# 'I'm in this whole new world': Here's what Eric Barone had to say about the life-changing Stardew Valley 10 years ago this month

> From the archives: This interview was originally published 10 years ago this month in PC Gamer #293 (UK, July 2016), and conducted not long after the release of Stardew Valley.

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/im-in-this-whole-new-world-heres-what-eric-barone-had-to-say-about-the-life-changing-stardew-valley-10-years-ago-this-month/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5556c056bd47699b706d16)
- **Published:** 2026-07-13
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #nintendo
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a5556c056bd47699b706d16

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