The videogame industry, just like any other industry, is a highly competitive arena. Major consoles and developers are constantly striving to promote their own goods and propel their products ahead of the competition. One way to forge ahead in this respect is by securing exclusive products which aren't available on other consoles. These games are often so sought after that in some extreme cases fans may buy a console just to play a certain game. Some Playstation 3 exclusives have just that power.

It's true to say that Playstation 3 exclusives have suffered a little lately. Their competition, Microsoft's Xbox 360, have successfully wrestled a few Playstation exclusives from Sony and won the right to host them on their own console aswell. The high profile example here would be Final Fantasy XIII, which both overjoyed Xbox fans but seriously annoyed Playstation owners. Others have gone before aswell, including Metal Gear, Tekken 6 and Tomb Raider Underworld to name a few.

But PS gamers shouldn't be too angry, they still have a host of brilliant Playstation 3 exclusives to enjoy. Little Big Planet, despite being released years ago, is still a massive hit and continues to generate custom through PS Store extras. The Ratchet and Clank series remains a much sought after exclusive too, along with Uncharted, which is being hailed as one of the best new series in gaming history.

Excitement is also building for a range of upcoming Playstation 3 exclusives aswell. Heavy Rain, the innovative new 'interactive movie' is exclusive to this console, along with lauded RPG White Knight Chronicles. And of course, who could forget the heavy hitter himself- Kratos. Yes, God of War 3 returns to our screens soon- only on Playstation 3.

Plenty to get excited about then. Sony still retains a number of brilliant exclusives, and the Playstation 3 remains arguably the most successful and technically proficient next gen console. Playstation 3 exclusives are employed to reflect the genius and power of the console itself- and few can argue with the results.

One game that is getting a massive degree of attention currently is Playstation 3's Heavy Rain. Released next month, this title is undeniably unique among its competition in the entertainment industry. While gamers are used to seeing the standard genres dolled up and revisited, Heavy Rain is a game which almost evades conventional genre.

Playstation 3's Heavy Rain is surely not a game in the standard sense. Explained most easily as a kind of 'interactive film', the game plays around a series of events which are changed or impacted by gamer choices or input. Now, we have seen this kind of game before, like in old entries such as Fahrenheit, but never before has it been attempted in such scope.

Participants will control all aspects, from mundane tasks to rip-roaring road chases. One section even tasks gamers with applying a female character's makeup. Everything in Playstation 3's Heavy Rain is interactive down to awesome detail. As such, the game offers massive replay worth and various endings.

The sixaxis pad is also used to great effect in this game, replicating the circumstances onscreen to a great extent. Terrifying scenarios like an unexpected assault will see the controller vibrate and the buttons confuse themselves to reflect genuine panic. Playstation 3's Heavy Rain helps you feel like you're actually in the game, which is what most games aspire to do.

No doubt Heavy Rain will split audiences. The pace is glacial at times and the lack of continual action will grate on players more used to typical games. On the other hand, it is a bold venture into a new world of entertainment and may actually pave the road for more like it in the future. Playstation 3's Heavy Rain will doubtless offer many debating points when it is unleashed!

Since its early beta days, Playstation Home has grown into a flourishing community of players. Generally described as a kind of huge, interactive 'Sims' interface, Playstation Home permits you to interact with fellow users across the world through a digital avatar. Players can chat, play games and watch interactive trailers and promotions. In addition, the emergent trend of Playstation Home exclusives is bringing in droves of fresh gamers.

Playstation Home exclusives can comprise of different features, including special game-based clothes or skins, reward based trophies and mini-games. Many PS3 titles use the trophy system, bestowing them upon users for passing certain challenges or unlocking specific things across the game. These trophies are Playstation Home exclusives and are viewed digitally in your 'space' ; so if you invite a fellow player into your space they'll be able to see your gaming perfection!

In order to promote their titles, many games producers create Playstation Home exclusives ahead of release to gather interest in their titles. These can include promotions, short demos or even exclusive skins and clothes primarily based on the title itself. As an example, ahead of the release of Street Fighter 4, Capcom made Ryu and Ken garments as special Playstation Home exclusives, available to purchase through the clothing stores.

By winning or unlocking specific trophies, Playstation Home exclusives will be accessible to you. By completing arcade battle in Tekken 6, users unlock a great cupboard for home space- in the style of a Tekken arcade machine! Just by owning Batman: Arkham Asylum on the PS3, you can unlock an exclusive Batcave area for you to visit whilst online!

The list of Playstation Home exclusives is almost endless, with loads of quality content being added all of the time. It is a neat way to widen the attractiveness of both the PS3 and the titles you will be playing on it, so boot up now and find out just what's on offer!