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Subscribe from just £3 Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£9.99Subscribe now PS5 State of Play Ghost of Yotei Battlefield 6 New Games for 2025 Don't miss these Open World Games Infinity Nikki devs call their crossover with Stardew Valley "a free love letter" to the farming sim following ConcernedApe's statement that he does such collabs as "a fan," not for money Open World Games Infinity Nikki's "cozy" collab with Stardew Valley is so out of the blue that most of the open-world dress-up game's players didn't think it was real: "I seriously thought this was a troll post" Simulation Games As Stardew Valley fans reel from the farming sim juggernaut's Infinity Nikki crossover, Eric Barone says "I never receive any money from these collabs" and "I've only done them because I was a fan of the other games" Open World Games Infinity Nikki devs "sincerely apologize" yet again – this time for "frustration and confusion" caused by furniture pricing, but at least we're getting freebies in return Simulation Games 2025 really is the year of the cozy game as the latest farm sim from the series that inspired Stardew Valley teams up with life JRPG mashup Rune Factory for a "special" collab DLC Simulation Games Coral Island shows pulling off Stardew Valley's multiplayer isn't easy, as the farm sim's devs "sincerely apologize" for the single-player bugs and other issues that crept into its latest update Simulation Games Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone receives the highest honor possible: Big ConcernedApe, a gigantic in-game portrait one fan made with 20 hours of painstakingly arranged items Simulation Games Stardew Valley 1.7 is as mysterious as ever, but that's because ConcernedApe doesn't want "too much hype" for the farming sim's new update as "it's going to be a while" before it's ready Simulation Games Eric Barone says he wants to "take a more 'creative director' role" on Stardew Valley 1.7 so that he can "focus the vast majority" of his attention on Haunted Chocolatier, but he'll eventually have to spend more time on his "1st game" Simulation Games "Super cozy" Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar shoots to 94% positive Steam reviews 1 day after launch as fans of the series that inspired Stardew Valley sing its praises: "It's not just a simple remake" Simulation Games Coral Island is the best farming game I've played since Stardew Valley with over 300 hours so far, but a new update adding multiplayer and more romance means I'm not done with the cozy gem just yet Simulation Games After 92 hours with Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, I can safely confirm 2025 is indeed the year of the cozy game and the beloved farming sim series that inspired Stardew Valley is so back Adventure Games Haunted Chocolatier was announced almost 4 years ago, but don't worry, Eric Barone says Stardew Valley 1.7 won't "hinder" the development of his next life sim Simulation Games My favorite indie game of 2024, a perfect mashup of Sailor Moon and Stardew Valley, just got a massive new update adding romance – and I already know who I’m dating Simulation Games Stardew Valley 1.7 update may delay ConcernedApe's new cozy sim Haunted Chocolatier "a little," but "not as much as you might think" Simulation Games Working with Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone was "truly an honor," says Infinity Nikki dev after surprise crossover: "Eric was very thoughtful throughout the process" Ashley Bardhan Contributions from Catherine Lewis 26 September 2025 Cozy overload! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Papergames) Stardew Valley and dress-up RPG Infinity Nikki's ongoing Music Season update is like the cutest of both worlds, and Infinity Nikki developer Infold Games suggests to GamesRadar+ that might be because its work with Stardew creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone was so extraordinary. "For us, this collaboration was more than just a content update," says Infold lead gameplay systems designer Douhu, "it was a celebration of creativity across genres, meant to deliver something both unexpected and genuinely moving." Working with Barone "was truly an honor," Douhu says. "We kept close communication to ensure the crossover not only captured Stardew Valley's warmth, charm, and sense of community, but also integrated naturally into the world of Infinity Nikki." You may like Infinity Nikki devs call their crossover with Stardew Valley "a free love letter" to the farming sim following ConcernedApe's statement that he does such collabs as "a fan," not for money Infinity Nikki's "cozy" collab with Stardew Valley is so out of the blue that most of the open-world dress-up game's players didn't think it was real: "I seriously thought this was a troll post" As Stardew Valley fans reel from the farming sim juggernaut's Infinity Nikki crossover, Eric Barone says "I never receive any money from these collabs" and "I've only done them because I was a fan of the other games" Infinity Nikki × Stardew Valley Collab Trailer - YouTube When Music Season was first announced in August – the season runs through September 28 – Stardew Valley fans didn't care to hide their shock. Barone doesn't collaborate with other games often, and some people were apparently dismayed that he'd work with Infold. The developer recently gained a habit of issuing 1,000-word apologies for disappointing content and excessive monetization. "To be clear, i never receive any money from these collabs," Barone then said in a Twitter post. "I've only done them because I was a fan of the other games, or because I genuinely thought the players would like it." Well, it seems he was right. Music Season was full of Rococo ballgowns and a 64-bit "cozy home" event to please fans both either Stardew and Nikki, which Douhu tells us was the goal: "We exchanged ideas on artistic details, narrative atmosphere, and how to blend Stardew Valley's idyllic life with Infinity Nikki's fashion-focused exploration. "Eric was very thoughtful throughout the process and generously shared his insights. We learned a lot from Stardew Valley's emphasis on player agency, small details, and a sense of belonging." 