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 UsLast Ditch BarThe History of Otome Games – Acadia LeeAngelique (Game) - Giant Bomb Video Game WikiLove 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/LoveAndDeepspaceChina Is Banning Same-Sex Relationships And ‘Effeminate’ Men From Video GamesExtreme 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/gachagamingValko dildo VERY NOT SAFE FOR WORK OR PROBABLY HOMELove And Deepspace Isn’t Printing Money Like It Used To After Cancelling Werewolf Lover - KotakuLove And Deepspace Devs Cancel Hot Werewolf After Fan BacklashLove And Deepspace’s Controversial Sexy Werewolf Man Is DeadI’m Breaking Up With Love And Deepspace - GameSpot This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe