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Space Tomato

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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  • S1 · E266
    June 8 · 1 hr 18 min

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

    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

  • S1 · E265
    June 1 · 1 hr 41 min

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

    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

  • S1 · E264
    May 25 · 1 hr 24 min

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

    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

  • S1 · E263
    May 21 · 1 hr 41 min

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

    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

  • S1 · E262
    May 11 · 1 hr 39 min

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

    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

  • S1 · E261
    May 4 · 2 hr 9 min

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

    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

  • S1 · E260
    April 27 · 1 hr 33 min

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

    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

  • S1 · E259
    April 20 · 1 hr 40 min

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

    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

  • S1 · E258
    April 13 · 1 hr 47 min

    Star Citizen Has Some Interesting Ships Releasing Right now

    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

  • S1 · E256
    April 6 · 1 hr 15 min

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

    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

  • S1 · E255
    March 30 · 1 hr 23 min

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

    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

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