DISCOVER THE MAKING OF A CLASSIC IN NEW ‘INSIDE FINAL FANTASY VIII REMASTERED’ DEVELOPER FEATURETTE TODAY

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 17, 2019) – SQUARE ENIX® today revealed a brand-new episode in the ongoing ‘Inside FINAL FANTASY®’ video series, this time taking a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of FINAL FANTASY VIII, which recently returned to modern platforms with the release of FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered on the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One family of devices and PC (STEAM®).

To watch the ‘Inside FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered’ featurette, visit: https://youtu.be/-GXL_xcSnn0.

The ‘Inside FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered’ developer featurette provides an in-depth look at some of the secrets behind the creation of this timeless adventure including the inspirations behind the game’s unique fantasy world, insight into the creation of iconic scenes and more. ‘Inside FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered’ also takes viewers on a deep dive into the legacy of the series bringing together interviews with a variety of original creators, artists and developers including:

• Yoshinori Kitase (FINAL FANTASY VIII Director)
• Shinji Hashimoto (FINAL FANTASY VIII Producer)
• Yusuke Naora (FINAL FANTASY VIII Art Director)

Follow the FINAL FANTASY YouTube channel for future updates in the ‘Inside FINAL FANTASY’ series:  https://www.youtube.com/finalfantasy

FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered is available now for the Nintendo Switch system, PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One family of devices and PC (STEAM) For more information, visit http://www.ffviiiremastered.com. This game is rated T (Teen) by the ESRB.

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