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Space Tomato is joined by a new guest every week to discuss Star Citizen development in regard to their expertise or perspective. Hear from industry professionals, game developers, Youtube content creators, and more as we explore the ins and outs of what makes Star Citizen work, how it got to where it is, and what people love (or hate) about it so much. Learn the latest about the latest features and developments in Star Citizen and other space games once a week every week, full of info, humor, wisdom, and a couple of rants.

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Meet The Voice of Microtech - Voice Acting in Games with Anna Demetriou

1 hr 15 min

While there is plenty to talk about Star Citizen from the outside, today we are taking a look at what it’s like to actually be IN the game. Anna Demetriou joins me in this episode to discuss her role as Miss Babbage, leading Siege of Orison, and playing the lead character in my potential game of the year.Today’s Guests:  @annardemetriou  YouTube:  @annardemetriou  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/annademetriou/videosToC:00:00 Introductions03:50 Resonance Behind the Scenes13:00 Being in Star Citizen33:00 Resonance 59:00 What’s Next?⭐ Code TOMATO for 10% off Corsair Peripherals: https://go.corsair.com/6kPWWb💚 Support us on Patreon for exclusive videos + more: https://www.patreon.com/SpaceTomato🍅 New to Star Citizen? Join Tomato for 50,000 free starter credits: https://jointomato.com📧 Business inquiries: contact@spacetomatogaming.com

Star Citizen Alpha 5.0, Playing Squadron 42, & IAE Ships with TenPoundFortyTwo

1 hr 40 min

Star Citizen Alpha 5.0 is finally public, but only for 24 hours. I’m joined by TenPoundFortyTwo to discuss everything we saw, and what players have learned from the brief test. We also discuss his time playing Squadron 42, and what players can expect at IAE. It’s a good chat.Today’s Guests:  @tenpoundfortytwo  YouTube:  @tenpoundfortytwo  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tenpoundfortytwo/videosToC:00:00 Introductions02:4 What is Alpha 5.0?08:00 What Gameplay Comes with 5.0?19:00 How is 5.0 Performance?28:10 How Starchitect Works46:20 Where is The Squadron 42 Video?52:30 Squadron 42 Release Expectations01:09:00 What Comes After 5.0? Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube InstagramTwitter Facebook Discord

I Was Wrong About The Liberator | Star Citizen IAE 2026 with TristPWN

1 hr 9 min

From the Liberator to the Galaxy, I’m joined by TristPWN today to discuss the inner workings and new details of the ships coming to Star Citizen at IAE this month. Our minds are a bit changed on a few of these new ships, too. SPOILER WARNING RSI GALAXY DETAILS REVEALED Today’s Guests: TristPWN YouTube:  ⁨@ace_tristPWN⁩  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tristpwn ToC: 00:00 Introductions 6:00 Generalists & Specialized Ships 15:00 The RSI Galaxy 31:00 More Self-Sustaining Ships? 35:00 The Anvil Liberator 55:00 Other Ships of IAE 01:03:20 Ship Expectations & Predictions Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

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Meet The Voice of Microtech - Voice Acting in Games with Anna Demetriou

1 hr 15 min

While there is plenty to talk about Star Citizen from the outside, today we are taking a look at what it’s like to actually be IN the game. Anna Demetriou joins me in this episode to discuss her role as Miss Babbage, leading Siege of Orison, and playing the lead character in my potential game of the year.Today’s Guests:  @annardemetriou  YouTube:  @annardemetriou  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/annademetriou/videosToC:00:00 Introductions03:50 Resonance Behind the Scenes13:00 Being in Star Citizen33:00 Resonance 59:00 What’s Next?⭐ Code TOMATO for 10% off Corsair Peripherals: https://go.corsair.com/6kPWWb💚 Support us on Patreon for exclusive videos + more: https://www.patreon.com/SpaceTomato🍅 New to Star Citizen? Join Tomato for 50,000 free starter credits: https://jointomato.com📧 Business inquiries: contact@spacetomatogaming.com

Star Citizen Alpha 5.0, Playing Squadron 42, & IAE Ships with TenPoundFortyTwo

1 hr 40 min

Star Citizen Alpha 5.0 is finally public, but only for 24 hours. I’m joined by TenPoundFortyTwo to discuss everything we saw, and what players have learned from the brief test. We also discuss his time playing Squadron 42, and what players can expect at IAE. It’s a good chat.Today’s Guests:  @tenpoundfortytwo  YouTube:  @tenpoundfortytwo  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tenpoundfortytwo/videosToC:00:00 Introductions02:4 What is Alpha 5.0?08:00 What Gameplay Comes with 5.0?19:00 How is 5.0 Performance?28:10 How Starchitect Works46:20 Where is The Squadron 42 Video?52:30 Squadron 42 Release Expectations01:09:00 What Comes After 5.0? Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube InstagramTwitter Facebook Discord

I Was Wrong About The Liberator | Star Citizen IAE 2026 with TristPWN

1 hr 9 min

From the Liberator to the Galaxy, I’m joined by TristPWN today to discuss the inner workings and new details of the ships coming to Star Citizen at IAE this month. Our minds are a bit changed on a few of these new ships, too. SPOILER WARNING RSI GALAXY DETAILS REVEALED Today’s Guests: TristPWN YouTube:  ⁨@ace_tristPWN⁩  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tristpwn ToC: 00:00 Introductions 6:00 Generalists & Specialized Ships 15:00 The RSI Galaxy 31:00 More Self-Sustaining Ships? 35:00 The Anvil Liberator 55:00 Other Ships of IAE 01:03:20 Ship Expectations & Predictions Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Squadron 42 is Less CoD, More Arma + Half Life - From The World’s #1 Player

