Wonderbook: Books of Spells

Wonderbook: Book of Spells is an augmented reality video game released for PlayStation 3. The game uses the PlayStation Eye Camera and the Wonderbook to create an augmented reality experience where the events of the book takes place around you. Book of Spells features new content from J.K. Rowling and was part of the Pottermore partnership between Sony and Pottermore.

The game was developed by SCE London Studios in collaboration with J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It was released 13 November 2012.

Product Description

Letting You Live in the Stories You Love

Wonderbook brings your favorite stories to life in one physical book with a brand new series of adventures and experiences to explore. 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. Wonderbook titles will draw you into new worlds and give you the chance to live in the stories you love.


The First Story, Wonderbook: Book of Spells

Book of Spells is the first title for Wonderbook, the latest addition to the PlayStation experience. Written by Miranda Goshawk over two hundred years ago, the Book of Spells can be found in the Restricted Section of the Hogwarts library. This advanced textbook will assist students on their journey to becoming an accomplished witch or wizard. Read, discover, learn and practice spells such as Incendio, Wingardium Leviosa and Expelliarmus, as well as discover mischievous notes, spells and humorous anecdotal facts scribbled into the margins by previous Hogwarts students. J.K. 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 journey through the book to unlock new content, rewarding successful students along the way.

Features:

  • Discover the magic. Wonderbook takes augmented reality to spectacular new places with an intuitive and easy to use book. Tilting, rotating, or simply turning the pages bring stories to life all around you like never before.

  • Learn the art of spell-casting.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 HogwartsTM.

  • Original content from J.K. Rowling. From the world of Harry Potter, the Book of Spells reveals new and exciting content by the world’s best-loved author. Offering backstories to the famous spells, valuable lessons and brand new creatures, student wizards can unlock more writing with every chapter test.


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Trailers

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