This guy didn't have to keep updating his game for 8 years, but he did. If you bought this game 8 years ago, this man served you for 8 years for like $10. Indie devs are so much better than big companies, besides the games are low budget. Peace and love
@@evi6199 I feel like Hello Games had a different motivation. They were promising so much, but delivered an absolute mess on release. They wanted to redeem themselves and holy hell, they did. Big time. ConcernedApe just seems like a nice guy doing all this because he has fun doing it and loves the community behind the game.
My marriage was built off of Stardew Valley. No joke. I had to get a new roommate during the pandemic. Low and behold the most beautiful woman Ive ever seen ended up becoming my roommate. She wanted to play Stardew Valley, so I lended her my PS4, then she invited me to start a farm with her and over the course of gameplay and just getting to know each other on deeper level we fell in love. Been together for 4 years. Married for 1. And we both attribute Stardew Valley to this. Thank you Eric Barone.
Eric Barone has got to be one of the most selfless humble self made millionaires of all time, well deserved, so many hours and happy vibes from playing SDV. Absolute goat.
Eric Barone saying he could work on the game his whole life makes me so happy. I know its not a promise or anything but just knowing that the thought has crossed his mind makes me over joyed because I could play that game for the rest of my life.
No bullshit, stardew valley has really helped me through some tough times. If it wasn’t for this game I might not even be here today. So thank you very much
Might be time to shut off the video games if someone is that unstable. No single thing on this planet is supposed to make your life "worthwhile". The fact that you're here, when X-years ago you weren't, shows that you were given a gift so valuable that nobody with sense would squander it. You didn't create yourself, it's a sign of total failure on the intellectual and emotional levels if you ever decide to go through with something like that. Religiously, or "eVoLuTiOnArIlY", that would make one an objective failure in every sense. So the cure wouldn't be MORE retreating into "fun", it would be throwing that away, then subjecting yourself to something actually difficult and meaningful to the rest of the world for a change. But it's trendy to pretend your brain is perpetually infected with sadness while there's mountains of evidence eviscerating the subjective models we analyze psychology with, so putting your life on the line for a VIDEO GAME is somehow logical in our society.
I feel you. I discovered stardew when I was in a terribly depressing job and it really got me through that rough patch in my life. It was my only escape! I still play often but luckily I’m in a much better position in life.
I discovered this game right before all the lockdowns. I wasn't able to work, leave the house, or even afford food for months, but this game helped me get through it all more than anything. ❤
the Pelican Town Theme is one of my all time favorites! When my son was yet to be born, it was the only song he would move around to, so it has a very special spot in my heart :)
I don't normally care about celebrities, but Eric Barone is the coolest person ever. SDV is an absolute masterpiece. How tf he designed, coded, and animated the game by himself, I will never comprehend. Super talented. And then theres the soundtrack.. the soundtrack alone could win a Grammy.
I remember when my daughter introduced me to the game, I thought no way not my type. And five years later, I am still playing over and over and completely hooked. This is the best farming game I have ever played. Thanks for the hard work you put into this wonderful game Eric. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Same here. Another Canadian too. Thank you so much Eric! I've had years of playing SDV, and cannot see myself stopping. I suspect it'll be much the same with HC.
I went to Festival of the Seasons earlier this year where an orchestra played Stardew Valley songs. He showed up during the intermission and thanked the audience for playing his game. He had sooo much gratitude for us. And we for him. After his speech, he looked for an open seat in the audience and casually sat down a row in front of me to watch the rest of the show. He's super chill and soooo nice.
As someone who feels unfulfilled in their career, this interview was incredibly inspiring. I hope one day to create a career out of the things I enjoy most in life like ConcernedApe. The scariest part is the leap of faith of course, but Stardew Valley demonstrates how taking that leap can lead to something amazing.
