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  • Опубликовано: 15 апр 2020
  • Eric Barone - also known as ConcernedApe - grew up in Auburn, playing video games. He released Stardew Valley in 2016 under his online alias, ConcernedApe, entirely by himself. More here: www.king5.com/article/enterta...
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  • @wanderingsurf2842
    @wanderingsurf2842 4 года назад +16251

    What a great guy. I contacted him when my game was crashing and not only did he reply, he got me to send him my save file. He figured out what was wrong, fixed it and sent it back. Class act!

    • @timetravelingoldman6839
      @timetravelingoldman6839 4 года назад +424

      Wow really?

    • @wanderingsurf2842
      @wanderingsurf2842 4 года назад +628

      @@timetravelingoldman6839 absolutely

    • @gundamgunpla4685
      @gundamgunpla4685 4 года назад +1774

      I had the game on console but had my PS4 stolen. Contacted him and asked if I could get a discount for a Steam copy, and he gave me a code for a free copy. He is an awesome person.

    • @minetendo33
      @minetendo33 4 года назад +383

      he fixes every savefile himself.

    • @notablezeke1071
      @notablezeke1071 4 года назад +127

      @@gundamgunpla4685 Okay, but i want to know how your ps4 got stolen

  • @waterbottle2963
    @waterbottle2963 4 года назад +7926

    "You can't lose in Stardew Valley". Try getting very deep in Skull Cavern until 1:40 am then just dying to those stupid serpents and losing hundreds of your iridium ores. "You can't lose" my ass.

    • @nikkiiwithani
      @nikkiiwithani 4 года назад +415

      ikr, the pain is real. And though this game is really relaxing, I can't count the number of time I raged / almost raged when in the Skull Cavern

    • @HRavenfolks
      @HRavenfolks 4 года назад +142

      i remembered losing my Prismatic shard for the last Movie theater bundle there

    • @leonardoresende3232
      @leonardoresende3232 4 года назад +177

      @@HRavenfolks Well , say that to me when I donated my dino egg to the museum and I could never get one again .

    • @HRavenfolks
      @HRavenfolks 4 года назад +80

      @@leonardoresende3232 Stardew Valley oof moment

    • @pnkeo
      @pnkeo 4 года назад +58

      Completely avoid skull cavern by getting that purple cat statue

  • @skefsongames
    @skefsongames 4 года назад +3869

    "Can we get some footage of you developing"
    "The games kinda done but ok"
    *opens photoshop and changes 2 pixels*

    • @kellisent
      @kellisent 3 года назад +275

      Probably was working on the 1.5 update 👀👀

    • @jamesteak6510
      @jamesteak6510 3 года назад +354

      @@kellisent literaly was he was "drawing" that one new kid on the new island

    • @madoufo
      @madoufo 3 года назад +25

      Is from new update

    • @guidorussoheck2100
      @guidorussoheck2100 3 года назад +53

      @Tidder T not really, just inspiration, he DID all alone.

    • @rachelsantosa1075
      @rachelsantosa1075 3 года назад +37

      @Tidder T he did create the game by him self 🚶‍♂️

  • @muxz
    @muxz 3 года назад +3681

    My wife could never understand how I could sit around for so many hours playing a video game. And then she got into Stardew Valley. Thank you, Eric Barone.

    • @rickymccrum8518
      @rickymccrum8518 Год назад +56

      Stardew became one of my GFS favorite games ever and she used to tease me for playing it because at a glance the classic bit look seemed weird to her. She's played more than me and is better/ more knowledgeable than I am now at it 🙂

    • @alvesluz
      @alvesluz 11 месяцев назад +32

      Same here 😂 my wife have 500 hours in and still plays almost every day.

    • @Chokoboh
      @Chokoboh 8 месяцев назад +5

      Congratz, now you've gotta do the chores yourself! 😂

    • @savspicious
      @savspicious 7 месяцев назад +23

      @@Chokoboh why would she be the chore-doer? 💀

    • @theoozmachine
      @theoozmachine 7 месяцев назад +9

      @@savspicious bcz she's the wife duh...

  • @jamess-shaw5464
    @jamess-shaw5464 4 года назад +3879

    Can't get a job -> Makes himself a millionaire

    • @jadew4677
      @jadew4677 4 года назад +119

      Cha Cha real smooth

    • @maksimlozanoski
      @maksimlozanoski 4 года назад +16

      Why not

    •  3 года назад +53

      Stonks

    • @150_asharifadhilaha2
      @150_asharifadhilaha2 3 года назад +29

      that was every millionaire issues in their past

    • @abrahamling7292
      @abrahamling7292 3 года назад +70

      That was very "Take that, companies" of him

  • @ferchsakura
    @ferchsakura 4 года назад +4657

    LMAO “Something to put on my resume”
    IMAGINE PUTTING STARDEW VALLEY AS A WHOLE IN YOUR RESUME LOL this man is crazy talented.

    • @olgahein4384
      @olgahein4384 4 года назад +457

      Do you really believe this guy will ever have to write a resume in his life again?

    • @vaishnav_mallya
      @vaishnav_mallya 4 года назад +94

      The person hiring will make him CEO

    • @daridon2483
      @daridon2483 4 года назад +63

      "Oh you are ConcernedApe? You are not only in, you are the CEO now on day 1"

    • @akerstar
      @akerstar 4 года назад +7

      @@vaishnav_mallya he is the CEO

    • @tajwheeler5041
      @tajwheeler5041 4 года назад +44

      Let's just be financially dumb and say he made 10 bucks off of each sale. $100,000,000. He set his family up for a while and none of them will need a resume haha

  • @StaceyStaser
    @StaceyStaser Месяц назад +23

    It’s one of the most well made games I’ve ever played, never glitches, so many goals, always more to do, what a genius!

    • @Brookssteff
      @Brookssteff Месяц назад

      For a game that came out in 1996, it shouldn't crash.

    • @gurkengerd9981
      @gurkengerd9981 4 дня назад

      @@Brookssteff a) why do you think it released in 1996?? It released in 2016 and they even said that. b) why do you think robustness is positively tied to age? It is actually the other way around, the older and outdated and more complex a piece of software becomes, the more bugs creep in.

