Lightning (Final Fantasy) (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Lightning (Final Fantasy)" in English language version.

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Gifford, Kevin (2011-03-30). "Motomu Toriyama Talks About Making Heroines". 1UP.com. Archived from the original on 2015-04-03. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
Bettenhausen, Shaneauthor (2009-07-16). "E3 2008: One More Final Fantasy XIII Interview". 1UP.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17. Retrieved 2009-10-25.
Parrish, Jeremy (2010-03-05). "Final Fantasy XIII review for the PS3 and Xbox 360". 1UP.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-07. Retrieved 2010-03-06.
Kevin, Glifford (2010-02-10). "Snake Beats Mario, Is Coolest Video Game Character Ever". 1UP.com. Archived from the original on 2011-06-22. Retrieved 2010-03-10.

amazon.com

"Top 50 Games of 2010 – Top 10 Heroes". Game Informer. Vol. XXI, no. 214. GameStop. February 2011. p. 29. ASIN B004MZKZJK.

ameblo.jp

ライトニングリターンズ FFXIII (in Japanese). Naho Nakashima blog. 2013-11-22. Archived from the original on 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2023-07-14.

andriasang.com

Gantayat, Anoop (2011-01-28). "Kitase and Toriyama Talk FFXIII-2 and Fabula Nova Crystallis". Andriasang.com. Archived from the original on 2014-06-29. Retrieved 2012-12-12.
Gantayat, Anoop (2011-02-01). "Hey Mr. Tetsuya Nomura, Whatchu Up To?". Andriasang.com. Archived from the original on 2011-08-15. Retrieved 2011-03-22.
Gantayat, Anoop (2011-12-03). "Final Fantasy XIII-2's Lightning Appears in Final Fantasy Brigade". Andriasang.com. Archived from the original on 2014-07-31. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
Gantayat, Anoop (2010-09-27). "The 3rd Birthday Developer Interview". Andriasang.com. Archived from the original on 2012-12-25. Retrieved 2014-09-09.
Gantayat, Anoop (2011-12-15). "Xbox 360 Owners Select Lightning as Favorite Final Fantasy XIII Character". Andriasang.com. Archived from the original on 2014-07-05. Retrieved 2012-06-24.

animenewsnetwork.com

Ciolek, Todd (2009-04-22). "The X Button – Blood on Blood". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 2014-03-27. Retrieved 2009-12-29.
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Riley, Dave (2014-02-11). "Game Review: Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2014-02-11.

behindthevoiceactors.com

"Voices of Lightning Farron". Behind the Voice Actors. Archived from the original on 2013-11-06. Retrieved 2013-08-14.

books.google.com

The Music of Nobuo Uematsu in the Final Fantasy Series. Kindle. 2022. ISBN 9781789385564. Archived from the original on 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
ConsumAuthors: The New Generational. EGEA Spa - Bocconi University Press. 2017. ISBN 9788823879430. Archived from the original on 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
Interactive Storytelling for Video Games: A Player-Centered Approach to Creating Memorable Characters and Stories (1st ed.). Focal Press. 2011. ISBN 978-0240817170. Archived from the original on 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2023-02-22.

crunchyroll.com

Luster, Joseph (2017-06-12). "Cloud and Lightning Throw Down in "Dissidia Final Fantasy NT" Footage". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on 2017-06-22. Retrieved 2017-06-22.

dengekionline.com

"『電撃PlayStationアワード2013』の結果を発表！『電撃プレイステーション 20周年企画』もスタート!!" [The results of the "Dengeki PlayStation Awards 2014" announced! Also "20th Anniversary of Dengeki PlayStation" also starting!]. Dengeki Online. 2014-03-25. Archived from the original on 2014-03-30. Retrieved 2014-03-30.

destructoid.com

North, Dale (2014-02-11). "Review: Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy – Third time's the charm". Destructoid. Archived from the original on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2014-03-18.

