up thinking about gymrat valkoโฆ him cleaning the equipment for uโฆ gently correcting ur form so u donโt hurt urselfโฆ re-racking ur weights for uโฆ making sure u get ur cardio in when u get back homeโฆ please I need him I NEED HIM GIVE HIM BACK
#JusticeForValko#BringBackValko
โผ๏ธVALKO ARMY ATTENTIONโผ๏ธ PLEASE SPREAD THIS EVERYWHEREโผ๏ธ
The longer Infold stays quiet the louder we shout! Here is a comprehensive list of all the media coverage we received so far and lots of places to reach out to that still haven't mentioned us.
This list is focused on news sites/x pages only. If someone is knowledgeable in the youtuber/streamer world, please add to this list!
๐บTHOSE WHO ALREADY COVERD OUR MOVMENT (WE ARE GOING TO FOLLOW UP WITH THEM)๐บ
Since we now have a 200k + signature petition as our tool we should take advantage and use it and try to get them to post an update.
GosuGamers
Coverage links:
Controversy explained + petitions: https://t.co/gq4yQQk0V8
Cancellation & apology: https://t.co/UadLt6SJ1S
Fans mourn outside Infold HQ: https://t.co/Z9ho3uWZJy
Website:
https://t.co/w3ELJd4usJ
X/Twitter:
@GosuGamers
Polygon
Coverage links:
Backlash leads to cancellation: https://t.co/Yi5sUnuoEe
Fans protest to bring Valko back: https://t.co/U1sXDQKBg2
Website:
https://t.co/FO62brdgNP
X/Twitter:
@Polygon
IGN
Coverage link:
Cancellation of new love interest Valko: https://t.co/lu8oTNd0xS
Website:
https://t.co/jrK4ZgIIIy
X/Twitter:
@IGN
https://t.co/4SlBNGJstv
Coverage link: โLove Turns To Hateโฆ": https://t.co/Wpgzpy0S4J
Website:
https://t.co/S6PgUEIlqj
X/Twitter:
@Aftermath_site
Kotaku
Coverage link:
Devs cancel new werewolf after backlash: https://t.co/5W1YGIE8dh
Website:
https://t.co/oRxZVztMUI
X/Twitter:
@Kotaku
TheGamer
Coverage links:
Petition reaches 160k+: https://t.co/RY4Mo7vUz4
Website:
https://t.co/V5vtr117Qz
X/Twitter:
@thegamerwebsite
GameSpot
Coverage link:
Cancels new love interest after fan backlash: https://t.co/TF7dgaWwvU
Website:
https://t.co/bg9vL1TdIL
X/Twitter:
@GameSpot
Pocket https://t.co/eHKMrtPn1N
Coverage link:
Valko romance cancelled following backlash: https://t.co/7F0jinnNOB
Website:
https://t.co/BBcGVgkXTu
X/Twitter:
@pgbiz
Dexerto
Coverage:
Chinese romance game cancels new love interest:
https://t.co/GOzqFR4Nt7
Website:
https://t.co/0aIiRiZijx
X/Twitter:
@Dexerto
โLetter template for reference please make it your own if you can and remember to link the petition.โ
Dear Editorial Team,
I hope this email finds you well. I am [Your Name] and a member of the #BringBackValko movement, and Iโm reaching out regarding the Valko cancellation story you covered recently. We wanted to share an important update: our official petition to bring Valko back as a love interest has now surpassed 200,000 signatures. We have also reached over 1.5m posts on X advocating for his return. The movement continues to grow rapidly, with fans around the world organizing petitions, online protests, and peaceful actions to show how much this character means to the community. Despite the initial backlash that led to his cancellation, a large portion of the global and Chinese player base is actively fighting to see him reinstated. We believe this ongoing effort and the current petition numbers reflect the strength and dedication of the fanbase. We would greatly appreciate it if you could consider mentioning or updating your coverage with the latest petition numbers and the continued fan push for Valkoโs return. This story is still very much alive in the community, and weโd love to see it highlighted again.
