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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...
Tuesday16th Jan 2018
News Here's A New Glimpse Of Stardew Valley's New "Really Fun" Multiplayer Mode
"Can't wait to share this"
First teased back in 2016, prior to its release on other platforms, Stardew Valley was always created with both a single-player and a multiplayer mode in mind. In the meantime, the charming family/romance simulator has arrived on Switch and secured a firm place among the system's most popular titles, but now we've finally...
Thursday21st Dec 2017
News ConcernedApe Reveals Free Content Coming to Stardew Valley
Alongside the multiplayer update
Stardew Valley has been a fantastic addition to the Switch eShop, blending Harvest Moon farming gameplay with some aspects of Minecraft to provide a low-key, yet addictive experience that can just keep going. It’s been a perfect fit for a hybrid console like the Switch, and the developer has been making noise...
Wednesday29th Nov 2017
News Stardew Valley Patch Targets Save Times, Bugs and Adds Video Capture
Time for a new harvest
Stardew Valley was one of the most eagerly anticipated Switch eShop releases this year; it delighted plenty of gamers and rose up the charts. It wasn't quite a perfect port, despite the game's excellence, and so a patch that's now rolled out is very welcome indeed. As previously reported the update adds support for the...
Sunday12th Nov 2017
News Stardew Valley Update Could Make It the First Third-Party Game With Video Capture
Also aims to speed up saving and more
Stardew Valley has been one of the year's big arrivals on Switch eShop, giving Nintendo fans a chance to enjoy a much-loved Indie game. While rather enjoyable at launch, it nevertheless has a few areas where it can be improved. Now the CEO of Chucklefish Games has outlined plans for an upcoming patch, which is...
Friday6th Oct 2017
Video 8 Handy Tips to Help You Get Started in Stardew Valley on Switch
Or any other platform for that matter
To say Stardew Valley has a lot for you to do is a little bit of an understatement. With so much farming, mining, fishing and rummaging through bins to do, it can be a bit overwhelming the first time you set out. As such we've put together the video above with 8 handy tips that should help you on your way to...
Soapbox Stardew Valley is a Perfect Fit for the Nintendo Switch
Take the farm wherever you go
Stardew Valley is arguably one of the most hotly anticipated indie titles to have made its way to Switch. The game was insanely popular on other platforms for doing pretty much everything just so, and we don't think anyone can object to such a well-received game making its way to Nintendo's hybrid. Being able to...
Thursday5th Oct 2017
Nintendo Download 5th October (Europe)
Stardew Valley! Axiom Verge! Oxenfree! Mario & Luigi! Layton! Much more
Another week, another impressive European Nintendo download line-up to separate us all from our cash. The Switch eShop has a broad range of strong arrivals, while the 3DS has three retail releases vying for attention. The Wii U doesn't miss out, either, and there's also a lot of...
Nintendo Download 5th October (North America)
Stardew Valley! Axiom Verge! Mario & Luigi! Layton! Tumblestone! Much more!
It's Nintendo Download Update time, ladies and gentleman, and it's another cracker. This week brings an impressive range of new releases on Switch, both at retail and as download-only titles. The 3DS also weighs in, with two notable retail releases on the veteran handheld;...
Monday2nd Oct 2017
News Stardew Valley Arrives on the Switch eShop This Week
The harvest is in
Stardew Valley, the extremely charming farm-sim RPG that's been near the top of various Switch eShop wishlists, now has a release date. Nintendo of Europe has confirmed that the game will arrive on 5th October, and the price on the UK store is £10.99 (a match for the Steam price). Chucklefish Games also confirmed that's the date...
Wednesday27th Sep 2017
News Stardew Valley Has Been Finalized on Nintendo Switch
Release date inbound!
Stardew Valley is one of the most anticipated upcoming indie releases on the horizon for the Nintendo Switch, and it’s been known for a while that the game is essentially good to go on the platform, with just some final approvals barring the way to release. The Rune Factory-esque sim game has made quite a cultural impact on...
Tuesday29th Aug 2017
News Stardew Valley is "Coming Along Very Well" for Nintendo Switch
Fixes of "the last known bugs" pave the way for testing
Stardew Valley has proven to be a big hit on PC and consoles, but plenty of Nintendo gamers are keen to play the charming farm-sim RPG on the Switch. Recently the team producing the port - Chucklefish Games - advised that it was being cautious not to give a release date until it was fully...
Monday21st Aug 2017
"Don't want to disappoint if testing turns something up"
Since its announcement, fans of farming-simulator Stardew Valley have been heavily anticipating its release on the Nintendo Switch. Having the opportunity to take the game anywhere and continue with farm life on the go is why many people have resisted the urge to purchase the title on...
Tuesday28th Feb 2017
News Stardew Valley Coming To Switch This Summer With New Multiplayer Action
Farming with friends
Stardew Valley has been a smash hit on various platforms, so it's great news that this indie farming simulation role-playing game developed by Chucklefish Games will be landing on the Nintendo Switch eShop this Summer. As revealed in today's Nindies Showcase, the Switch version will be the first platform to host the new...
