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{{Title|''Wonderbook: Book of Spells''}} |
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{{Quote|Wonderbook: Book of Spells is the closest a [[Muggle]] can come to a real spellbook. I've loved working with Sony's creative team to bring my spells, and some of the history behind them, to life. This is an extrodinary device that offers a reading experience like no other.|[[J.K. Rowling]] on Wonderbook: Book of Spells}} |
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{{Quote|Wonderbook: Book of Spells is the closest a [[Muggle]] can come to a real spellbook. I've loved working with Sony's creative team to bring my spells, and some of the history behind them, to life. This is an extrodinary device that offers a reading experience like no other.|[[J.K. Rowling]] on Wonderbook: Book of Spells}} |
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'''''Wonderbook: Book of Spells''''' is a video game/augmented reality book being created by [[Sony]] and [[J.K. Rowling]], released on [[13 November]], [[Between 2010 and 2017|2012]]<ref name="amazonnov" /> as part of the [[Pottermore (brand)|Pottermore partnership]]. 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 is set up as a textbook, providing information on such spells as the [[Fire-Making Spell]], [[Disarming Charm]], [[Levitation Charm]] and [[Unlocking Charm]] as well as allowing readers to practice said spells. It also provides new content from J.K. Rowling, such as backstory on the book's various spells and new info on creatures. At the end of each chapter, a poem occurs describing a failed Hogwarts students' attempt at the spell in order to teach a lesson in a similar way to Aesop's fables.<ref>http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2405298,00.asp</ref> |
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'''''Wonderbook: Book of Spells''''' is a video game/augmented reality book being created by [[Sony]] and [[J.K. Rowling]], released on [[13 November]], [[Between 2010 and 2017|2012]]<ref name="amazonnov" /> as part of the [[Pottermore (brand)|Pottermore partnership]]. 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 is set up as a textbook, providing information on spells such as the [[Fire-Making Spell]], [[Disarming Charm]], [[Levitation Charm]] and [[Unlocking Charm]] as well as allowing readers to practice said spells. It also provides new content from J.K. Rowling, such as backstory on the book's various spells and new info on creatures. At the end of each chapter, a poem occurs describing a failed [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] students' attempt at the spell in order to teach a lesson in a similar way to Aesop's fables.<ref>http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2405298,00.asp</ref> |
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Players will be provided with the opportunity to link the game to a ''Pottermore'' account.<ref name="pottermorewonderbook">[http://insider.pottermore.com/2012/06/sony-announce-wonderbook-launch-for.html ''Pottermore'' Announcement]</ref> |
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Players have the opportunity to link the game to a ''[[Pottermore]]'' account.<ref name="pottermorewonderbook">[http://insider.pottermore.com/2012/06/sony-announce-wonderbook-launch-for.html ''Pottermore'' Announcement]</ref> |
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From the in-universe perspective it is a book released by [[Miranda Goshawk]] and is 200 years old. It is kept in the [[Restricted Section]] of the [[Hogwarts Library]].<ref name="rowlingofficial">[http://www.jkrowling.com/en_US/timeline/wonderbook-book-of-spells J. K. Rowling Official Website - Text Only Announcement]</ref> |
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From the in-universe perspective it is a book released by [[Miranda Goshawk]] and is 200 years old. It is kept in the [[Restricted Section]] of the [[Hogwarts Library]].<ref name="rowlingofficial">[http://www.jkrowling.com/en_US/timeline/wonderbook-book-of-spells J. K. Rowling Official Website - Text Only Announcement]</ref> |
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[[File:The first story Wonderbook™ Book of Spells|500px|center]] |
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==List of covered spells== |
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===Chapter One=== |
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*[[Levitation Charm]] (''Wingardium Leviosa'') |
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*[[Water-Making Spell]] (''Aguamenti'') |
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*[[Wand-Lighting Charm]] (''Lumos'') |
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*[[Unlocking Charm]] (''Alohomora'') |
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===Chapter Two=== |
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*[[Fire-Making Spell]] (''Incendio'') |
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*[[Bird-Conjuring Charm]] (''Avis'') |
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*[[Revealing Charm]] (''Aparecium'') |
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*[[Engorgement Charm]] (''Engorgio'') |
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*[[Shrinking Charm]] (''Reducio'') |
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===Chapter Three=== |
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*[[Gouging Spell]] (''Defodio'') |
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*[[Mending Charm]] (''Reparo'') |
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*[[Scouring Charm]] (''Scourgify'') |
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*[[Shield Charm]] (''Protego'') |
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===Chapter Four=== |
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*[[Summoning Charm]] (''Accio'') |
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*[[Severing Charm]] (''Diffindo'') |
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*[[Impediment Jinx]] (''Impedimenta'') |
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*[[Hardening Charm]] (''Duro'') |
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===Chapter Five=== |
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*[[Disarming Charm]] (''Expelliarmus'') |
