If you thought Stardew Valley was popular, you probably didn't realise just how popular, as the indie game hits a pretty massive sales milestone.
]]>Updates for Haunted Chocolatier have been infrequent, but Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has made it clear it's still coming.
]]>Stardew Valley's been getting some big updates this week as its 1.6 update has finally arrived on consoles and mobiles, after dropping on PC back in March. As it turns out, it's brought with it a multiplayer mode for the mobile folks, that's so "hidden" there's a full official guide to help you access it.
]]>The chickens are saved! Stardew Valley players hear me now, the recent surge of fowl falling foul of a nasty bug around freshly built Meadowland Farms has been fixed at last. Thank you, Mr ConcernedApe (sole creator of Stardew Valley), for thinking of the birds in these crazy times.
]]>Big news from China, as eagle-eyed HoYoverse/MiYoHo fans have spotted a new WeChat account registered by the company that might just point to an incoming game announcement from the gacha giant. This new game, the much-rumoured Stardev Valley style title, has been a ghost haunting the gacha space for some time now, but with official social media accounts for the game seemingly out in the world, we might be seeing some official announcements in the near future.
]]>A good number of you Stardew Valley console players have been waiting for the 1.6 update to come to consoles, and thankfully, your time is nearing.
]]>Ever since it launched in 2016, every Stardew Valley update has been free, and Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has no intention of changing that.
]]>You're all probably quite desperate to smooch Baldur's Gate 3's Astarion in Stardew Valley, and hopefully by the end of the year you'll be able to.
]]>If you like to live on the wild side, cosy farming sim Stardew Valley now has a hardcore mode mod.
]]>Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone is definitely feeling some pressure over fans expectations of Haunted Chocolatier, but it's not weighing too heavily on him.
]]>Love Stardew Valley and Baldur's Gate 3? You might be interested in this currently in-development mod that brings Astarian and more to Pelican Town.
]]>Since the release of update 1.6 for Stardew Valley, ConcernedApe has been a busy beaver, releasing five patches for the update over the last month or so, the most recent being 1.6.6.
]]>Hi there. It’s Friday afternoon, everyone's being very loud about Dragon’s Dogma 2 and I’m about to tell you about something that’s kinda disgusting. It’s about Stardew Valley. People are racing to drink mayonnaise in it as fast as they can.
]]>The long-awaited Stardew Valley 1.6 update was released yesterday, and tons of players were excited to jump into the game and experience the new content.
]]>The wait is finally over: Stardew Valley's much-anticipated update 1.6 is officially live on PC, bringing a wealth of new content to the charming agricultural life sim.
]]>Stardew Valley is soon set to receive its 1.6 update, and apparently you'll be able to drink mayonnaise.
]]>Get ready to dust off your farming tools, Stardew Valley fans, because the long-awaited 1.6 update is coming next month.
]]>Those of you who like Stardew Valley but prefer the city life will be happy to hear one of its former devs is putting the two together in a new game.
]]>Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has shared information on the 1.6 update coming to Stardew Valley.
]]>Here at VG247 we love video games no matter what platform they're on, but we have to admit that mobile games are a special case all by themselves. While our favorite PC and console games will very often see multi-platform releases, many of the most popular mobile games will be completely unfamiliar to players who don't tend to use their mobile devices for gaming.
]]>Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has shared more information on the 1.6 update coming to Stardew Valley.
]]>Stardew Valley update 1.6 promises to bring new features and game content to the farm simulator, along with other fun things like stylish hats for your pet cat or dog.
]]>Fans of farming simulator Stardew Valley will be pleased to know extra details for update 1.6 have been shared by developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone.
]]>Stardew Valley first released in 2016, but at no point has the love for the game come to a halt. Finally, ConcernedApe is delivering what many of us keen farmers really want; an official Stardew Valley cookbook.
]]>Welcome to The Best Games Ever Show episode 61: The best management sim.
]]>In an update on Twitter from ConcernedApe himself, it turns out that the Stardew Valley 1.6 update will be introducing a lot more new content than we first expected.
]]>Stardew Valley is full of secrets and surprises for players to discover. Those with hundreds upon hundreds of hours in the farming simulator will still make revelations as they decorate their farms or begin new runs. One Stardew Valley player with 2000 hours has done just that, and the community is flabbergasted by the small but charming discovery.
]]>Apple Arcade grants you access to dozens upon dozens of games for a monthly fee, without having to pay for them individually. I tried it out a while back, and keep revisiting the service from time to time to give new games a go; it’s a nice way of discovering distinct, fresh games from the comfort of literally anywhere, and has plenty of charming, casual titles to sink your teeth into.