  • @elenawitt2972
    @elenawitt2972 3 года назад +308

    guys hes literally editing leos sprite for ths new update how did we not notice 😀

    • @Noah-mj8sj
      @Noah-mj8sj 3 года назад +10

      I KNOWWWW I WAS GOING TO COMMENT THIS ARGHHHHHH WHEN I SAW LEO I WAS SO SURE THAT I SAW HIM SOMEWHERE AND THOUGHT OF THIS VIDEO

    • @elenawitt2972
      @elenawitt2972 3 года назад +11

      @Tidder T what 😄

    • @Noah-mj8sj
      @Noah-mj8sj 3 года назад +15

      @Tidder T um the guy who made harvest moon didn't even mind why are you like this😃

    • @Noah-mj8sj
      @Noah-mj8sj 3 года назад +1

      @Tidder T lu yang bodoh🤩🎤

    • @Mayeru
      @Mayeru 3 года назад +2

      @Tidder T of course he didn't invent the "farming" games, like i'm sure the team that developed harvest moon based the idea from something else. Is not about what the game is based on, is about the final product. If the game were shitty or the competition were better it wouldn't have sold these many copies.

  • @firedragonosis
    @firedragonosis 4 года назад +4096

    Eric seems like a genuine kind soul - great interview

    • @InfinityReptar
      @InfinityReptar 4 года назад +7

      Dragonosis Keanu Reeves you mean

    • @ekopujisantoso1904
      @ekopujisantoso1904 4 года назад +1

      Its eric name cool name

    • @Leonardo-vd6vs
      @Leonardo-vd6vs 4 года назад +4

      hes so fine

    • @nathanilemiller7750
      @nathanilemiller7750 4 года назад

      I gotta be smart

    • @gaberg21
      @gaberg21 3 года назад +4

      he is a great person, some of the things I have heard are amazing. imagine if all devs had his spirit and ethics

  • @MetalJesusRocks
    @MetalJesusRocks 4 года назад +5800

    Everybody I know has played and loves this game. Congrats!

    • @KING5Seattle
      @KING5Seattle  4 года назад +363

      It's about as pleasant and peaceful a game as you could hope to have. Especially right now...

    • @dislikebutton4981
      @dislikebutton4981 4 года назад +20

      I love your content Metal Jesus Rocks! Very informative and entertaining. Hope you are doing well through these challenging times 😁

    • @agba5098
      @agba5098 4 года назад +10

      @@KING5Seattle Until you discover Junimo Kart and Prairie King...

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks 4 года назад +10

      @@dislikebutton4981 Thanks Josh! I'm keeping my head down and trying to crank out fun videos. Thanks for the support. Hope you are doing well too. 😍

    • @Anreii
      @Anreii 4 года назад +2

      @@KING5Seattle do you reckon someone who likes animal crossing but not games like harvest moon might like this?

  • @ghost_to_a_ghost
    @ghost_to_a_ghost Год назад +501

    This dude's game saved my life. And I actually mean that. I overcame a heroin addiction, got married after that (IRL) got divorced years later, and this game has seen me through some of the darkest periods of my life. I bought this game on PC, PS4, Switch, Android, and Fire Tablet. across all platforms I have close to 5000 hours in this game. it is my all time favorite game and I started gaming in 1993 with Wolfenstein 3D. I've played everything from Silent Hill, Doom, Duke Nukem, SIMFarm (this one really got me into farming RPG'S) ....my favorite game was GTA San Andreas for maaaany years until I found this gem. I am not kidding when I say that this game kept my mind distracted in dark times when I would wake up in the morning eyeing a razor blade and a bathtub. Thank you to Barone. you're a saint. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @nurcirino
      @nurcirino 7 месяцев назад +32

      How you holding up?

    • @WhitefeatherNA
      @WhitefeatherNA 7 месяцев назад +24

      I like people like you.@@nurcirino

    • @aleejjj
      @aleejjj 7 месяцев назад

      This is not a shady comment at all, and it doesn't mean that i am better than you in anyways.
      But reading ur comment kinda shows you have addictive personality traits.
      Thats all

    • @zayler_
      @zayler_ 7 месяцев назад +5

      ​@@WhitefeatherNA i like people like you

    • @weyo7928
      @weyo7928 6 месяцев назад +22

      @@aleejjj He just said that he was under heroin addiction and staggered out of it.

  • @dimsy8199
    @dimsy8199 3 года назад +954

    Eric : "maybe 10 thousand copy"
    Gamers : "10 Mil. Take or leave it"

    • @andrewbyrnes6389
      @andrewbyrnes6389 3 года назад +46

      “You drive a hard bargain Mr. Eric... make it 20 mil”

    • @SmileySticks
      @SmileySticks 2 года назад +6

      50 mil

    • @pixelsloth
      @pixelsloth 2 года назад +8

      18+ Mil now

    • @TheVanillatech
      @TheVanillatech 9 месяцев назад +16

      14 million on PC and 9 million on consoles. The guy is worth over $130m now. Just from bedroom coding a single game. Amazing! Hope he marries a supermodel, buys a horse to ride around on and has 2 kids that never grow past the age of 8. He's earned it!

    • @arleyantes9321
      @arleyantes9321 2 месяца назад +1

      @@TheVanillatech those years he worked on the game before the initial release, he wasn't making a lot of money, if any at all. His wife was working hard to support both of them.

  • @TheLibermania
    @TheLibermania 4 года назад +755

    "Escaping to a much simpler place"
    Until you realize that you cut all the grass before you build a silo and you have no hay for winter.

