Book of spells, pottermore has added the book of spells to the hogwarts library, found in chapter 12, moment 1 of harry potter and the philosophers stone. Book of spells is an enchanted book that brings spells to life around you, and includes new writing from j. Jun 07, 2012 the book of spells is jk rowling s aka harry potter collaboration with sony to provide supplementary material to the harry potter series. Rowling to revive harry potter as sony launches book. Book of spells the collaboration between pottermore and sony that fuses jk rowlings storytelling prowess with the very latest augmented reality technology. New collaborations are already underway with the bbcs walking with dinosaurs franchise, disney, and one were rather excited about, diggs nightcrawler from. The first wonderbook title, book of spells, is a collaboration between playstation and rowling, and features new writing from the author. Harry potters book of spells on playstation 3 wired. Wonderbook was announced during the sony press conference at the electronic entertainment expo in june 2012, along with launch title the book of spells based in the harry potter universe, written by j. Wonderbook peripheral for the playstation 3 will be a platform for augmented reality books, with harry potter author penning the book of spells, the first release for the device.
Sonys wonderbook is ps moveaugmented reading, launches. Jk rowling collaborates with sony on harry potter book of spells this article is more than 7 years old reality game, the first on new wonderbook device. Book of spells is the closest a muggle can come to a real spellbook. Jk rowling announced yesterday that she has signed a contract with a new publisher to produce a new novel. Book of spells, was released on november th, and sony released a new trailer and press release as part of its launch, which included a quote from the author. Petrificus totalus to temporarily paralyse someone.
The book of spells will be the first release using wonderbook but theres some pretty interesting games set for 20 as well including walking with dinosaurs, a fascinating film noir style. Just before she turned 2 years old, her sister dianne was born. Rowling has written a conundrum that leads you through the experience, providing insight into the values a witch or wizard has to learn, and inviting you to. Sony promises the wonderbook is a new way to experience stories, and the first title book of spells will teach young wizards how to cast some of harry potters famous. Rowling she of harry potter fame might just be that special sauce. 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. Users can venture into the restricted section of the library to collect the 200yearold textbook, and it will then be added to your trunk. Jun 05, 2012 wonderbook peripheral for the playstation 3 will be a platform for augmented reality books, with harry potter author penning the book of spells, the first release for the device. Sonys new wonderbook peripheral and its first release, the book of spells by potter author j. 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. 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. Wonderbook book of potions ps3 playstation 3 harry potter. Unlike the harry potter books, which were meant for children but which were also quite popular with adults, the new jk rowling book will be a book for adults. Interactive entertainment as a companion to the harry potter series.
Book of spells hit store shelves this week, the first product to result from the sony and pottermore partnership. Finally, the much anticipated launch of wonderbook. 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. Jun 04, 2012 and a combination of a new peripheral called the wonderbook, and new material from fantasy author j. Book of spells is a new game that lets you practice spells and features new material from the author of harry potter. It is an advanced textbook for students, which will assist them on. Making use of augmented reality technology on playstation 3, jk rowlings latest harry potter spinoff wonderbook.
The second harry potterthemed wonderbook game is book of potions, released in 20. Book of spells is the closest a muggle can come to a real spellbook, said rowling in a statement. Rowlings new harry potter supplementary book, the wonderbook. The wonderbook features computer vision techniques developed jointly with the computer vision group at oxford brookes university. Book of spells, or simply book of spells, is a video gameaugmented reality book created by sony and j. Jun 05, 2012 according to jk rowling herself, book of spells on wonderbook is the closest a muggle can get to a spellbook. This is an extraordinary device that offers a reading experience like no other. Book of spells brings magic into your living room and will be a. This short video showcases one of the spells available in jk rowling s addition to wonderbook, book of spells.
