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'''ConcernedApe''' is Eric Barone, the creator and lead developer of [[Stardew Valley]], as well as the name of the company he founded to continue game development. From 2012 to 2019, he was the sole developer of the game (except the multiplayer networking code in {{version|1.3|1.3}}) and created all art, sound effects, and music. He currently resides in [[wikipedia:Seattle|Seattle, Washington]].
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'''ConcernedApe''' is Eric Barone, the creator and lead developer of [[Stardew Valley]], as well as the name of the company he founded to continue game development. From 2012 to 2019, he was the sole developer of the game (except the multiplayer networking code in {{version|1.3.27|1.3}}) and created all art, sound effects, and music. He currently resides in [[wikipedia:Seattle|Seattle, Washington]].
  
 
In early 2019, ConcernedApe formed a small development team to continue updating the game. The {{version|1.4|1.4 update}} of the game was developed by ConcernedApe, Arthur Lee (a.k.a. Mr. Podunkian), and Alex Erlandson (a.k.a. zillix). The {{version|1.5|1.5 update}} of the game was developed by ConcernedApe and Arthur Lee. See ''[[Stardew Valley]]'' for more info about the game's development.
 
In early 2019, ConcernedApe formed a small development team to continue updating the game. The {{version|1.4|1.4 update}} of the game was developed by ConcernedApe, Arthur Lee (a.k.a. Mr. Podunkian), and Alex Erlandson (a.k.a. zillix). The {{version|1.5|1.5 update}} of the game was developed by ConcernedApe and Arthur Lee. See ''[[Stardew Valley]]'' for more info about the game's development.
  
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In late 2021 he announced ''ConcernedApe’s Haunted Chocolatier'', a new game still in development. ConcernedApe began work on this game in late 2020 as the sole developer.
  
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
* Setting your [[Secrets#Favorite Thing|favorite thing]] when starting the game to "ConcernedApe" will trigger special dialogue upon consumption of a [[Stardrop]].
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* Setting the [[Secrets#Favorite Thing|favorite thing]] when starting the game to "ConcernedApe" will trigger special dialogue upon consumption of a [[Stardrop]].
 
* When launching Stardew Valley, if the player [[Secrets#Intro Screen|clicks on ConcernedApe's face]], he will open his eyes or remove his sunglasses and a 'splat' or honk sound will play.
 
* When launching Stardew Valley, if the player [[Secrets#Intro Screen|clicks on ConcernedApe's face]], he will open his eyes or remove his sunglasses and a 'splat' or honk sound will play.
* If the player uses [[The_Shrine_of_Illusions|The Shrine of Illusions]] to change their name and includes an [[Modding:Object_data|internal object ID number]] in brackets in order to get [[The_Player#Exploits|free items]], there are two possible messages that will appear in the [[Multiplayer#Chat|chat box]] from ConcernedApe. One says, "ConcernedApe: What kind of a name is that? Seems fishy...". The other says "ConcernedApe is mad that you're cheating...", but after a few seconds a second message will appear that says, "ConcernedApe: I'm not actually mad... have fun." (Note: there are other possible messages, including one from [[Grandpa|Grandpa]] and one from [[Mr._Qi|Mr. Qi]])
 
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
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** [https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/evening/eric-barone-stardew-valley/281-7a596cc6-3c48-458b-bbda-672919d1c717 ''Auburn native develops beloved, bestselling video game''] (with video), King5 News, 15 April 2020
 
** [https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/evening/eric-barone-stardew-valley/281-7a596cc6-3c48-458b-bbda-672919d1c717 ''Auburn native develops beloved, bestselling video game''] (with video), King5 News, 15 April 2020
 
** [https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/09/08/how-stardew-valley-keeps-building-on-success ''How Stardew Valley Keeps Building On Success''], GameInformer, 08 September 2020
 
** [https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/09/08/how-stardew-valley-keeps-building-on-success ''How Stardew Valley Keeps Building On Success''], GameInformer, 08 September 2020
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 18:29, 29 January 2024

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ConcernedApe is Eric Barone, the creator and lead developer of Stardew Valley, as well as the name of the company he founded to continue game development. From 2012 to 2019, he was the sole developer of the game (except the multiplayer networking code in 1.3) and created all art, sound effects, and music. He currently resides in Seattle, Washington.

In early 2019, ConcernedApe formed a small development team to continue updating the game. The 1.4 update of the game was developed by ConcernedApe, Arthur Lee (a.k.a. Mr. Podunkian), and Alex Erlandson (a.k.a. zillix). The 1.5 update of the game was developed by ConcernedApe and Arthur Lee. See Stardew Valley for more info about the game's development.

In late 2021 he announced ConcernedApe’s Haunted Chocolatier, a new game still in development. ConcernedApe began work on this game in late 2020 as the sole developer.

Trivia

  • Setting the favorite thing when starting the game to "ConcernedApe" will trigger special dialogue upon consumption of a Stardrop.
  • When launching Stardew Valley, if the player clicks on ConcernedApe's face, he will open his eyes or remove his sunglasses and a 'splat' or honk sound will play.

See also