# 28 years later, Final Fantasy 8's wonderfully awkward E3 reveal has hit the internet – please enjoy Square and EA execs desperately trying to stall for Squall for 7 minutes straight

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/final-fantasy/28-years-later-final-fantasy-8s-wonderfully-awkward-e3-reveal-has-hit-the-internet-please-enjoy-square-and-ea-execs-desperately-trying-to-stall-for-squall-for-7-minutes-straight/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a664f3f24e5bb8a9b578373)
- **Published:** 2026-07-26
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #please #articles #awkward #desperately #enjoy #execs #fantasy #final
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