LADS made $40.7 MILLION in March 2026. We're processing it by talking about Caleb's ass cheeks. You're welcome.

Nikki Tea and Mama Void are back with the receipts, the revenue reports, and the kind of emotional damage only Zayne's Foreseer Myth can inflict.

This week: Sylus got put in a beanie (and we have opinions), Xavier is getting ANOTHER rerun sandwiched between heavy hitting content (poor Starchild) and we explain Netherlord combat mechanics using anatomy. It's a lot. Subscribe or miss out.

🌈 THIS WEEK ON CHICKSPACE:

• Sylus's beanie era + birthday speculation (crane game incoming??)

• Xavier rerun discourse (we're tired, bestie)

• Netherlord mechanics explained via Caleb's ass cheeks (Lotus Ass method, patent pending)

• Senior Hunt Contest war stories — who survived, who suffered

• March 2026 Gacha Revenue Report but what does that mean in context of gaming?

• Nikki talks the IGN Japan interview with LADS producer Lizi Cheng: https://www.ign.com/articles/exclusive-interview-how-love-and-deepspace-harnessed-the-science-behind-love-at-first-sight

• Gacha is a mechanic, NOT a genre and Nikki goes industry nerd explains why comparing LADS to Genshin is not entirely correct

• Digital ownership, DLC licensing & being an informed consumer

• Testicular Cancer Awareness Month PSA — yes, really, we're doing this. Just because you play with pixelated boys doesn’t mean you shouldn’t learn about this: https://www.testicularcancerawarenessfoundation.org/tc-awareness-month

Special treat: Nikki's keyboard ASMR as she crashes out.

We're two chaotic besties who've been arguing about games for 25+ years. Nikki Tea is a 20-year gaming industry veteran who breaks gacha monetization so you spend smarter. Mama Void chases emotional damage and thiiiirsts over pixelated boyfriends. Subscribe if you want industry analysis delivered with chaos energy and zero chill. 💜🖤

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Intro / Typing Like a Crime Lord (ASMR Edition)

04:22 — LADS Schedule Predictions & Sylus Birthday Watch

09:30 — What Is a Polymarket (An Education)

16:28 — How to Play Netherlord (Feat. Caleb's Ass)

20:19 — Senior Hunt Contest Recap & Mama Void's R3 Flex

38:42 — March 2026 Gacha Revenue Report

43:02 — How to Pull Smart (& When NOT to Spend)

47:07 — Is the Gacha Market Actually That Big?

52:14 — The IGN Producer Interview & LADS as a Live Service Game

57:07 — Gacha Is a Mechanic, Not a Genre: Super & Sub Genres Explained

1:09:08 — Be an Informed Consumer (She's a Bad Man)

1:10:00 — Spank Zayne Daddy: The Closing Ceremony

1:16:18 — Testicular Cancer PSA & Outro

Caleb didn't die for you; he became the Netherlord so you wouldn't have to and that's somehow so, so, SO much worse. 💔

Mama Void goes full mythology Google spiral on Caleb's Nether Lord myth, and we are NOT okay. This one broke her live on stream so of course, we had to sit down and talk about it.

In this longer-than-normal Voidside Chat style episode:

• Android vs. Netherlord: why dying together is actually the happy ending (and alive-but-separated is the cruelest fate) 
• Nuwa & Fuxi decoded: the Chinese creation myth secretly woven into everything Caleb does 
• Yin, Yang, and cosmic imbalance in Daoism
• A Sober Toast and why the forgetting doesn't work on Caleb and MC
• Lotus symbolism + the Lotus Sutra in Buddhism 
• The only human LI: why Caleb's myths hit different when every other love interest is a god, a ghost, or something worse 
• BONUS: battle voice lines are actually audio cues! Nikki Tea drops industry knowledge and it changes how you play the game (if you didn’t know)

We promise, we talk about the other boys too in there…

We are chaotic. We are crying. We have too many opinions about pixelated men. This is the show. 💜🫧

New here? Nikki Tea is a 20-year game industry veteran who breaks down gacha mechanics and mythology without losing the simp energy. Mama Void chases emotional damage and calls out wise men. Together we are too much. Subscribe if this is your kind of unhinged. 🔔

📌Chapters:

00:00 Nether Lord Alternative Outfit isn't White?!

01:35 Talking to your "Discord Friends?"

04:43 Secret Times and the Art of Audio Direction

11:10 Nether Lord got us in the Feels

13:15 Comparing Myths: Caleb vs. Android

15:51 Netherlord Vs Android Caleb Thoughts

19:59 The Nature of Sacrifice and Separation

29:35 Divine Siblings and Cosmic Connections

54:11 But is each LI Divine?

01:05:06 Zayne and Caleb Play Warhammer Together

01:07:48 A review of Caleb's Battle Companions

01:18:05 The Importance of Audio Cues in Battle

01:27:39 Go get your netherlord!

