Why Are Star Citizen Players Obsessing Over This New FPS Game?

While there is plenty to talk about Star Citizen from the outside, today we are taking a look at what it’s like to actually be IN the game. Anna Demetriou joins me in this episode to discuss her role as Miss Babbage, leading Siege of Orison, and playing the lead character in my potential game of the year.Today’s Guests:  @annardemetriou  YouTube:  @annardemetriou  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/annademetriou/videosToC:00:00 Introductions03:50 Resonance Behind the Scenes13:00 Being in Star Citizen33:00 Resonance 59:00 What’s Next?⭐ Code TOMATO for 10% off Corsair Peripherals: https://go.corsair.com/6kPWWb💚 Support us on Patreon for exclusive videos + more: https://www.patreon.com/SpaceTomato🍅 New to Star Citizen? Join Tomato for 50,000 free starter credits: https://jointomato.com📧 Business inquiries: [email protected]

Star Citizen Alpha 5.0 is finally public, but only for 24 hours. I’m joined by TenPoundFortyTwo to discuss everything we saw, and what players have learned from the brief test. We also discuss his time playing Squadron 42, and what players can expect at IAE. It’s a good chat.Today’s Guests:  @tenpoundfortytwo  YouTube:  @tenpoundfortytwo  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tenpoundfortytwo/videosToC:00:00 Introductions02:4 What is Alpha 5.0?08:00 What Gameplay Comes with 5.0?19:00 How is 5.0 Performance?28:10 How Starchitect Works46:20 Where is The Squadron 42 Video?52:30 Squadron 42 Release Expectations01:09:00 What Comes After 5.0?Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3ISupport This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-FiFollow Space Tomato on social media:Website  Youtube  My Other YoutubeInstagramTwitter Facebook Discord

From the Liberator to the Galaxy, I’m joined by TristPWN today to discuss the inner workings and new details of the ships coming to Star Citizen at IAE this month. Our minds are a bit changed on a few of these new ships, too. SPOILER WARNING RSI GALAXY DETAILS REVEALEDToday’s Guests: TristPWNYouTube:  ⁨@ace_tristPWN⁩ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tristpwnToC:00:00 Introductions6:00 Generalists & Specialized Ships15:00 The RSI Galaxy31:00 More Self-Sustaining Ships?35:00 The Anvil Liberator55:00 Other Ships of IAE01:03:20 Ship Expectations & PredictionsSupport This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-FiFollow Space Tomato on social media:Website  Youtube  My Other YoutubeInstagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Squadron 42 has proven to be a surprise to many people who got to play in October. Today I’m joined by the only player to complete that gameplay segment on the hardest difficulty, En1gm4tic. We dive into the FPS features, AI advancements, and overall game polish that make this experience more than you might expect.Today’s Guests:  @En1gm4tic  YouTube:  @En1gm4tic  ToC:00:00 Introductions04:55 What Makes Good FPS Gameplay?16:00 FPS Strategy26:30 Star Citizen Updates32:30 FPS Game Mechanics in Squadron 4245:00 Procedural Damage in Squadron 4249:40 AI Advancements in Squadron 4201:24:30 Who Would Play This?Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3ISupport This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-FiFollow Space Tomato on social media:Website  Youtube  My Other YoutubeInstagram Twitter Facebook Discord

Starchitect is in early testing, creating hundreds of locations on a single planet. Simultaneously, we gear up for some pretty major ship deliveries in the next couple of months. I’m joined by Starjump_GRIM to discuss.Today’s Guests:  ⁨@STARJUMP_GRIM⁩ YouTube:  ⁨@STARJUMP_GRIM⁩ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/starjump_grimToC:00:00 Introductions02:30 Genesis Tech preview43:50 Star Citizen Upcoming Ships01:27:10 Ship/Game Purchasing Changes01:36:00 Prediction TimeWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3ISupport This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-FiFollow Space Tomato on social media:Website  Youtube  My Other YoutubeInstagram Twitter Facebook Discord