1 hr 35 min

Squadron 42 has proven to be a surprise to many people who got to play in October. Today I’m joined by the only player to complete that gameplay segment on the hardest difficulty, En1gm4tic. We dive into the FPS features, AI advancements, and overall game polish that make this experience more than you might expect.Today’s Guests:  @En1gm4tic  YouTube:  @En1gm4tic  ToC:00:00 Introductions04:55 What Makes Good FPS Gameplay?16:00 FPS Strategy26:30 Star Citizen Updates32:30 FPS Game Mechanics in Squadron 4245:00 Procedural Damage in Squadron 4249:40 AI Advancements in Squadron 4201:24:30 Who Would Play This? Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

From Starchitect to The Kraken; Star Citizen Next Steps with StarJump_Grim

1 hr 43 min

Starchitect is in early testing, creating hundreds of locations on a single planet. Simultaneously, we gear up for some pretty major ship deliveries in the next couple of months. I’m joined by Starjump_GRIM to discuss.Today’s Guests:  ⁨@STARJUMP_GRIM⁩  YouTube:  ⁨@STARJUMP_GRIM⁩  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/starjump_grim ToC: 00:00 Introductions 02:30 Genesis Tech preview 43:50 Star Citizen Upcoming Ships 01:27:10 Ship/Game Purchasing Changes 01:36:00 Prediction Time Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

I Interviewed 14 Squadron 42 Playtesters | Here’s Every Detail We Know

4 hr 25 min

I interviewed 14 different people from different backgrounds about their experience playing Squadron 42. This is the uncut marathon of those interviews. I hope you enjoy. Today’s Guests: Red Monster: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/redmonstersc Hobb3s Enderprize: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/enderprize Rayez Bug Mirror Tool: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/190049/thread/attempting-to-make-the-issue-councils-contents-mor/517569 Expat Brat: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/expatbrat Space Coder: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpaceCoder Farrister: https://www.youtube.com/@Farrister Citizen Spooner: https://www.twitch.tv/citizenspooner Apollonaut: Community Hub: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/community-hub/user/Apollonaut AuthenticYoung: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/authenticyoung OnlyMrO: JPN Community: https://discord.com/invite/jumppoint Tom Beckhäuser: https://www.twitch.tv/tombeckhauser Morphologis: https://www.youtube.com/morphologis TenPoundFortyTwo: https://www.youtube.com/tenpoundfortytwo ToC: 00:00 Introductions 01:52 RedMonsterSC 12:29 Hobb3s 19:43 - Enderprize 41:36 Rayez 51:58 Expat Brat 01:18:30 TheSpaceCoder 01:45:23 Farrister 02:05:39 Citizen Spooner 02:26:27 Apollonaut 02:47:10 AuthenticYoung 02:55:44 OnlyMrO 03:24:50 Tom Beckhauser 03:43:23 Morphologis 04:07:14 TenPoundFortyTwo Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website Youtube My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

People Are Finally About To Play Squadron 42, What Is TenPoundFortyTwo Expecting?

1 hr 23 min

People outside CIG will play Squadron 42 for the first time this week. We’ll finally hear first impressions, and a major event will feature studio tours, Squadron 42 marketing kicking off, and potential special guests at CIG’s Manchester studio. I’m joined by TenPoundFortyTwo to discuss expectations.Today’s Guests:  @tenpoundfortytwo  YouTube:  @tenpoundfortytwo  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tenpoundfortytwoToC:00:00 Introduction01:00 The Squadron 42 Event, What is It?20:20 Squadron 42 Marketing Campaign31:00 Squadron 42 Special Editions?46:30 Constellation Mk 501:02:00 The State of Star Citizen

Star Citizen Upcoming Ships Are Exciting, But Could Alpha 4.11 Slip to 2027? (Ft. TheAstroPub)

1 hr 47 min

October is about to arrive and kick off the on-season for Star Citizen & Squadron 42. I'm joined by TheAstroPub to discuss what that will entail this year. Today’s Guests:  @TheAstroPubLive  YouTube:  @TheAstroHistorian  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theastropubToC:00:00 Introductions02:40 How is Star Citizen Going?06:50 Alpha 4.11 is a December Patch???13:20 Communication at CIG21:00 Upcoming Ships & Features43:00 The Constellation Mk V58:30 Squadron 42 First Play Session01:19:20 The Tech Preview Channel01:35:30 StarCraft Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

The Memory Crisis is Already Hurting Star Citizen (Ft. PowerGPU)

1 hr 49 min

With Squadron 42 potentially releasing next year, many may be looking to upgrade their PC. But the market is..... Aggressive at the moment. Jese, Full-Time streamer and founder of PowerGPU, joins me to discuss the current market, what it might look like next year, and how Star Citizen may want to prepare for it. Today’s Guests:  ⁨@PowerGPUpcs⁩  YouTube:  ⁨@PowerGPUpcs⁩  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/powergpuToC:00:00 Introductions11:20 Are You a Star Citizen Believer?20:00 Item Recovery Tier 030:20 What Does it Take to Play Star Citizen?40:00 Star Citizen Discussion01:13:25 What Makes The Game Special?01:27:00 Multiplayer, VOIP, and Stuff01:31:00 Star Citizen Predictions Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Getting Honest About The State of Star Citizen with TenPoundFortyTwo

2 hr 7 min

Star Citizen always has its ups and downs, and this year is no differrent, but more people than normal are simply pulling back for various reasons. While the game is performing better now than it was 2 months ago, the company has a lot of progress to make up in the rest of 2026. I’m joined by TenPoundFortyTwo to dive deep into what’s currently wrong and right, and where the future may take us.Today’s Guests: tenpoundfortytwoYouTube: @tenpoundfortytwo  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tenpoundfortytwoToC:00:00 Introductions07:00 Star Wars Zero Company15:15 How is Star Citizen Alpha 4.10?21:00 Is CIG’s Philosphy Changing?34:00 Star Citizen’s “Skeleton Crew”45:30 The Rest of 202655:00 Squadron 42 Versus The Competition01:10:00 The Current State of CIG01:25:00 Where Are The Squadron Features 01:40:00 Prediction Time (Squadron 42 Event Talk)Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Why Are Star Citizen Players Obsessing Over This New FPS Game?