For every person successfully throwing everything away on a leap of faith, and succeeding, there are thousands now living under bridges. I'd recommend leaping with... tempered faith. Leap while young enough to be living at your parents' place, or when you have enough in your bank account that you can afford a few years of not getting anywhere. Or, do what most people do. Keep an unfulfilling, but not horrible, career. Then use that to fund the things that do give you fulfilment in your spare time. With luck, the leap of faith won't even be needed, you'll find yourself on the other side of the gorge as if by magic.
That ending was so wholesome wtfff 😭 The song sounds really pleasant, Felix!! Such a great interview overall, Eric seems like such a laid back guy. It's uplifting to hear his passion and that he continues to focus on doing what he loves first and foremost. A man that inspires others and excitedly accepts others inspiration in turn.
this interview was very lovely! also wow felix! that beach track is really impressive, you really accomplished your goal with that one, if i didnt know the stardew ost so well i'd believe it was from the game 100%
It's true, we don't rave about the town and shop themes in Stardew. But the truth of it is, they are the building blocks of the game. They remain the same, day in and day out, season to season. They capture the essence of the valley, Pelican Town, and the people that inhabit it. And hearing them brings joy to my heart. It's like coming home.
My wife started playing this game with a friend a few weeks back. Every time i walked by i got more and more intrigued (huge Terraria fan) and it never felt like it would be something for me. Boy, was i wrong (luckily). I've bought this game on a rainy day with nothing really to play and i am so locked into this game. I played 40 hours in the past 4 days and can only think Stardew Valley. I even get up super early in the morning to get my fix before work. So much respect for this guy, must of taken huge amounts of time and discipline to make this game. I would really like to shake his hand and hug him. Truely a masterpiece!
My wife doesn't play video games, but she has played hundreds of hours of Stardew with me. It's nice for us to have a game to come back too. She loves the game as much as me and we can spend whole evenings playing. Thank you so much for continuing to update. We love watching the game grow and it brings us so much enjoyment! Thanks concerned ape! Also the music is great, it calms my soul
I read a story 8 years ago about how Eric couldn't find a job so he decided to start his own game "Stardew Valley". At the time Stardew was getting great reviews so i decided to give him $15.00 for his game. It was the best 15.00 i ever spent. Eric thank you for this awesome game. You deserve everything that comes your way.
What a gentle and reflective soul-- Eric seems so humble and gracious! And, Felix, you are a talented interviewer! Your questions and banter were engaging and fun to watch! Thank you for this treat! 🤩
Imagine if he focused on stardew for the rest of his life and kept expanding it. So when he passed it literally would be a world that he worked on his entire life for generations to enjoy
Wow that beach song was absolutely stellar! Could easily fit right into the setting of the game, Well done!! And thank you Eric for providing my family with endless hours of entertainment❤
Dude is so impressive. Made a game all by himself. So many people play it. I went out to a club and the girl on the cloak room was playing on her switch. These games aren't usually my thing, usually play titles from big creators like Skyrim and Halo. But this has been occupying my game time, it's so chill but fun, but there's an exciting time limit element to it as well, lots of quests, relationships, etc.. Such a well made game.
My daughter and I play Stardew together. Started when she was 10, now going on 12 still having a ton of fun together playing co-op. Thanks Eric for making such a fantastic game, and doing it on your own terms.
I've never seen the Nintendo Life channel but I saw the title and clicked! Eric Barone is such and inspiring person. It's nice you got to meet him. Congrats.
There is something about Stardew and Eric that just compels you to thank him for all the work he's put into it and how it brings friends and family together.
I introduced my mom to Stardew Valley during lockdown while I was living at home, and it was an amazing experience to bond together to while stuck at home.
You could tell me that your beach song plays at some way late game location I hadn't unlocked yet and I wouldn't doubt it for a second. Great interview!
Thank you to Eric for making one of the best games ever! Every single person in my family and friends have played it for at least 100 hours each. My wife is not the biggest gamer but she played 250 hours of it and I loved watching her play and doing the mines for her as she didn’t like killing things. Thank you so very much Eric!
