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 ultra-competitive ventures like Dota 2 or Counter-Strike were 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 US $40,000 prize pot, donated by Barone himself.
The objective was to take on 100 challenges within three hours and to try to complete as content creator Zach Hartman.
