertainment as a companion to the harry potter series. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, the book of spells can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. After our recent ps3 hardware announcement, i am happy to tell you that you will be able to get wonderbook. It requires a wonderbook a paper and cardboard storybook that comes with the game as well as a playstation move. Book of spells is pitched as the mustread companion for every pupil at hogwarts.
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. Rowlings book of spells, continuing the magical splendour of the harry potter universe. Enjoy an entirely new creation from the imagination of j. Book of spells is the first game to come out that supports sonys wonderbook peripheral which was first introduced at e3 this year.
Wonderbook or more specifically book of spells, because i still believe the actual concept has potential isnt quite interactive enough to make it an enjoyable game, and doesnt have the compelling narrative of a great book. Book of spells includes wonderbook and book of spells gameps3 bring wizardry to life in your living room on 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. Over two hundred years ago, miranda goshawk drafted the book of spells, which can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. It is an advanced textbook for students, which will assist them on their journey to becoming an accomplished witch or. The latest addition to the playstation augmented reality series, the wonderbook system combines game software, and the wonderbook peripheral sold together. Alex simmons of ign commented that book of spells was shallow and rarely compelling, but called the technology behind it fantastic. Book of spells for playstation 3, book of spells is a singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to 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. Nov 18, 20 after the initial flourish of titles for the playstation 3s wonderbook, book of spells and diggs nightcrawlers, there has been something of a dearth of content particularly given the. The game is based on book of spells, a fictional book by miranda goshawk released about 200 years from the event date. 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. Nov 18, 2012 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. Each part of a chapter uses the entirety of the wonderbook itself. 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. However, the centerpiece of book of spells is the wonderbook itself. 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. The best place to get cheats, codes, cheat codes, walkthrough, guide, faq, unlockables, trophies, and secrets for wonderbook. So here we are, after years of hard work with one of the first books in the wonderbook series, miranda goshawks book of spells. Despite a demo that dragged on for too long and that was. Wonderbook book of spells ps3 1080p lets play part 1 youre a witch kylie. Wonderbook or more specifically book of spells, because i still believe the actual concept has potential isnt quite interactive enough to make it an enjoyable game, and doesnt have.
The wonderbook looks and feels like a standard childrens book, only the inside pages are filled with large, geometric qr. Book of spells is an ideal example of how augmented reality can work as an entertainment tool when implemented correctly. Nov, 2012 book of spells is a decent proof of concept for the wonderbook s augmented reality technology, but the rest of the experience fails to deliver anything memorable or worthwhile, quickly collapsing into an endless parade of gimmicks and dull, overly simplistic minigames. Book of spells move bundle will get you started on your path to become a famous wizard or witch. 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. Playstation 3 book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, a unique singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to playstation 3. The book opens with an animated foreword from miranda goshawk and.
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