You can tell Eric is just a really, really decent game dev. I've bought every port of Stardew that I can. Just the answer of which game he preferred, ocarina or Majoras, tells you everything you need to know. He gave his answer but considered why others may prefer Majoras mask so not to polarise them or put them on the 'other side' . Personally, I prefer ocarina of time but am amazed at how quickly they got Majoras mask out too.
Such a huge fan of CA! I have bought Stardew on every platform I own, and I will buy Haunted Chocolatier on every platform I own as well. Thank you for all that you do, Eric!
This game is a great bonding experience for me and my two kids playing on local co-op! Thank you so much for this game, we play on console so we were super happy for the update!
Words cannot express how much I respect and love this man for not only giving us an amazing game but continually updating it and not patching out cheats and allowing mods, he lets players play the game how they want and listens to the community and fr im so grateful for him pouring so much love and care in this game
Thanks so much Eric, for all the hard work and updates you have put into this lovely game, and I have so many hours playing Stardrew Valley, so does my daughter too so well done to you Eric
Every time I see an interview of Eric Barone he seems so wholesome and such a nice dude, very modest and humble, he deserves the praise and love of the community. I'm eternally grateful for having discovered Stardew Valley many years ago, it sort of came to me when I needed it most, without realizing it, and the game stuck with me. The industry needs more people like Eric, passionate individuals that should be able to freely realize their vision and share it with the world, the world would be a better place.
I bought the game over a year ago but decided to wait until now for the update, very excited. Appreciate all the hard work. Also I agree with that the Outer Wilds experience is simply life changing in the most powerful way.
A few years ago, I did not get into it thinking “I’m late to this game”. I ended up getting into it this year because it kept coming up. I’m so glad I did. The dedication is palpable and the fandom can feel when a developer really cares. Thank you for this thoughtful and beautiful artwork, Concerned Ape. You deserve the credit and the rewards.
i looked at the art style and thought "that's not for me!" then i watched some playthroughs and realized it was right up my alley. i literally bought a switch and a copy of the game in the same week of that realization. my first farm was the beach farm :)
Why am I tearing up 😢😢😢 So beautiful and definitely exceeded my expectations of what Mr. Ape would be like! Thank you for this interview and thank you to Mr. Ape for making such an important game 🫶
I have literally over a thousand hours of Stardew valley between my PC, PS, Switch and my partners PS. Best $40 spent. Thank you Eric, you've helped me live my adult years with peace.
Thanks for this interview! As an aspiring indie dev it’s always great to hear from one of the biggest successes of all time. He’s such a humble dude, and truly a role-model.
He is a reminder that goodness matters and prevails not to be parasocial but I’m grateful for everything he gave the cozy community this game means so much to me
Love this so much!! It never fails to amaze me how real and down to earth Eric is. It's amazing to hear from you! I LOVE the beach song at the end, too!
This guy is such an inspiration! Also, I loved the beach song you composed, I wish it could be included in the game. Thank you so much for this interview.
Stardew Valley helped me through such a difficult time in my life; I've poured almost 1000 hours between my switch and PC, alone. If I could, I would give him the biggest hug imaginable, while probably sobbing. Thank you so much, Eric. Your work has truly made such an impact on so many peoples' lives. (also, I would die to hear him play metal)
Great interview! I really liked your beach music Felix! I've listened to the official soundtrack many times, but not played the game yet; your composition sounds like it's part of the official soundtrack!
Glad to hear he's still passionate about the game and wants to keep improving it. I love playing the game and then finding something new. Adds a bit of shine
Wow this guy is genuinely so important and creative and I hope his work can be enjoyed for decades on because he is really embodying "doing what you love". I don't even play SV, I am not great at those types of games but can appreciate everything he's done and the work he put in.
I’ve been playing this game for 8 years and counting and until to date I still can’t believe he single handedly did everything for SDV. From game design to designing of characters to music to the mechanics of the game and many more. 😭 Thank you so much Eric for making my days (especially during Covid) much better ! 💕
I bought Stardew Valley when it became popular, as it reminded me of Harvest Moon Friends of Mineral Town (which I loved). Now, so many years and 1700 hours later, I’m still playing. Thank you for an amazing game, Concerned Ape.
