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Tuesday7th Jul 2020
News Stardew Valley Creator Teases Version 1.5 - Expect New End-Game Content And Much More
What's behind the door?
One game that just seems to keep getting better with age is the lifestyle farming simulator, Stardew Valley. The previous patch - version 1.4 - was rolled out at the end of last year, and in the latest update on Twitter, creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has now teased version 1.5. This update is apparently coming along...
Thursday16th Apr 2020
News Stardew Valley Creator Open To A Physical Switch Release In The West
Currently exclusive to Japan
Stardew Valley might only be available from the Switch eShop locally, but over in Japan, you can buy a physical copy of the game on Nintendo's hybrid system. This version was released last January. So where's our own hard-copy of the popular farming and lifestyle simulator? According to the game's created Eric...
Thursday9th Apr 2020
News Banana Trees Are Being Added To Stardew Valley's Next Update
The mango was runner-up
Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone recently ran a poll asking the game's player base what fruit tree it would like to see added to the popular farming simulator and bananas managed to take out a narrow victory against mango, avocado, and passionfruit. To celebrate, Barone showed off a picture of a Stardew...
Thursday27th Feb 2020
News Stardew Valley Creator Says Version 1.5 Is "Currently In The Works"
Another free content update is on the way
Earlier this month, Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone revealed he was working on two new projects – with both of the titles having links to the popular farming and lifestyle simulator. That doesn't mean he's necessarily done with his original creation, though. In a recent update over on...
Wednesday12th Feb 2020
News Stardew Valley Creator Is Working On Two New Games Related To The Farming Sim
But he doesn't want to get your hopes up
The creator of the hugely popular farming simulator game Stardew Valley has revealed that he has another two projects in the works. Both will have ties to the original game. Eric Barone, known as ConcernedApe online, first spoke about the new games on social media in response to a fan. He notes that one...
Friday24th Jan 2020
News Stardew Valley Has Sold Over 10 Million Copies In Just Four Years
An epic milestone
Although Stardew Valley was inspired by the Harvest Moon series, it's now considered to be the definitive farming simulation. Since its initial release on PC in 2016, the game's creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has continually improved the game while at the same time porting it across to every platform possible, including the...
Tuesday17th Dec 2019
News Stardew Valley's Version 1.4 Update Is Now Available On Nintendo Switch
Return to the farm
The update Stardew Valley fans on the Switch have been waiting for has finally arrived. Yes, after being released on the PC last month, the Version 1.4 update has now rolled out for Nintendo's hybrid system. As previously explained, this update adds brand new content and brings with it plenty of quality-of-life features, bug...
Wednesday27th Nov 2019
News Stardew Valley's Latest Update Adds A New End-Game Mystery And Much More
Coming to Switch soon
There's already more than enough to do and enjoy in Stardew Valley, but game creator ConcernedApe isn't done yet. A new Version 1.4 update for the game has just become available for PC, Mac, and Linux, with Switch and other consoles set to follow "soon". The update brings plenty of quality-of-life features, bug fixes, and...
News Stardew Valley Creator Outlines Version 1.4, Due Out On Consoles "Soon"
New content and much more
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) has released patch notes and full details about the game's latest update, Version 1.4, now that it's available on PC. These details also give console owners an idea of what they can expect on their own farms when the update arrives next month. In his latest post, Barone...
Thursday14th Nov 2019
News Stardew Valley's 1.4 Update Expected To Arrive On Consoles Next Month
"a few weeks" after the PC release
Last month, Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) revealed the 1.4 patch for the game –better known as the "everything" update, because it touches on "pretty much every aspect of the farming simulator". Now, in the developer blog post, ConcernedApe has confirmed this patch is in its final stages. It...