1 hr 33 min

Wardogs has attracted more Star Citizen players than your usual shooter release. What is it about this game that has fans excited? I’m joined by Star Citizen news connoisseur RubenSaurus and sandbox stress-tester Galidrum to discuss teh appeal, what CIG could learn from this, and how they almost had this already. Today’s Guests: RubenSaurus: Twitter: https://x.com/TheRubenSaurus?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/rubensaurus Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/rubensaurus Galidrum: Twitter: https://x.com/Galidrum?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Galidrum Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/galidrum ToC: 00:00 Introductions 05:30 How is Star Citizen Doing? 16:00 Why Are Players Playing Wardogs? 30:30 Could This Have Been Theaters of War? 41:00 The Missing Star Citizen Sandbox 54:00 What Can Star Citizen Learn? 01:02:30 What is Star Citizen Doing Well? 01:21:25 What’s Next For Star CItizen? Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

“…So Frustrating it Made Me Find Jesus” - Why Avenger__One Left Star Citizen

1 hr 29 min

Star Citizen has a lot of problems, many of them old. And many players have spent years advocating for change, but sometimes we let that effort take over our time, our focus, and ultimately our life. Sometimes, it’s good to take a break from Star Citizen. Today i’m joined by Apprentice_0ne, formally known as Avenger__One, to discuss his break from Star Citizen, the difficult place it put him in, and why he is finally ready to return.Today’s Guests: Apprentice_0neYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSpHqU4XaHROCzQ2zFirh6ATwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Apprentice_0neToC: 00:00 Why A1 Has Returned (Introductions) 16:20 What’s Going on with Star Citizen 26:00 Is Communication The Answer? 39:30 Can Players Truly Change CIG? 01:00:39 Combat and Combat Ships in Star Citizen 01:13:09 The Future of A1’s Star Citizen Gameplay Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Squadron 42 Has Been Delayed AGAIN, But We Already Knew That

1 hr 20 min

Squadron 42 has been delayed, and along with it, a long explanation of several key points in Star Citizen’s recent development from the CEO and Founder, Chris Roberts. There are many details here worth touching on, and I’m joined by The Astro Historian, who originally revealed the delay announcement back in May, to talk about how it feels to see the delay be proven true.Today’s Guests:  @TheAstroHistorian  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/@UC9SD8oWTHB5U1S4769RxZ4Q Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theastropubToC:00:00 Introductions03:00 Why is Squadron 42 Delayed Again?19:00 The Leak30:00 More Delay Talk44:00 The Letter From The Chairman Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Talking Star Citizen & Lumberyard a New World/Planetside 2 Developer

1 hr 46 min

Star Citizen offers a lot of unique looks at the development process of games, and today I’m joined by a developer with firsthand experience with the game engine that eventually drove Star Citizen. So sit back and listen to our talk about Star Citizen, the struggles, successes, and controversies it finds itself in, and what might come next. Today’s Guests: Carto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/gamedevcarto Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/carto ToC: 00:00 Introductions 09:20 Star Citizen in 2026 is Rough 18:40 The Viral SCL 26:00 Star Citizen vs New World 53:00 Star Citizen & Planetside 58:00 Can They Pull This Off? 01:26:10 What Makes This Game Unique? Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Talking Star Citizen with Morphologis

1 hr 44 min

Instancing is releasing in alpha 4.10, Star Citizen Live is having some oopsies, Star Citizen in general is going through the usual summer slump with a little extra Squadron 42 drama thrown in. I’m joined by Morphologis to discuss all of it.Today’s Guests: MorphologisYouTube:  @Morphologis  Twitch: thttps://www.twitch.tv/morphologis/videos ToC: 00:00 Introductions 5:00 Faith in The Game + Social Tools 25:40 Missions, Events, And Things To Do 41:40 What Instancing (and SCL) Tells Us 01:05:40 The Problem With Crafting? 01:19:00 Still a Star Wars Galaxies Successor? 01:22:10 Squadron 42 and GTA 6 01:36:40 Morph Predictions! Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Star Citizen is a Mess At The Moment - How Did We Get Here, & What’s Next? (Ft. 10Pound42)

1 hr 25 min

Warning: Contains ComplainingA lot is going on in Star Citizen, with the company trying to get things fixed and simultaneously release new features, they are struggling to communicate effectively, and find a large portion of the player base just exhausted from glitches, bugs, and problems. Today I’m joined by TenPoundFortyTwo to judge the current efforts to fix the game, communicate about development, and release new ships and vehicles. This one gets deep and a bit emotional, hope you enjoy.Today’s Guests: TenPoundFortyTwoYouTube:  @tenpoundfortytwo  Twitch: twitch.tv/tenpoundfortytwoToC:00:00 Introductions11:20 Introduction The RSI Galaxy18:30 Star Citizen Live Was…Interesting37:40 Can They Salvage the Year?52:30 What Even IS Instancing in 4.10?01:04:10 Are They Actually Fixing The Game?01:16:00 The Rest of The Year Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

4.10 Is Bringing Instancing to Star Citizen — Is CIG Admitting The Dream Won’t Work? (Ft. Grolo)

1 hr 22 min

Star Citizen’s 4.10 implementation of instancing is supposed to be the next step in server meshing, dubbed “Quasi-Dynamic” Meshing. But from early signs, the results are mixed. I’m joined by network engineer and Youtuber Grolo to discuss this first addition of instancing to gameplay, and if it means Star Citizen as it has always been dreamed of is simply not going to happen. Today’s Guests: Grolo-afYouTube:  @grolo-af  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/grolo_af ToC: 00:00 Introductions 12:00 Instancing in Star Citizen 37:20 Is This The Next Step in Server Meshing? 50:00 Why is CIG Being So Quiet 01:02:30 Expectations For The Rest of the Year 01:11:00 H2 2026 Expectations & Predictions Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Can Benoit's Plan Salvage Star Citizen in 2026? (Ft. TheAstroHistorian)