    • @ZoraVisions
      @ZoraVisions 4 года назад +7

      You can buy a grass starter to make more grass

    • @TheLibermania
      @TheLibermania 4 года назад +27

      @@ZoraVisions well, not on the first day of winter.
      And even buying that is (in the first year) expensive as f***

    • @ZoraVisions
      @ZoraVisions 4 года назад +2

      @@TheLibermania oh yea.... i forgot

    • @digitalstories2179
      @digitalstories2179 2 года назад +2

      Oh tnx. You saved me. Im 3 days playing stardew valley

    • @killerkitten7534
      @killerkitten7534 2 года назад +3

      @@TheLibermania I know this is a year late but pro tip: you can put grass inside of your barns on the floor.
      Might have been patched tho

  • @BalkanRedneck
    @BalkanRedneck 4 года назад +2325

    Concerned Ape: "I want every moment to be full of joy and wonder."
    Me: *Cries in fishing mini-game*

    • @zukamimotu..2071
      @zukamimotu..2071 4 года назад +90

      It's very easy and simple, the only bad thing about it are those dumb rare fishes nobody has time to catch >:/

    • @paula1884
      @paula1884 4 года назад +32

      I sucked at fishing so when I won the fishing contest in the ice festival I was in disbelief, I was SO happy

    • @GrinFlash007
      @GrinFlash007 4 года назад +13

      It is so much easy on your phone. Never played it on PC or console. Tapping is so much easier than clicking.

    • @higashiwhy
      @higashiwhy 4 года назад +25

      It becomes much easier once you level up your fishing at least a couple of times :) at first it was very hard with some particular fish haha

    • @Saiputera
      @Saiputera 4 года назад +2

      Wtf is ape?

  • @Detective_asparagus
    @Detective_asparagus 4 года назад +1010

    Honestly this game helped me so much. I remember I’m 2019 getting out of the mental hospital, dumping hours and hours in this game. This game helped me find peace, and tranquility. I am in a rough time in my life, I’ll start playing it again. If anyone is in a bad spot, I fully recommend this game. It’s absolutely beautiful, and every little bit of it just warms my heart. 10/10, arguably the best video game on Xbox consoles, maybe ever.

    • @1273s
      @1273s 2 года назад +11

      i agree 100% it helps me out in the same way. not comparable

    • @bineb.7923
      @bineb.7923 2 года назад +4

      Feel you, pal💙

    • @puffels
      @puffels Год назад +2

    • @IscAst4
      @IscAst4 7 месяцев назад +3

      solo Dios puede darte paz verdadera

    • @Septicshites
      @Septicshites 3 месяца назад

      yeah yo ass clearly hasnt played minecraft or terraria yet have you?

  • @nikyfol7821
    @nikyfol7821 3 года назад +305

    wait a minute HE SHOWED US LEO 8 MONTHS AGO!!!

  • @ChronicalV
    @ChronicalV 4 года назад +734

    I want to know how one becomes good at programming, art, animation, music, game design and writing all at once... Solo indie devs are absolutely insane

    • @MooseMeus
      @MooseMeus 2 года назад +30

      reading.

    • @A-Wa
      @A-Wa 2 года назад +110

      passion, patience and curiosity :)

    • @ijwd424
      @ijwd424 2 года назад +47

      When you're passionate about something, you don't mind learning the extra skills :) that's what's lacking in a lot of big gaming companies, they can try but it's difficult finding hundreds of people who are equally as passionate and loyal to a project, especially one they may not be interested in

    • @ChronicalV
      @ChronicalV 2 года назад +8

      @@ijwd424 of course, its just that any one of those skills takes a long time and the guy was pretty young when stardew was released. Its really impressive (same with toby fox tbh)

    • @ijwd424
      @ijwd424 2 года назад +9

      @@ChronicalV that's true! I can't even imagine the many hours he spent outside of programming and designing the game to practice everything else. That's some amazing dedication right there

  • @TomAnderson7
    @TomAnderson7 4 года назад +2419

    I showed this game to my Gf. That was the last time I saw my PS4.

    • @jacobsmith7094
      @jacobsmith7094 4 года назад +175

      At least your girlfriend is happy

    • @trashpanda999
      @trashpanda999 4 года назад +46

      @@jacobsmith7094 ex*

    • @TheJHZHZ
      @TheJHZHZ 4 года назад +9

      I wish my wife could give a try to the game xD she is like nahhh

    • @Tpeaks
      @Tpeaks 4 года назад +10

      My husband hasnt been played his switch in a long while lol...stardew valley was such a nice break from all the action games.

    • @HarvestHollows
      @HarvestHollows 4 года назад +13

      @@Tpeaks It's also on the Switch and I feel it'll be best to be played on there because its portable and those kind of games are perfect to play on Nintendo consoles due to its charming nature and easy-to-play quality :)

  • @quartzaqua4339
    @quartzaqua4339 3 года назад +402

    He had a difficult time finding jobs because this was his destiny. Playing Harvest moon since I can't remember and being 26 and still loving these games I'm so grateful to Eric Barone for creating such a superior and beautiful game, he had this idea and shared it... His mind is amazing. I love this game literally. Stardew valley has come to have a special place in my heart. For that Thank you Eric for sharing this amazing creation 💖

    • @verifeli
      @verifeli 7 месяцев назад +10

      Sometimes, difficult times means we should take another path for a better destiny.

  • @mariavalentinaisea6395
    @mariavalentinaisea6395 3 года назад +211

    This guy is literally the coolest man ever. He's so freaking inspiring.

    • @mogdor
      @mogdor 5 месяцев назад +1

      He's super cool and inspiring, I agree. But he can't be the coolest man ever while Keanu Reeves is on the planet.

    • @humudu
      @humudu 3 месяца назад

      what about the years of sitting isolated in a room and eating pizza while coding, is that also inspiring?

    • @mogdor
      @mogdor 3 месяца назад

      @@humudu Your logic is very, very flawed.

  • @Irish_Ian17
    @Irish_Ian17 4 года назад +462

    I have PTSD and have a hard time leaving my apartment due to how bad my anxiety gets. But stardew valley makes me feel better, I wish more people with PTSD knew about this game

    • @videodeposu8741
      @videodeposu8741 2 года назад +1

      Yeah

    • @thren914
      @thren914 2 года назад +6

      Same, I have PTSD & rarely leave my home too. The games help a lot.

    • @thisisntallowed9560
      @thisisntallowed9560 Месяц назад

      I got CPTSD and I play Stardew Valley haha!

  • @sefaemreilikli
    @sefaemreilikli 4 года назад +1618

    One of my all time favorite games. 👏🏻 +450 hours of pure joy.

    • @Brocolli_Pizza
      @Brocolli_Pizza 3 года назад +31

      @Tidder T you know inspiration is a thing right? Also don’t tell me this is exactly the saw game come on now.

