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HOE TO HOE

One of the most wonderful things about the evolution of esports is that these days, any game can be a contest. Long gone are the days where ultracompetitive ventures like Dota 2 or Counter-Strike are the only ways to enjoy high-level gaming. This was evident when at the beginning of August, Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone announced the first-ever Stardew Valley Cup—a tournament that would pit four teams against each other for a $40,000 prize pot, donated by Barone himself.

The objective was to take on 100 challenges within three hours and to try to complete content creator Zach Hartman.

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