Eric Lorenz Barone[2] (/ bəˈroʊni / bə-ROH-nee, born December 3, 1987), known professionally as ConcernedApe, is an American video game designer and musician. He is best known for creating the 2016 video game Stardew Valley. Barone was born in Los Angeles and spent his childhood in Auburn, Washington, a suburb in the Seattle metropolitan area. [3]

ConcernedApe is Eric Barone, the creator and lead developer of Stardew Valley, as well as the name of the company he founded to continue game development.

Oct 9, 2017 · I made Stardew Valley alone over the course of 4.5 years. When I started, I didn't know much about making a video game, but I learned the necessary skills as time went on. It was my dream to make a modern game in the tradition of the SNES and PS1 Harvest Moon games.

Mar 20, 2018 · But with the beloved Stardew Valley, Eric Barone discovered the alchemy of quiet gamemaking. All it took was nearly life-ruining levels of obsessiveness. It’s just after lunch and Eric...

Stardew Valley is a 2016 farm life simulation role-playing video game developed by Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone. Players take the role of a character who inherits their deceased grandfather's dilapidated farm in a place known as "Stardew Valley".

Delve into Eric Barone's journey from Stardew Valley's creation to his new project, Haunted Chocolatier, and discover how he revolutionized indie gaming.

Sep 1, 2020 · Here's a glimpse into the passion and frustration Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone put into creating this beloved Indie game all on his own.

May 16, 2024 · Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone, who goes by ConcernedApe online, says the iconic farming sim's near-unparalleled success hasn't changed how he views himself or ultimately lives his life.