There is no introduction. There is only the Caleb trailer. We will not be taking questions.

We are completely feral this week: the Caleb Myth trailer just dropped and we have thoughts, theories, and absolutely zero chill. Mama Void is rewatching it frame by frame (for science). Nikki Tea called the sword. Everyone is marrying Caleb. This is fine.

This week on Love and Chickspace:

- Caleb Myth Trailer Breakdown: abs, red combat drip, yin-yang symbolism, and Buddhist heart lore that Nikki spotted immediately because she's built different

- The Netherlord Is Here: we dig into what Caleb's myth arc means for the lore, his connection to the nether realm, and why the lotus blossom imagery hits different after Mortality's Tenderness and his Blossom Memory

- Will MC die? (Again?): she has canonically died in every LI myth so far (kinda). We have a theory. It's grim. We love it.

- The Opposites Theory: Nikki drops the wildest character pairing analysis: Caleb & Xavier are mirrors of each other. Rafayel & Sylus are mirrors of each other. And Zayne? Zayne is just fighting himself. Dawnbreaker is the sixth LI and he's a Gemini.

- Ship Names, Officially Coined: Crapple (Caleb x Sylus), Snapple (Zayne x Caleb), Snowcrow (Sylus x Zayne). You're welcome.

- Sixth LI Speculation: if the pattern holds, whoever's coming next is going to be darker than Caleb. We are not ready. We are also absolutely ready.

- Event Prep & Spending Strategy: Aurum Pass breakdown, precise wish advice, and Mama Void's completely unhinged plan to R3 Caleb at any cost

The event drops March 28th. Prep your diamonds. Say goodbye to your savings. Caleb doesn't care. 🌒

Chapters:

00:00 Caleb Myth reaction and reveal

11:30 Thematic Exploration and Lore Discussion including Snapple and Crapple

16:58 But...does MC die?

20:51 Symbolism in Lore and the Ying Yang Concept

22:19 Caleb's Morality Again

27:19 Store Economics and How They Got Money

28:41 F2P and Low Spender Red Diamond Strategies

33:05 Now What? A 6th LI?!

35:47 Nikki's LI Foil Theory

41:55 Exploring Character Motivations and Sacrifices

49:14 Oh, Raf is a pretty man

53:11 Cooking, Colons, and Signing off!

Nikki Tea has a theory: Sylus's nose is BROKEN, and she's building a whole crime scene investigation to prove it. Meanwhile, Mama Void is losing her mind over Rafayel's new Ebb and Flow style card: Rising Tides (btw: Lemurian "in heat" era confirmed?!), and we're ranking every rapport animation from wholesome to UNHINGED.

In this episode we cover: - Sylus's Night of Secrecy outfit breakdown — the necklace, the abs, the "we are home now" version - Rafayel: Rising Tides card & why Nikki can't stop giggling about it - Xavier's Lingering Gaze memory & the bunny puppet that broke them while Zayne's Dream Revisited card concerned hamster energy - Caleb's Third Myth delay from a gaming industry vet perspective (Hint: King of Dark Knight bugs) - Promise Rerun guide: Tipsy, No Way Out, Winter Sun & Dream Revisited — what to pull and why - We ranked ALL the rapport animations (yes, including Rafayel's… situation)🧀 Mama wants you to drop a cheese emoji if you made it to the ab portion📖 Chapters:00:00 Fashion and Comfort: A Playful Discussion03:56 Atei and Medical Latin07:30 Sylus and his Broken Nose14:50 Fantasy vs. Headcanon: Defining Their Terms20:49 Lingering Gaze Reaction and Stella Review27:00 And a PROMISE RERUN?!27:46 Strategizing for Character Pulls29:31 Do you Need to r3 the new cards?32:25 Economics of the Promise Rerun38:23 Budgeting for Game Releases39:29 The Impact of Release Dates on Players46:40 Rafayel: Rising Tides Reaction52:53 Heart Rapports for All LIs56:24 Nikki Taps Out

Nikki is “forced” to spank Caleb in an emo beanie, Xavier is officially the number one leg spreader, and we are shipping ALL the NPCs. Welcome to peak Love and Deepspace chaos! ☕💙

Today, Mama Void and Nikki Tea are breaking down the absolute madness of achievement hunting ("I draw the line at asses"), analyzing Lightseeker's incredibly suspicious "luminescent field" innuendos, and discussing the serious HR violations happening at the Hunter's Association. Plus, Nikki puts on her Game Dev Battle Girlie hat to talk about the upcoming GDC panel on designing crush-worthy characters and Mama talks the current Caleb/Sylus content drought.

Chapters:

00:00 Let's talk about those Beanies

01:50 Butt Achievement feat Caleb?