My son who is 6 loves stardew and loves to play with his mum me ,its lovely to play a game that's so calm and fun we love working together great bonding time thank you Eric ❤
I love you Concerned Ape! You are probably the best person I have ever known of! Thank you from millions of us that will play Stardew for as long we live.
My wife and I are long distance right now and what connects us often is a few hours in Stardew Valley which turn into many more hours. Some times we go the whole night without sleep just playing the game and building our farm. Thank you so much Eric for this great experience.
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This guy didn't have to keep updating his game for 8 years, but he did. If you bought this game 8 years ago, this man served you for 8 years for like $10. Indie devs are so much better than big companies, besides the games are low budget. Peace and love
It's because when you play a game, you feel EXACTLY how much the devs cared about making it. You feel on each detail.
Hello games have also done well by it's players with No Mans Sky they didn't have to but they did
I always say it all the time. The future of gaming are indie devs. The triple A studios are dead and just produce trash.
@@evi6199 I feel like Hello Games had a different motivation. They were promising so much, but delivered an absolute mess on release. They wanted to redeem themselves and holy hell, they did. Big time. ConcernedApe just seems like a nice guy doing all this because he has fun doing it and loves the community behind the game.
Yeah and it's because they are money hungry
While most of the indie dev
Game's are made with love and value for money@@BibBubDude
My marriage was built off of Stardew Valley.
No joke.
I had to get a new roommate during the pandemic. Low and behold the most beautiful woman Ive ever seen ended up becoming my roommate.
She wanted to play Stardew Valley, so I lended her my PS4, then she invited me to start a farm with her and over the course of gameplay and just getting to know each other on deeper level we fell in love.
Been together for 4 years. Married for 1.
And we both attribute Stardew Valley to this.
Thank you Eric Barone.
This gonna make me cry dawg
Congratulations to you and your spouse!
Shut up this is so sweet 😭❤️❤️❤️
Eric - " im writing these two love birds into the game as travellers who want to settle in pelican Bay and rents your cabin at the farm"
@@shaunbroadby4757 I'll tell ya, if Pelican Town was a place? My wife and I would move in a heart beat
This man has single-handedly given me hundreds of hours of good times, thanks so much Eric!
Sounds a bit odd tho XD
That's what she said
@@jiro4559 lol
He is talking about the game right???
My GF also single handedly gave me hundreds of hours of good times.
Eric Barone has got to be one of the most selfless humble self made millionaires of all time, well deserved, so many hours and happy vibes from playing SDV. Absolute goat.
Yeah. He deserves it all! :D
He’s such a down-to-earth person very caring. Congratulations Eric on all your success.👍🏾
Not self-made. His (ex?) girlfriend supported him financially for five years while he worked on the game.
@zzz-jc4xo I think they are actually married now. :))
@@jumentoqueanimaI was about to say I can be his new financially supporting girlfriend for the next five, but nevermind lmao (I'm a guy) 😂
Eric Barone saying he could work on the game his whole life makes me so happy. I know its not a promise or anything but just knowing that the thought has crossed his mind makes me over joyed because I could play that game for the rest of my life.
and also just that he's not lost the passion... he still loves stardew and he loves creating games. people strive for that level of joy & passion...
No bullshit, stardew valley has really helped me through some tough times. If it wasn’t for this game I might not even be here today. So thank you very much
Might be time to shut off the video games if someone is that unstable.
No single thing on this planet is supposed to make your life "worthwhile". The fact that you're here, when X-years ago you weren't, shows that you were given a gift so valuable that nobody with sense would squander it. You didn't create yourself, it's a sign of total failure on the intellectual and emotional levels if you ever decide to go through with something like that. Religiously, or "eVoLuTiOnArIlY", that would make one an objective failure in every sense. So the cure wouldn't be MORE retreating into "fun", it would be throwing that away, then subjecting yourself to something actually difficult and meaningful to the rest of the world for a change.
