Talking Stardew Valley with Eric Barone
Jeffery Klaehn2020, Boing Boing
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Abstract
Eric Barone is the creator and lead developer of Stardew Valley, the indie farming and life sim RPG that’s enchanted millions around the world. He’s a 32-year old game developer based in Seattle, Washington, who grew up in a semi-rural area of the Pacific Northwest with dreams of one day being a musician. A digital meditation on what’s truly important in life, Stardew Valley resonates with themes of joy, magic and connection. This interview, undertaken on Friday, March 20, 2020, began with a single question on the theme of communicating, encouraging and sharing happiness.
Key takeaways
- I've always wanted to capture a special magic with Stardew Valley.
- That's a big part of what drove me to make the game in the first place … I wanted to recapture a very special feeling I had as a child and hopefully share it with the world.
- The continued support and free updates is for a couple of reasons.
