Eric Barone
Eric Barone | |
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Barone in 2019 | |
| Born | Eric Lorenz Barone December 3, 1987 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | ConcernedApe |
| Alma mater | University of Washington Tacoma |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Stardew Valley |
| Title | Founder and CEO of ConcernedApe LLC |
| Spouse | Amber Hageman |
| Awards | Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his influence in the video game industry. |
| Website | Official website |
Eric Lorenz Barone (/bəˈroʊni/ bə-ROH-nee, born December 3, 1987), known professionally as ConcernedApe, is an American video game developer and musician. He is best known for solo developing the 2016 video game Stardew Valley.
A self-taught developer with a degree in computer science, Barone handled every aspect of the game, from coding to composing its soundtrack. He continues to support Stardew Valley while working on his next project, Haunted Chocolatier.