Episode 322: The Love And Deepspace Controversies, Explained

This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie dive into the world of otome (Japanese-style video games aimed at women) and the yearlong saga of Love and Deepspace, the wildly profitable mobile game whose fans have gotten a little too invested. Featuring: period trackers, incest, a canceled werewolf, and the Chinese Communist Party. Plus, a viral essay reignites the debate over whether lesbians sleep with men, and a dyke bar’s mask mandate causes a very online rift.

Why Straight Rural Men Have Gay ‘Bud-Sex’ With Each Other -- Science of Us

Last Ditch Bar

The History of Otome Games – Acadia Lee

Angelique (Game) - Giant Bomb Video Game Wiki

Love and Deepspace blew up gamescom 2025. Dating simulator with $826 million in annual revenue

‘Why was a Period Tracking Feature added to Love and Deepspace” - Interview the Developers via 4Gamer : r/LoveAndDeepspace

China Is Banning Same-Sex Relationships And ‘Effeminate’ Men From Video Games

Extreme Chinese players send cow dung, funeral chrysanthemums, curse banners, and ritual items to Papergames/Infold office as Love and Deepspace controversy escalates. LADS Chinese social media accounts have reportedly lost around 1 million followers : r/gachagaming

Valko dildo VERY NOT SAFE FOR WORK OR PROBABLY HOME

Love And Deepspace Isn’t Printing Money Like It Used To After Cancelling Werewolf Lover - Kotaku

Love And Deepspace Devs Cancel Hot Werewolf After Fan Backlash

Love And Deepspace’s Controversial Sexy Werewolf Man Is Dead

I’m Breaking Up With Love And Deepspace - GameSpot

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