egmnow.com

Patterson, Eric L. (2013-10-15). "Lightning Returns Producer on Sequels, Lightning's Future, Final Fantasy XIII-4". Electronic Gaming Monthly. Archived from the original on 2013-10-18. Retrieved 2013-10-16.

escapistmagazine.com

Goldman, Tom (2010-11-30). "Square Enix Shuffles a Final Fantasy Trading Card Game". The Escapist. Archived from the original on 2013-11-02. Retrieved 2013-10-02.

onlysp.escapistmagazine.com

Prichard, Matthew (May 17, 2014). "Women in Video Games – Some Thoughts". The Escapist. Archived from the original on June 29, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2020.

eurogamer.net

Parkin, Simon (2012-01-28). "Final Fantasy 13–2 Review". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 2013-03-24. Retrieved 2013-02-10.
Parkin, Simon (2014-02-11). "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13 review". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2014-02-11.

famitsu.com

『ファイナルファンタジーヴェルサスXIII』スタッフインタビュー【完全版その5】. Famitsu. 2011-02-01. Archived from the original on 2011-02-01. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
"『FFXIII-2』＆神話"ファブラ〜"開発スタッフインタビュー【完全版その1】". Famitsu. 2011-01-28. Archived from the original on 2013-10-20. Retrieved 2014-08-16.
"『ライトニングリターンズファイナルファンタジーXIII』は"ヒラリズム"に注目!? 開発スタッフインタビュー【完全版】" ["Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII" Feature: Developer interview [full version]]. Famitsu. 2012-12-29. Archived from the original on 2013-05-09. Retrieved 2013-05-01.
"『ファイナルファンタジーXIII REMINISCENCE -tracer of memories-』著者、渡辺大祐氏にインタビュー" [Final Fantasy XIII: Reminiscence -tracer of memories-: Interview with author Daisuke Watanabe]. Famitsu. 2014-07-11. Archived from the original on 2014-07-11. Retrieved 2014-07-11.
"『ファイナルファンタジーアートニクス『表紙＆巻頭スペシャル【ファミ通GREE Vol.9】" [『Final Fantasy Artnix『 Cover & Special (Famitsu GREE Vol.9)] (in Japanese). Famitsu. 2012-12-25. Archived from the original on 2013-10-12. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
『ファイナルファンタジー』シリーズ×『ガンスリンガーストラトス2』コラボコスチューム先行ゲットキャンペーンが本日11月6日よりスタート【動画あり】 (in Japanese). Famitsu. 2014-11-06. Archived from the original on 2014-12-08. Retrieved 2014-11-06.

ffworld.com

Ikumori, Kazuyuki (2015-03-20). SMU Guildhall: The Cinematic Evolution of Final Fantasy (Twitch) (Video). Square Enix. Archived from the original on 2015-10-11. Retrieved 2015-12-06. Transcript in French Archived 2015-11-28 at the Wayback Machine

finalfantasy.jp

[2017/04]ライトニング・リザレクション復刻第１弾開催！ (in Japanese). Mobius Final Fantasy Website. 2017-04-28. Archived from the original on 2017-06-22. Retrieved 2017-06-22.

forbes.com

Ewalt, David M. (2013-08-31). "Are These The Top Women Game Characters of All Time?". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2013-10-07.

gamasutra.com

Nutt, Christian (2010-01-08). "Analysis: The Conundrum of Final Fantasy XIII". Gamasutra. Archived from the original on 2014-05-11. Retrieved 2013-09-27.

gameinformer.com

Juba, Joe (2012-01-28). "Final Fantasy XIII-2: Fixing The Little Problems While The Big Ones Get Worse". Game Informer. Archived from the original on 2012-07-07. Retrieved 2013-02-10.
Juba, Joe (2014-02-11). "Ending The World With A Whimper – Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII". Game Informer. Archived from the original on 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2014-02-11.

gamernode.com

Fanelli, Jason (2010-12-13). "StarCraft II, Mass Effect 2, & FFXIII Voice Actress Ali Hillis Interview". GamerNode. Archived from the original on 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2013-06-16.

