# Variety - Star Citizen reaches 1 Billion - Confessions of a Backer

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Podcast: [UpNerd](https://stenobird.com/podcast/upnerd-6739281)
Published: 2026-06-15T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://upnerd.captivate.fm
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## Resource

I was one of the first backers of Star Citizen - a game which has been in a crowdfunding Alpha state for over a decade at this point. As someone who backed it and visits the game essentially on a yearly basis, Abby and I talk about what Star Citizen is, and what Star Citizen isn't. *Note: Sorry about my audio for the first 4 minutes - for whatever reason my Mic was blasting. Tried to even it out, but it doesn't quite click until the 4 minute mark on.* Next: Top 3, Bottom 3 - Sherlock Then: Fine, You Pick ! - The Big Lebowski Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@UpNerdPodcastNetwork Please spread the word of our little podcast network. Feel free to rate and review, as well as comment. Every bit helps and is appreciated. To leave feedback: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/upnerdpodcasts.bsky.social Email Us: UpNerdpodcasts@gmail.com

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