    • @Brocolli_Pizza
      @Brocolli_Pizza 3 года назад +4

      @Tidder T okay

    • @masyan3457
      @masyan3457 3 года назад +12

      @Tidder T yeah sure buddy sure... You're right. Harvest moon also plagiarized some Japanese farmer when the developers see how much fun their work is, the way they run, picking stuff, plants some of them tomatoes, brushes the horse, so they created Harvest moon, a simulation game about a farmer.

    • @SenpaiZeroo
      @SenpaiZeroo 3 года назад +5

      @Tidder T what is wrong with you. I see you everywhere and you only says about copying game. Even the owner of harvest moon talks to eric to congratulates him for his game

    • @SenpaiZeroo
      @SenpaiZeroo 3 года назад +4

      @Tidder T sure! every game is a ripoff. Name a game that has no same genre

  • @sp1nk1ck53
    @sp1nk1ck53 4 года назад +334

    "Stardew Valley is a relaxing game"
    Me while playing: oh I need to plant this now or I'll... Oh god why did I stay too long in the cave... Oh no its 3:00 pm and I need to upgrade my watering can or I'll have to wait for another rainy day... I forgot to bring my ore to upgrade my watering can cause I was in a hurry and its already 3:50 pm

    • @hazelgallego9817
      @hazelgallego9817 4 года назад +7

      Same lmao

    • @hilichurls2297
      @hilichurls2297 3 года назад +2

      XD

    • @Hundred.Man.Slayer
      @Hundred.Man.Slayer 3 года назад +2

      Same

    • @E8Gurrl
      @E8Gurrl 3 года назад

      Loool this is so me 😂😂

    • @sasuxsakuxfan
      @sasuxsakuxfan 3 года назад +2

      @Tidder T i mean he did all the work himself and any other game has references too. why don't you make a game by yourself so i can say you copied the trees we have irl

  • @Snippyyy
    @Snippyyy 7 месяцев назад +5

    at the start of me and my gf's relationship, she wasnt much of a gamer, i mean she played games with me but never played a game then looked up at the clock and saw that it had been 3 hours. she had never gotten attached and fell in love with a game, that was until we both picked up stardew valley a couple years ago, she played more then i did! She adored the game and fell in love with the world, our farm that we started 2 years ago with 400 hours on it is still being played on, and when the new update comes out we plan on starting a new one! Thank you so much for the fantastic fun youve given me and my gf, i cant recommend this game enough to anyone, whether you are a hardcore Call Of Duty gamer, or havent touched a game in 5 years, give it a try. its amazing

    • @ne0459
      @ne0459 4 месяца назад

      So...who gets half of the farm when you split up?

  • @Drakonus_
    @Drakonus_ 4 года назад +1561

    Music ✔
    Art ✔
    Coding ✔
    Programming ✔
    Storytelling ✔
    This dude has so many talents, how??

    • @superretro3907
      @superretro3907 3 года назад +48

      Drakonus 4 and a half years working 10+ hrs remember?

    • @Drakonus_
      @Drakonus_ 3 года назад +71

      @@superretro3907 True, but if he didn't have the talent to do all those things, Stardew Valley would've never happened.

    • @egg-iu3fe
      @egg-iu3fe 3 года назад +28

      isnt coding the same as programming?

    • @Drakonus_
      @Drakonus_ 3 года назад +59

      @@egg-iu3fe It's different. Coding means that you write lines of codes into a certain programming language. Programming means that you use those lines of codes and other stuff to program instructions into something.
      Basically, coding is just one of the parts of programming.

    • @Drakonus_
      @Drakonus_ 3 года назад +37

      @@egg-iu3fe If you can code, that doesn't mean that you can program. So that's why I separated them. It's like Math and Physics, you require Math for Physics, but you don't require Physics for Math.

  • @reybreneaux5331
    @reybreneaux5331 4 года назад +648

    So he’s technically a millionaire but look how humble his home looks ! This is the same guy who used a wii package box as a stand for his screen years ago lol. Love and admire him

    • @Cosmic_Cretin
      @Cosmic_Cretin 4 года назад +60

      not just a millionaire, worth about 34 million

    • @sandercohen3309
      @sandercohen3309 4 года назад +35

      His chair costs around 1600 dollars, but I agree with you - his home looks like a regular home (at least from what we're shown in this video) Doesn't seem like he's the guy to show off his wealth.

    • @user-yj1on3bf1v
      @user-yj1on3bf1v 4 года назад +21

      @@Cosmic_Cretin He released the game with the help of another company. Therefore, he must pay a large percentage of profit. In addition, he must give a percentage of the profits on Steam and pay taxes. Yes, he earned millions, but I think not 34, but much less.

    • @alexiabates9185
      @alexiabates9185 4 года назад +63

      Sander Cohen I mean the man made a whole game solo I think he deserves a nice chair lmao

    • @sandercohen3309
      @sandercohen3309 4 года назад +79

      ​@@alexiabates9185 Everyone that spends the majority of their day working at a desk should invest in a high-end ergonomic chair. Never said he didn't deserve it.

  • @Trigger0x10c
    @Trigger0x10c 3 года назад +55

    Hey, turns out we saw Leo 8 months before 1.5 rolled around

  • @PDD555
    @PDD555 3 года назад +81

    He spoiled us Leo without us knowing! :D

    • @gitgud4737
      @gitgud4737 3 года назад

      Yep 😂

    • @treetreetreetreetreetree
      @treetreetreetreetreetree 3 года назад

      I was about to say something like that haha

    • @PDD555
      @PDD555 3 года назад +14

      @Tidder T He has mentioned multiple times that he started the game as a clone of Harvest Moon and even has met his creator. Then again he did the code entirely and compiled a lot of features which were distributed between multiple games

  • @celestecu
    @celestecu 4 года назад +673

    Squidward voice: OH NO HE'S HOT

  • @theywillsingtomorrow4537
    @theywillsingtomorrow4537 4 года назад +384

    I’ve had conversations with this man on Twitter. He’s a genuine guy. I’m thankful for him and Stardew Valley

  • @brookogden5658
    @brookogden5658 Месяц назад +2

    This game means so much to me. I got my husband into too. It gives us so much to talk about. We both adore it and the creator so much. Eric Barone is so wholesome and sweet. I’m so glad he gets the credit he deserves for this masterpiece! It’s definitely one of my all-time favorite games!!