gamespot.com

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Toyad, Jonathan Leo (2011-11-16). "Final Fantasy XIII-2 Roundtable: Art and Music". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 2014-01-19. Retrieved 2013-04-30.
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VanOrd, Kevin (2012-01-28). "Final Fantasy XIII-2 Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 2012-05-25. Retrieved 2013-02-10.

gamespot.com

Makuch, Eddie (2015-12-27). "Final Fantasy Character Featured in New Louis Vuitton Fashion Ad". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 2015-12-27. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
VanOrd, Kevin (2014-02-11). "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2014-02-11.

gamesradar.com

Gudmundson, Carolyn (2010-03-04). "Final Fantasy XIII Review". GamesRadar. Archived from the original on 2010-07-01. Retrieved 2010-06-30.

gamezone.com

Hooker, Heath (2012-01-01). "Top 10 Final Fantasy Characters". GameZone. Archived from the original on 2012-11-16. Retrieved 2012-06-14.

gematsu.com

Romano, Sal (2015-02-13). "Dissidia Final Fantasy announced for arcades". Gematsu. Archived from the original on 2015-02-14. Retrieved 2015-02-14.
Romano, Sal (2015-09-25). "World of Final Fantasy screenshots introduce new character, Lightning summon, more". Gematsu. Archived from the original on 2015-09-25. Retrieved 2015-10-05.
Romano, Sal (2017-09-05). "Mobius Final Fantasy 'Lightning Resurrection' event begins today". Gematsu. Archived from the original on 2017-09-05. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
Romano, Sal (2023-01-26). "Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line details Season Pass 1 DLC". Gematsu. Archived from the original on 2023-02-19. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
Romano, Sal (2013-11-16). "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Japanese TV spot". Gematsu. Archived from the original on 2013-11-25. Retrieved 2013-11-17.

highbeam.com

"Arena Homme Plus Magazine to Feature Prada Showcase with Final Fantasy Characters". HighBeam Research. 2012-09-04. Archived from the original on 2013-11-06. Retrieved 2013-06-15.

ign.com

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Tanaka, John (2009-10-21). "Final Fantasy XIII Update". IGN. Archived from the original on 2015-02-14. Retrieved 2013-05-01.
Goldfarb, Andrew (2013-08-23). "Gamescom: Saying Goodbye to Lightning in Final Fantasy XIII". IGN. Archived from the original on 2015-02-14. Retrieved 2013-09-17.
Robinson, Martin (2010-03-09). "Final Fantasy XIII review". IGN UK. Archived from the original on 2015-03-08. Retrieved 2010-03-06.
Clements, Ryan; Moriarty, Colin (2011-12-30). "The Best Characters of Final Fantasy". IGN. p. 2. Archived from the original on 2014-11-02. Retrieved 2013-10-07.
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ign.com

Sliva, Marty (2014-02-11). "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 2014-10-27. Retrieved 2014-02-11.

joystiq.com

Bailey, Kat (2013-01-18). "Lightning Returns: Carrying the adventure solo as Final Fantasy's 'first female protagonist'". Joystiq. Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
Schulenberg, Thomas (2013-11-16). "Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn plays host to Lightning". Joystiq. Archived from the original on 2013-11-28. Retrieved 2014-11-18.

kotaku.com

McWhertor, Michael (2010-09-07). "Final Fantasy Fighting Game Gets A Sequel Struck By Lightning". Kotaku. Archived from the original on 2013-11-08. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
Good, Owne (2009-11-27). "Final Fantasy XIII Toilet Water is Coming Soon". Kotaku. Archived from the original on 2013-11-08. Retrieved 2013-04-11.
Ashcraft, Brian (2013-04-04). "Final Fantasy Characters Are Now Modeling Italian Clothes". Kotaku. Archived from the original on 2013-11-08. Retrieved 2012-05-04.