2 hr 5 min

Star Citizen has taken a month-long pause to stabilize and get its bearings. With 4.10 in testing, instancing around the corner, and a plan to make the game more stable over the next several updates, players are wondering how much the words of the CTO at CIG will stick. Today I’m joined by The Astro Historian to discuss the state of Star Citizen, the plan to revitalize it in H2 2026, and why it may or may not work.Today’s Guests:  @TheAstroHistorian  YouTube:  @TheAstroHistorian   @TheAstroPubLive  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theastropubToC:00:00 Introductions05:00 How is Alpha 4.919:00 Is Star Citizen Being Simplified27:00 The Game is Being Fixed?44:40 Where is This Game Going?01:17:40 Foundational Festival and Twitch Drops Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Is Cargo Hauling Actually the Best Way to Make Money in Star Citizen?(ft.SCHaulers)

1 hr 36 min

The RSI Hermes has killed the RSI Taurus; cargo hauling can make you millions in an hour, and piracy is kinda dead with the state of commodity trading in the game. This and more from the cargo hauling aficionado on the Launch Sequence with me this week as we discuss the state of Star Citizen’s most important profession. Is it worth trying at the moment, and how much money is cargo hauling really going to make you? Today's Guest: SCHaulersYouTube: ⁨@SCHaulers⁩ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/schaulers ToC: 00:00 Introductions 12:00 How To Build The Perfect Hauling Gameplay 35:00 What’s Holding Hauling Back? 01:04:40 Best Cargo Hauling Ships 01:15:45 Simple Fixes For Cargo Hauling 01:27:00 Predictions for The Upcoming Months Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

What is Star Citizen’s Best Content & Why Aren’t We Getting More of It? (ft. DTOXTV )

1 hr 25 min

Stormbreaker, Hathor, TSG, Rock Cracker, Star Citizen is adding plenty of content nowadays, but is it better than the sandbox we could be playing? In today’s episode, I’m joined by DTOX to discuss large-scale gameplay, small-scale narratives, and there Star Citizen might slide down the slippery slope (instancing). Today’s Guests: DTOXYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DTOX_TVTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/DTOXToC:00:00 Introductions06:00 Star Citizen: The Original Promise15:20 Instancing in Star Citizen?37:00 How Maelstrom Changes Things47:50 Star Citizen’s Best Gameplay58:00 The Dune Awakening Example01:07:45 Exciting Upcoming Gameplay and Predictions! Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Star Citizen is Making a Drastic Mid-Year Shift | It Could Backfire (ft. Tenpoundfortytwo)

2 hr 1 min

After a very rough 4.8 update cycle, Star Citizen is being brought back to the pit for a short stop in alpha 4.9 for just one month. The goal is to begin a long rehab process to get the game up to a better standard, but isn't that what happened last year? I'm joined by TenPoundFortyTwo to discuss the current plan at CIG, how it could work, and why it won't fix the actual problems.Today’s Guests: TenPoundFortyTwoYouTube :  @tenpoundfortytwo  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tenpoundfortytwoToC:00:00 Introductions09:25 What Happened to Alpha 4.9?16:00 The “Star Citizen Pattern”48:50 Is Squadron 42 Delayed?01:06:35 Is The Next Month of Star Citizen Dead?01:31:30 What’s Happening The Rest of The Year Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I⁠⁠ Support This Podcast:⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Paypal⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ko-Fi⁠⁠ Follow Space Tomato on social media: ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠  ⁠⁠My Other Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Discord

Star Citizen Newcomers | Is The Honeymoon Period Over? (Ft. Acuze)

1 hr 35 min

A lot can happen in Star Citizen in 5 weeks, and a lot can happen in 6 months. Today I’m joined by Acuze, a new YouTuber to Star Citizen, for a 5-month follow-up after he started playing. How long does the honeymoon period last, and can you stay entertained for 6 months in Star Citizen?Today’s Guests: AcuzeYouTube :  @Acuze  Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I⁠ Support This Podcast:⁠Patreon⁠ ⁠Paypal⁠ ⁠Ko-Fi⁠ Follow Space Tomato on social media: ⁠Website⁠  ⁠Youtube⁠  ⁠My Other Youtube⁠ ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Discord

Bounty Hunting in Star Citizen (FT.Lofty)

1 hr 39 min

One of the most unique gameplay styles in Star Citizen is PvP bounty hunting. But there’s more nuance to it than you might think, and a lot that can be done to improve how players adventure throughout Star Citizen. Today, I’m joined by Lofty to discuss bounty hunting, the tools used to do it, and how those tools affect everybody playing the game. Today’s Guests: Lofty_o7 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lofty_o7 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

The Gatac Railen is Here & The Rise of Aliens in Star Citizen (FT.TheAstroHistorian)

2 hr 19 min

Star Citizen's performance is rough right now, but the development continues with the release of the Gatac Railen. Alien week brings 2 new ships this year, and with aliens finally taking part in the game, I brought in The Astro Historian to talk about the different ways aliens are already, and will be changing the game in the future. We also take some time to talk about the state of things, cause ya know… Today’s Guests:  @TheAstroHistorian  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC0hbWxc-rjSOVenosHXQ5bw YouTube 2: https://www.youtube.com/@UC9SD8oWTHB5U1S4769RxZ4Q Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/TheAstroPub ToC: 00:00 Introductions 03:00 Aliens in Star Citizen/Squadron 42 26:30 Is The Gatac Railen Worth it?38:00 Is This All Just Lore? 47:10 Another Alien Ships?51:30 Is This Ship Going to Be Broken? 57:20 Who Are The Kr’Thak?01:03:00 What’s The Plan For Star Citizen’s Future? 01:25:00 Star Citizen Lore01:33:15 Fun Alien Facts 01:58:00 What’s Happening To This Company? 02:07:50 Prediction Time Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