Wednesday9th Oct 2019
News Stardew Valley Creator Outlines Next Update, Improves "Every Aspect" Of The Game
Adding "a lot" of QoL features
Now that the Switch version of Stardew Valley is being published by the creator Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) instead of Chucklefish, the focus is on rolling out version 1.4 of the game. This patch is being referred to as the "everything" update because it touches on "pretty much every aspect" of the farming simulator...
Monday7th Oct 2019
News Stardew Valley Creator Opts To Self-Publish Game On Switch Amid Chucklefish Allegations
"I’d like to clarify a couple of things"
If you boot up your Nintendo Switch and check out Stardew Valley on the eShop, you'll notice that Chucklefish is no longer listed as the game's publisher. Instead, creator Eric Barone (aka ConcernedApe) has taken over publishing rights to the title. The change comes alongside reports of Chucklefish...
Tuesday30th Apr 2019
News New Stardew Valley Map Revealed, Ideal For "Separate Money" Option In Multiplayer
Version 1.4 is on the way
After a brief update last week, Stardew Valley developer Concerned Ape has now shared some more information about the upcoming update. Version 1.4 is expected to be a rather sizeable one, with the above image only revealing a fraction of what's on the way. Noticeably, it's a new map called "Four Corners" which is ideal for...
Wednesday24th Apr 2019
News Stardew Valley's Next Free Update Will Be "Packed With New Stuff" For More Fun
And quality of life features, too!
If you're a keen Stardew Valley player (how have you managed to tear yourself away from its addictive gameplay to read this article?) then you'll probably be pretty interested to hear about an upcoming content update for the game. Developer, ConcernedApe, has shared a few new details about the game's upcoming...
Tuesday22nd Jan 2019
News Stardew Valley Performance Update Addresses Frame Rate Issues On Bigger Farms
Smoother operations
If you're still tending to your farm on a daily basis in Stardew Valley, Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has just released a new performance patch for the game. As you've probably already worked out, it's a patch that improves the game's overall performance. Over on Twitter, Barone said how this update would address the frame rate...
Sunday16th Dec 2018
News Stardew Valley Creator Working On New Game Set In The Same Universe
More updates for the farm also on the way
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone - best known as ConcernedApe - has posted a new developer update outlining future plans for the game and briefly touching on his new project set in the same universe as the existing release. Here's what he had to say about this new title: "As many of you know, I’ve been...
Tuesday11th Dec 2018
News Free Multiplayer Patch For Stardew Valley On Switch To Release On 12th December
Join us. Thrive.
On 12th December, you'll be able to enjoy the simple life in the valley with up to three friends, on a communal farm of your own – and no, not as part of a cult (unless you’re into that sort of thing). Announced just days before its release, the free patch for Stardew Valley on the Switch will be available to download this...
Saturday1st Dec 2018
News Chucklefish Confirms Stardew Valley's Multiplayer Update For Nintendo Switch Is On The Way
Still waiting on a solid release date
Stardew Valley has sold tremendously well across all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. On the eShop it continues to be one of the most popular titles to download. If you've been eager to join a friend for some multiplayer action in the Switch version of Stardew, the game's publisher Chucklefish has...
Monday22nd Oct 2018
News Japan's Getting A Fancy Stardew Valley Collector's Edition With Guide Book, Soundtrack And More
Seriously, when are we all moving?
On today's episode of 'Japan gets all the cool stuff and we're growing increasingly jealous by the day', we introduce to you the upcoming Collector's Edition of Stardew Valley. Yes, the hugely addictive farming simulator is getting the physical treatment in the land of the rising sun, with a fancy bundle set to be...
Tuesday16th Oct 2018
News Treat Yourself (And Your Ears) To This Stardew Valley Piano Collections Album
Limited edition CDs available to pre-order
If you, like many others, are a fan of farming sim and general time-thief Stardew Valley, then you'll no doubt love this piano rendition album of the game's soundtrack. Featuring the very same compositions heard in the game, created by the game's developer ConcernedApe, the album contains 22 tracks...