]]>Stardew Valley players may finally get their wish with the next update to the game.
]]>Eric Barone, the sole creator of the hit farming-simulator and RPG, Stardew Valley, has temporarily paused development on his upcoming game, Haunted Chocolatier. The new game is another simulation-RPG, anticipated to be much darker than its spiritual predecessor.
]]>Welcome to VG247's Best Games Ever Podcast: Episode 42 - The best game you could complete as your real self.
]]>At long last, mobile players of Stardew Valley can meet new NPC Leo or build their very own beach farms, as the 1.5 update has finally made its way onto Android and iOS devices.
]]>I’ll come clean. I’m writing this well in advance of publication as I’m going on holiday. I usually spend literal minutes coming up with a brilliant way to segue into the topic of the week’s podcast. It is often very brilliant and hilarious.
]]>When it comes to solo developer and creator of Stardew Valley, Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone, certainly knows how to get fans excited. Honestly, it doesn’t take much.
]]>Stardew Valley will receive a new update but don't expect it to have lots of new content.
]]>There's no better way to spend some quality time with family and friends than romping through some of the best co-op games around.
]]>Stardew Valley is the next free game trial coming to Nintendo Switch Online.
]]>Stardew Valley has hit another sales milestone by moving 20 million copies worldwide on all platforms.
]]>There are dozens of fantastic things to play on Game Pass, both on the family of Xbox consoles and PC.
]]>What’s that? Work? It’s January already? Excuse the bleary eyes, and the inability to get up when the alarm goes off. We’re still in Christmas mode. As we bed back in to working life bringing you all the hot video game coverage and all that, we thought we’d take a few moments to scoot around the team (except for Sherif, who is still off, the lucky sod) and let you all know what we’ve been playing over the holidays.
]]>Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has released a new update for Stardew Valley on PC, and it contains some important technical changes for modders, quality of life changes, and some bug fixes.
]]>Stardew Valley has sold over 15 million copies on all platforms since its inital release.
]]>The 1.5 update to Stardew Valley adds a bunch of new features, but arguably the most exciting new arrival is Ginger Island.
]]>The Stardew Valley 1.5 Update is now available for consoles.
]]>The latest Stardew Valley patch has arrived on PC, and is coming to consoles soon.
]]>Stardew Valley's upcoming 1.5 update will add a new Beach Farm type, split-screen co-op and a new Advanced Game Options menu, developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has said.
]]>The next update for Stardew Valley will include split-screen co-op.
]]>Stardew Valley is getting a physical release on PC and Switch along with a Collector's Edition.
]]>If you have Xbox Live Gold, you can play Hitman 2 and Stardew Valley for free from today and through the weekend.
]]>Stardew Valley mod turns the game into a hardcore sim.
]]>What is a soft boy, you might ask? Unlike their f**k boy counterparts, a soft boy usually presents as a non-threatening, friendly dude who rejects most of society’s typically masculine norms.
]]>Stardew Valley is four years old this week and indie developer ConcernedApe is celebrating with the announcement of a new free content update.
]]>Stardew Valley's Pelican Town is already lovely, but even more so in 3D thanks to Dreams.
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]]>Stardew Valley developer Eric Barone revealed that he's working on two new games, but they're a long way off from completion.
]]>Anybody who's played Stardew Valley for a while knows that things get a little difficult during Winter, when the weather prevents anything from being grown outside and kills anything that was already there. Fortunately, there's a way around that. We'll show you how to unlock the Greenhouse and keep farming in the Winter.
]]>Running a farm in Stardew Valley used to be a solo experience, but now you can play with friends to build up your own land by connecting online. We'll show you how to set up and play online multiplayer here, whether you're playing on a console or a computer.
]]>One of Stardew Valley's most prized resources, Iridium is a valuable metal that can be adapted into some of the game's best items. In this guide, we'll show you how to get iridium ore and iridium bars as quickly as possible, at least without hacking the game.
]]>That's a massive milestone for Stardew Valley.
]]>Stardew Valley's latest update has gone live, and it's pretty hefty.
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]]>Google has announced its own mobile subscription service, Google Play Pass, which launches with over 350 apps and games.
]]>Stardew Valley seems simple at first glance, what with its cheery soundtrack and minimalist pixel art style. You’ll quickly discover a fair bit of depth though, as Stardew Valley’s huge variety of activities start to reveal themselves. Not all of them are worth your time though, especially if you’re trying to build out your farm and earn as much money as possible. Fishing is one of the best ways to make money in Stardew Valley, though you’ll need to have a keen knowledge of which fish appear when and where. To help you out, we’ve put together this Stardew Valley Fishing Guide. It has a full list of fish that you can catch in the game, as well as locations for all of the Legendary Fish. We’ll also take a look at what the best Fishing Rod is in Stardew Valley, and how to get it. Having trouble with the fishing minigame? Well, we’ve got some tips for that too.
