Launch Sequence with Space Tomato

Alpha 3.20 is available now, and in good fashion, has stumbled out of the gate. While there are some frustrating initial issues, underneath the hopefully temporary setbacks lies an actually pretty enjoyable patch. Today I’m joined by Youtuber @Farrister to discuss the new patch, the rest of the year ahead of us, and the further reveal of persistent hangars and how cargo hauling will work long-term...

LevelCapGaming came into regular Star Citizen coverage HYPED (my interview from that time is linked below), but it’s been 18 months of thick Star Citizen development cycle fatigue. So how is he faring now after delays, mistakes, and instability, and what’s the outlook for the game's future? This is a good one, folks, There is a lot of discussion from LevelCap’s unique perspective. I hope you e...

There has been a hefty dose of reading on and in between the lines this past week. With a 3.21 confirmation, 4.0 will not be coming this year, and with 3.20 approaching, new features and quality-of-life fixes are making the patch sound much better than previously thought. This week I’m joined by SaltEMike to discuss all the latest Star Citizen news and what we expect for 3.20, 3.21, and the rest o...

With 3.20 in testing on the PTU, players continue to dig into any possible changes we didn’t already know about. With the Hull C and a new addition to the cargo refactor included, I sat down with cargo hauling Youtuber Jack Axton to get a clue on whether cargo hauling, supply and demand, or the economy in general may have changed to bring the excitement back to cargo hauling in alpha 3.20. Today’s...

Star Citizen 3.20 is finally in players' hands, and it is sounding better than we thought. Arena Commander updates, Hull C & cargo updates, ground vehicle improvements, and more. Today, I’m joined by Youtuber and esports commentator @Croncy   to look at the latest update coming to Star Citizen, expectations around CitizenCon, and the rest of the year for CitizenCon.  Today’s Guests: Croncy...

Starfield is weeks away. Review copies have been shipped, the hype is building, and regular lore drops have given us insight into the setting of the universe we will step into. Today I review that lore with Youtuber The AstroHistorian, and we dive into what is actually a surprisingly interesting setting and atmosphere. Will this game live up to the expectations though? Today’s Guests: The AstroHis...

This week on the Launch Sequence Podcast I’m joined by Youtuber and former CIG employee The Pilot. Known for ship videos in Elite Dangerous, The Pilot changed over to Star Citizen and subsequently began working for the company as well. Today I pick his brain to hear what it’s like to work on the gargantuan project, vying for insight into the game, and getting his opinion on what’s coming next. Tod...

With Starfield soon releasing, comparing it with Star Citizen has become a weekly topic (even around these parts). But these games are actually very different, and not just in gameplay but in origin, timeline, and overall mission + design. Today I want to dive deep into what makes Star Citizen such a unique and exciting project, while also looking at the draw of Starfield in comparison. For this c...

Some features in Star Citizen are introduced and discussed, but not experienced. The dynamic economy is one of the biggest features that falls into this trap. But what does it include, and why aren’t we seeing it in-game? Today, joined by TheSpaceCoder, I’ll be taking a look at the problems with the economy in Star Citizen, how the Quantum Simulation aims to fix them, and when we might start exper...

While news is slow, Star Citizen is due for a new update soon. Alpha 3.20 is right around the corner, but still in a pretty unpredictable position in terms of the full feature set and exact timing of the new patch. With features like master modes and a ship like the Hull C coming in, though, there’s a lot to discuss. This week I’m joined by Croncy to look at expected features in 3.20 as well as ex...

One of the biggest launches of the year in 2023 is actually a space game. I couldn’t be happier! But it’s also a video game in 2023, game launches are a tricky lot, now. Is it possible that our excitement for Starfield is leading to overhype? Absolutely! But today I want to talk about WHY that is happening, and of course, acknowledge our biases. Join Morphologis and myself as we discuss the pros a...

Halfway through the year, I’m afraid the outlook for Star Citizen’s bigger features is not shaping up to be as good as I’d hoped. A lot of work that looked set for Q3 of 2023 is now looking like Q4 (shocked). That doesn’t mean we aren’t still getting a lot of new content throughout the remainder of 2023. This week on the Launch Sequence I’m joined by CasaBlack who keeps a close eye on Star Citizen...