The Drake Ironclad Release & DefenseCon | $45 Million at What Cost? (FT.TheInforunners)

1 hr 18 min

Star Citizen is well known for selling ships, but lately, things seem to be more hectic than usual. I’m joined by Execute to deep dive into the inner workings of ship sales, how CIG maximizes profit from them, and how long things may go on like this. Today’s Guests: Execute/ Inforunners YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/inforunners Twitch: https://twitter.com/TheInforunners ToC: 00:00 Introductions 03:00 CCUs and Ship Deals 16:30 DefenseCon & The Ship Sale Marathon 01:10: Ship Sales Forever? 01:14:25 Predictions Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Is Squadron 42 About To See Another Delay & What's Up With Star CItizen? (FT.Farrister)

1 hr 41 min

With DefenseCon behind us, records broken, and $1 Billion passed, there’s a lot to talk about that’s actually NOT gameplay related. Today I’m joined by Farrister to look at the Anvil Odin, The DefenseCon event, and the possiblities of Squadron 42 not releasing this year, to take stock of the current state f things in 2026.Today’s Guests: @Farrister  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FarristerToC:00:00 Introductions02:30 Things Have Been Rough16:30 Was 4.8 A Good Update?27:00 How Was DefenseCon 2026?45:00 The Anvil Odin…What?01:25:19 Is Squadron 42 Delayed Again?Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequenceWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3IAudio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequenceStart a Star Citizen account with 50000 extra credits in your pocket by using the referral code link below. It will take you to RSI's page directly, with a referral code put in for you.https://www.jointomato.com/Tobii Eye Tracker 5 (code "spacetomato" at checkout for 5% off): https://bit.ly/STGEyeTracker

Star Citizen Just Passed $1B in Funding | What’s Going On? (FT.Grolo)

1 hr 24 min

Star Citizen Alpha 4.8 was a rough launch, the Ironclad came out half-working, a new $5000 ship concept just sold out in minutes, and the game has passed $1b raised. Star Citizen is the best it’s ever been, but also extremely exhausting and confusing for some at the moment. I’m joined by Grolo to discuss Star Citizen’s backend issues, big ship sales, and the major wins the game is currently achieving. Today’s Guests: Grolo https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF_Bu-562FhrRftPbd1-K9ATwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/grolo_af ToC: 00:00 Introductions 03:50 How is Alpha 4.8? 17:20 Teleport to Party Leader 24:20 Is Star Citizen Performance Degrading? 40:00 Server Systems Red Alert? 55:00 The Anvil Odin 01:10:30 -Funding and Progress Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Star Citizen is Releasing Some Crazy Ships For Drake DefenseCon (FT.STARJUMP_GRIM)

1 hr 41 min

From the Origin M80 to the Aegis Tiburon, the number of ships releasing this DefenseCon for Star Citizen is overwhelming. I’m joined by YouTuber and founder of one of the top fleet viewers in Star Citizen, StarJump_GRIM, to talk about all the ships arriving in this year's event, and what we’ve noticed. Today’s Guests:  @STARJUMP_GRIM  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/starjump_grim ToC: 00:00 Introductions 06:10 The Anvil Odin: The Last Concept 24:45 The Aegis Tiburon 32:45 The New Drake Ironclad 51:30 The Drake Pitbull 58:20 The Origin M80 01:13:00 The MISC Starlite 01:21:00 Ship Cosmetic Kits 01:31:20 The Kruger Stingray & Gatac Ships 01:36:40 Final Predictions Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

With 6 Ships Releasing & The Odin Sale, Is Star Citizen About to Pass $1 Billion? (FT.Dusty Star)

1 hr 39 min

At about $965 million raised, and 8 ship releases in the next month, Star Citizen might pass the $1B funding milestone right on the back of a Squadron 42 release date announcement. But what’s with all these ships? Why so many, and what are they all for? I’m joined by YouTuber and newcomer to the show, Dusty Star, to discuss the whats and whys of these thrusters & dust. Today’s Guests: Dusty Star YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thrusters-and-dust Twitch: twitch.tv/thrustersanddust ToC: 00:00 Introductions 12:20 Squadron 42 Still Confirmed This Year? 16:30 New Drake Ships! 25:00 Multi-Crew Struggles 41:40 Origin M80 01:13:00 The Anvil Odin 01:33:00 Invictus Week Predictions Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Star Citizen's Biggest Month Ever is Here But It Might Not Be ALL Good (FT. Tenpoundfortytwo)

2 hr 9 min

Star Citizen Alpha 4.8 releases in May, along with the Drake Ironclad, Drake Pitbull, Origin M80, Hammerhead variant, transport refactor, refueling gameplay, component crafting, and on and on. This actually may be a bigger patch than 4.0, 3.0, or 2.0 before them, and I’m joined by editor on the channel, TenPoundFortyTwo to discuss the biggest highlights of what’s coming in 4.8, and what’s planned for the game throughout the rest of the year. Today’s Guests: TenPoundFortyTwo https://www.youtube.com/@tenpoundfortytwo https://www.twitch.tv/tenpoundfortytwo ToC: 00:00 Introductions 02:00 Can Star Citizen Keep This Momentum? 15:20 Upcoming Ships 33:50 On The Way To Full Loot (Item Recovery) 46:30 Crafting is Changing 01:01:20 Is The Game Performing Better? 01:09:20 Interesting News From China 01:40:30 Xenothreat & Tactical Strike Groups Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Star Citizen Alpha 4.8 | Progression is Getting Very Real Very Fast