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]]>Dante Knoxx is a game developer, living the indie dream. He’s also 34, and has the credit rating of a “homeless ghost”.
]]>Stardew Valley is deceptively complex, and it’s easy to get distracted from your dail farm duties. To help you keep on the right track, and to make sure you’re running the best farm possible, we’ve put together this Stardew Valley Guide. It has essential Tips to help you out, a beginner’s guide for your first few hours in the game, as well as a breakdown of the controls. You’ll be able to find links to all of our Stardew Valley guides content below, from Fishing guides to advice on gifting and romance.
]]>Stardew Valley presents you with a rundown farm and limitless possibilities from its dreary outset. It can all seem a bit overwhelming at first, but focusing on the myriad quests the game gives you is a great way to learn the ropes. One of the first you are given is ‘Introduction’ and is as simple as meeting every NPC in Pelican Town. This is pretty easy if you know where to look, which is where this Stardew Valley Villager Location Guide comes in! We’ll list all of the NPCs you’ll need to meet, alongside where and when you can find them. We’ll give you all of the info you need to know about the Introductions quest in Stardew Valley.
]]>Stardew Valley presents players with a quaint, cozy little town ripe for exploration. Farming, monster slaying, fishing, and foraging are all on the cards, no doubt keeping you busy season after season. But once the toiling in the fields is done, you may find yourself with a hole in your soul that no amount of prime radish or monster slime can feel, at which point you may wish to consider settling down. Luckily Stardew Valley is inhabited by all manner of eligible bachelors and bachelorettes, just waiting to be charmed by the new farmer in town. Problem is, you’ll need to impress them first, and the residents of Pelican Town can be a picky bunch. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive guide on romancing NPCs in Stardew Valley. We’ll list the viable marriage candidates, what gifts they like, and how to start the dating and eventually the marriage process.
]]>Stardew Valley developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has announced he's putting together a team to help him develop future content for the game.
]]>Stardew Valley is coming to mobile devices, and will be made available first on iOS through the App Store.
]]>Stardew Valley finally gets the long-awaited multiplayer update today, and we've got the exact times.
]]>The Stardew Valley multiplayer update finally has a release date.
]]>Stardew Valley is arriving on the PS Vita this month, complete with a PS4 cross-buy option.
]]>Chucklefish livestreamed a look at multiplayer in Stardew Valley, and if you missed it, you can watch it here on demand.
]]>If Stardew Valley wasn't charming enough for you, now you can run a farm with your friends.
]]>Work continues on Stardew Valley's multiplayer mode, and the most recent update from creator Eric Barone confirms we're only a couple of weeks away.
]]>Stardew Valley’s multiplayer update shouldn’t be too much longer now. The game’s original developer, Eric Barone, has assured fans of the farming sim that, hay, development is going well.
]]>Oh, happy day!
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]]>Stardew Valley's multiplayer mode seems to be coming along very well.
]]>The perennially awesome Stardew Valley is getting even more content in its next update.
]]>A few years ago, in an attempt to understand my own behaviour and increase my own theoretical knowledge, I picked up a variety of books which examined why video games mattered. Each investigated a different aspect of video games, whether it was the history or their influence on modern society, but one in particular stood out to me - Reality is Broken by game designer Jane McGonigal.
]]>Stardew Valley has received a rather large update on Switch
]]>Stardew Valley, which is already a pretty massive game, is going to get at least a little bit bigger.
]]>Stardew Valley's charming farming sim RPG is one step closer to a release date.
]]>Still no news on a Stardew Valley Switch release date, but it's good news so far.
]]>Chucklefish has provided some information on the multiplayer portion of Stardew Valley.
]]>505 Games has teamed up with Chucklefish Games to bring a Collector's Edition of Stardew Valley to retail in April.
]]>Humble Bundle's Winter Sale is back on, with up to 85% off select titles.
]]>Take a jaunt with us as we explore the lovely Stardew Valley.
]]>We're going to play some Stardew Valley and take care of some chores.
]]>The annual Game Developers Conference returns in February, along with the Game Developers Choice Awards.
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]]>We don't make the laws, we just abide by them: we picked these games, and now they're 100% officially the best things that ever existed. That's just how it works.
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]]>One of the most addictive games we've played in ages will finally be made available on consoles in mid-December.
]]>Winners of the 34th annual Golden Joystick Awards have been announced for 2016.
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]]>The Harvest Moon-esque farming sim is making the move from PC to consoles.
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