I don't get what you guys are worrying about, most recent lead characters in the FF series are gay. Look at Tidus, prime example.
EDIT: Seriously, would having a gay lead make it less appealing for me? Of course it would. I would find it hard to relate to a homosexual character, and relating to your character is rather key in an RPG. I'm not against gay characters in games, however being the lead means that I'm less likely to feel compelled towards playing it for the same reason a female lead makes me less compelled towards playing FFX-2. I would be interested in how many homosexuals would be more interested in a game if it allowed them to play a gay lead - does that mean they are heterophobes? No, it just means that they're more interested in a game that they can relate to, and that's nothing bad at all.