But it's trendy to pretend your brain is perpetually infected with sadness while there's mountains of evidence eviscerating the subjective models we analyze psychology with, so putting your life on the line for a VIDEO GAME is somehow logical in our society.
I feel you. I discovered stardew when I was in a terribly depressing job and it really got me through that rough patch in my life. It was my only escape! I still play often but luckily I’m in a much better position in life.
Stay strong bro, you got this!
I discovered this game right before all the lockdowns. I wasn't able to work, leave the house, or even afford food for months, but this game helped me get through it all more than anything. ❤
@@Kaleki935 shh...let people be happy about things.
the Pelican Town Theme is one of my all time favorites! When my son was yet to be born, it was the only song he would move around to, so it has a very special spot in my heart :)
I come back to the Stardew Valley soundtrack again and again.
that's so sweet, hope you and your son keep in good health ❤
Hello Mr. Ape, we love you! 🥰
I don't normally care about celebrities, but Eric Barone is the coolest person ever. SDV is an absolute masterpiece. How tf he designed, coded, and animated the game by himself, I will never comprehend. Super talented. And then theres the soundtrack.. the soundtrack alone could win a Grammy.
I remember when my daughter introduced me to the game, I thought no way not my type. And five years later, I am still playing over and over and completely hooked. This is the best farming game I have ever played. Thanks for the hard work you put into this wonderful game Eric. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
same. My daughter introduced me to it... I've never stopped.
Same here. Another Canadian too. Thank you so much Eric! I've had years of playing SDV, and cannot see myself stopping. I suspect it'll be much the same with HC.
Same!! And I havnt been in to hardcore games in decades! Until stardew
Yeah I thought it looked dinky but there’s so much to do
@ yes same!
When my mom died, Stardew & Breath of the Wild really got me through some TIMES. I'm so grateful to Eric for this game & I'm enjoying 1.6 so much.
I went to Festival of the Seasons earlier this year where an orchestra played Stardew Valley songs. He showed up during the intermission and thanked the audience for playing his game. He had sooo much gratitude for us. And we for him. After his speech, he looked for an open seat in the audience and casually sat down a row in front of me to watch the rest of the show. He's super chill and soooo nice.
He poured his entire soul into this game. It is flawless and heart warming.
As someone who feels unfulfilled in their career, this interview was incredibly inspiring. I hope one day to create a career out of the things I enjoy most in life like ConcernedApe. The scariest part is the leap of faith of course, but Stardew Valley demonstrates how taking that leap can lead to something amazing.
I completely agree ❤
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@@sparkypack foxybot? what are you talking about?
@@gerbenklompenmaker9956 I'm Foxybot 🦊
For every person successfully throwing everything away on a leap of faith, and succeeding, there are thousands now living under bridges. I'd recommend leaping with... tempered faith. Leap while young enough to be living at your parents' place, or when you have enough in your bank account that you can afford a few years of not getting anywhere.
Or, do what most people do. Keep an unfulfilling, but not horrible, career. Then use that to fund the things that do give you fulfilment in your spare time. With luck, the leap of faith won't even be needed, you'll find yourself on the other side of the gorge as if by magic.
Eric feels instantly relatable. Such a humble down to earth guy.
The beach music was perfect! It would fit so much in the game! Good job :)
We need to get it as a bonus into the game!😂
That ending was so wholesome wtfff 😭 The song sounds really pleasant, Felix!!
Such a great interview overall, Eric seems like such a laid back guy. It's uplifting to hear his passion and that he continues to focus on doing what he loves first and foremost. A man that inspires others and excitedly accepts others inspiration in turn.
this interview was very lovely! also wow felix! that beach track is really impressive, you really accomplished your goal with that one, if i didnt know the stardew ost so well i'd believe it was from the game 100%
It's true, we don't rave about the town and shop themes in Stardew. But the truth of it is, they are the building blocks of the game. They remain the same, day in and day out, season to season. They capture the essence of the valley, Pelican Town, and the people that inhabit it. And hearing them brings joy to my heart. It's like coming home.
