In this episode, we sit down with Espoir Du Vide, a beloved content creator and YouTuber known for her passion for otome games and visual novels. Together, we talk about the crisis caused by Visa and Mastercard’s restrictions, a wave of censorship that threatens indie developers, LGBTQ+ stories, and creative freedom across platforms like itch.io and Steam.From the struggles of indie devs facing shadowbans, to the broader fight against corporate overreach in gaming, Espoir shares her perspective, experiences, and hopes for the future of the otome community. Topics we cover:- How Visa & Mastercard are censoring indie games- Why LGBTQ+ and BL titles are especially at risk- The impact on creators, players, and communities- What devs are doing to fight back- Why there’s still hope for the future