EP 227 - Star Citizen, No Man’s Sky & the State of Space Games in 2025

Star Citizen isn’t just about the ships. There will be a few different ways for players to progress through the game and show their accomplishments. Will the reputation system be enough, though? And how will it factor into the rest of the game, gating content and keeping players safe? Today I’m joined by Tom Beckhäuser from Twitch to discuss the primary method of player progression in Star Citizen, your reputation. Today’s Guests: Tom Beckhäuser Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/tombeckhauser Video Podcast: 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

26 Juli 20241h 15min

Star Citizen is undergoing a lot of change this year. In addition, many areas of the game are as unstable as ever, but the gameplay is coming together in some places, and many players are having more fun than ever. I’m joined by Youtuber Hav0k this week to discuss the current state of the game, where things are headed in the immediate future, and if it’s worth it for you to download the game and try it again, especially with a free fly event currently ongoing. Today’s Guests: Hav0k Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmLyOWVecwYr9FqN1eZrAg Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube   Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord

15 Juli 20241h 17min

Star Citizen cargo missions have been pretty bad for the better part of a decade, now they are finally being brought up to a reasonable standard with new missions and improved functionality. The very first tests have shown us what is possible, and it’s looking good. I’m joined by Jack Axton who got a hands on experience to discuss the details of what makes things so much better for space truckers in Star Citizen. Today’s Guests: Jack Axton Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@JackAxton Twitter - https://x.com/jackaxtonsc Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence Video Podcast: 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

8 Juli 20241h 27min

Star Citizen 3.24 is in first wave testing, and there’s a lot to explore. From new cargo missions to the removal of the personal and city inventories, this is one of the most consequential features drops we’ve ever seen. While it’s only in Evocati, Darjanator is joining us today with hands on with the new patch to discuss weaknesses and strengths. Today’s Guests: Darjanator Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@darjanator Twitter - https://x.com/darjanator JRDF - https://www.jrdf.sc/  ToC: 00:00 Introduction 09:30 Why is Cargo Changing? 19:50 Will These Changes Ruin The Game? 27:50 How Is Alpha 3.24 Playing? 01:03:20 How Does This Change Casual Gameplay? 01:09:00 The Little Issues 01:13:50 What’s Next? Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website  Youtube  My Other Youtube   Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Discord

1 Juli 20241h 28min

Let’s take a look at the current roadmap, the expectation CIG has set for 2024, and the surprise update shake up with Alpha 3.24. Things are happening, but it can be confusing to drill down to WHY they are happening. This week I’m joined by fellow roadmap enthusiast CasaBlack Gaming as we discuss the possibility of further delays, the outlook at 4.0 and 1.0, and what Star Citizen looks like in the near term future. Today’s Guests: CasaBLACK Gaming Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@CasaBLACK Twitter - https://x.com/BlackShrubberie Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/casablackgaming ToC: 00:00 Introductions 07:30 Why Are We Getting A 3.24? 20:10 Is The Patch Further Delayed? 26:00 Is The Star Citizen Roadmap Useful? 26:40 Why Are They Talking About 1.0? 41:20 How Will Funding Work After 1.0? 46:20 Are They Meeting Their 2024 Goals? 57:20 When Will We See 4.0? 59:10 2024 Feature Wishlist Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence Video Podcast: 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

24 Juni 20241h 8min

One of the most frustrating parts of Star Citizen is its instability. While servers cause many problems, our computers also struggle to hit FPS targets. Today I’m joined by TenPoundFortyTwo to discuss PC performance in Star Citizen, why your computer doesn’t run the game all that great, and when it may get better. Today’s Guests: TenPoundFortyTwo Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@tenpoundfortytwo ToC: 00:00 Star Citizen Generall Discussion 16:30 How Is Star Citizen Performance Right Now? 26:30 How Will Performance Get Any Better? 40:00 Star Citizen “Release” 51:30 4.0 Improvements? 01:02:30 Lighting Enhancements 01:07:12 Last Bits Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence Video Podcast: 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

17 Juni 20241h 15min

With so many major design decisions solidifying and being made, there is a lot of commentary about the direction of Star Citizen and what is right for the game. Today I’m joined by Youtuber LiefX to discuss the simulation elements of the game, why people feel they are going away, and how it’s possible people also believe the game is getting too complicated. Today’s Guests: LiefX Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/liefx ToC: 00:00 Introductions 13:00 What is a Space Sim? 18:00 Are We Losing The Space Sim? 26:00 What Changes Are People Seeing? 43:00 So...Less Sim? (Master Modes) 54:00 But Star Citizen is Becoming More Complex? 59:00 Alpha 3.23.2 & Cargo Changes Video Podcast: 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

11 Juni 20241h 19min

There are tons of ships to try in Star Citizen, but a select group are catered towards first time players. Despite this, these “starter” ships have a lot of benefits to them in the long run. In today’s episode of the Launch Sequence Podcast, I’m joined by Dedleader to discuss what makes a starter ship, and how you can make the most of them as well.  Today’s Guests: Dedleader Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@DedLeader Video Podcast: 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 Juni 20241h 20min