Final Fantasy VIII
Final Fantasy VIII for the PC is a completely inadequate conversion of the attractive yet problematic console role-playing game.
Final Fantasy VIII Videos
- GameSpot Asia's Jonathan Toyad talks about the many tropes and themes of the classic JRPG series, from its story themes to its overall game design philosophy.
- Sep 12, 2012
- 6:15
- (17,754 views)
- In lieu of the recent Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary celebration, GameSpot Asia's Jonathan Toyad brings up the most renowned character archetype of the series and explains why we love them so much.
- Sep 3, 2012
- 5:02
- (30,895 views)
- Part two of Danny and Mark's journey through the history of the Final Fantasy series.
- Feb 22, 2012
- 9:25
- (76,610 views)
Final Fantasy VIII News & Features
Compilation to feature original PlayStation versions of Final Fantasy I, II, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, UMD of III, PS2 versions of X, XI, XII, PS3 version of XIII.Posted Aug 31, 2012 11:11 am GMT
Square Enix's highly anticipated JRPG won't be released outside of island nation until sometime after April 2010 on PS3 and Xbox 360.Posted Jan 16, 2009 2:57 pm GMT- This month's music podcast playlist will put you in the mood for love, with songs from Team Ico's adventure title and a couple of RPG themes or two.Posted Feb 15, 2013 6:33 am GMT
Latest Final Fantasy VIII Updates
| Type | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Blog | Final Fantasy Digital Collection out now in Asia | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Feature | Sound Byte Radio Episode 13: Ico, Chrono Cross, To The Moon | Feb 14, 2013 |
| Feature | Sound Byte: Meet the Performer - Malaysian guest artist for Distant Worlds | Feb 1, 2013 |
| Video | The Evolutions & Constants of Final Fantasy | Sep 12, 2012 |
| Feature | GameSpot Asia Beat Ep. 9: Active Time Babbling | Sep 6, 2012 |
| Video | Celebrating the Final Fantasy Hero Archetypes | Sep 3, 2012 |
| News | Final Fantasy 25th anniversary Ultimate Box collection announced | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Video | Escape From Mount Stupid: Final Fantasy - Part 2 | Feb 22, 2012 |
Review Scores
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Game Info
- Release Date: Jan 25, 2000 (US)
- ESRB: TTitles rated T (Teen) have content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older.
- Release Date: Sep 7, 1999 (US)
- ESRB: TTitles rated T (Teen) have content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older.
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Final Fantasy VIII
- Publisher(s): Square EA
- Developer(s): SquareSoft
- Genre: Role-Playing
- Release:
- ESRB: T
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