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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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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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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: SCHaulers YouTube: @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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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