“Wonderbook presents a film-noir inspired, detective story developed exclusively for the PlayStation 3 system in partnership with the Academy Award winner Moonbot Studio. Diggs Nightcrawler is a bookworm private detective in Library City thrown into a world of crime and deception from the moment that YOU turn the page to his office.

“Watch as Diggs is framed for the murder of his best friend and boss then join him in his quest to clear his name and discover the true villain behind the crime. Using the intuitive Wonderbook to manipulate his world, discover hidden surprises around every corner and over every page. And when Diggs gets in trouble, it’s “over to you, Kid”. Do you have what it takes to help Diggs get to the bottom of the mystery?”

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Starting from 25-27th August, it’ll be the first time UK consumers will be able to experience the Wonderbook and Book of Spells first hand, prior to its launch in November this year.

The Wonderbook event will take over the stage area of the store, with a dedicated sampling area and team to assist and help any willing volunteers.

In addition, HMV will also be offering an exclusive discount to customers who pre-order over that weekend, offering a £3 discount on the Solus Edition -Wonderbook & Book of Spells only, MSRP £30.99- and £5 off of the Move Bundle -Wonderbook, Book of Spells, PlayStation Eye and a Move controller, MSRP £70.99-.

I didn’t want to post this, I really didn’t. But I was threatened with a reduced paycheck unless I did, so here it goes. Please don’t shoot the messenger. It’s really not my fault, I swear.

Anyway, the worst part of Sony’s conference was the Wonderbook. As bad as all of Microsoft’s E3 Kinect showings the last two years, and worse than anything Microsoft showed this year, Sony spent an inordinate amount of time on the thing, trying to sell us on… what, exactly? What exactly were they even trying?

What is thew Wonderbook, you ask? It is a ‘physical book that brings stories to life,’ allowing you to essentialluy play books. This is an option to integrate games and reading for children; JK Rowling has been brought in to provide this thing with its first killer app, a Pottermore tie in with a Book of Spells. In conjunction with the PS Move, the Book of Spells will let you learn and cast spells.

As for when it hits the stores… that’s Fall 2012. Stay away from it, then. And please don’t get any little kids you know this thing. Be nice to them.