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Stay Patient | Stardew Valley's creator wants you to know that just because he keeps adding to the farming sim, it doesn't mean he's "abandoned" Haunted Chocolatier

"It’s been a little sad to see Haunted Chocolatier getting dusty on the shelf… but this is the reality of my situation."

Dec. 6, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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PASS THE GAMES | The best Game Pass games on Xbox and PC in 2024

Our top picks of the greatest games on gaming's best subscription service.

Dec. 1, 2024 James Billcliffe

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Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh | Stardew Valley now has a "secret, experimental" mobile multiplayer mode and it's so hush-hush that to get in you have to, er, consult an official guide

Properly top secret stuff here. I'd say put a stealthy hat on your pet, but that looks to be causing issues right now.

Nov. 6, 2024 Mark Warren

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Pecking Order | Stardew Valley fans rejoice, your chickens will no longer vanish thanks to the latest bug fix patch

Your chickens are saved! Thanks to a handy bug fix patch that's just gone live.

Nov. 5, 2024 Connor Makar

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The best co-op games to play in 2024

Whether you simply want some quick co-op fun or a lengthy campaign to embark on, we've got you and your friends covered with these co-op games.

Oct. 23, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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WeChat! | HoYoverse's rumoured Stardew Valley-style game Astaweave Haven has a new WeChat account, potentially pointing to an official announcement soon

You think the company has made enough games? Joke's on you buddy, more games could be coming soon.

Sept. 23, 2024 Connor Makar

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Patch Incoming | Great news, Stardew Valley console players, the 1.6 update finally has a release date, but you'll have to wait a tiny bit longer

You can hold on a little more, right?

Sept. 23, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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FARM-TO-PC | Stardew Valley update 1.6 is live with a treasure trove of content such as new pets, festivals, mystery boxes, and more farm-fresh delights

Plus a new fish, mystic seeds, a big chest, waterfalls, and up to eight players on PC.

March 19, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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HOARDERS REJOICE | Stardew Valley 1.6 update will feature big chests so you can store more stuff

Big Chests will save us from inventory hell.

Dec. 2, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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STYLISH PETS | Stardew Valley creator teases hats for cats and dogs in update 1.6

Cutesy up your furkids.

Oct. 6, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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NEW FARM TYPE TOO | Stardew Valley 1.6 update to bring new festivals, 8-player multiplayer, and more

A sneak peek at what's to come.

Sept. 28, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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ANOTHER GRANDPA? | Haunted Chocolatier Grandpa screenshot has fans speculating

Who is that character in bed?

Sept. 7, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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STARDEW CHEF | An official Stardew Valley cookbook is available for pre-order now

You'll be able to cook up Farmer's Lunch, Survival Burger, Strange Buns and more.

Aug. 18, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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BARELY MANAGING | The best management sim isn't even a video game: The Best Games Ever Show episode 61

You never know what Tom Orry may bring.

July 21, 2023 Jim Trinca

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GIMME MORE | Stardew Valley update 1.6 is on the way, with more new content than we first expected

Expect a new festival, secrets, dialogues, and more.

July 18, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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STARDEW SECRETS | You can actually tuck your plushies into bed in Stardew Valley

After 2000 hours, one player finally discovered the adorable secret.

July 12, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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RIDICULOUS LINEUP | Apple Arcade is adding Stardew Valley and more must-play games this July

Stardew Valley, Slay the Spire, and Ridiculous Fishing are on the way to the subscription service.

June 27, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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PURPLE SURPRISE? | Stardew Valley players abuzz as ConcernedApe teases epic tool upgrade

Farming revolution on the horizon?

June 1, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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CARAQUES ON | Haunted Chocolatier development paused while dev works on Stardew Valley 1.6 update

Eric Barone has temporarily paused development on his new project while he works on the 1.6 update for Stardew Valley.

April 17, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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SELF DOUBT | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.42: The best game you could complete as your real self

Could you be... a plumber?

March 10, 2023 Jim Trinca

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TWO YEARS LATER | Stardew Valley’s 1.5 update for mobile is finally here

iOS and Android players of the farming sim now have tonnes of new content to explore.

Jan. 9, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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game dev grind | Stardew Valley creator shares unseen screenshot of upcoming project, Haunted Chocolatier

Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone says that progress is pretty good.

Aug. 3, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

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modding-focused | A Stardew Valley update is in the works but don't expect it to be huge

Update 1.6 is coming.

June 25, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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FREE FARMING | Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can try Stardew Valley for free next week

Confirmed for Europe, Australia and Japan so far.

June 8, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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WELL DONE | Stardew Valley has sold over 20 million copies worldwide on all platforms

That a nice, round number.

May 13, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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BOSSES TO FIGHT | Stardew Valley creator's next game will feature boss fights

Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has shared music composed for the upcoming Haunted Chocolatier.

April 6, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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FOR THE MODDERS | Stardew Valley's latest update features some important technical changes for modders

There are some general fixes in the update as well.

Dec. 2, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Haunted chocolate | ConcernedApe’s Haunted Chocolatier is the next game from the Stardew Valley creator

Just one of two games in the pipeline.

Oct. 22, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Stardew Valley: Ginger Island | How to get to Ginger Island in the 1.5 update

Feb. 12, 2021 Rebecca Jones

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Stardew Valley's big 1.5 update is now available for consoles

Feb. 12, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Stardew Valley update will add split-screen co-op, a new Beach Farm, and more

Dec. 21, 2020 Dom Peppiatt

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Stardew Valley is getting split-screen co-op on all platforms

Oct. 17, 2020 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Stardew Valley Collector's Edition for PC and Switch is super cute

July 30, 2020 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Top eight soft boys in video games

March 6, 2020 Lauren Aitken

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Stardew Valley's creator is already working on another free content update

Feb. 27, 2020 Emily Gera

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Stardew Valley has sold over 10 million copies worldwide

Jan. 23, 2020 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Stardew Valley's big update unveils a new end-game mystery

Nov. 28, 2019 Emily Gera

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Stardew Valley's Creator on Self-Publishing, the "Everything" Update, and His Future as a Solo Developer

Talking to Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone about the future of the popular farming sim.

Oct. 8, 2019 Mathew Olson

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Stardew Valley developer hiring a team to help work on future content for the title

Dec. 15, 2018 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Stardew Valley headed to PlayStation Vita

May 14, 2018 Marshall Lemon

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Stardew Valley's multiplayer beta is here

April 30, 2018 Marshall Lemon

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Stardew Valley multiplayer details emerge, beta test coming to Steam at the end of 2017

Aug. 1, 2017 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Stardew Valley Collector's Edition announced for retail release in April

Feb. 3, 2017 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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We're taking another trip to Stardew Valley - come join us

Jan. 18, 2017 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Good news everyone: Stardew Valley will be released on consoles just in time for Christmas

Nov. 29, 2016 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Stardew Valley is coming to consoles this year

June 14, 2016 Shabana Arif

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In Stardew Valley, Even Small-Town Life Has its Troubles and Scandals

ConcernedApe's hit farming game reminds us that people have big problems, even if they live in little towns.

March 29, 2016 Nadia Oxford