My wife started playing this game with a friend a few weeks back. Every time i walked by i got more and more intrigued (huge Terraria fan) and it never felt like it would be something for me. Boy, was i wrong (luckily). I've bought this game on a rainy day with nothing really to play and i am so locked into this game. I played 40 hours in the past 4 days and can only think Stardew Valley. I even get up super early in the morning to get my fix before work. So much respect for this guy, must of taken huge amounts of time and discipline to make this game. I would really like to shake his hand and hug him. Truely a masterpiece!
My wife doesn't play video games, but she has played hundreds of hours of Stardew with me. It's nice for us to have a game to come back too. She loves the game as much as me and we can spend whole evenings playing. Thank you so much for continuing to update. We love watching the game grow and it brings us so much enjoyment! Thanks concerned ape! Also the music is great, it calms my soul
Same for me and my wife. Its made her a gamer
My husband and I have 236 hours on it… 😅I swear we have full time jobs!!!
I read a story 8 years ago about how Eric couldn't find a job so he decided to start his own game "Stardew Valley". At the time Stardew was getting great reviews so i decided to give him $15.00 for his game. It was the best 15.00 i ever spent. Eric thank you for this awesome game. You deserve everything that comes your way.
I like the way he answers the question. He's a very well spoken man.
He's an inspiration to many.
What a gentle and reflective soul-- Eric seems so humble and gracious! And, Felix, you are a talented interviewer! Your questions and banter were engaging and fun to watch! Thank you for this treat! 🤩
Imagine if he focused on stardew for the rest of his life and kept expanding it. So when he passed it literally would be a world that he worked on his entire life for generations to enjoy
Sounds like he will
maybe he'll connect the Stardew Valley and Haunted Chocolatier
Wow that beach song was absolutely stellar! Could easily fit right into the setting of the game, Well done!! And thank you Eric for providing my family with endless hours of entertainment❤
What a wholesome interview. ConcernedApe is such an inspiration to so many people including me!
Dude is so impressive. Made a game all by himself. So many people play it. I went out to a club and the girl on the cloak room was playing on her switch.
These games aren't usually my thing, usually play titles from big creators like Skyrim and Halo. But this has been occupying my game time, it's so chill but fun, but there's an exciting time limit element to it as well, lots of quests, relationships, etc..
Such a well made game.
My daughter and I play Stardew together. Started when she was 10, now going on 12 still having a ton of fun together playing co-op. Thanks Eric for making such a fantastic game, and doing it on your own terms.
I've never seen the Nintendo Life channel but I saw the title and clicked! Eric Barone is such and inspiring person. It's nice you got to meet him. Congrats.
This man is a legend. Looking forward to further supporting him and buying Haunted Chocolatier
There is something about Stardew and Eric that just compels you to thank him for all the work he's put into it and how it brings friends and family together.
eric seems like such a chill dude. that’s so awesome that he listened to your song and really liked it 🥹 i was vibing to it immediately!
I introduced my mom to Stardew Valley during lockdown while I was living at home, and it was an amazing experience to bond together to while stuck at home.
Watching this on the TV while my gf and I play Stardew on Steam Deck with a cat on the lap is just the best way to spend a snowy evening
This was so wholesome. Loved seeing you two bond over music. The beach theme would fit right into the game
Nice one! He seemed to appreciate the song at the end, love how you could see the cogs turning like he wanted to make suggestions and collaborate
You could tell me that your beach song plays at some way late game location I hadn't unlocked yet and I wouldn't doubt it for a second. Great interview!
Great interview! Thanks for sharing. It shows how much Felix loves the game, just like the rest of us!
This man created one of the best pieces of art in entire history and acting like a random nobody. For me, he is the text book definition of an artist.
The song for the beach is so lively and cute! I would love to listen to it over and over!
What a refreshing content from Nintendo Life! You should do more of this kind.
That's such a cool song Felix! I feel like it would work really well as a festival theme too!