09:46 Xavier Companion Roulette

11:44 Xavier: Tranquil Moments Review

18:54 A Review of Xavier's Stellas

20:49 That's How they explain towels?

24:31 New Minigame

25:46 Shipping the NPCs per LI

41:49 Rumor about Caleb's 3rd Myth?

47:34 Love and Deepspace GDC Panel

Sylus said WHAT?! 😳 We react to the two new Promise Memories–Sylus: Rosy Hues and Zayne:Chasing Silhouettes–plus Rafayel’s new birthday card and wrap up Mortality’s Tenderness (ranked!) while completely losing it. You know, the usual… 

Then Corporate Nikki drops an industry deep-dive on why mobile gaming revenue is up while downloads are DOWN　and what that means for your wallet as a gacha player　while Mama taps Rafayel’s ass in the background.

Chapters

00:00 Kitten Mittens and Fashion Fails

02:37 Sylus: Wine and Whimsy

13:53 Zayne's Doctor Roleplay

19:48 Caleb's Next Myth Stella Predictions

22:10 Auto vs Manual Battle Punishments

24:11 A Question about Rafayel's Diet

34:15 State of the Mobile Games Industry 2025

55:55 Rafayel Time 

01:02:30 Ranking Mortality's Tenderness Memories

01:10:01 Happy Birthday, Rafayel

Is Caleb actually evil, or just morally gray in Mortality’s Tenderness? We dive deep into the Master Herbalist lore as well as how much we love Xavier when he let’s go and has fun while exploring the chaos of the new MC personas (Mistress Thief with Zayne? Yes please!), and the absolute absurdity of the "ass-tapping" mini-game.

In this episode of Love and Chickspace, Nikki Tea (Industry Vet) and Mama Void (Professional Simp) break down the latest Love and Deepspace updates. We're talking about Caleb's questionable ethics, why MC as a "Thief" is doing things to us, and the specific mechanics of that mini-game we came up with about….butts….

Chapters:

00:00 Babe, you can’t fix him

01:42 Diverse Characters in Alternate Universes

05:15 The Grind of Multi-Banners

08:03 Justifications of a Harem Girly

08:42 Favorite Illusios from IRL

16:44 Caleb: Clearday Return Review and Reaction

22:06 Xavier: Blades with Blossoms Review and Reaction

25:54 Colonel Caleb Voice and Zayne has a Magic Lasso

28:26 The Adorable Kiwi Curio

30:07 Anticipation for New Releases

33:12 Gamer's Delight: Pulling for Rare Items

36:49 When to Use Blue Wishes

41:01 The Science of Pixelated Asses

47:56 Everything's Better in White

Love and Deepspace evol powers, Sylus, Zayne and Caleb discourse, and somehow we end up deep-diving cursed koala facts thanks to Xavier. It’s Season 2, Episode 7 of pure magic and unhinged science. 💫🐨In this episode, Game Dev Battle Girlie Nikki Tea and emotional damage enthusiast Mama Void try to talk seriously about Love and Deepspace Mortality’s Tenderness memories, evol powers… and immediately derail into:- Rating the boys’ evol powers like they’re draft picks- Hair, eyes, vibes, and why some of these men look like they would definitely ruin your life (in HD)- the LADS Farming Sim we didn't know we needed- Way too much detail on animal STDs (koalas, rabbits… it’s a lot)If you’re here for:Chaotic bestie energy + slightly too-much industry brain from a 20-year game dev veteran...…you’re in the right Chickspace.Chapters:00:00 The Allure of Beauty: Hair and Looks02:42 Xavier Skincare Secrets: Sunscreen and Simplicity08:28 The Boys as Pets in the Cafe12:25 Choose a Boy, I will simp14:56 Zayne: Entwined Kites Reaction19:32 Sylus: Shared Lanterns Reaction26:43 Physical Attributes and Character Design38:00 Personal Logistics of EVOL Usage43:21 LADS Farming Sim Idea47:16 Event Storylines and Character Development49:32 Animal Shelters and...STDS?!54:02 Sylus gives his crow sons "the talk"55:44 Next Promise Predictions Chaos57:14 Worried About Whale Uber58:39 Upcoming Streams and Community Engagement

The Love and Deepspace Lunar New Year event is here, and it costs 285 wishes to chase long-haired boys, limited outfits, and maximum emotional damage. In this episode, we break down every event and minigame, do the gacha math, and completely lose control of the podcast.

