Launch Sequence with Space Tomato

Star Citizen alpha 4.3.1 is introducing a new highly anticipated ship, the RSI Apollo. Along with it they are attempting to change up medical gameplay and the way respawning works. Today, I’m joined by CertifiedGumbo in a live show to cover the changes we see coming to the game in the immediate future, and what it could mean for the long term. This episode was recorded before the official medical design brief was released

Design Brief: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/20750-Design-Brief-Medical-Gameplay

Today’s Guests:CertifiedGumbo

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CertifiedGumboTwitter: twitter.com/CertifiedGumbo

ToC:

00:00 Introductions

06:20 Medical Updates

01:18:30 CitizenCon Expectations

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As crazy as it may be, rumors are swirling that Chris Roberts, CEO of CIG, may have mentioned another possible time and date for Star Citizen 1.0 release. It’s as unbelievable as ever, but it is worth diving into why that is the case, and how things may progress over the next few years. This also offers a great time to discuss No Man’s Sky, the game that keeps on giving, and how it is changing the game industry.

Today’s Guests:

Tree0311

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tree0311 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tree0311 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tree0311_SC 

ToC:

00:00 Introductions

04:40 Star Citizen Coming in 2027?

26:50 The Year So Far

41:20 Command Modules, The Apollo, & The Roadmap Update

01:07:50 Did No Man’s Sky Just KILL STAR CITIZEN!?!?

01:31:00 Expectations for The Rest of 2025

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This week, we take a look at JumpSpace, a 4-player co-op combat, engineering, and space flight game. I’ve been waiting for this one for a whil,e and I’m grateful to have the opportunity to bring two of the team on to the show to talk about their journey making the game, and what to expect in its future.

Today’s Guests:

Groove & Rasmus (KeepSake Games)

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KeepsakeGamesOfficial

Twitter - https://twitter.com/KeepsakeGames

ToC:

00:00 Introductions

06:00 Sea of Thieves in Space?

16:10 Pineapple on Pizza

19:00 JumpSpace Influences

26:45 The Most Unique Game Mechanics

33:30 Is GameDev Hard?

40:50 Future Plans

56:00 Soundtrack

59:30 Full Release vs Early Access

01:08:00 Has it Gotten Harder to Release Games?

Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence

With Star Ciizen 4.2.1 behind us, CIG has released a statement about the problems players encountered. But is it enough to really fix their communication problems, or more of the same? I’m joined by TheAstroHistorian this week to discuss CIG’s apology, event extension, and overall communication in the year of playability, and how it may change going forward.

Today’s Guests:

TheAstroHistorian

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

04:20 CIG’s Communication in 2025

25:20 Apologies Aplenty from CIG

53:20 Do They Play Their Own Game?

59:20 Finishing 2025 Strong

Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence

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Star Citizen Alpha 4.3 has entered testing in the first wave of PTU (Evocati). With it comes almost 100 new underground facilities with new investigation contracts and other surprises. Today I discuss first impressions with TheAstroHistorian as well as the difficulties of dealing with Wikelo and his ship restrictions, and the narrative of Star Citizen’s story in 2025.Today’s Guests:MrKrakenYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/mrkrakenTwitter: twitter.com/realmrkrakenToC:00:00 Introductions05:10 New Kruger Intergalactic Ship31:00 Dropping The Ball on New Locations?48:30 Details of Underground Facilities in 4.301:08:10 Making Guides for Star Citizen01:17:40 Year of Playability?

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Star Citizen Alpha 4.3 has entered testing in the first wave of PTU (Evocati). With it comes almost 100 new underground facilities with new investigation contracts and other surprises. Today, I discuss first impressions with TheAstroHistorian as well as the difficulties of dealing with Wikelo and his ship restrictions, and the narrative of Star Citizen’s story in 2025.

Today’s Guests:

TheAstroHistorian

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

06:30 Star Citizen: The Story So Far

17:45 The Future of Mission Givers

21:40 Narrative & Events

28:00 New Underground Facilities

44:40 What Happened To Cooperation Zones

01:00:00 Is Combat Going to Be Everywhere From Now on?

01:12:30 Wikelo & Ship Availability

01:19:40 The Rest of The Year (Is Rough?)

Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence

Every year, the same question. Today I’m joined by 10Pound42 for a follow up to ourrecent look at the year of playability. With 4.2.1 releasing to quite a few problems and an event that has left players unable to enjoy the game. In the year of playability this can be frustrating, but it’s notthe end of the world. While the game is ABSOLUTELY NOT DYING, we will be looking at the problems that do continue to hold it back, and what CIG could do to remedy these problems. Hope you enjoy!

Today’s Guests:

TenPoundFortyTwo

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tenpoundfortytwo

ToC:

00:00 Introductions

10:00 The Year of “Playbality”

38:00 The Resource Drive Event

01:14:30 Communication Problems

01:19:00 Are We Dying *Again*?

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With Star Citizen’s latest update comes a new ship, an interesting new event, and another opportunity to look at the release schedule this year. I’m joined by Execute from the Inforunners today to discuss 2025 with regards to ship releases, content drops, and the lack of features that still leave players yearning for more forward progress.

Today’s Guests:

Execute / InforunnersYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/inforunners

Twitch: twitch.tv/inforunners

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One of the biggest critics of Star Citizen’s recent flight model changes, Avener__One joins me to discuss some actual positive changes coming, as well as aspects that may still harm the game. This is meant to be a look at the possible future of Star Citizen combat and balance. We also cover the RSI Meteor release this week, the recent surge in cheating in the game, and of course, PvP in Star Citizen.

Today’s Guests:

Avenger_One:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSpHqU4XaHROCzQ2zFirh6A

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/avenger__one

ToC:

00:00 Introductions

05:30 How is Star Citizen?

10:00 PvP in The Verse

20:50 Did Master Modes Kill Star Citizen?

34:00 The RSI Meteor

44:00 What Defines Star Citizen Combat?

55:00 Becoming More Skill Focused

01:13:00 Atmospheric Flight

01:18:20 Cheating & Stuff

01:39:10 A Positive Finish!

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After 12 years of development Star Citizen is still adding the initial mechanics and features to Star Citizen, officially that should mean it’s still an alpha, but CIG is treating things a bit differently.

Regular maintenance, updates every week, more permanent narratives, and in-game rewards all hint at a game trying to move on, but with so much still missing, is it really ready? Or is it all semantics that don’t matter anyway? Join me as I discuss with Twitch streamer Xerostate.

Today’s Guests:

Xerostate:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJBnfo-JfuLRW1-hcEQPKyQ 

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/xerostate

ToC:

00:00 Introductions

07:00 The State of The Industry

17:20 The State of Star Citizen

30:30 Is it Still An Alpha?

38:00 Sandbox Locations

54:30 Player Interaction

01:02:10 Alpha 4.3 First Impressions

01:11:00 In-Game Rewards & Cheating

01:17:30 A New Inventory

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