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.

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 VII 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.


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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.