The ps eye projects augmented reality images onto the pages of the wonderbook, and onto the playstation move, giving it the appearance of a magic wand in which you will cast spells. This advanced textbook will assist students on their journey. 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. Wonderbook book of spells ps3 1080p lets play part 1. Book of spells is a less a game than a collection of harry potterthemed stories and activities. 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. Wonderbook will bring to life a thousand stories in one physical book with a brand new series of adventures and experiences to explore. The playstationeye camera and playstationmove motion controller sold. In short, you set the book in front of the ps3 eye, and wave the ps3 move wand over the book to cast spells. The qr codes are detected by the playstation eye, which determines the location, orientation, and page number of the book.
Play requires a wonderbook peripheral, book of spells software, a playstation eye camera, and a playstation move motion controller. Book of spells is sold separately from the ps3 system. 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. Nov 12, 2012 book of spells is very much wonderbook 1. I sat down in front of the tv with my nephew flynn to test it out. 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. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook featuring original writing from j. Remember this, lost the book or damaged it means no gaming.
Written by jk rowling, book of spells is the first game for the wonderbook, which combines with the ps move to bring kids and adults into the world of harry potter. It is an advanced textbook for students, which will assist them on their journey to becoming an. Wonderbook book of spells europe beta internet archive. The wonderbook uses the latest augmented reality ar technology via the playstation eye. Book of spells, officially launches today in north america. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, book of spells can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library.
It was developed by sce london studio in conjunction with j. All posts tagged playstation move showing 229 posts play portal 2 in motion. 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. Marketed under the tagline one book, a thousand stories, 3 it was released together with the launch title book of spells in time for the 2012 holiday season. The team at sce london studios worked hard to conjure up a truly amazing experience using the latest in augmented reality technology that combines wonderbook with the playstation eye camera. Turn your playstation move motion controller into a magic wand and cast spells using augmented reality technology on wonderbook. Featuring original writing from world famous author, j. Sonys wonderbook is ps moveaugmented reading, launches with. Book of spells is the first game to come out that supports sonys wonderbook peripheral which was first introduced at e3 this year. 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. 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. Though there is not much replay value unless you love using the ps3 move. Critics praised the use of the wonderbook technology by the use of both the playstation move and augmented reality, while criticizing the games short replay value.
Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, the latest addition to the playstation experience. Book of spells playstation move 99061 motion controllers at the best. With these and the ps move controller acting as the players wand, the book of spells will allow players. Book of spells coming to ps3 november th, watch the dev diary jenny barbour associate producer date published. Book of spells by sony computer entertainment for playstation 3 at gamestop. 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. And that commercial is awful, it makes it seem lame with the male voice over warning, which misleads you into thinking there is no ps move ps eye wonderbook book of spells bundle, when there is.
Book of spells is available to preorder from amazon in a standalone pack if you have the playstation eye and move already or a move bundle pack if you dont. Book of spells, sony playstation 3 game, trusted ebay shop. 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. Sep 25, 2012 this will include the move controller and playstation eye camera, plus wonderbook and bluray disc. Tried many ways to make the game work without the magic book, but it didnt. There are youtube videos that do a much better job showing the gameplay than i can describe. Bringing mystery and discovery to your living room, wonderbook titles will draw. The wonderbook features computer vision techniques developed jointly with the computer vision.
Wonderbook will bring to life a thousand stories in one physical book with a series of adventures and experiences to explore. Book of spells, out today jenny barbour associate producer date published. Book of spells coming to ps3 november th, watch the dev diary video. 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. Ryhdy velhoksi omassa olohuoneessasi playstation 3. Learn to cast the incendio, wingardium leviosa and newly revealed engorio spells as a wizard or witch at hogwarts, only on wonderbook. From the world of harry potter, book of spells is an enchanted textbook written over 200 years ago by miranda goshawk. 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 a childrens game that retains the magical appeal that makes harry potters world so intriguing, even for older players. Play video from the world of harry potter, book of spells is an enchanted textbook written over 200 years ago by miranda goshawk.
Book of spells book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, the latest addition to the playstation experience. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, a unique singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to playstation 3. Rowling has also written a conundrum that leads you through the. Playstation move controller, playstation camera and the wonderbook of course. Book of spells on the playstation 3, gamefaqs has 36 trophies. 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. Easy pickupandplay game for the young and young at heart. Book of spells game for playstation move will let you experience the life of a student at hogwarts. Book of spells is sold separately from the ps3 system, playstation eye camera and playstation move motion controller. Rowling expands the wizarding world from her harry potter stories with this exciting new adventure for budding witches and wizards as they turn the pages of the book of spells, a two hundred year old book by miranda goshawk and.
At long last, the very first title for the new wonderbook peripheral, wonderbook. Partner with playstation eye camera and other peripherals, such as the playstation move motion controller, to create unique and immersive experiences a safe and engaging environment built around the player, where they can discover, learn and interact in exciting new ways. The move controller does the same move it around and suddenly its a wand, suddenly its a move controller, suddenly its a wand, etc. Book of spells is an augmented reality video game for the playstation 3. Despite a demo that dragged on for too long and that was. Interactive entertainment as a companion to the harry potter series. Recently started collecting move games and i came across this. Book of spells uses the playstation eye and playstation move to put gamers in the middle of an official harry potter adventure. The game is based on book of spells, a fictional book by miranda goshawk released about 200 years from.
Book of spells is a singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to the playstation 3 and the first title for wonderbook. The kids 7 and 11 yr old did not love the game, they already had the book of spells which they like, but not this one. 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. The playstation move motion controller serves as the players wand, and the voice recognition capabilities of the playstation eye allow for player vocalization of spells. The second harry potterthemed wonderbook game is book of potions, released in 20. Wonderbook was announced during the sony press conference at the 2012 electronic entertainment expo. Wonderbook uses a really cool technology that puts you into the story and lets you interact with the elements of it, almost feeling them. The first in a planned series of augmented reality storybooks, wonderbook. The user casts spells by drawing shapes with the playstation move controller, while the book itself uses augmented reality technology. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, the book of spells can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library.
In this case, book of spells was an amazing compliment to learn more about harry potters world and the game was fun overall, specially for kids under 12 bought this one for my nephew and niece. Book of spells trophies for playstation 3 gamefaqs. Book of spells is an ideal example of how augmented reality can work as an entertainment tool when implemented correctly. Book of spells software only playstation 3 ps3, ps move new. The wonderbook features computer vision techniques developed jointly with the computer vision group at oxford brookes university.
Master more than 20 spells and turn your living room into the restricted section of the hogwarts library in wonderbook. Wonderbook book of spells ps3 1080p lets play part 1 youre a witch kylie. I am a member of the sony playstation family, i receive. It is an advanced textbook for students, which will assist them on. Book of spells is a title developed by london studio, with brand new writing from one of the worlds most popular authors j. 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.
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