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Love And Deepspace’s Biggest Controversy Is Now Hitting Its Wallet
Love and Deepspace experienced a significant revenue drop of 73% in July, falling to $10.3 million, largely due to the controversy and subsequent cancellation of the character Valko. This financial downturn contrasts with the continued success of other gacha games like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. The controversy also led to Papergames withdrawing from BilliBilli World 2026 and drew scrutiny from the Chinese government regarding content deemed problematic.
I’m Breaking Up With Love And Deepspace
The author expresses disappointment with Infold and Papergames following controversies surrounding the game Love and Deepspace, including an incident where a journalist was asked to avoid showcasing male characters and the subsequent cancellation of a planned love interest named Valko. These events, coupled with player backlash and accusations of historical insensitivity, led the author to delete the game, citing a loss of trust in the developers' decisions and artistic vision.
Love And Deepspace Drama Continues As Chinese Government Indicates New Love Interest Is Gone For Good
The controversy surrounding the dating-sim Love and Deepspace continues as developer Papergames cancels its appearance at BilliBilli World 2026 following the removal of the character Valko. The Chinese government has also weighed in, criticizing the game's content for potentially promoting illegal acts and endangering public safety. This intervention makes the return of Valko highly unlikely and could lead to further scrutiny of the game's existing storylines.
Love and Deepspace Valko Controversy Explained – Geeky Sweetie
The mobile romance game Love and Deepspace faced significant backlash after revealing a new love interest, Valko, who was subsequently canceled by developers Infold/Papergames. This controversy escalated beyond the game's fandom due to player concerns about character design, story integration, and company communication, leading to global protests and discussions about the future of content in live-service games.
This Week In Games Was Bad, But Next Week May Be Worse
The gaming industry experienced a particularly bleak week with multiple significant layoffs, studio closures, and price increases. Microsoft's Xbox division saw widespread job cuts, while Sony announced plans to end physical disc production for PlayStation games by 2028. These events, coupled with delays and the ongoing impact of AI discussions, paint a grim picture for the industry's immediate future.
Love And Deepspace Cancels Its New Love Interest After Fan Backlash
Developer Papergames has canceled the debut of a new love interest named Valko in its mobile dating sim, Love and Deepspace, following significant fan backlash. The company cited that they were not ready to introduce the character and will instead focus on the existing five love interests. The decision came after players expressed dissatisfaction with new content development and perceived catering to 'whales' who spend heavily on microtransactions.
Infinity Nikki Version 2.4, The Forest Need Not Listen, Is Out Now
Infold Games has released Infinity Nikki Version 2.4, titled 'The Forest Need Not Listen,' introducing a time-loop narrative, a dark fairy tale theme, new combat mechanics, and open-world construction gameplay. The update adds a new boss, companion system, and business management features to the cozy open-world adventure, available on PC, mobile, and PlayStation consoles.
How a Zelda developer helped Infinity Nikki become a multi-million fashion hit
Infinity Nikki, a live service fashion game developed by Papergames and published by Infold Games, has achieved millions of players worldwide with the help of former Zelda: Breath of the Wild designer Kentaro Tomigawa. The game integrates fashion mechanics directly into its gameplay, allowing players to use outfits to solve puzzles and traverse its world of Miraland. Art director Dodie Gong highlighted the collaborative development process and the game's broad appeal beyond traditional demographics.
Open World Dress Up Game ‘Infinity Nikki’ Gets New Trailer With Closed Beta Sign Ups Now Live, Pre-Registrations Also Available – TouchArcade
The open world dress-up game Infinity Nikki by Papergames has released a new trailer and opened sign-ups for its closed beta test. The game is planned for mobile and PC, with a PlayStation 5 version also confirmed. Pre-registrations are available for iOS and Android, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Love and Deepspace gets groovy with its latest banner event
Love and Deepspace has launched a new limited-time "Heartbeats Ablaze" Memory event featuring five new music-themed 5-Star Memories, each with unique outfits and rewards. The event, running until November 18, offers increased drop rates for chosen Memories and includes systems like Precise Wish and Pity to aid players in acquiring desired items.