1 hr 33 min

Star Citizen Alpha 4.8 will provide players the opportunity to unlock blueprints permanently. Progression in Star Citizen is becoming clearer, and customization is picking up, but still several key systems are lacking. Today, I’m joined by streamer XeroState to discuss the growing reality of Star Citizen and how player choice is becoming real very quickly. Today’s Guests: Xerostate YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCJBnfo-JfuLRW1-hcEQPKyQ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/xerostate ToC:00:00 Introductions 03:00 Do You Wanna Fight for Xenothreat? 09:45 Too Real Too Soon? 19:30 Customization In-Game 38:45 What’s Going on with Reputation 45:10 Are Blueprints the New Center? 52:20 Was Item Recovery T0 A Good Idea? 01:12:30 How is Ship Combat? 01:24:20 Big Predictions Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Alpha 4.8, Squadron 42 Release Prep, & More Crafting | Star Citizen Latest News (FT. The Astro Historian))

1 hr 40 min

Squadron 42’s upcoming release becomes more obvious with marketing and store decisions in April, crafting continues it’s takeover of the game with more additions in 4.8, and there’s simply a lot to talk about around Tactical Strike Groups, Refueling, and new additions coming to Star Citizen soon.Today I’m joined by show regular The Astro Historian to discuss the immediate and long-term future of Star Citizen, and the lead-up to Squadron 42’s release. Today’s Guests:The Astro HistorianYouTube: ⁨@TheAstroHistorian⁩ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/TheAstroPub ToC: 00:00 Introductions 04:20 How is Alpha 4.7? 09:00 Connecting the Gameloops 18:00 Crafting in 4.8 25:00 Okay, THEORY Crafting in 4.8 40:00 More Crafting Talk 46:45 Future Inventory Additions 55:50 Tactical Strike Groups in 4.8 01:03:20 Squadron 42 Buybacks Are Gone! 01:20:20 Star Citizen’s Main Story Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Star Citizen Has Some Interesting Ships Releasing Right now

1 hr 47 min

The next couple of months of Star Citizen will be filled with new ships and new content drops. Witha n update every two weeks between now and June, a lot is planned. I’m joined by Tree0311 to discuss the most exciting upcoming ships like the Ironclad and the new Origin ship, and some more confusing additions like the upcoming PvE fleet battles. Today’s Guests: Tree0311YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tree0311Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tree0311 ToC: 00:00 Introductions 07:00 Are Ship Launches Getting Worse? 17:00 Refueling Gameplay & SHIPS? 29:30 Is The Hull B A Perfect Hauler? 48:00 Is The UTV The New Loot Wagon? 56:30 New Origin Ship Incoming! 01:02:00 Tactical Strike Groups Could Be….Interesting 01:10:25 Gib Faterpillar 01:17:20 The most “Exotic” Ship Yet: The Gatac Railen 01:21:30 Is There Such Thing as Too Many Ships? 01:32:00 Predictions Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Star Citizen 4.8: Crafting, Item Recovery, and Other Major Game Systems

1 hr 15 min

Star Citizen 4.18 is coming, and with it the transport system, refueling missions, new ships, and an expansion in Nyx. Star Citizen is gaining momentum, and feature additions are finally back on the menu every 2 months. I’m joined by networking expert and YouTuber Grolo to discuss the realities of these big systems. Server meshing, item recovery, crafting, Starchitect, and more. This is the state of Star Citizen’s systems. Today’s Guests: GroloYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF_Bu-562FhrRftPbd1-K9ATwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/grolo_af ToC: 00:00 Introductions 05:50 Was Wikelo a Waste? 10:00 Crafting & The Economy 31:30 Item Recovery Tier 1 38:00 Starchitect & Thousands of POIs 47:00 What is Quasi Dynamic Server Meshing? 01:03:00 What is The Transport System? 01:07:00 New Ships! Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube InstagramTwitter Facebook Discord

EP 255 - From Armor Stats to Weapon Crafting, Star Citizen is Changing A Lot

1 hr 23 min

As Star Citizen continues to grow in features and content, a distinct change is starting to take shape. The game is becoming less a collection of features, and more a game to progress through with or without friends. Even so, some major key features are still missing and in question for the next update, Alpha 4.8. Today I’m joined by youtuber Hav0k to discuss the changing focus of Star Citizen, and what’s still needed to convince most players it’s becoming a game.Today’s Guests: @Hav0k  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hav0kTwitch: twitch.tv/hav0k7ToC:00:00 Introductions05:00 How is Alpha 4.7?25:30 Why So FPS Focused?40:20 4.8 Is Looking Crazy52: 00 Becoming an MMO01:13:30 Closing Predictions Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

EP 254 | What Alpha 4.7 Says About Star Citizen’s Future

1 hr 43 min

A lot is changing in Star Citizen at the moment, and it offers a good chance to take a look at the big picture. What Star Citizen currently is, and where it’s headed. Cause crafting, instances, base building, and the player economy are all becoming a bigger focus every quarter. So I’m joined by TenPoundFortyTwo to discuss the question, what kind of game is Star Citizen trying to be?Today’s Guests: @tenpoundfortytwo  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tenpoundfortytwoTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tenpoundfortytwoToC:00:00 Introduction03:00 Is 4.7 a Gamechanger?40:20 Is The EPTU Working?45:00 The New Flight Model59:00 Still the “Best Space Sim”?01:09:45 Non-Combative Gameplay?01:18:20 What’s Coming in 4.8?01:28:00 Your Predictions For 2026Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube InstagramTwitter Facebook Discord

EP 253 | Star Citizen Alpha 4.7 is Kickstarting The Age of Industry & It Looks Good

