New Harry Potter material released in a video game!

The latest news - J.K. Rowling has written bits and pieces of stories from the Harry Potter universe, into a new format of "augmented-reality reading" that is supposed to make reading a richer, more interactive experience.

Released as Wonderbook, Book of Spells:
http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/wonderbook-book-of-spells-ps3.html 


What's interesting is that the gaming industry is in a bit of a limbo right now; with everyone in a waiting mode to see what the next new innovation in gaming tech will be - could this "reading++" experience(I'm coining words, now) be it?


More details:
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18327724

For the Potter fans - "Pottermore"

The latest news that has the Potterverse abuzz is JK Rowling's mysterious announcement:
The Pottermore webpage, and an associated Youtube countdown!
With less than 24 hours to go for the great reveal, our curiosity will finally be appeased.
Will it be a new book featuring a minor Potter character?
Will it be James' story?
Will it be a new character in the old Potter world?


What's your bet?
More info:
J.K. Rowling does some viral marketing for PotterMore(Salon.com)
Could Jk Rowling be revealing a new Potter book with Pottermore