That noise that you can hear is the sound of a thousand Push Square readers collectively grinding their teeth. Lightning, the protagonist of Square Enix's divisive Final Fantasy XIII story arc, has "agreed" β that's what the press release says β to become the face of the latest Louis Vuitton fashion line. Better than being a fal'Cie, right? Oh, just run with the gag β no one actually knows what a fal'Cie is anyway!
The video embedded below shows the pink haired protagonist in a variety of expensive looking get-ups, performing pirouettes with a number of different hand bags in tow. Y'know, we genuinely reckon that Lightning's a pretty well-designed character, but this clip takes cringe to a whole new level. And yes, we've seen that cut-scene with Vanille and Hope.
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I think the ad rocks ^_^
The clothes caught my attention more than the bags - pretty!
I must say that Lightning doesn't strike me as the glamorous type though...I can totally picture her spending her free time in a tank top, drinking beer. She's basically a dude.
I'll admit she was a character that kinda grew on me, but I'm tired of seeing her everywhere when Final Fantasy is brought up.
Actually wanna reply this, but (a) don't wanna plug in my PS3, and (b) too many other good games to play. The ad is hilarous with context.
I think that Lightning's a pretty cool character. Saw some posters of this when I was at the mall yesterday. It's pretty interesting that this the second time (that I know of) characters from FFXIII have been used by a major fashion brand. Back then it was Prada.
I've not played FF XIII but would play a fashion game featuring her character model
Female Cloud my arse.
Hey!! I know what a fal'cie is!
and OMG!!! (--_-- )
This ad makes me so jealous. I wish I had more money!!! I wish I was designed by Square Enix and not by my stupid genes!!!
*sigh
right-click, save video and dream (and maybe cry a little)...
Errm, isn't Lightning a L'Cie, not a Fal'Cie? Fal'Cie are the gods of that world.
@Jayvir
I think Sammy was making a joke about how it's better to be beautiful and the face of Louis Vuitton instead of being a god. I have to agree.
Unless, of course, Sammy doesn't know what a fal'Cie is...
btw, I love how this post still has the "must buy/not for me" options on the side.
I'm pretty much known for my almost depressing cynism when it comes to this lil industry of ours, but I actually like crossovers like this.
This ad will tickle the curiousity of non- gamers who want to know who she is and what rich heritage she comes from (as in the FF franchise, not her family tree, cause who gives a s) more than it will seduce gamers to spend (lots of) money on any of the overpriced items LV is making her pose in/with.
If anything, I would find this ad way more cringeworthy if it featured your usual anorexic androgyn ironing board.
Yeah more final fantasy 13 - said no one ever.
She's now in such prestigious company as Will Smith's son.
@themcnoisy funny you should said that, i got the pc version during the steam sales ( i got all three) and im liking it so far
ME LOVE THIS
@ShogunRok I dunno, Cloud would probably wear this stuff too.
I love how the girls and gays love this ad but the straight guys hate it.
You can never have too much Lightning
Would have made more sense to use Serah for this instead of Lightning. These feels out of her character..
I tried to watch that vid with Vanille and Small Boy Character, got about 30 seconds in, then remembered exactly why I don't play FF games anymore.
Vanille. She ruined that game, she's the Jar Jar Binks of Final Fantasy.
Never really cared for her to be honest.
Who's your favourite ever FF character?
I'll probably go with Fran from FFXII. She wasn't the deepest character but she was one tough Viera and her voice was pretty sexy.
@ApostateMage
Claire Farron.... and I'm not just saying that because of the article. lol.
followed by Fang, then Sazh, and then Vanille (guess which Final Fantasy was my first (^_^ ))
I also like Squall. He's kind of surly but good looking. So I can look the other way with his anti-social behavior. He's also pretty cool in Kingdom Hearts.
btw, I hope Lightning is going to be in KH3.
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