1 hr 20 min

Star Citizen Alpha 4.7 is one of the bigger changes to mining we’ve seen, even though it’s supposed to be the crafting patch. Today I’m joined by YouTuber & Org Leader Loud Guns to discuss the surprisingly big shift in mining playing out in Star Citizen, and how crafting plays into the overall game progression and daily gameplay. Today’s Guests:LoudGuns YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LoudGuns Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/loudguns ToC: 00:00 Introductions 03:30 What Makes Industry Matter? 09:50 Mining Up Until Now 24:15 4.7 Mining Updates 34:30 Skill Based Gameplay & The Whole Loop 40:30 Group Gameplay 53:20 Too Much Material Quality 01:07:30 Narrative Mining Missions? 01:13:10 Exploration Gameplay? 01:16:35 Your Prediction Follow Space Tomato on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Other Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord

EP 252 - The Newcomer Star Citizen Experience in 2026

1 hr 20 min

Your first couple weeks in any game are the most exciting time, but Star Citizen can be a trip. Today I’m joined by Acuze, to discuss his first month in the game, and his summary of those adventures on Youtube.Today’s Guests:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCQCcvcqJhBukBAegA9D68NA Twitch: twitch.tv/acuzetmToC:ToC:00:00 Introduction05:00 The Star Citizen Community11:30 The Reputation21:40 First Steps in Star Citizen34:15 Best Parts of Star Citizen56:30 Immersion01:08:35 Piracy01:11:30 The Draw Follow Space Tomato on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠My Other Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord

EP 251 - Crafting, Funding, Pyro, & More | Star Citizen 2026 Early Wins & Losses

1 hr 51 min

As we approach 4.7 PTU, headline features, new locations, and new ships are exciting. Q1 has been an exciting time, but today I’m joined by TheAstroHistorian to put this first quarter, Star Citizen’s current successful run, and the next couple quarters into perspective.Today’s Guests: @TheAstroHistorian  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/theastrohistorianTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theastropubToC:00:00 Introductions 01:20 Crafting & Inventory 19:00 Contracts, Missions, & Things to Do 21:20 Player Increase This Year 28:40 2026 First Quarter Report 46:00 The Direction of Star Citizen 01:03:20 Why Does Pyro Suck? 01:12:25 Reputation & Lore 01:32:20 Why is Star Citizen Succeeding?Follow Space Tomato on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠My Other Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Discord

EP 250 - Star Citizen's New Inventory Is Good | Is It Good Enough For a Loot Goblin?

1 hr 6 min

Star Citizen’s inventory can be a bit much, but with the new update it looks like it might meet many folks’ needs. Along with crafting in the tech preview, it’s looking more and more possible that we might see the major feature in 4.7. Today I’m joined by TheCoreGameplay to discuss inventory, looting, crafting, and the growing logistics gameplay of Star Citizen. Today’s Guests: Thecoregameplay YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thecoregameplay Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thecoregameplay Twitter: https://x.com/TheCoreGameplay ToC: 00:00 Introductions 07:45 Survival Gameplay in Star Citizen 13:40 Looting Gameplay Currently 23:00 Star Citizen’s Inventory 40:20 Solo vs “Org” gameplay 57:20 What’s Coming Next? 1:00:00 Should You Play Now? Follow Space Tomato on social media: ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠  ⁠⁠My Other Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Discord

EP 249 - Why Star Citizen is an MMO For Non MMO Players

1 hr 24 min

From Eve Online to Halo to Jedi Starfighter, Star Citizen attracts players from a wide variety of games. Today I'm joined by Active to discuss what drew him to the game, what keeps him entertained, and what could eventually make this an MMO for the masses. Today’s Guests: Active YouTube:  @ActiveInTheVerse  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/activee ToC:00:00 Introductions 05:20 What Brought You to Star CItizen? 13:00 Does Squadron 42 Matter 20:20 Risk & Reward in A Game 38:00 How They Can Lose The Reputation 47:35 Pvp & PvE 59:50 What’s Different About Star Citizen 01:14:05 Halo and Squadron 42 Follow Space Tomato on social media: ⁠Website⁠  ⁠Youtube⁠  ⁠My Other Youtube⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Discord

EP 248 - Star Citizen’s CTO Details Alpha 4.7, Inventory, & The Future of Star Citizen

1 hr 37 min

After a long year of “stabilization”. Star Citizen is back to feature development. This week, the CTO of CIG delivered details about what that will look like over the next few months. From crafting to persistence, I’m joined by Grolo to discuss the near-term future of Star Citizen. We’ll also be looking at the recent collapse of Ashes of Creation and what Star Citizen players might see in it. Today’s Guests:GroloYouTube:https: //www.youtube.com/channel/UCF_Bu-562FhrRftPbd1-K9A Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/grolo_afToC:00:00 Introductions07:00 Was Ashes of Creation a Forewarning?19:00 Social Apps INCOMING!32:00 Where is Dynamic Server Meshing?43:30 Let’s Talk About Crafting01:01:50 The New Inventory01:16:50 Peripheral Updates01:25:15 Item Persistence01:28:50 What is 2026 the year of?01:31:50 Big Prediction of the next 6 months Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

EP 247 - Is 2026 Star Citizen’s Best Start Ever to a New Year?

1 hr 30 min

Every year, Star Citizen kicks off with a slow January of planning and prep for the year ahead, not this year. CIG has released a new update in January with new features, ships, and narrative content. With an early test of crafting and the roadmap of 4.7 also revealed, I’m joined by Farrister to discuss potentially the best start to a new year for Star Citizen so far!Today’s Guests:Farrister:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCCWLg4f6GAMe-hdIFQ_Fq2w Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/farristerTwitter: https://twitter.com/thomasfarristerToC:00:00 Introductions05:20 Does Engineering Actually Matter?17:00 Star Citizen 4.6 | Is It Good?27:30 Star Citizen’s Newest Event42:50 The RSI Hermes Reviewed58:00 Is Crafting Coming Soon?01:12:15 A New Salvage Ship Coming Soon?01:17:45 Best Start to A Year Ever?01:25:00 Predictions!!!!Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

EP 246 - Star Citizen Tier 0 Crafting First Impressions | The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

1 hr 28 min

Crafting has finally hit player hands in closed testing, and we’ve got the details. There are wins, losses, confusions, and potential long term problems, but for now, I’m joined by TenPoundFortyTwo to just chat about what we experienced and what it could mean for the game going forward. Today’s Guests: Today’s Guests: @tenpoundfortytwo  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tenpoundfortytwoTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tenpoundfortytwo ToC: 00:00 Introductions 02:30 Summarized Findings 09:20 Crafting Tier 0 Explained 18:00 Potential Problems 50:10 It’s Not Just Combat! 58:30 The Casual Players Effect 01:07:00 Stop Adding Features? 01:12:00 The Org Effect 01:20:10 The Next Progress Wipe? Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

EP 245 - The Biggest Event in Star Citizen is Getting Better | MMO Esports?