  • @IzayahFinley
    @IzayahFinley 2 месяца назад +3

    I love Stardew Valley! I’m from Washington so seeing this masterpiece come from this tiny place in the world puts a smile on my face :)

  • @evertonc1448
    @evertonc1448 4 года назад +1119

    Imagine being this f*cking talented.

    • @HRavenfolks
      @HRavenfolks 4 года назад +188

      i believe his hardwork and determination is more valuable than talent

    • @sibby6554
      @sibby6554 4 года назад +48

      Ovɇwyn both are extremely valued. We don’t deserve him.

    • @apothecurio
      @apothecurio 4 года назад +27

      Well it’s just that anyone could be doing what he’s doing. You need the passion for it. Just as he had for it. But anyone could do amazing things as long as they have incredible hard driving passion for it.

    • @Steven-nq7fx
      @Steven-nq7fx 4 года назад +10

      *This comment was made by the talentless gang*

    • @lmao.3661
      @lmao.3661 4 года назад

      @@Steven-nq7fx ez

  • @fredrickthecatfish8661
    @fredrickthecatfish8661 4 года назад +433

    "It's an escape to something a little more gentle"
    The PTSD I got from skull cavern begs to differ.

    • @fredrickthecatfish8661
      @fredrickthecatfish8661 3 года назад

      @Tidder T tf is FOMT/BTN?

    • @E8Gurrl
      @E8Gurrl 3 года назад +2

      @Tidder T i know all about Harvest Moon. That game was and always will be the original

    • @bait5257
      @bait5257 3 года назад +3

      @Tidder T it's better so..
      What's your point?

    • @zackoshi605
      @zackoshi605 3 года назад +11

      @Tidder T man you sound like such an elitist. let people enjoy the things they like.

    • @EasternUmi
      @EasternUmi 3 года назад +2

      @Tidder T your reply isnt even related to the comment above.

  • @sadfoot6132
    @sadfoot6132 4 года назад +67

    This guy has saved my life more than once, may the junimos be with you all my friends.

  • @wrije
    @wrije 3 года назад +95

    it’s crazy how you can become a somewhat famous multi-millionaire from your bedroom, by simply having a hobby. this man really revolutionized farming games without even trying to.

    • @TheVanillatech
      @TheVanillatech 9 месяцев назад +30

      Takes a lot more than just having a hobby. Dedication, vision, talent, insane work ethic, creativity, patience and a bit of luck. But he is living proof that the "bedroom coder" is alive and well, even 40 years after Lord British.

  • @scarlettraven4637
    @scarlettraven4637 4 года назад +754

    "I said maybe 6 more months...
    4 and a half years later"
    Made me spit my drink lmaoo
    The way it was edited makes it so sudden

    • @Bellevolence_
      @Bellevolence_ 4 года назад

      When your character has no weapons

    • @HB-no4mu
      @HB-no4mu 4 года назад +24

      And, man, did that extra time make a masterpiece. And then he popped out the 1.4 update? And then a smaller update fixing something that had accidentally caused mods to mess up? Like, the dude is a gem in game development.

    • @TheCaptainSplatter
      @TheCaptainSplatter 4 года назад +3

      Well he made everything himself. Except for the multiplayer update.

    • @HB-no4mu
      @HB-no4mu 4 года назад +6

      @@TheCaptainSplatter for real. He made this whole game with all these amazing mechanics and Easter eggs and stories, like... "Oh, you think he took too long? Try doing it yourself." -- only reply to anyone if they wanna say anything about it

    • @Saiputera
      @Saiputera 4 года назад +3

      Dude he the only person that created the game tho. That why it took so LONG

  • @allie1093
    @allie1093 4 года назад +803

    Is he a real life Sebastian? Either way I’m in love tbh

    • @elenna1237
      @elenna1237 4 года назад +105

      I feel like I've read somewhere that he actually did base Sebastian on himself :D

    • @serkg4672
      @serkg4672 4 года назад +10

      @Gaymar Gaylord Gay that name

    • @fredrickthecatfish8661
      @fredrickthecatfish8661 4 года назад +23

      Ngl I've never rlly interacted with Sebastian in all the time I've spent playing cos I thought he was just an edgelord, but I'll see what he's really like.

    • @nrghd8890
      @nrghd8890 4 года назад +23

      @@fredrickthecatfish8661 kinda spoiler ,hes not :)

    • @pumpumswalls2293
      @pumpumswalls2293 4 года назад +19

      No, in real life he is John Wick

  • @Jonayofsweden
    @Jonayofsweden 5 месяцев назад +3

    Creative genius. The music, writing, programming and art all by himself? Doing just one of those things alone for an entire game is extremely difficult.

  • @Livikyu
    @Livikyu 2 месяца назад +3

    I can't believe Sebastian made it onto youtube I'm so proud of him

  • @Felixkeeg
    @Felixkeeg 4 года назад +152

    You know how that sweater your Grandma has knitted for you as a Christmas gift and said 'it was made with love'?
    Yeah, this guy has done this with this game.

  • @stevenwicks6451
    @stevenwicks6451 4 года назад +45

    I love how nothing you do will have bad repurcussions. It adds to the relaxed nature of the game. My 8 year old daughter loves this game and writes her own little novels about the characters. Its a nice safe place for her that not many games can say they give.

    • @quadrillion92
      @quadrillion92 4 года назад

      this is cute as hell thanks for sharing

  • @iyziejane
    @iyziejane Месяц назад +4

    Now Stardew has sold over 30 million copies. It is the #25 ranked best-selling game of all time.

  • @rebeccabarlow4383
    @rebeccabarlow4383 2 года назад +58

    That part about an escape from depression/ anxiety really hit home. Downloaded this a few weeks ago and it's been such a cosy little retreat since and honestly the first 'hobby' I have genuinely enjoyed and wanted to actually do in a while
    And weirdly getting that feeling of wanting to do something back has translated into a little bit of real world motivation, and helped me start doing things I used to enjoy like baking and knitting again. I think the lack of pressure to do anything well because you just have infinite time, is honestly what makes it so relaxing to play, and a nice change in mindset from what we are bombarded with day to day 🥰

  • @stances8789
    @stances8789 4 года назад +138

    I know it's not the topic but I didn't imagine him looking that good...He's so handsome. Plus a mastermind and creative artist. What a man!

