As most of you will know, PlayStation is coming out with a brand new game for the PS3 called Wonderbook: Book of Spells, which will be released on November 13th. The game will be available as a bundle including the Book of Spells game, Wonderbook peripheral, PlayStation Eye camera and a PlayStation Move motion controller for $79.99. If fans wish to purchase only the game it will cost $39.99.
Yesterday our UK correspondent Patrick was lucky enough to attend the PlayStation Wonderbook: Book of Spells launch party in London. He has written up a report and sent over a few photos from the festivities which may be seen in the gallery!
The latest venture in the world of Harry Potter gaming is ‘Wonderbook’s Book of Spells’, and I was luckily enough to be invited along to the launch party for the game, on behalf of Magical Menagerie.
Along with a friend I headed down to the Freemason’s Hall in Covent Garden, which in its self is an impressive enough building, not at all out of step with the Gringotts we all know and love. But it was what the team behind the event had done inside that made the day all the more exciting!
Greeted by a fur wearing Warlock the kids lucky enough to been invited where led through the grand doors and into the smokey, colourfully lit marble halls. To the right was the chance to be photographed with an owl, above an awe-inspiring dragon and straight ahead a quick demo of how the new gamed worked, after which we were then all ushered upstairs to a space full of witches and wizards with riddles to solve, a traditional sweet shop selling everything from liquorish wands, and cupcakes to sherbet lemons! And finally there were corners where everyone got a chance to have a go of the new Playstation Game, with experienced gamers on hand to help out where ever they could. By the use of the PS3 Move System and the Wonderbook, the children were able to learn basic spells, such as Incendio, Wingardium Leviosa, Expelliarmus, and Engorgio. Not all learn them, but get a chance to see themselves on screen with no longer a controller in their hand, but a wand, emitting light as they moved it over the book.
The event seemed to be a roaring success, with children with painted faces smiling brightly as they ran from one exciting task to the next! They even put me, a 21 year old to shame, by being far superior at the Book of Spells game than I, who struggled with even the simplest of spells! With adult beverages as well as juice and smoothies for the younger ones, it was a day everyone could enjoy!
Look out for a review of the game in the coming weeks, and a big thank you to Charlie and his team at John Doe PR for having us along.
Today, Warner Bros. has unveiled HarryPotterShop.com a new shop specifically for Harry Potter products! As part of the Grand Opening they are having a huge sale and offering free shipping for orders over $50. You can shop by house or by character, whatever fits your needs!
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Eurocom today announced the North American release of Harry Potter™ for Kinect™. Available exclusively on Kinect™ for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the game allows players to join Harry Potter, Ron Weasley™ and Hermione Granger™ on an extraordinary and magical adventure through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and beyond.
Harry Potter for Kinect gives players the opportunity to play as some of their favorite characters from the Harry Potter series – and, utilizing the face scanning technology available only through Kinect for Xbox 360, the ability to create a wizard or witch character in their likeness, allowing players themselves to become active participants in the game.
Using Kinect controller-free and voice recognition technology, players can cast spells at opponents, repel Dementors™, battle Death Eaters, duck to avoid the wild branches of the Whomping Willow™, swim alongside Grindylows in the lake, and dodge dangerous Bludgers during a Quidditch™ match.
Harry Potter for Kinect, which is based on all eight Harry Potter films, gives players the opportunity to relive some of the movies’ most memorable moments, from being Sorted at Hogwarts to confronting He Who Must Not Be Named in a climactic final battle. Additionally, players can take on their opponents in competitive mini-games, or join forces with family and friends in co-op gameplay.
Harry Potter for Kinect is now available for the suggested retail price of $49.99 (U.S.). The game is rated E10+, appropriate for everyone 10 years and older. For more information about Harry Potter for Kinect, visit harrypotterforkinect.com.
We previously reported that the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Ultimate Editions would be released on October 16th. Today, however, my friend, Michael R, let me know that he bought a two pack containing both films today at Target! They cost $49.99, the retail price is $69.99, and they are available exclusively at Target until January.
According to BFE, there are 6 discs (4 BD / 2 DVD + UV Digital Copy) and special features are as follows:
Part 1
Maximum Movie Mode: join host Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), and other members of the cast and crew, on an interactive journey through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1. Plus, revisit important moments from the previous films to prepare for the final battle that takes place in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
Exclusive sneak peek of a scene from the upcoming film gt;Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
Dan, Rupert and Emma’s Running Competition: while filming the escape scene from the Snatchers in Swinley Forest, Dan, Rupert and Emma engage in a little competition of their own. With colorful commentary by Director David Yates, see the competitive spirit on set and this hilarious rivalry between the three leads.
The Seven Harrys: see how Daniel Radcliffe recreated the personalities of the different characters that transform into Harrys in the Privet Drive scene.
On the Green with Rupert, Tom, Oliver and James: accompany Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Oliver Phelps (George Weasley) and James Phelps (Fred Weasley) for a round of golf and get a glimpse into their 10-year friendship that developed while making the Harry Potter films.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Promotional Trailer: join Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and other cast members from the Harry Potter films on their first visit to the Grand Opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Additional scenes
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1: Behind the Soundtrack
Part 2
Maximum Movie Mode: Blowing Up Hogwarts– Hosted by Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom): Includes 9 Featurettes
A Conversation with J.K. Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe
Warner Bros has released a free demo of the new Harry Potter for Kinect game for Xbox Live users! Harry Potter for Kinect will be available exclusively for the Xbox 360 on October 12th. The preview includes samples of the following mini-games:
Quidditch Match – Seeker
In which players must control a flying broomstick as they attempt to dodge opponents and catch the Golden Snitch during a Quidditch match.
Journey to the Lestrange Vault
In which players must navigate a cart through the dark and dangerous underground caverns of Gringotts bank to reach the vault that houses the Lestrange fortune.
Destroy the Bridge
In which the player must battle Death Eaters while trying to make their way safely across the exploding Hogwarts bridge.
Sony Playstation has released a new video for Harry Potter Wonderbook: Book of Spells, which will be available on November 13th. It has been revealed that the game will be available as a bundle including the Book of Spells game, Wonderbook peripheral, PlayStation Eye camera and a PlayStation Move motion controller. That bundle will cost $79.99, if fans wish to purchase only the game, it will cost $39.99.
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