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*[[Reductor Curse]] (''Reducto'') |
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*[[Stunning Spell]] (''Stupefy'') |
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*[[Patronus Charm]] (''Expecto Patronum'') |
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==Media== |
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===Trailers=== |
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<gallery widths="200" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true"> |
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File:Book of Spells Announcement Trailer - E3 2012|Announcement Trailer |
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File:Sony Wonderbook - Teaser Trailer - E3 2012|Teaser Trailer |
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File:The first story Wonderbook™ Book of Spells|The first story |
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File:Book of Spells Fire Game Demo - E3 2012|Fire Game Demo |
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</gallery> |
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===Images=== |
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[[File:BookofSpellsMirandaGoshawk.jpg|500px|center]] |
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*[http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/wonderbook-book-of-spells-ps3.html ''Wonderbook: Book of Spells'' on the U.S. Playstation website] |
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*[http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/wonderbook-book-of-spells-ps3.html ''Wonderbook: Book of Spells'' on the U.S. Playstation website] |
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*''[http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/06/04/e3-2012-wonderbook-book-of-spells-features-writing-from-j-k-rowling/ E3 2012: Wonderbook: Book of Spells Features Writing from J.K. Rowling]'' |
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*''[http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/06/04/e3-2012-wonderbook-book-of-spells-features-writing-from-j-k-rowling/ E3 2012: Wonderbook: Book of Spells Features Writing from J.K. Rowling]'' |
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==Behind the scenes== |
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*Players may freely choose their [[Hogwarts Houses|House]] by selecting either [[Godric Gryffindor]], [[Helga Hufflepuff]], [[Rowena Ravenclaw]] or [[Salazar Slytherin]] and may also choose from three types of [[wands]]. If, however, the player chooses to link the game to a Pottermore account, both will automatically be customised to match those of the player's Pottermore account. |
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*Pottermore released a series of minigames online wherein players take a short quiz on the Wizarding World. Afterwards, they can learn Aguamenti, Incendio, and Aparecium by first tracing a spell symbol, and then casting the newly equipped spell to complete a short task. After completing each activity, the player is able to download a certificate of their achievement. The games can be found [http://assets.pottermore.com/external/blogger/bospopup.html here]. |
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*In addition to the specific spells covered by each chapter, the player is sometimes given the opportunity to briefly make use of other spells, such as the [[Oppugno Jinx]]. The player, however, does not actually learn the gestures for these spells and thus is not tested over this material. |
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==Notes and references== |
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Wonderbook: Book of Spells
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- "Wonderbook: Book of Spells is the closest a Muggle can come to a real spellbook. I've loved working with Sony's creative team to bring my spells, and some of the history behind them, to life. This is an extrodinary device that offers a reading experience like no other."
- —J.K. Rowling on Wonderbook: Book of Spells
Wonderbook: Book of Spells is a video game/augmented reality book being created by Sony and J.K. Rowling, released on 13 November, 2012[1] as part of the Pottermore partnership. 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 is set up as a textbook, providing information on spells such as the Fire-Making Spell, Disarming Charm, Levitation Charm and Unlocking Charm as well as allowing readers to practice said spells. It also provides new content from J.K. Rowling, such as backstory on the book's various spells and new info on creatures. At the end of each chapter, a poem occurs describing a failed Hogwarts students' attempt at the spell in order to teach a lesson in a similar way to Aesop's fables.[2]
Players have the opportunity to link the game to a Pottermore account.[3]
From the in-universe perspective it is a book released by Miranda Goshawk and is 200 years old. It is kept in the Restricted Section of the Hogwarts Library.[4]
List of covered spells
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Chapter OneEdit
Chapter TwoEdit
Chapter ThreeEdit
Chapter FourEdit
Chapter FiveEdit
Announcement Trailer
Teaser Trailer
The first story
Fire Game Demo
External linksEdit
Behind the scenesEdit
- Players may freely choose their House by selecting either Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw or Salazar Slytherin and may also choose from three types of wands. If, however, the player chooses to link the game to a Pottermore account, both will automatically be customised to match those of the player's Pottermore account.
- Pottermore released a series of minigames online wherein players take a short quiz on the Wizarding World. Afterwards, they can learn Aguamenti, Incendio, and Aparecium by first tracing a spell symbol, and then casting the newly equipped spell to complete a short task. After completing each activity, the player is able to download a certificate of their achievement. The games can be found here.
- In addition to the specific spells covered by each chapter, the player is sometimes given the opportunity to briefly make use of other spells, such as the Oppugno Jinx. The player, however, does not actually learn the gestures for these spells and thus is not tested over this material.
Notes and referencesEdit