    • @KittyPieVibes
      @KittyPieVibes 4 года назад +18

      He really is cute. Something about those big brown eyes

    • @sophiap8980
      @sophiap8980 4 года назад +8

      It’s because the normality of most game developers is a sweaty, ugly, and horrendous man.

    • @VarietyGamerChannel
      @VarietyGamerChannel 4 года назад +4

      @@sophiap8980 this is not true though. Most devs have to be intelligent, intelligent people tend to have good genetics overall.

    • @sophiap8980
      @sophiap8980 4 года назад +9

      VarietyGamer Insolense doesn’t go hand in hand with intelligence, bro, look at Yandere Dev.

    • @MyKillyy
      @MyKillyy 4 года назад +20

      @@VarietyGamerChannel dude, this is not how genetics works at all...

  • @timbuckthe2nd642
    @timbuckthe2nd642 4 года назад +47

    He’s an artist. The game is almost perfect. It’s so incredibly fun and he also made the music which is amazing at worst.
    Truly a special game.

  • @AsoftDolphinn
    @AsoftDolphinn 4 месяца назад +9

    8 years of fun and still counting!

  • @uzairalikhan6232
    @uzairalikhan6232 2 месяца назад +1

    Wish him more success, Dude helped alot of people with this game and his own actions which very few developers would do!

  • @faithyoung5879
    @faithyoung5879 4 года назад +623

    I have a lot of respect for this guy. Instead of moping about because he didn't have a lot of job opportunities, he actually did something about it. That's the huge takeaway here!

    • @owand5017
      @owand5017 4 года назад +38

      Faith Young Yes and that is easier said than done.

    • @evertonc1448
      @evertonc1448 4 года назад +51

      Yes, but let's not forget most of the people aren't as talented as this person. You (and probably 99,9999% of the people reading this comment) could study your entire life in the best of the universities and probably wouldn't be able to do what this guy does.
      It's a point outside the curve in when it comes to human potential.

    • @Ryan_Parmelee
      @Ryan_Parmelee 4 года назад +9

      Luckily for him he was able to escape wage slavery.

    • @Ryan_Parmelee
      @Ryan_Parmelee 4 года назад +16

      @@evertonc1448 To become competent at even one area of game dev takes years. He did everything himself and made a complete game. That takes a lot of narual talent, not just hard work.

    • @cloverbun2574
      @cloverbun2574 4 года назад +18

      @@evertonc1448 I think potential plays a part in it, but what's more important... he made this game in 6 years when he didn't have any job opportunities, so how did he earn money? Maybe he already had someone to help him out. And also, how did he find the option to hone his craft previously? What I'm saying is it's not like he made this out of a cardboard box.
      Most of the time the reason people aren't able to make money is NOT laziness. This guy made an amazing piece of art by working extremely hard, that's true, but he was also at the right place at the right time. Not everyone has the opportunity to make it big, or even generate an income (with their art).

  • @HmmmmmLemmeThinkNo
    @HmmmmmLemmeThinkNo 4 года назад +477

    I've been unable to sit up for more than a few hours a day for most of the last three years, and stardew valley is the #1 thing that's helped me cope with that.
    I get that feeling of being productive, of being a part of something big and important, I get to meet new people and grow to love them... and I can do silly things, like make my horse try on all my hats, or spend days and days and days mining, or fishing, or aimlessly wandering.
    All without having to sit up.
    I have over 600 hours logged in sdv, and I don't see that stagnating for very long anytime soon.
    This game is more than an escape for me - it's an entirely different *life* that I can participate in how I want to, instead of how I *can*

    • @KING5Seattle
      @KING5Seattle  4 года назад +40

      That is wonderful! What platform do you play it on primarily?

    • @HmmmmmLemmeThinkNo
      @HmmmmmLemmeThinkNo 4 года назад +42

      @@KING5Seattle my laptop that runs windows - I can lay on my back and play. I have my action keys mapped to my keypad to avoid more strain on my body - 5 is up, 1 is left, 2 is down, 3 is right. 0 is check item, and enter is action.
      I can play most of the game with one hand, so I can stabilise my laptop with the other

    • @isanarditama
      @isanarditama 4 года назад

      Do you play plants vs zombie?

    • @HmmmmmLemmeThinkNo
      @HmmmmmLemmeThinkNo 4 года назад +1

      @@isanarditama no I don't. It's not my cup of tea xD

    • @sadtitties222
      @sadtitties222 3 года назад

      @@HmmmmmLemmeThinkNo Everything you said was/is exactly my feelings towards SDV. I love this game SO much and I've put in over 400+ hours into this game over the last few months. Life simulation games, such as SDV, have always managed to keep me distracted (in a good way) from my long time depression and anxiety. That is the reason why it is my favorite genre of video games. The mods that fellow SDV players create for other players to use to make the game a much better experience are also what keeps me playing this game. 😁💕

  • @ralphvincentbadenas5577
    @ralphvincentbadenas5577 3 года назад +18

    I bought the mobile version last month, Stardew Valley is my escape to reality. It's my special world where I can feel absolutely relaxed.

  • @SarpErsoy
    @SarpErsoy 3 года назад +17

    Nobody realised that he gave us character spoilers at the beggining

  • @luckyscharms23
    @luckyscharms23 4 года назад +149

    Thank you ConcernedApe

  • @stormaggeden
    @stormaggeden 4 года назад +152

    This was a great interview.
    I love Stardew Valley so much.

  • @doma_nikogo_net
    @doma_nikogo_net Месяц назад +1

    What a good guy, he deserves the best that comes to him

  • @acecrono9189
    @acecrono9189 Месяц назад +2

    It's 2024. 1.6. released and its about 30 Million copies now. The game is a classic

  • @otto8th272
    @otto8th272 4 года назад +93

    "Oh no, Hes hot"

  • @copper4045
    @copper4045 4 года назад +23

    I play this game whenever I am feeling down and need to relax my mind. It is the most therapeutic, positive, and beautiful game I have ever played. Hands down. Thank you, Mr. Barone. Congrats on your success, you deserve it, buddy.

