Good news from Leipzig - a strong range of third-party PS3 titles are due for release.

Click through for the press release and let us know if there’s a particular title that’s getting you excited…

PS3™ and PLAYSTATION®Network get Mirror’s Edge™, GTI Club+ and more

Leipzig Games Convention, 20th August 2008: As well as unveiling a line-up of spectacular first party titles at Leipzig 2008, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) is proud to showcase some the best forthcoming third-party titles due for release on PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™).

Mirror’s Edge™ (EA DICE -PS3)

A unique first-person action adventure introduces players to Faith, a ‘runner’ in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. Now, things have changed, something is happening and Faith finds herself on the edge of the city, on the wrong side of the law. Dualshock™ and SIXAXIS™ support on PLAYSTATION 3 help enhance the ultra realistic feeling as players traverses the vertigo-inducing cityscape, engaging in intense combat, fast-paced chases and challenging puzzles with the possibility of unlocking Trophies along the way. Set to ship this Winter, Mirror’s Edge is being developed by EA Digital Illusions CE AB (DICE) in Stockholm, Sweden.

EA SPORTS FIFA 09 (EA - PS3)

The world’s greatest console football game returns with a multiplatform release and PS3 scores the first goal with the release of EA SPORTS FIFA 09, which will offer a wealth of exclusive content available only to PS3 owners. The release of FIFA 09 will also mark the kick off of the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2008-2009, a worldwide search for the greatest FIFA players on the PS3. Regional challenges will seek out the best players from countries across the world, culminating in a showdown to find the top FIFA player on the planet. If you fancy your chances of being the video gaming equivalent of Ronaldo? The FIWC tournament is your chance to show it!

Burnout™ Paradise (Criterion Games – PS3/ PLAYSTATION Network)

Welcome to the future of entertainment. The multi award winning Burnout Paradise becomes the first full Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) game to be made available as downloadable content through PLAYSTATION®Network. Featuring all the extras made available for the game since its release in January 2008, Burnout Paradise is the game that’s always changing. Burnout Paradise is the complete social driving game, set in Paradise City, an openworld driving playground built for high speed fun that is best experienced with friends online. Burnout Paradise gives you the freedom to enjoy and explore the game at your own pace, play events in the order you prefer, progress and unlock new content and have fun with your friends online. Playing online has never been easier with the intuitive EasyDrive® system making going online a seamless and easy experience. A host of exciting and varied game modes await including Marked Man, Road Rage and Stunt Run, a selection of incredible vehicles, from all kinds of cars to the all new motorbikes. There are hundreds of challenges to take on, now including against-the-clock gameplay and leaderboards plus the in-game calendar and news page. More content will continue to arrive in the future including trophy support.

GTI Club+ (Konami – PS3 /PLAYSTATION Network)

The arcade racing favourite makes its long awaited console debut on PLAYSTATION Network in an updated version of the much loved racer which first made its debut in 1996. A free roaming racer for up to eight players, GTI Club+ retains every aspect which made the original popular including the numerous rally cars available and handbrake feature for sharp turns but the title is brought bang up to date running at intense speeds with retuned HD graphics. All new online options allow players to compete across the world in a variety of challenges and work their way up a worldwide leaderboard while at the same time retaining the best in old-school gameplay and offering excellent value for money. This is one for the speed freaks.

As well as incredible SCEE titles such as LittleBigPlanet™, Heavy Rain™ and The Agency, the line up of incoming third party titles makes for a truly impressive array of games heading towards PS3 owners.