PSN Newsletter Confirms FFVIII Is "Coming Soon"
Final Fantasy VIII is maybe the only entry in the legendary role-playing franchise that exists on a love/hate relationship with the fans. You either think it's one of the best entries...or one of the worst.
Either way, it's finally scheduled to come to the PlayStation Network in digital download form so you can play it on your PS3 or PSP. This one has already been on the Japanese Store since September and we know it'll be hitting Europe at some point but due to some sort of testing issue, we still don't have a launch date. On the other hand, US gamers can rejoice because SCEA was good enough to clue us in via their latest PSN newsletter. You may have received it as well and if so, you probably didn't miss it: right there under the "Coming Soon" section, you will find the PS1 classic, Final Fantasy VIII (it's right below "District 9"). We don't have a solidified date but just to know it's on the way is a plus and besides, if it's in the "Coming Soon" part of the newsletter, it can't be far off. Typically, products that appear in that section of the newsletter are only a few weeks off, so keep an eye on the PSN for the rest of this month. If you never had the opportunity to play FFVIII back in the good ol' PS1 days, you really don't know what you're missing. Although it was a little unorthodox as far as FFs go, it still boasted one of the best storylines ever.
And am I the only one that says this game still features one of the best intros and endings in history? I hope not.
Related Game(s): Final Fantasy VIII
12/16/2009 10:32:23 AM Ben Dutka
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 10:59:17 AM
Arvis
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 11:55:08 AM
LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 3:20:25 PM
johnld
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:17:54 PM
eLLeJuss
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:46:53 PM
SvenMD
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 10:50:55 AM
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What this game did have was the card game...that was an awesome mini-game. The hunts/marks are still the most fun side-quests...but this mini-game was great. I don't want to start anything, but it was much better than blitzball - but I only say that cause I sucked at blitzball.
Arvis
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 11:56:18 AM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 12:25:20 PM
Arvis
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 1:16:14 PM
johnld
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:19:25 PM
Zemus101
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:39:25 PM
Banky A
Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 3:35:49 PM
LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 3:22:13 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 3:42:02 PM
Zemus101
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:05:58 PM
johnld
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:20:37 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:58:22 PM
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telly
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 3:05:58 PM
Deleted User
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 11:44:36 AM
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Sigh.
BTW. I DID love the opening scene where they dance. I thought she was rather cute the way she made him dance with her. Reminded me of a girl I dated LONG AGO in me old youth.
Maybe I will get this game and finally beat it. Probably not.
Modern Warfare for me. I like blowing up stuff. Heh.
End of Line.
Jawknee
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 11:58:34 AM
outcelgeist
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 12:00:25 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 12:26:23 PM
johnld
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:23:16 PM
@jawknee
hahaha, i guess its too much to ask people to think when they play videogames huh. anything more complicated than shoot the guy with a red name just ruins games.
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kokoro
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:28:54 PM
JackKnifeZero
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 11:55:59 AM
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King James
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:39:50 PM
Then when FF8 came out, I say the commerical for it and the FMVs were mesmerizing. I rode my bike to the Blockbuster up the street to rent it. There was one copy left. I took it home and was hooked on FFs ever since.
outcelgeist
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 11:59:04 AM
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neighber
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 9:51:47 PM
Zemus101
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:41:15 PM
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bridgera
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 12:23:12 PM
King James
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:42:46 PM
frylock25
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 1:10:12 PM
johnld
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:26:38 PM
King James
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 6:00:16 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 1:38:34 PM
CHAOS THEORY X
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 1:19:36 PM
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King James
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 6:01:54 PM
Snaaaake
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 2:17:47 PM
LowKey
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 2:18:25 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 2:26:46 PM
Arvis
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 2:55:32 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 3:27:07 PM
Solid Fantasy
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:07:33 PM
And Ben : I always refined my Chubby Chochobo card. I think that was the one that gave you 100 megaelixirs.
This games goes under my all time top games. Can't understand the hate side of the love/hate feeling towards this game.
Alienange
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:45:27 PM
King James
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 7:09:51 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 7:30:05 PM
LowKey
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LowKey
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:46:49 PM
Snaaaake
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 2:16:46 PM
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That it doesn't have MP and it's not about level grinding if you're stuck.
I pretty much use GF attack 95% of the time though since it's the strongest and it cost nothing, not to mention you're being protected while summoning.
I wonder when will we see another FF that allows you to summon GF/Eidolon/Aeon without limit?
Deleted User
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 3:42:11 PM
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King James
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 4:00:40 PM
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If S-E did a FF8 remake...I'll buy 3 copies! Its my favorite FF. The story, the music, the setting, the art style, the GFs, the battle system, everything was just a remarkable experience.
I hope S-E keeps this up.
firehahahahaha
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 4:37:15 PM
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DaNgerSteVe
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johnld
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:32:10 PM
Zemus101
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Geobaldi
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BigBoss4ever
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kirobz
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Highlander
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clowangel
Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 7:00:27 PM
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It was a great FF, but like a few others, I couldn't bear the finish the game! Not because I hated it, but because it was so good, I didn't want it to end. ><; Maybe I'll finish it this time around.
MrAnonymity
Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 5:46:40 PM
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DeathOfChaos
Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 6:27:06 PM
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Final Fantasy VIII









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Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 10:49:45 AM