Thank you again for your previous coverage it really helped bring attention to the situation. Please let me know if you need any additional information, screenshots of the petition, or quotes from fans. Best regards,
[Your Full Name]
[Your X/Twitter handle]
[Link to petition]
๐บTHOSE THAT HAVEN'T COVERED US YET!! ๐บ
Blerdy Otome
Website:
https://t.co/2LWSZhXBak
X/Twitter:
@BlerdyOtome
Other:
YouTube + Twitch (https://t.co/YgvJIE1sZt) very active in otome space
ScreenRant
Website:
https://t.co/QxMw7aIzyp
X/Twitter:
@screenrant
GameRant
Website:
https://t.co/z7rpVdpT7D
X/Twitter:
@GameRant
Anime News Network (ANN)
Website:
https://t.co/qptUIxhoAF
X/Twitter:
@Anime or @AnimeNewsNet
https://t.co/5iCtv7vR5r
Website:
https://t.co/vqtkhJAbrI (has covered previous LADS boycotts)
X/Twitter:
@MalystryxGDS (co-founder)
Or contact via website form
X Pages:
@Eurogamer (547.6k followers)
Gaming journalism
@RockPaperShot (334.k followers)
PC & indie gaming
@GachaGamer (17.4k followers)
Gacha game news & community)
@toucharcade (94.2k followers)
Mobile games news, reviews & industry
@InsiderGamingIG (264.9k followers)
General gaming news & leaks
@PCGamer (3.3m followers)
PC gaming news (frequently covers gachas)
@GamesRadar (1.1m followers)
Gaming news & features
@PushSquare (261.3k followers)
PlayStation & gaming
@pgbiz (73.2k followers)
Mobile industry games
@Gachatabloid (10.5k followers)
Gacha news, updates, memes & community issues
@Siliconera (10.1k followers)
Japanese games & gacha
@Gematsu (105.5k followers)
Japanese game news
@destructoid (268k followers)
Gaming news & opinion
@VideoGamerCom (56.9k followers)
Gaming news
@HardDriveMag (284.8k followers)
Gaming news & satire
@Wario64 (1.5m followers)
Gaming deal, news & updates
@VGC_News (283.2k followers)
Gaming news
โLetter template for reference please make it your own if you can and remember to link the petition.โ
Dear Editorial Team,
I hope you're doing well. Iโm reaching out with a story that has gained significant traction in the Love and Deepspace community. In late June, developer Papergames (or Infold Games) announced Valko, a new love interest for the popular otome gacha game Love and Deepspace. Following intense backlash (particularly from Chinese players) based on malicious baseless rumours that wen't viral and got out of hand, the studio fully cancelled Valkoโs development and stated they would not be adding any new love interests in the future. In response, global fans launched petitions calling for Valkoโs reinstatement and to advocate for the years of hard work the developers have poured into the creation of this warm and lovable character. One of the main petitions has now surpassed 200,000 signatures and continues to grow. Over 1.5m posts on X have been calling for his return. Fans have also organized online protests and peaceful actions to show their support for the character. This situation has created a notable divide between regions and sparked ongoing discussion about player expectations, communication, and live-service game decisions. We believe this story, including the scale of the petition and the communityโs continued efforts would be of interest to your readers. Iโve included the petition link below for reference. Would you be open to covering or mentioning this update? Iโm happy to provide more details, quotes from supporters, or any additional information you might need. Thank you for your time.
[Your Full Name]
[Your X/Twitter handle]
[Link to petition]
Link to the petition:
https://t.co/ycaRsyOgf1
Please share and mention any more places we can reach out to in the comments.
(ALSO KEEP UNFOLLOWING THER SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS ESPECIALLY X!)
LADS Instagram
jun 22: the day they announced valko
jun 26: first trailer with combat
jun 28: second trailer
jun 30: the day they canceled him
he has ALWAYS been loved! look at the followers before and after the trailer
#BringValkoBack