Join Mama Void (professional screenshot hoarder with 440+ Sylus files) and Nikki Tea (20-year industry veteran who thought “these boys eat” was about FOOD) as we cover:

• How the 285 wishes & 4 hard pities actually work for crates, outfits, and new long hair
• F2P event strategy, best top-up value, and why you should always buy the event store top-down
• The infamous “crotch tapping view button” tutorial that absolutely no one asked for
• Turning every companion name into a dirty joke (Rafayel was too easy, honestly) – The definitive “these boys eat” story feat. braised chicken wings and confusion
• Courteous Fare mini-game appreciation (Overcooked vibes, but you can play ALONE)
• Journal event walkthrough + Nikki’s actual pound cake recipe vs everyone else’s thirst
• Live dramatic reading of Mama Void’s Caleb Secret Times meltdown texts
• The car alternator theory of Nikki’s brain, sexual innuendos, and relentless conquerors

Also discussed:Why Sylus gives zero f’s about hip poking, whether we’re getting birthday outfits early, home system flower care, the $4.49 Felicity’s Abode debate between two unemployed best friends, and extremely specific logistical questions about fictional men’s outfits.

WARNING: Mature themes, maximum chaos energy, extensive discussion of companion positioning, the phrase “relentless conqueror” used WAY too many times, and proof that 25 years of friendship means your bestie will absolutely make you tap a man’s ass like a bongo on mic. Budget responsibly. F*** you, Carter, give us our boys.

Chapters:

00:00 Lunar New Year in Love and Deepspace + 285 Wishes Setup

02:39 Sylus Hands-On: Playing This Man Like a Bongo

06:49 Companion Name Roulette: Cursed Nicknames & Chaos

08:42 Love and Deepspace, Two Playstyles: Chaos Simp Gremlin vs Game Dev Battle Girlie

19:35 Mortality’s Tenderness Gacha Math: Budget, Pity & Pull Strategy

25:00 Golden Fortune Event Guide: Currencies, Rewards & What to Prioritize

26:02 LNY Shop Update Tour: What’s Worth Buying (and What Isn’t)

29:32 Time’s Banquet Mini-Game Review: Is It Worth Your Time?

33:12 Flowing Wealth Dance & Poses: Which Animations Actually Slap

34:09 Cozy Home Vibes & Friendship Routes: Decorating Your Love Life

35:52 Journal Events & Creative Expression: Roleplay, Lore & Simping in Ink

39:08 Food Innuendos & the LADS Fandom: Thirst, Memes & Chaos

43:44 Deepspace Voyage Update: What’s New & What It Means for Your Grind

45:19 Flowers, Vigor, and Caleb in Kitten Mittens: Peak Emotional Damage

47:00 Dramatic Reading: The Unhinged Secret Times Experience

51:27 Illusio Request Stream Details: Live Reactions, Builds & Viewer Requests

Welcome to the episode where both hosts are sick as hell and operating on cold meds, spite, and the power of fictional men because we could NOT miss the new Mortality’s Tenderness trailer.

Nikki Tea is high on cold meds (Dr. Zayne approved), Mama Void is compromised immune system-ing through it, and together they create a vitamin supplement taxonomy for all five Love Interests, react to the new banner and Nikki somehow managed to do TWO separate spreadsheets about Gacha Revenue and Lemonette’s Trove Mechanics.

This episode includes:

• Assigning vitamin supplements to each boy (Xavier is Vitamin D from light exposure, obviously)

• Mortality’s Tenderness Trailer reaction

• A Review of Lemonette’s Trove and Economics (spreadsheet 1)

• January 2026 Gacha Revenue charts read in Nikki’s corporate voice (spreadsheet 2!)

• Great concern for Caleb’s Achilles Tendon and Rafayel’s Workout Shorts/Pants….whatever

• The great Caleb's Bakery discourse: apple buns vs cinnamon rolls, and why everyone's raiding it

• Quick Caleb: X02 protocore chat

• Mama Void's four-hour (almost private) stream where she definitely did not moan (she's pretty sure)

• Rafayel's God of Tides fingernail color analysis while fingering his flute

• Nikki finally beating Open Orbit 210 while fever dreaming

WARNING: This episode contains maximum chaos energy, fluid coming out of orifices, two sick people who should not have microphones, extensive bakery euphemisms, and the phrase "annihilate me" in ways the devs did not intend. We reversed our usual dynamic and Nikki got to be unhinged while Mama Void tried to maintain some semblance of order (she failed).

May the thick thighs save your lives. 🍎

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Wild Episode

02:48 Intense reactions to Sylus and Long Awaited Revelry

05:44 What Vitamins the Boys Would Be

10:50 Mortality's Tenderness Trailer Reaction

24:24 Karma and Pull Superstitions (and how Caleb didn't come home)

29:11 Quick Android Caleb battle chat

33:20 Lemonette's Trove Economics and Gacha

38:49 Thoughts on Rafayel's Workout Attire and Paints

46:39 Look at Caleb's Legs

49:58 January 2026 Gacha Revenue Review

01:00:08 Character Design and Aesthetic Critiques

01:01:30 Open Orbit 210 Passed

01:04:57 Welcome to Cake-22

01:08:52 Thanks for watching!