    • @cristalreynoso8883
      @cristalreynoso8883 4 года назад

      Lucas Kibler have you tried Skull cavern xD

    • @copper4045
      @copper4045 4 года назад

      @@cristalreynoso8883 Yes, its like depression. You can always come out of it.

  • @charlieq2012
    @charlieq2012 2 года назад +11

    Eric Barone is a national treasure . Congrats from California.Stardew helped me when my dad was passing away. It's an amazing game with amazing art and the music.....amazing.

  • @berblin
    @berblin Год назад +6

    He did everything himself, the music, the codes, the art, the design, the storyboard... This man achieved what I've been trying to be for years. It's very hard, but amazing.

    • @Brookssteff
      @Brookssteff Месяц назад

      Lol. You do know about harvestmoon that this game ripped of.

  • @Gearshifta
    @Gearshifta 4 года назад +100

    I bought this game for my girlfriend on the Switch. I started playing it last week and have already put in about 80 hours. Its the perfect game for self isolating.

    • @satou8866
      @satou8866 4 года назад +14

      Oddly enough imo it’s also the perfect game for switch since you can easily pick it up and drop it whenever which is beneficial for never ending games like this whether there’s a grind or not

  • @jaredchester9348
    @jaredchester9348 4 года назад +16

    The craziest thing is he did all of this amazing stuff ON ONE SCREEN

    • @Brookssteff
      @Brookssteff Месяц назад

      Right click, copy (Harvestmoon) Right click, paste (Stardew Valley)
      Game complet

  • @Tinskap
    @Tinskap 3 года назад +13

    I think the best part is that he found meaning to his life by making this game and seeing it bring happiness to others. That's really great.

  • @TheWizardsOfOz
    @TheWizardsOfOz 5 месяцев назад +2

    He really is concerned about players' concerns. He is a good man.

  • @iluvphillip13
    @iluvphillip13 4 года назад +40

    I love Stardew Valley even more now, after watching this video. Thank you a million times, Eric!!

  • @orichalchem
    @orichalchem 4 года назад +67

    I have put in over 1000+ hours in this game
    Its a true masterpiece of a game

    • @elenna1237
      @elenna1237 4 года назад +2

      I think I'm coming up on 2000. It's great :D

    • @yamil3115
      @yamil3115 4 года назад +1

      How can you play that much? I've played 60h in my current farm and i have almost completed all the achievements

    • @elenna1237
      @elenna1237 4 года назад

      @@yamil3115 Replaying, challenging myself to do stuff, etc. Plus I spent maybe 700ish hours on my first file, partly because I didn't really look at the wiki at first so I was progressing kind of slowly, not that there's really any such thing as "too slow" in this game.
      (Also, the in-game timer doesn't include time the game is paused. Besides the obvious, this includes time spent in the fishing minigame and the short pauses during animations like eating, harvesting, etc. If you're going by that timer, you're probably closer to 90+ hours.)

  • @danagricken4197
    @danagricken4197 2 года назад +14

    Stardew Valley is my biggest obsession! Love it so much and it’s helped me with my anxiety and depression. So grateful it exists!!

  • @UDubFootballFan
    @UDubFootballFan 3 месяца назад +5

    Dude has 300M (not a joke) and growing. And he's creating more games. He's gonna be the 1st billionaire game developer.

    • @xxreal_gamerxx
      @xxreal_gamerxx 3 месяца назад +4

      I'm sure there's been others such as Notch

  • @brettbarnett3465
    @brettbarnett3465 4 года назад +10

    I’d sell my soul just to shake his hand, to say “Thank you, for everything you’ve given us.”

  • @thomaspounder7688
    @thomaspounder7688 4 года назад +44

    "A bong, in the midst of chaos"

    • @KingPBJames
      @KingPBJames 4 года назад +3

      Welcome to the Pacific Northwest, friend.

    • @KittyPieVibes
      @KittyPieVibes 4 года назад

      @@KingPBJames they really just say that on the news o.o

    • @KingPBJames
      @KingPBJames 4 года назад +2

      @@KittyPieVibes I believe they said "balm" not bong.

    • @peacewalker3344
      @peacewalker3344 4 года назад

      it's "balm" not bong. Curb your addiction please

    • @AGreyAlien
      @AGreyAlien 3 года назад

      @Tidder T tbh I agree. I still don’t get how this game got popular when it’s literally been done before.

  • @SweetShiba47
    @SweetShiba47 2 года назад +28

    This game is so amazing! I love hearing Eric Barone's story. His passion and perseverance really shines through in this game. It's touching, cute, and relaxing, yet challenging at the same time. My mother and I both LOVE this game, and we've been enjoying it for so long now. It's my all time favorite game. It brings me peace, joy, and comfort. It's hard to believe that he created this entire game and the music and everything all by himself. All I can say is....WOW!!!

  • @byeekels
    @byeekels 5 месяцев назад +2

    I bought this game 3 times on different platforms to support him, love this game so much

  • @dakotawilliams7029
    @dakotawilliams7029 4 года назад +52

    bruh low key the in game clock and schedule gives me anxiety

    • @paulybeatz3688
      @paulybeatz3688 4 года назад

      What? Why

    • @ash_studios3374
      @ash_studios3374 4 года назад +2

      Every 10 minutes is 10 seconds lol

    • @mayada_.
      @mayada_. 4 года назад +7

      Ikr? I love the game so much but I run down to the skull cavern and before I know it, it's 1:50am and I have like 10 seconds to get back to my house across town and into bed

  • @butttter
    @butttter 4 года назад +32

    That hollow knight sticker I love him so much.

    • @greg_715
      @greg_715 4 года назад +14

      Legends supporting legends

    • @TheRelen222
      @TheRelen222 3 года назад

      Two of my favorite indie games.