Star Citizen is a game built around risk, choice, and consequence. Your preparation and knowledge will help you avoid gameplay you don’t want, and for many that’s PvP. Today I’ll be discussing with Youtuber and streamer Avenger__One the inherent risks of Star Citizen, how you can avoid being attacked by pirates, and how the game will allow you to limit the gameplay you want to avoid. Today’s Guest...

With the recent Starfield showcase, there have been many questions about how it might impact Star Citizen. There’s no denying Star Citizen has struggled with development speed, and many are ready for a more polished experience. But there is a reason people continue to play the game and many more reasons players might stick with it in addition to Starfield. In this episode, Youtuber Loud Guns joins...

Since 2017 Star Citizen has jumped back and forth between barely playable and passable. Throughout all this time a combination of server and client-side optimizations needed to be made to improve the game. Some of these optimizations have occurred, but many more are needed. So what does it take for your PC to run the game at 60 FPS, how long until we can all enjoy that stability, and is 2023 the w...

As a gamer who comes from the likes up KOTOR, Mass Effect, and Deus Ex for my sci-fi fix in gaming, RPGs have a special place in my heart. So a new space RPG has all of my attention. The sci-fi game genre has been struggling for quite some time, creating the chance for something new to tentpole the genre. Will Starfield be that mainstream, quality space game the industry has been waiting for? Toda...

Star Citizen has a lot of things going for it, in my opinion, but it’d be pure denial to say there aren’t some crucial ways the game could improve for its players.  Today’s Guests: The Yamiks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo6p2NdDfoUvH2Iw3O3ipPg   Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheYamiks Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I Support This...

2023 is shaping up to be the best year for Star Citizen “gameloops” the core careers like mining, cargo hauling, piracy, salvage, engineering, and racing all seem to be getting major upgrades. Along with this, there’s just plenty of development going on. I invited Youtuber Farrister on the show for a mid-year check-in on what Star Citizen even is in 2023, and whether you should be trying it. Today...

As is tradition, the final weeks of May have revealed new ships and possible new plans for Star Citizen as a whole. But the new ships this year tell a slightly different story than before. This week I’m joined by Launch Sequence regulars The Astro Historian and execute from the Inforunners to discuss the new Mirai Fury, Tumbril Storm, RSI Lynx, and what their arrivals may mean for the immediate fu...

The Banu Merchantman, the MISC Expanse, the Hull C, these large ships have been sold with big promises of exciting and unique gameplay, but most still haven’t arrived. Today I’m joined by one of the biggest voices in star citizen ship content on Youtube STLYoungblood. We’ll be talking about the most exciting ship concepts, and what they could do for the game when they are built. Recorded: May 12,...

Welcome to the Launch Sequence episode 100, it’s a long time coming, but I couldn’t be more proud of it. I hope you enjoy it! 8 different interviews were conducted over the last few weeks to understand the thought process of people covering Star Citizen after the most turbulent update in the game’s history. With so many questions about the priorities of the game, who the game is currently being ma...

Over the last couple of years, there has been a noticeable shift of players from Elite Dangerous to Star Citizen. Being a very similar genre of game, this sort of switch makes sense, but I wanted to get a first-hand account of why exactly it was happening. This week, Elite Dangerous Youtubers Yamiks & Down To Earth Astronomy join me to discuss the case of the Elite Dangerous refugees. Today&#3...

From the founding of Hurston Dynamics, to the current state of politics, Star Citizen is a pretty dark game when you consider all the lore involved. But why don’t we get to learn that through the game? In this pre-100 special, I’m joined by TheAstroPub to discuss how lore in Star Citizen is making a bigger impact with new features and factions coming, and how such a dark and dystopian game will co...

With the unorthodox launch of 3.18 mostly behind, things are still left pretty “off”. With players essentially having played 3.18 for 3 months already, CIG is looking to launch a follow-up patch shortly after, in May. Today I discuss this upcoming patch with TheSpaceCoder, another Star Citizne Youtuber. We’ll look at included features, potential problems, and whether there will be a delay.  Today&...

Star Citizen is having trouble with the long-awaited 3.18 update. And while each update has its origins, 3.18 may be suffering more than usual. Today Griffin Gaming, the leader of Sol Citizens, joins me to discuss the problems that confront players right now, how we might move past them, and of this was a big opportunity missed. Today's Guests: GriffinGamingRPG Support This Podcast: ⁠Patreon⁠...