metalarcade.net

Bakker, Jason. "Check out the PlayStation 'Michael' Live-Action Commercial Featuring Solid Snake, Ezio, Kratos, Cole and More!". Metal Arcade. Archived from the original on 2013-11-01. Retrieved 2013-06-18.

nowgamer.com

Gordon, Jonathan (2009-08-20). "GC 09 Final Fantasy XIII Interview". NowGamer. Archived from the original on 2011-05-07. Retrieved 2010-12-21.

polygon.com

Corriea, Alexa Ray (2013-08-21). "Lightning Returns: a more vulnerable heroine running out of time". Polygon. Archived from the original on 2013-08-21. Retrieved 2013-08-22.

rpgamer.com

Cunningham, Michael A. (2012-04-23). "Inside Gaming – Interview with Former Square Enix Translator Tom Slattery". RPGamer. Archived from the original on 2013-11-04. Retrieved 2013-05-30.

rpgsite.net

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siliconera.com

Yip, Spencer (2011-04-24). "Lighting's House Was Cut From Final Fantasy XIII, But You Can See Pictures Of It". Siliconera. Archived from the original on 2011-12-27. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
Sato (2013-11-19). "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Has A Costume Based On Final Fantasy VI". Siliconera. Archived from the original on 2013-11-25. Retrieved 2013-11-25.
Yip, Spencer (2013-11-07). "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Alters Lightning's Silly Sorceress Pose". Siliconera. Archived from the original on 2013-11-08. Retrieved 2013-11-08.
Yip, Spencer (2011-03-01). "Dissidia 012 [duodecim]: Final Fantasy's Cast Gathers For Alternate Costume Photo Op". Siliconera. Archived from the original on 2012-10-20. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
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Yip, Spencer (2013-12-18). "Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call's Final Fantasy XIV Guest And Lightning Again". Siliconera. Archived from the original on 2014-06-12. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
Yip, Spencer (2013-07-29). "Final Fantasy: All The Bravest Cashes In On Nostalgia Again". Siliconera. Archived from the original on 2013-10-25. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
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Yip, Spencer (2010-05-23). "Lightning Shows Her Soft Side In Itadaki Street Mobile". Siliconera. Archived from the original on 2010-12-03. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
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Yip, Spencer (2013-11-19). "Lightning Returns... To Be On A Pocky Box". Siliconera. Archived from the original on 2013-11-25. Retrieved 2013-11-25.
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square-enix.com

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techreviewer.co.uk

"Female Game Characters Are Becoming Less Sexualised And More Characterised". TechReviewer. 2014-12-11. Archived from the original on 2015-04-04. Retrieved 2015-06-27.

twitch.tv

Ikumori, Kazuyuki (2015-03-20). SMU Guildhall: The Cinematic Evolution of Final Fantasy (Twitch) (Video). Square Enix. Archived from the original on 2015-10-11. Retrieved 2015-12-06. Transcript in French Archived 2015-11-28 at the Wayback Machine

usgamer.net

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vg247.com

Saed, Sherif (2017-07-24). "Watch Lightning from Final Fantasy 13 sell cars in Chinese Nissan ad". VG247. Archived from the original on 2023-03-11. Retrieved 2023-03-19.

videogamer.com

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web.archive.org

"Voices of Lightning Farron". Behind the Voice Actors. Archived from the original on 2013-11-06. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
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Parish, Jeremy (2013-09-19). "TGS: Lightning Returns is the Opposite of Final Fantasy XIII". USGamer. Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2013-09-26.
Yip, Spencer (2013-11-07). "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Alters Lightning's Silly Sorceress Pose". Siliconera. Archived from the original on 2013-11-08. Retrieved 2013-11-08.
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"『ファイナルファンタジーXIII REMINISCENCE -tracer of memories-』著者、渡辺大祐氏にインタビュー" [Final Fantasy XIII: Reminiscence -tracer of memories-: Interview with author Daisuke Watanabe]. Famitsu. 2014-07-11. Archived from the original on 2014-07-11. Retrieved 2014-07-11.
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