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!
Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence
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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
Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I
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Entering July there’s a lot going on in Star Citizen, 4.2.0 just dropped with 4.2.1 hot on its heels with a new event, quality of life changes, and the return of Stanton security. But there is a bigger picture to look at regarding the year or playability and CIG’s stated goals for the year. Today I’m diving deep into the details of what’s going on and how the current mission is going in 2025. I’m joined today by TenPoundFortyTwo
Today’s Guests:
TenPoundFortyTwo:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tenpoundfortytwo
ToC:
00:00 Introductions
02:30 How Is The Year of Playability
18:00 Communication in 2025
30:15 The Content…Is It Better?
46:20 4.2.1 And The Continued “Content”
01:03:10 What’s Going on With Expectations
01:23:45 Finishing with Performance
Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence
Star Citizen 4.2 has released. A new sandbox activity has all the attention, but there are several other interesting additions. I’m joining by shadow patch notes master, The5Star, today to discuss the current additions to Star Citizen, how the year has been going, and what’s coming next.
Today’s Guests:
The5Star:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@the5starx
ToC:
00:00 Introductions
09:30 How Was 4.1?
22:00 Pvp & PvE (Again)
24:30 The Stormbreaker Activity
40:10 The Rest of 4.2
01:04:00 The Future of Star Citizen
Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I
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Today I will be discussing the upcoming changes to the flight model as they were recently discussed by developers at CIG. Star Citizen will be taking a step in the simulative direction with a little artificial help, as it improves atmospheric flight, and tightens the overall experience. From the removal of top speeds to the inclusion of engineering in said speed, there’s a lot to learn!
Today’s Guests:
Farrister:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Farrister
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/farrister
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thomasfarrister
ToC:
00:00 Introductions
2:30 Star Citizen Hathor & StormBreaker
13:00 Exploration Gameplay
26:30 The New Flight Model
35:00 Combat in Atmosphere
47:00 “Hover Mode v2”
56:40 Is Master Modes Dead?
01:09:14 Is The Flight Model Getting Better?
Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I
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With Alpha 4.2 upon us and players getting hands on with the latest in-game activity, I thought it was a good time to sit down and discuss the effectiveness of these “sandbox activities” and whether they are driving the game towards the 1.0 CIG has promised. Also Jump Ship released a demo and I’m really excited about that game so we’re talking about it.
Today’s Guests:
TheAstroPub:
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
02:30 Cyberpunk 2
08:20 JumpShip: Sea of Thieves in Space?
27:30 Is Star Citizen’s 2025 Successful So Far?
33:00 Stormbreaker & Star Citizen’s Current Goings On
01:04:00 Other Possible Activites
01:12:20: How Does 2025 Compare To Before?
Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I
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Today I sit down with Youtuber Olli43 to talk about his feelings towards Star Citizen throughout the years, and how that affects his future. We talk about Star Citizen from multiple perspectives, and I get some of his opinions on popular debates like solo vs group play focus. Overall, this is a friendly chat about what it’s like to play and cover, play, and wait for Star Citizen.
Today’s Guests:
Olli43:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Olli43
ToC:
00:00 Introductions
02:10 How’d You Get Into Star Citizen
07:00 The Journey of Star Citizen
19:30 Has CIG Changed?
22:00 Flight Blades and Stuff
33:00 Engineering and Tedium
47:50 Solo vs Group Play
59:10 What Are You Excited For?
Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I
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Today we dive into the first nuggets of info surrounding the next update coming to Star Citizen, Alpha 4.2. New features, content, locations, and even dynamic weather make it an interesting summer-release. Join MrKraken and myself as we discuss what’s in Evocati so far, and the newly released Anvil Asgard, in this live show.