I interviewed 14 different people from different backgrounds about their experience playing Squadron 42. This is the uncut marathon of those interviews. I hope you enjoy.Today’s Guests:Red Monster:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/redmonsterscHobb3sEnderprize:Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/enderprizeRayezBug Mirror Tool: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/190049/thread/attempting-to-make-the-issue-councils-contents-mor/517569Expat Brat:Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/expatbratSpace Coder:https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpaceCoderFarrister:https://www.youtube.com/@FarristerCitizen Spooner:https://www.twitch.tv/citizenspoonerApollonaut:Community Hub: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/community-hub/user/ApollonautAuthenticYoung:Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/authenticyoungOnlyMrO:JPN Community: https://discord.com/invite/jumppointTom Beckhäuser:https://www.twitch.tv/tombeckhauserMorphologis:https://www.youtube.com/morphologisTenPoundFortyTwo:https://www.youtube.com/tenpoundfortytwoToC:00:00 Introductions01:52 RedMonsterSC12:29 Hobb3s19:43 - Enderprize41:36 Rayez51:58 Expat Brat01:18:30 TheSpaceCoder01:45:23 Farrister02:05:39 Citizen Spooner02:26:27 Apollonaut02:47:10 AuthenticYoung02:55:44 OnlyMrO03:24:50 Tom Beckhauser03:43:23 Morphologis04:07:14 TenPoundFortyTwoAudio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequenceWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3ISupport This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-FiFollow Space Tomato on social media:Website Youtube My Other YoutubeInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscord

People outside CIG will play Squadron 42 for the first time this week. We’ll finally hear first impressions, and a major event will feature studio tours, Squadron 42 marketing kicking off, and potential special guests at CIG’s Manchester studio. I’m joined by TenPoundFortyTwo to discuss expectations.Today’s Guests:  @tenpoundfortytwo  YouTube:  @tenpoundfortytwo  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tenpoundfortytwoToC:00:00 Introduction01:00 The Squadron 42 Event, What is It?20:20 Squadron 42 Marketing Campaign31:00 Squadron 42 Special Editions?46:30 Constellation Mk 501:02:00 The State of Star Citizen

October is about to arrive and kick off the on-season for Star Citizen & Squadron 42. I'm joined by TheAstroPub to discuss what that will entail this year. Today’s Guests:  @TheAstroPubLive  YouTube:  @TheAstroHistorian  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theastropubToC:00:00 Introductions02:40 How is Star Citizen Going?06:50 Alpha 4.11 is a December Patch???13:20 Communication at CIG21:00 Upcoming Ships & Features43:00 The Constellation Mk V58:30 Squadron 42 First Play Session01:19:20 The Tech Preview Channel01:35:30 StarCraftWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3ISupport This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-FiFollow Space Tomato on social media:Website  Youtube  My Other YoutubeInstagram Twitter Facebook Discord

With Squadron 42 potentially releasing next year, many may be looking to upgrade their PC. But the market is..... Aggressive at the moment. Jese, Full-Time streamer and founder of PowerGPU, joins me to discuss the current market, what it might look like next year, and how Star Citizen may want to prepare for it. Today’s Guests:  ⁨@PowerGPUpcs⁩  YouTube:  ⁨@PowerGPUpcs⁩  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/powergpuToC:00:00 Introductions11:20 Are You a Star Citizen Believer?20:00 Item Recovery Tier 030:20 What Does it Take to Play Star Citizen?40:00 Star Citizen Discussion01:13:25 What Makes The Game Special?01:27:00 Multiplayer, VOIP, and Stuff01:31:00 Star Citizen PredictionsSupport This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-FiFollow Space Tomato on social media:Website  Youtube  My Other YoutubeInstagram Twitter Facebook Discord

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=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3ISupport This Podcast:Patreon Paypal Ko-FiFollow Space Tomato on social media:Website  Youtube  My Other YoutubeInstagram Twitter Facebook Discord