From the people who made Alundra . Final Fantasy VIII was released in Japan. Thousands stood out in the night in below freezing temperatures awaiting the opening of stores that had the game.
Importers are also in luck.
A bypass code has been found with a Gameshark. RPGamer has confirmed that the code works. You can buy an actual Squall outfit. The best description would be to say Think of the Band Kiss'. Square has announced that they will be announcing a sequel to a very beloved game.