Thank you to Eric for making one of the best games ever! Every single person in my family and friends have played it for at least 100 hours each. My wife is not the biggest gamer but she played 250 hours of it and I loved watching her play and doing the mines for her as she didn’t like killing things.
Thank you so very much Eric!
You can tell Eric is just a really, really decent game dev. I've bought every port of Stardew that I can. Just the answer of which game he preferred, ocarina or Majoras, tells you everything you need to know. He gave his answer but considered why others may prefer Majoras mask so not to polarise them or put them on the 'other side' . Personally, I prefer ocarina of time but am amazed at how quickly they got Majoras mask out too.
Seems like a genuine dude!
Also that if I didn't know any better, I'd have assumed that beach track was already in the game!
Such a huge fan of CA! I have bought Stardew on every platform I own, and I will buy Haunted Chocolatier on every platform I own as well.
Thank you for all that you do, Eric!
This was my pandemic game, and it changed my life. I don't play it anymore but I'm still ever so thankful for it's existence and it's impact
Bro that beach music sounded fantastic 😂🔥
I personally prefer Tommy Tallarico's soundtracks. His music slaps.
It'd be good music for the island after opening the resort
@@sparkypack i've heard his mother is very proud
@@guurff9581 yeah, and not only this. He was handpicked by Miyamoto to work on Metroid Prime. He was the first American.
The beach song you added felt so Mario-esque, sunshine maybe? just feels so appropriate
What a good interview and kudos to the interviewer, you have a nice demeanour and your enthusiasm shines through.
This game is a great bonding experience for me and my two kids playing on local co-op! Thank you so much for this game, we play on console so we were super happy for the update!
yay, this dude deserves all the praise and then some! happy he gets to enjoy the money and success
Words cannot express how much I respect and love this man for not only giving us an amazing game but continually updating it and not patching out cheats and allowing mods, he lets players play the game how they want and listens to the community and fr im so grateful for him pouring so much love and care in this game
The whole world loves you man. Thank you. Everything about this video, really.
Thanks so much Eric, for all the hard work and updates you have put into this lovely game, and I have so many hours playing Stardrew Valley, so does my daughter too so well done to you Eric
Every time I see an interview of Eric Barone he seems so wholesome and such a nice dude, very modest and humble, he deserves the praise and love of the community.
I'm eternally grateful for having discovered Stardew Valley many years ago, it sort of came to me when I needed it most, without realizing it, and the game stuck with me.
The industry needs more people like Eric, passionate individuals that should be able to freely realize their vision and share it with the world, the world would be a better place.
13:52 i love how true and comforting that feels
I bought the game over a year ago but decided to wait until now for the update, very excited. Appreciate all the hard work. Also I agree with that the Outer Wilds experience is simply life changing in the most powerful way.
This guy just has a really good aura about him. Makes me excited to go to school to be a Gamedev.
Nice shout out to Riven. That was one that blew my mind as a young adult.
A few years ago, I did not get into it thinking “I’m late to this game”. I ended up getting into it this year because it kept coming up. I’m so glad I did. The dedication is palpable and the fandom can feel when a developer really cares. Thank you for this thoughtful and beautiful artwork, Concerned Ape. You deserve the credit and the rewards.
I also started recently. Didn’t think I’d fall so hard for this game. Now I’m at year 10 and 100k away from competing everything 😅
i looked at the art style and thought "that's not for me!" then i watched some playthroughs and realized it was right up my alley. i literally bought a switch and a copy of the game in the same week of that realization. my first farm was the beach farm :)
WOW, what a great interview! You asked several questions I've always been dying to know
The music at the end is so good. It could totally be in Stardew Valley.
Why am I tearing up 😢😢😢 So beautiful and definitely exceeded my expectations of what Mr. Ape would be like! Thank you for this interview and thank you to Mr. Ape for making such an important game 🫶
Very good interviewer! You can tell he's in a similar position and could relate a lot to Barone which makes for great questions.
