Eric Barone

American video game developer, composer and musician · United States · On the map · Developers · Born 1987 · age 38

Eric Lorenz Barone, known professionally as ConcernedApe, is an American video game developer, designer, and composer.

Eric Barone is read about 646 times a day, in 25 languages.

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2026“You can either chase the dollar or you can chase the respect and admiration of the community.”In their words12 May 2026In an interview with Ana Diaz of Game InformerRead the whole statement

“It all goes back to human nature and what we're meant to do as humans.”In their words3 February 2026In an interview with Rebekah Valentine of IGNRead the whole statement

2025“If you’re creating music from the heart, you're basically tapping into this supernatural power.”In their words24 January 2025In an interview with Ali Shutler of NMERead the whole statement

2024“There is no "secret" to being successful, you just need to have great dedication and perseverance and adopt a "can do" attitude.”In their words12 May 2024In an interview with Eren Eroğlu of AtaritaRead the whole statement

2023“Music is somehow pure, you don’t think of it in terms of symbols. It just exists, it’s like magic.”In their words29 November 2023In an interview with Andy Brown of NMERead the whole statement

2022“Making art, making video games, is my way of sharing who I am with the world.”In their words16 December 2022In an interview with Dom Peppiatt of The GuardianRead the whole statement

1987Born3 December 1987

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Barone speaking on the development of Stardew Valley at Hackfort 2019

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Eric Barone

4 statements, newest first

At the very least, let another human being express themselves if you need help. That’s probably what I would say.
12 May 2026 · In an interview with Ana Diaz of Game Informer, (12 May 2026) (about human creativity and AI), Own words
Ultimately, I just want to bring magic to people. I want to delight people with magical feelings.
12 May 2026 · In an interview with Ana Diaz of Game Informer, Own words
I’m just making music, I’m not even thinking about what it’s for, and it gives me ideas for the game.
29 November 2023 · In an interview with Andy Brown of NME, Own words