Set in the potterverse, about 200 years before hewhomust. It is an advanced textbook for students, which will assist them on their journey to becoming an accomplished witch or. Rowling has written a conundrum that leads you through the experience, providing insight into the values a witch or wizard has to learn. Jun 08, 2012 sonys new wonderbook peripheral and its first release, the book of spells by potter author j. Rowling, is teaming up with sony to bring the magic of hogwarts into your living room. How did jk rowling come up with the spell names in harry potter.
Nov 15, 2012 making use of augmented reality technology on playstation 3, jk rowling s latest harry potter spinoff wonderbook. It is also the first game for wonderbook, a new product by sony for playstation 3 that brings books to life in an augmentedreality experience in book of spells players can read and discover new content from j. Book of spells is an augmented reality video game for the playstation 3. And a combination of a new peripheral called the wonderbook, and new material from fantasy author j. Which harry potter video games have approval and oversight. Rowling has been trying to forge a unique path for bringing her harry potter books to life. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, the latest addition to the playstation experience. Wonderbook and book of spells by jk rowling are out november this year, exclusive to playstation 3. Ontdek exclusieve, nieuwe en originele teksten van j. According to jk rowling herself, book of spells on wonderbook is the closest a muggle can get to a spellbook.
We may have been sceptical initially, but this is one instance where we. Wonderbook will bring to life a thousand stories in one physical book with a brand new series of adventures and experiences to explore. Nov, 2012 the wonderbook and jk rowlings book of spells are available without the extra peripherals for a very reasonable. Rowling was born on july 31 of 1965 in yate, gloucestershire, england. Wonderbook was announced during the sony press conference at the electronic entertainment expo in june 2012, along with launch title the book of spells. It was developed by sce london studio in conjunction with j. Rowling is bringing pottermore, the online expanded universe of harry potter to wonderbook with book of spells by arthur gies jun 4, 2012, 10. Featuring original writing from world famous author, j.
Rowling, released on november, 2012 as part of the pottermore partnership. Rowling on the spells in the world of harry potter, such. Ive loved working with sonys creative team to bring my spells, and some of the history behind them, to life. Book of spells is the latest musthave harry potter release, an interactive textbook for all wannabewizards and, in the words of jk rowling, the. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, book of spells can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library.
Jul 05, 2012 wonderbook and book of spells by jk rowling are out november this year, exclusive to playstation 3. Book of spells brings magic into your living room and will be a musthave for. Rowling brings wizardry to life this holiday, exclusively on playstation3 sony computer entertainment america inc. Book of spells is the first outing for sonys wonderbook technology. This book is set 200 years before harry potter takes place. Rowling, such as spell descriptions and stories from the wizarding world. Book of spells move bundle that comes with the book of spells game.
It is also the first game for wonderbook, a new product by sony for playstation 3 that brings books to life in an augmentedreality experience. Sony announces wonderbook with book of spells by j. Petrified so frightened that one is unable to move spell. Using the playstation move as a wand, gamers would be. Book of spells takes you on a magical interactive journey of becoming a powerful wizard in your very own living room. Ive loved working with sonys creative team to bring my spells, and some of the.
Book of potions is an augmented reality book offered by sony and pottermore, as a followup to the previouslyreleased wonderbook. Jk rowling working with sony on interactive storybook. K rowling, the highly acclaimed writer of the harry potter series. Rowling is the author of the harry potter series of books, published between 1997 and 2007, and the casual vacancy, published in 2012. Book of spells, or simply book of spells, is a video game augmented reality book created by sony and j. 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. The first playstation 3 wonderbook title available is by none other than harry potter writer jk rowling, who brings the book of spells for muggles to try their hands at hogwarts bestknown. Jk rowling collaborates with sony on harry potter book of. Harry potter author jk rowling to write and publish new book.
Rowling, discover back story and new conundrums from the world of harry potter. It is the first product from sonys partnership with pottermore. Harry potters book of spells on playstation 3 wonderbook book of spells as i mentioned in my post about sonys e3 press conference, wonderbook was one of the highlights of e3 for me. It is based on book of potions, a fictional potions book. 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.
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