Take a glimpse into the future of PlayStation

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe took to the stage at Games Convention in Leipzig and dazzled attendees with a flourish of impressive game announcements.

Summer is always made hotter with the annual Games Convention in Leipzig, and its 2008 iteration was no different with some blistering software announcements made by SCEE.

"The times they are a-changing," stated David Reeves, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, signalling the unveiling of over a dozen titles across PlayStation. Drawing audible plaudits was Heavy Rain, an adult action adventure offering a focus on complex narrative and emotion. Due in 2009, Heavy Rain is touted by Reeves to be "the great game for PlayStation 3 next year."

Promising innovation and creativity, pet game EyePet also clamoured attention from the conference attendees. Described as a "magical application," by Reeves, the 2009 bound EyePet lets you customise and raise your very own virtual pet by using the revolutionary technology of PlayStation Eye and the power of PlayStation 3 to project a cute creature onto your screen, making it appear as if it's in your own living room. You're able to interact and play with it, transforming your own drawings into controllable toys and altering EyePet's appearance to suit a multitude of styles.

Joining the line-up was the announcement of a new addition to the massively popular SingStar stable, SingStar Vol.3 for PS3. Boasting the inclusion of artists such as Michael Jackson and Dizzee Rascal, this will be accompanied by a fresh array of downloadable packs, 80s UK rockers Queen being among the first in September with five tracks for your crooning pleasure.

That wasn't the only big unveiling for the singing title that's captured the imagination and voices of over 43 million users worldwide. On PlayStation 2, SingStar will be blessed by the catchy tunes of SingStar Singalong with Disney, which features a host of favourites from the animation studio giant, such as Jungle Book's Bare Necessities. There will also be the ability to play PS2 SingStar titles on PlayStation 3 through a future software update, meaning no one has an excuse to miss belting out their most treasured songs.

This is just a mere trickle from the tidal wave of exciting software coming to PlayStation from Games Convention in 2008, so stick with au.playstation.com for more information as it hits.