Today’s Guests:
MrKraken:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mrkraken
Twitter: twitter.com/realmrkraken
Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I
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The long awaited Aegis Idris has finally released, and it was actually a great delivery from CIG. But Invictus week brings many ships and developments, and flight blades have also made an appearance. While the feature is one to draw interest and excitement, the release of it has been
Today’s Guests:
TheAstroPub:
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
07:00 The Idris Release Has Been Amazing
27:00 Flight Blades Release Could Have Been Better
01:10:00 Maelstrom, Squadron 42, and Star Citizen
01:19:50 What’s Next?
Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence
Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I
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While Star Citizen has been around a long time, many of its game mechanics are still in question. Today I’m diving into some of the more consequential features in Star Citizen and how they change your game for the better and worse. How will this effect players? Will CIG continue to strip down these consequences to attract more players? Who are they making this game for? To join me on this talk Morphologis will be sharing his own thoughts on the matter.
Today’s Guests:
Morphologis:
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/morphologis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Morphologis
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Morphologis
ToC:
00:00 Introductions
02:00 How This Year is Different
13:30 Is The 2025 Strategy Sound?
28:40 Do We Really Want Another Star System?
33:20 Consequences in Star Citizen (Reputation)
53:40 Conequences in Star Citizen (Engineering)
01:12:00 Item Recovery and Death
Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I
Star Citizen has been making good progress over the last few months in adding content and maintaining some level of elevated game stability, but it seems to have come at a price. Today I’m joined by Certified Gumbo to look at the current state of Star Citizen, if it really is the best it’s been, and what players seem to be sacrificing for this new development structure…and why.
Today’s Guests:
Farrister:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Farrister
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/farrister
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thomasfarrister
ToC:
00:00 Introductions
03:30 The Starlancer TAC is Here!
32:20 Why The Anvil Asgard?
42:00 Reputation in Star Citizen
56:00 Are They Dampening Consequence?
Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence
Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I
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Star Citizen has been making good progress over the last few months in adding content and maintaining some level of elevated game stability, but it seems to have come at a price. Today I’m joined by Certified Gumbo to look at the current state of Star Citizen, if it really is the best it’s been, and what players seem to be sacrificing for this new development structure…and why.
Today’s Guests:
CertifiedGumbo:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CertifiedGumbo
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/certifiedgumbo
ToC:
00:00 Introductions
06:00 Why Are People Interested in Star Citizen?
17:40 How The Game Has Evolved So Far
31:00 Is This The Best The Game Has Ever Been?
44:50 Is That Enough?
01:00:30 Have Features Completely Stopped?
01:22:50 Squadron 42: Is It The Problem?
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A new major ship is releasing next month, the MISC Starlancer TAC. It’s unique size, features, and amenities make it an unexpected heavyweight in the small group quest runner, but it could also be a strong contender for solo or duo pilots. Today I’m joined by DedLeader to look at the new Invictus Week addition, as well as the overall direction of Star Citizen. Is it catering to group players, solo players, PvP, or PvE players. It’s a wide-ranging discussion, so get ready to leave some tasty comments!
Today’s Guests:
DedLeader:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DedLeader
ToC:
00:00 Introductions
08:00 The Starlancer TAC
18:45 A Solo-Able Quest-Runner?
39:50 4.1.1 Combat Missions & Scrips
01:06:20 Who is This Game Catering To?
01:21:10 Downsides of The Starlancer TAC
Audio Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/launchsequence
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The year is 2025 and Star Citizen finally has server meshing, but there is still plenty left to do before the game feels good. From cleaning up gameplay to figuring out dynamic server meshing, CIG has their work cut out for them. But why is this not happening faster? When will the game reach a high quality standard? And where do we go from here?
Today’s Guests:
Grolo
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@grolo-af
ToC:
00:00 Introductions
02:45 Star Citizen in 2025
11:30 Static Server Meshing Now
28:45 Current Stability
37:15 Dynamic Server Meshing in the Future
50:30 Persistence and the Game Database
56:00 Performance Regression?
01:01:20 Is This a Special MMO in the Making?
Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvpiPXCO7OVJOlBIclW9tbpb2g29gur3I
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