Amazing interview! I love how enthusiastic Felix is and connects with Eric about their nerdy interests. Thank you, I learned a ton while having fun 🙏
I never would have thought to put water in my dogs/cats dish. Great interview, love love love Stardew Valley
I have literally over a thousand hours of Stardew valley between my PC, PS, Switch and my partners PS. Best $40 spent. Thank you Eric, you've helped me live my adult years with peace.
Thanks for this interview! As an aspiring indie dev it’s always great to hear from one of the biggest successes of all time. He’s such a humble dude, and truly a role-model.
I respect him and Toby Fox
Props to the interviewer, very hangaging. Thanks ConcernedApe
Great interview Felix, Eric seems like such a cool guy. Nice little treat at the end too 😎
He is a reminder that goodness matters and prevails not to be parasocial but I’m grateful for everything he gave the cozy community this game means so much to me
Love this so much!! It never fails to amaze me how real and down to earth Eric is. It's amazing to hear from you! I LOVE the beach song at the end, too!
The updates are so amazing and SO appreciated, it keeps us all coming back!!!! 😊
Is great to see such a talented and successful person being so nice, kind and humble. Eric Barone deserve all the success he has.
This was a great interview really well done sir!!!
This guy is so truly awesome, one of the greats of our time. Loved your beach music too, such a good one! x
This guy is such an inspiration!
Also, I loved the beach song you composed, I wish it could be included in the game.
Thank you so much for this interview.
Stardew Valley helped me through such a difficult time in my life; I've poured almost 1000 hours between my switch and PC, alone. If I could, I would give him the biggest hug imaginable, while probably sobbing.
Thank you so much, Eric. Your work has truly made such an impact on so many peoples' lives.
(also, I would die to hear him play metal)
he is so kind and a legend for me fr
Great interview! I really liked your beach music Felix! I've listened to the official soundtrack many times, but not played the game yet; your composition sounds like it's part of the official soundtrack!
New Eric barone lore dropped: he plays weekly in a steel drum band; I absolutely love it!!
I'd suspected that he was a Zelda OoT fan, one of The most iconic song on Stardew Valley sounds Just like The Epona's song
Glad to hear he's still passionate about the game and wants to keep improving it. I love playing the game and then finding something new. Adds a bit of shine
Fantastic interview. Your track for the beach at the end is awesome.
Great video, always very good to see and listen to Eric, I am hook on Stardew Valley, as they "hook, line and sinker."
Cheers from South Australia.
Wow this guy is genuinely so important and creative and I hope his work can be enjoyed for decades on because he is really embodying "doing what you love". I don't even play SV, I am not great at those types of games but can appreciate everything he's done and the work he put in.
Molten Jelly from the Volcano Mines on Ginger Island is SUCH a jam. I couldn't believe what I was missing when I finally made it there! ❤
concernedape is a confirmed outer wilds enjoyer !!!
I’ve been playing this game for 8 years and counting and until to date I still can’t believe he single handedly did everything for SDV.
From game design to designing of characters to music to the mechanics of the game and many more. 😭
Thank you so much Eric for making my days (especially during Covid) much better !
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I bought Stardew Valley when it became popular, as it reminded me of Harvest Moon Friends of Mineral Town (which I loved).
Now, so many years and 1700 hours later, I’m still playing.
Thank you for an amazing game, Concerned Ape.
My son who is 6 loves stardew and loves to play with his mum me ,its lovely to play a game that's so calm and fun we love working together great bonding time thank you Eric ❤
I love you Concerned Ape! You are probably the best person I have ever known of! Thank you from millions of us that will play Stardew for as long we live.
One of the happiest moments of my life was playing Stardew Valley with the love of my life. Thank you for the video, it was a great interview
This was such a lovely interview. Thoughtful questions. Great back and forth. Loved Felix's beach theme at the end!
Enjoyable watch! ❤
That was so cute at the end, you could see how excited he was to show Eric his beach song :)
My wife and I are long distance right now and what connects us often is a few hours in Stardew Valley which turn into many more hours. Some times we go the whole night without sleep just playing the game and building our farm. Thank you so much Eric for this great experience.
This was so cool and wholesome. What a cool dude!