Friday5th Oct 2018
News Stardew Valley Dev Shares Thankful Message To Switch Fans, Is Excited About The Game's Future
"There is so much life left in the valley..."
Today marks the one-year anniversary of Stardew Valley arriving on Nintendo Switch. For many, this year will have likely flown by thanks to the addictive nature of the game, but if you can take your eyes off your beautiful farm for just a second, you're in for a nice surprise from the developer behind it...
Friday20th Jul 2018
News Stardew Valley's Multiplayer Update Secures PC Release Date, One Step Closer On Switch?
And a new trailer
Stardew Valley's extremely highly anticipated multiplayer update has finally secured a release date on PC after months of public beta testing. The update will arrive in complete form for PC users on 1st August, as seen in the trailer above, and is still "coming soon" for Switch and other platforms. The fact that the...
Thursday10th May 2018
"This game is so hard to stop playing!"
Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai is a busy man, but he still makes time for a little gaming when he needs to unwind and according to his latest Famitsu column (as translated by Source Gaming), he is currently quite partial to playing a bit of Stardew Valley on Nintendo Switch after a hard day...
Wednesday2nd May 2018
Video Check Out The Stardew Valley Multiplayer Update In Action
Two hopeless addicts are better than one
Stardew Valley publisher Chucklefish has shared an official livestream exploring Stardew Valley's multiplayer update. A public beta version of the upcoming multiplayer mode is currently available for download on Steam, allowing users to see what the fuss is all about, and giving the developers crucial...
Wednesday11th Apr 2018
News Stardew Valley Multiplayer Could Be Ready As Soon As Next Month
ConcernedApe gives an update
Indie developer Eric Barone, the man behind studio ConcernedApe and hit farming simulator Stardew Valley, has just offered a new update on the game's upcoming multiplayer mode. In a post on Twitter, Barone confirmed he's, "still making good progress on fixing bugs," and that, "if all goes well it should be ready in...
Wednesday21st Mar 2018
News SteamWorld Dig 2 And Stardew Valley Are Some Of The Best Selling Indie Games On Switch
Celeste, Kamiko and Golf Story also performed well
As part of a press briefing at GDC 2018 - where it was also revealed that the Nintendo Switch eShop will receive an update to improve game visibility - Nintendo revealed the top ten selling indie games, and it's a who's who of independently-developed hits. Here's the list (in no particular order):...
Friday2nd Mar 2018
News Spellbound Is A Wizard School Sim From The Publisher Behind Stardew Valley
"We're all massive fans of the Switch at Chucklefish..."
There's no getting around it, Stardew Valley remains a huge hit on Nintendo Switch and continues to perform well in the eShops, and Chucklefish - the publisher behind the game - is hoping to replicate that success with its next game. A wizard school simulator with added exploration and a...
Tuesday27th Feb 2018
News Stardew Valley Creator Is Working On A New 'Secret' Game
And it won't be a sequel to Stardew
The creator of farming, chilled vibes, and time-sinking simulation game Stardew Valley has revealed that he is working on a new "secret" project, two years on from Stardew's initial release. The announcement came in the form of a tweet from Eric Barone's account which promises "lots to look forward to". While...
Friday23rd Feb 2018
News Black Panther Director Is A Big Fan Of Nintendo Switch
Also, he’s been binging on Stardew Valley
Right now, Black Panther is the movie of the moment; Marvel’s latest release has been making headlines and smashing records left and right. The film was directed by Ryan Coogler, an acclaimed African American director who was noticed for his work on Creed in 2015. Now, Coogler is enjoying his time in the...
Thursday18th Jan 2018
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 30 Best Selling Digital Games On Switch In 2017
With major differences between Japan and the west
2017 was a fantastic year for digital titles on Switch; developers have been praising the system left, right, and centre for generating impressive sales, and consumers have had a wonderful variety of options to choose from for their gaming needs. Nintendo has now released lists revealing...