  • @LexxiKitty
    @LexxiKitty 8 месяцев назад +4

    what a total sweetheart omg. I hope he never loses his enthusiasm & genuine-heartedness like a lot of devs end up descending into, he seems so lovely and caring!? He's made a game that's like a safe haven for so many people. Thank you Eric

  • @CARSONACE
    @CARSONACE 2 года назад +15

    I discovered this game on gamepass a few weeks ago and am absolutely astounded that this was all accomplished by one person. Extremely addictive and overall one of the best casual play games I have ever played. Brought back that spark of wonder within the gaming world that I desperately needed. Well done!💯

  • @crabcrabhathat
    @crabcrabhathat 4 года назад +38

    It's a wonderful game and this was a nice interview

  • @denisu6393
    @denisu6393 4 года назад +75

    for a second there, i thought keanu was playing Stardew Valley

  • @ViperDivinity
    @ViperDivinity 5 месяцев назад +1

    This game saved my life. This man might not see my message but ConcernedApe,
    Thank you for creating this masterpiece.

  • @alanamichelle08
    @alanamichelle08 Год назад +2

    Thank you so so much Eric for creating Stardew Valley!!! It has such a special meaning to me as I started playing it with my brother after our mother passed away in 2020. It brought us closer together and gave us many laughs. I still play it a lot today ❤❤❤ one of my all time favorites.
    Can’t wait for Haunted Chocolatier 😊

  • @rosapaga1776
    @rosapaga1776 4 года назад +329

    Ok so first of all: he is very good looking. Doesn't resemble an ape at all. Secondly I love that hollow knight sticker. We already knew he was such a nice guy and this video just confirms that. I'm excited to see what he comes up with next ✌🏻✌🏻
    Also Penny is best wife and Shane is best husband I'm sorry

  • @Itslunatyx
    @Itslunatyx 4 года назад +21

    This has quickly become one of my all time favourite games and it's so easy to see why so many feel the same way and love it so much. It's truly incredible he created this entire world and beauty, fun, positivity, and with so much depth to it. Thank you !

  • @alpred18
    @alpred18 4 месяца назад +1

    “bring back the magic you feel first time playing a game” I was looking for that magic until I found SDV thank you so much Eric for your masterpiece

  • @gearzone2611
    @gearzone2611 3 года назад +3

    Sounds like a very humble man. What a beautiful story. He created a very relatable game by himself. Incredible. God bless you.

  • @torytune9768
    @torytune9768 4 года назад +12

    Inspiring, thoroughly enjoy this story from start to finish. Congratulation on your game success from your hard work and dedication.

  • @danielrumbolo3378
    @danielrumbolo3378 4 года назад +6

    This game helped me get use to the fact my puppy passed big depression relieve

  • @Abcdefbdawg22
    @Abcdefbdawg22 6 месяцев назад +1

    downloaded it last night and now this was recommended... i'm even more excited to play it! what a genuine person.

  • @miomiomio56
    @miomiomio56 Год назад +3

    He's amazing. I just can't believe the coincidence that he's from where I live right now. Such a great guy. I racked up over 1k hours in SV before I found out he was from around here.

  • @allisong.4280
    @allisong.4280 4 года назад +3

    I could cry. This game has brought me so much happiness and has been a huge stress-reliever for me. It’s the first time I’ve been able to escape to something better in a long time.

  • @Shinira21
    @Shinira21 4 года назад +51

    1:27
    "As a kid, when you first played... video games."
    Is it just me or I think he was going to say Harvest Moon.

    • @thebungisound810
      @thebungisound810 4 года назад +2

      haha, you are not alone I thought the very same thing.

    • @INGORPG
      @INGORPG 4 года назад +1

      @@thebungisound810 lol I thought the same thing.

    • @bfne00
      @bfne00 4 года назад +1

      yea totally lol

    • @Mike-or2cv
      @Mike-or2cv 4 года назад +1

      Totally!! :D

    • @downthispath6538
      @downthispath6538 4 года назад +2

      Same. I thought he was gonna say it too but caught himself last minute.

  • @dungeonslayer8122
    @dungeonslayer8122 2 года назад +6

    This game is absolutely amazing and possibly my most favourite game ever! Eric is such a nice guy and does nice things for the SDV community:
    -Listening to others
    -taking feedback and criticism very well
    -worked extremely hard with such humility
    -putting our needs ahead of his own
    What an awesome guy. It would be an honour to meet him or just have him reply to me.☺️☺️☺️

  • @LiNo-sk7of
    @LiNo-sk7of 3 года назад

    thank you so much eric for all these beautiful hours - this game will always have a spot in my heart

  • @Donirexian
    @Donirexian 11 месяцев назад +3

    I got this game way back in 2017 when it wasn't the big popular game it is now. Years later, I'm still playing it and love it as much as I did when I first got it. I'm so glad that the price has stayed the same despite all that's been added to it over the years. When I bought it, I couldn't spend much/run big games on my old computer. This just means that many other people like me could enjoy it all the same at $15. Eric is such a great and supportive game developer, we need more like him.

  • @Jackthat1
    @Jackthat1 2 года назад +3

    are you saying the man, the myth, the legend of one of the best farming and life sims on the market, lives NEAR ME, all this time. bruh

  • @alexvielfaure2981
    @alexvielfaure2981 7 месяцев назад +2

    I got into this game during the pandemic. In a time where I was really struggling with my anxiety, this game was a huge relief and brought a lot of joy back to my day to day life.

  • @alyxhamado4911
    @alyxhamado4911 4 года назад +1

    This interview was good, so calm and peaceful.

  • @arch_6133
    @arch_6133 4 года назад +39

    Stardew valley is a masterpiece and has character, much of that likely because it's one developer had 100% creative control.

  • @adrian3747_
    @adrian3747_ Год назад +4

    i used to play harvest moon a lot and i just recently discovered this game. Im a 32 y/o dude who works night shift in a hospital & this game helps me a lot to cope w/ stress & anxiety. It definitely kills time fast too which is an advantage when u have a lot of downtime at work lol

  • @kyliepecord4654
    @kyliepecord4654 3 года назад

    This story legit makes me cry. So inspiring. Thank you ConcernedApe!

  • @Redyf
    @Redyf 7 месяцев назад +1

    What a legend, an inspiration to ALL developers! Much love from Brazil, many people I know play stardew valley here