Final Fantasy VIII Out Today On Playstation Network For Playstation 3 and Playstation Portable

The classic adventure game originally released for PlayStation is available to download for PlayStation 3 and PSP

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Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces FINAL FANTASY VIII, the classic adventure game originally released for PlayStation is available to download for PlayStation 3 and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system from the PlayStation Network, priced €9.99.

A classic demanding to be revisited, FINAL FANTASY VIII on PlayStation Network is an essential addition to any download collection that enjoyed high acclaim across the board on its original release, including a 10/10 review from Official PlayStation Magazine.

Whether new to FINAL FANTASY or a long-established fan, prepare to join the legendary Squall Leonhart on an epic adventure which will see him vie with a sworn rival, confront a malevolent sorceress, and attempt to make sense of his own mystifying dreams.

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “FINAL FANTASY VIII is one of the best known and loved adventures in the FINAL FANTASY series. Over 10 years on and the game is still as endearing and challenging as ever. We’re pleased to be releasing FINAL FANTASY VIII on PlayStation Network in PAL territories from today.”

FINAL FANTASY VIII is available in all PAL countries where the PlayStation Store is available.


Story
When the president of the warlike nation of Galbadia forms an alliance with a shadowy sorceress named Edea, only an elite band of mercenaries (SeeD) led by a young man named Squall can come between these would-be tyrants and world domination.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of Square Enix Europe business unit, is a London-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world. Square Enix Ltd. publishes and distributes entertainment content from the Square Enix Group including Square Enix, Eidos and Taito in Europe and other PAL territories. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 92 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST which has sold over 53 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER which has sold over 35 million units worldwide, together with other well established products.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com

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Square Enix Limited is a company registered in England & Wales under the number 1804186 whose registered office is Wimbledon Bridge House, 1 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3RU

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