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Infinity Nikki devs call their crossover with Stardew Valley "a free love letter" to the farming sim following ConcernedApe's statement that he does such collabs as "a fan," not for money Infinity Nikki's "cozy" collab with Stardew Valley is so out of the blue that most of the open-world dress-up game's players didn't think it was real: "I seriously thought this was a troll post" As Stardew Valley fans reel from the farming sim juggernaut's Infinity Nikki crossover, Eric Barone says "I never receive any money from these collabs" and "I've only done them because I was a fan of the other games" Infinity Nikki devs "sincerely apologize" yet again – this time for "frustration and confusion" caused by furniture pricing, but at least we're getting freebies in return 2025 really is the year of the cozy game as the latest farm sim from the series that inspired Stardew Valley teams up with life JRPG mashup Rune Factory for a "special" collab DLC Coral Island shows pulling off Stardew Valley's multiplayer isn't easy, as the farm sim's devs "sincerely apologize" for the single-player bugs and other issues that crept into its latest update Latest in Simulation Games Tiny Bookshop absolutely deserves its overwhelmingly positive Steam reviews, because I cannot stop playing this cozy management life sim After an open-world RPG, a turn-based JRPG, and multiple action RPGs, Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail dev announces new life sim Petit Planet, which looks like Animal Crossing except your town is a whole galaxy Plants vs Brainrots codes (September 2025) for cash and useful items Fish It codes (September 2025) for free Potions and more After 3 years, Slime Rancher 2 finally hits full release at 94% positive Steam reviews – and the cozy farming sim sequel has arrived right on time to tide me over until Stardew Valley 1.7 Palworld dev seemingly fires back at comparisons between life sim spin-off Palfarm and Pokemon Pokopia, says he's "surprised" folks think Pocketpair has "wizard-level developers able to make a game in 1 week" Latest in News Silent Hill f fans can't decide if its combat is "ruining the whole experience" with fights harder than Elden Ring, or if the new horror game "was designed for you to pick your battles" Working with Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone was "truly an honor," says Infinity Nikki dev after surprise crossover: "Eric was very thoughtful throughout the process" Konami finally gives an update on Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, assuring that development is moving forward, and I hope that means Metal Gear Solid 4's escape from PS3 is close at hand "The game is the design document": Hades 2 devs don't have "long, elaborate" plans that "lay out the future of the things we're making" because Supergiant is "a heavily iterative studio" This sci-fi co-op game about vehicular Legos has left Steam early access with 96% overwhelmingly positive reviews laser-targeted at sickos like me: "If you liked Death Stranding but wished it were chiller and let you build roads ANYWHERE" "How have we seen more footage for Kingdom Hearts 4": Sega claims coveted worst show award at Tokyo Game Show with a Virtua Fighter talk that "could've been an email" GAME REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEWS Ghost of Yotei review: "One of the first PS5 games to feel truly boundary-pushing, this hyper violent samurai revenge quest truly hooked me" Hades 2 review: "Impeccable combat and flawless characterization across a huge roster make for a follow-up that surpasses even its excellent roguelike predecessor" EA FC 26 review: "Ultimate Team's huge, divisive changes have me torn – FIFA's successor has moved away from serving football purists" Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles review: "Fantastic tweaks elevate a classic while leaving its spirit intact – this seminal tactical RPG has never been better" Baby Steps review: "If you craved a tougher hiking challenge than Death Stranding, this is for you – though prepare to get dropped from many great heights" One Battle After Another review: "One of the best studio movies in years and an instant classic" The Conjuring: Last Rites review: "Not bold or memorable enough for the Warrens' final chapter" Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle review: "Roars past Mugen Train as Demon Slayer's best adventure yet" The Long Walk review: "One of the best Stephen King adaptations ever made" Frankenstein review: "A classy, if somewhat safe, adaptation" Marvel Zombies review: "A fun expansion of the What If episode with delightful MCU Easter eggs and truly gross R-rated kills" Gen V season 2 review: "As strong as the first season, if not stronger" Wednesday season 2 part 2 review: "Ortega shines, but it's a zombie who steals the entire show" Peacemaker season 2 review: "Darker and sadder than the first year, but there's still a lot of fun to be had with the 11th Street Kids." 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