1 hr 13 min

Star Citizen allows for events unlike most other games can. The Daymar Rally hosts 500+ people across 500+ km all in a dynamic open world endurance race with pirates, security, and the danger of the elements. Today I’m joined by the creators of the event to talk about their 8 years of running it, and what new challenges Star Citizen poses for players in 2026.Today’s Guests:COR5AIRhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ATMOesportshttps://x.com/Cor5air_ATMOCrucianhttps://www.twitch.tv/CrucianGaminghttps://x.com/CrucianGamingToC:00:00 Introductions12:20 What is the Daymar Rally?22:00 Daymar Rally Details30:00 Star Citizen in 2026 X Daymar Rally44:20 New Features & Alpha 4.651:00 Other Events At ATMO

EP 244 - What is Star Citizen’s Best Case Scenario in 2026?

1 hr 33 min

Star Citizen in 2026 is in a precarious situation, coming off a year focused on “playability” the hope is for a better performing game, but Star Citizen 1.0 needs to be built, and features need to be added. Today I’m joined by Sulyce of the Beyond the Verse podcast to discuss the best and worst case scenarios of 2026, and what the immediate future may look like.Today’s Guests: SulyceYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCOmABvFimbqC7wT29js8NlQ Website: https://www.beyondtheversehq.com/Twitter: https://x.com/BTV_CastToC:00:00 Introductions02:00 Too Much Hype?07:30 State of the game18:00 Building on a Successful 202530:00 2026 Worse Case Scenario35:30 The Best Case Scenario01:00:06 Final Thoughts & Year Ahead Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  Second Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

EP 243 - With Crafting, Star Citizen Could Have an AMAZING 2026, But Will It?

1 hr 45 min

2026 will focus heavily on crafting, in Star Citizen. From the inventory to item recovery, it will change the way the game works. There’s a lot riding on the feature and the mechanis surrounding it. While it’s not the whole year, it does carry a lot of expectation. Today I’m joined by TheSpaceCoder to discuss crafting, what it requires, includes, and does to the game, and when we might see it. Today’s Guests: https://twitter.com/TheSpaceCoderX https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpaceCoder ToC: 00:00 Introductions 02:30 How Important is Crafting? 12:00 The Star Citizen Economy 16:00 A New Focus on Star Citizen? 31:30 A New Inventory 48:40 Refining Gameplay 56:30 The MISC Expanse 01:05:00 Item Recovery Tier 1 01:21:30 Could 2026 Really Be This Good? Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord

EP 242 - Every Ship We Expect to Release in 2026 & The Best (and Worst) Ships of 2025

1 hr 37 min

As 2025 wraps up, we are already aware of even more ships releasing in 2026, and the new ships are likely to start in the first month of the new year. So to get straight into things, I’m joined by Execute to discuss the best and worst ships of 2025, and what we expect to see in the new year. Today’s Guests: Execute Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/inforunners/videos YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@inforunners Twitter - https://twitter.com/theinforunners?lang=en ToC: 00:00 Introductions 01:30 The Best of 2025 22:00 Are The Ships Getting Better? 47:30 New Ships of 2026! 01:21:10 Is This The Year For Star Citizen? Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube   Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord

EP 241 - The “Year of Playability” Was Star Citizen’s Best Year Ever | What Happened?

1 hr 47 min

2025 started out a bit unsure for Star Citizen, but as the year continued on, it became clear the goal was to deliver fast pieces of content on the back of more stability. This succeeded to varying levels, but ultimately the year was a huge positive change for the game. I’m joined by The Astro Historian to discuss 2025 in review. Today’s Guests: TheAstroPub Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/TheAstroPub Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAstroPub, https://www.youtube.com/@TheAstroHistorian Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheAstroPub ToC: 00:00 Introductions 04:00 How did 2025 Start? 07:00 “The Year of Playability” 14:30 Did it Get Better? 29:00 Where Are The Features, Though? 44:20 Storylines in Star Citizen 01:00:00 Something Big is Happening Here 01:24:50 Most Important Thing in 2025 01:32:30 What’s Gotten Worse in 2025? 01:33:40 The Community in 2025 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube   Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord

EP 240 - Could Star Citizen Be A Game For Everyone? | The Potential “WoW Moment”

1 hr 27 min

Star Citizen is a seemingly very complex game at the moment without supporting systems. Still, there’s a chance the real goal is to pack as many casual opportunities into this game as possible. Today I’m joined by Grolo to discuss a theory he has that Star Citizen could, much like Wow, attract players from all corners of the industry to play a game unlike any other. But will it really happen? Today’s Guests: Grolo Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@grolo-af ToC: 00:00 Introductions 06:00 Is Star Citizen a Game For Everyone? 25:00 Can You Be For Everybody & Be Niche? 36:20 Is It Going To Be Casual Friendly? 39:00 What’s Past 1.0? 48:30 Is Engineering For Everyone? 01:02:00 Instancing in Star Citizen  01:17:00 Can They Bring in More Industry Vets? Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube  Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord

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