Eric Barone Makes $125,000 Donation to the C# Framework Stardew Valley Uses
Eric Barone, the creator of Stardew Valley, has made a significant donation to the C# framework used by the game. According to PC Gamer, Barone has donated $125,000 to the MonoGame project, which is an open-source implementation of the Microsoft XNA framework for creating games.
This donation is part of an ongoing commitment by Barone to support the MonoGame project. The team behind MonoGame has expressed their gratitude for Barone's support, calling it an 'extraordinary show of support'.
MonoGame has been used to develop a number of notable games, including Celeste and Bastion. The framework provides a cross-platform way to create games for Windows, macOS, Linux, and other platforms.
Barone's donation is a significant boost to the MonoGame project, which relies on community support to continue its development. The project's team has expressed their appreciation for Barone's generosity and commitment to the open-source community.
The MonoGame project is a testament to the power of open-source development and the importance of community support. Barone's donation is a shining example of the impact that individual developers can have on the gaming industry.