Summary
A recent episode ofJeopardyfeatured a question aboutStardew Valley, the popular farming simulation game developed by ConcernedApe. This mention ofStardew Valleymade fans happy to have the answer to thisJeopardyquestion and highlights the growing recognition of video games in mainstream media.
Stardew Valleyis an open-ended country-life RPG where players build and manage a farm. On top of growing crops and raising livestock,Stardew Valleyfeatures various quests and offers the possibility to befriend the townspeople – or even marry one of them. Since its release in 2016,Stardew Valleyhas sold over 30 million copies, making it one of the best-selling games of all time.Stardew Valleyis also frequently cited as one of thebest farming games of all time, alongside popular titles likeHarvest Moon,Farming Simulator, andMy Time at Portia.
In a recentJeopardyepisode, host Ken Jennings gave the three contestants the clue “Type of place you inherited fromGrandpa inStardew Valley.” As the game begins with the main character getting a worn-down farm from their grandfather, thisJeopardyclue was meant to make the contestants guess the question “What is a farm?” One of the contestants found the answer, makingStardew Valleyplayers watchingJeopardyglad to see a fellow gaming enthusiast guessing the correct question from the “Game-Pourri” category.
Jeopardy Previously Mentioned Among Us and Ghost of Tsushima
Stardew Valleyisn’t the first game being mentioned inJeopardy. Contestants of the popular TV show had to guess “What is sus?” from the clue “Slang adjective for someone you think is not what they seem, especially if they might be the impostor in the gameAmong Us” in 2022, back whenAmong Uswas among the most popular games.Ghost of Tsushimaalso appeared inJeopardyas a clue for “What is a samurai?,” with developer Sucker Punch Productions sharing its excitement on social media.
Fans ofStardew Valleycan look forward to a new game from ConcernedApe, although its release date hasn’t been announced yet.Haunted Chocolatieris a confectionery store simulation game with RPG elements, where players can collect various ingredients to make chocolate confections, fight against enemies, and get some well-deserved rest while socializing with townsfolk. Those who would rather playStardew Valleyand enjoy a peaceful farm life are not left behind, as ConcernedApe released theStardew Valley1.6 updatea few months ago, adding various content and features to keep giving players fresh content eight years after the game’s original release.
