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[Stewox]

http://mynintendonews.com/2012/10/14/retro-studios-moves-to-a-new-larger-office/

Seems like this one is taller, much more parking slots.

I've twetted Grant Kirkhope to try to apply at Retro now that they move, worth a try ... but he's probably already busy eh?


Also ... Google Earth imagery seems to be half year outdated for that area ... what about someone contacting heli to fly over that area to get great high-quality close-up snaps, would be cool, I hope there are logos on the building.

http://www.austinaerialphoto.com/
http://www.topflightphoto.com/

Or just someone who lives there can go snap the outside ...

 

[brandonh83]

Hopefully this new office is primed for their current and future endeavors.

 

[Red UFO]

Hopefully this new office is primed for their current and future endeavors.

4/10

 

[Mejilan]

I've twetted Grant Kirkhope to try to apply at Retro now that they move, worth a try ...

Didn't he already unsuccessfully give that a shot?

 

[Neiteio]

Hopefully this new office is primed for their current and future endeavors.

I see what you did there. Let me try one.

"Hopefully this new office is star fox metroid fusion saga'd for their current and future endeavors."

ibelieveinpaulgale

 

[MisterHero]

Maybe they'll be able to handle more than 1 project at a time now, or deliver single projects faster. Good luck to them.

 

[brandonh83]

4/10

 

[Drencrom]

I see what you did there. Let me try one.

"Hopefully this new office is star fox metroid fusion saga'd for their current and future endeavors."

ibelieveinpaulgale

Paul Gale
Don't believe his lies.
(09-29-2012, 09:46 AM)

 

[BY2K]

I see what you did there. Let me try one.

"Hopefully this new office is star fox metroid fusion saga'd for their current and future endeavors."

ibelieveinpaulgale

 

[brandonh83]

I see what you did there. Let me try one.

"Hopefully this new office is star fox metroid fusion saga'd for their current and future endeavors."

ibelieveinpaulgale

10/10!

 

[antonz]

The building in question.

Building is 114,000 Sq ft. Don't know if they have whole building or not

 

[PAULINK]

Cool, they're based in Austin? I wonder if I can visit their studio

 

[Gianni Merryman]

[...]It's working on fantastic project for Wii U.

So the question arises, who put that S plural there, is it Reggie's reported speech or just a journalist's conjecture?

 

[teh_pwn]

Cool, they're based in Austin? I wonder if I can visit their studio

It's next to 35/parmer

I don't think they'll let you in, lol

 

[Codeblue]

Didn't he already unsuccessfully give that a shot?

Doesn't Tanabe's group handle the music for Retro's games anyway?

 

[chertipros]

How many new guys have they been hiring in the past few months exactly?
And how many people have left since prime 3 released? Does anyone know?
And up next for new hq treatment: Monolith Soft

 

[chaosblade]

How many new guys have they been hiring in the past few months exactly?
And how many people have left since prime 3 released? Does anyone know?
And up next for new hq treatment: Monolith Soft

Not sure about the two questions, but Monolith Soft expanded and got a new office already. They have two now, the main one in Tokyo where Takahashi is working on a WiiU game, and a new one in Kyoto where Honne moved and is supposedly working on a 3DS game.

 

[Lord Ghirahim]

And up next for new hq treatment: Monolith Soft

Again?

 

[Salvadora]

No Metroid please.

 

[MisterHero]

Not sure about the two questions, but Monolith Soft expanded and got a new office already. They have two now.

They, Retro, and NoE should get together for Xenoblade 2. Monolith for the game design, Retro for the technical assistance, and NoE for the worldwide translations.

Rather than being geographically far apart worldwide, they would share an orbital space station.

From space, the world's next greatest game will descend!

 

[Stewox]

The building in question.

Building is 114,000 Sq ft. Don't know if they have whole building or not

Good find, also I forgot to mention yes how big it is because it was looking through google street view and there was this number there.

More info: http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/17574840/12345-N-Lamar-Blvd-Austin-TX/

 

[Out of Working Order]

Doesn't Tanabe's group handle the music for Retro's games anyway?

Yeah, I don't think they have any in-house composers.

 

[Phazon]

http://www.linkedin.com/in/jlspence

recently joined the studio

 

[Roo]

No Metroid please.

Judging you right now...

 

[Oblivion]

Why couldn't they move to Los Angeles?

 

[jooey]

Retro must be so delighted about the recent influx of dejected Rare fans who now make them the focus of pathetic levels of scrutiny.

 

[ohlawd]

Yeah, I don't think they have any in-house composers.

Would be sick if Retro can get David Wise and Grant Kirkhope.

0% chance of happening though.

 

[Stewox]

Didn't he already unsuccessfully give that a shot?

That was long time ago, they didn't had new building back then.

 

[Oblivion]

http://www.linkedin.com/in/jlspence

recently joined the studio

You're a girl?

 

[Anustart]

Retro must be so delighted about the recent influx of dejected Rare fans who now make them the focus of pathetic levels of scrutiny.

I lost it on this post. Bravo!

 

[Gianni Merryman]

but Monolith Soft expanded and got a new office already. They have two now, the main one in Tokyo where Takahashi is working on a WiiU game, and a new one in Kyoto where Honne moved and is supposedly working on a 3DS game.

Speaking of which, iirc same thing happened with Nintendo EAD, as I recall they moved into a building with more office-space some time back.

Very promising pieces of informations, may I add.

 

[Phazon]

You're a girl?

lol, no

why?

edit: ah, i just said that this person joined the studio, not me

 

[Nicktals]

You're a girl?

No, I think he just stalks them on LinkedIn.

 

[Stewox]

Funny
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/vie...2_*2_*2_*2_*2&pvs=ps&trk=pp_profile_name_link


Real or joke ?? ... there are some silly ones like DJ and ppl from other continents, maybe remote work ?

 

[MYE]

Hey Retro, I'm a soon to be unemployed designer. You know, just a heads up

 

[Mariolee]

Where else are they going to fit the motion capture studio for the new Metroid Prime game?

Spoiler

B E L I E V E

 

[antonz]

Funny
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/vie...2_*2_*2_*2_*2&pvs=ps&trk=pp_profile_name_link


Real or joke ?? ... there are some silly ones like DJ and ppl from other continents, maybe remote work ?

Probably a joke. The only thing that's done off campus is QA. All of that's handled up at NOA

 

[Hero of Legend]

http://www.linkedin.com/in/jlspence

recently joined the studio

Where did she work before? Can't see much in her profile as a guest.

Edit: Retro's Linkedin page shows that she was at Certain Affinity as a Senior Designer, interesting!

http://www.linkedin.com/company/retro-studios

 

[Stewox]

 

[Hero of Legend]

Hey Retro, I'm a soon to be unemployed designer. You know, just a heads up

From?...

 

[Forever]

Okay, so how do we get in? Let's plan this shit out GAF.

 

[kittens]

One of the few Nintendo studios I can consistently rely on. Can't wait to see what they've got cookin'.

 

[Stewox]

There are 3 floors

EDIT: whoops .. extra huge pics, moment ...> fixed

 

[SteeloDMZ]

I hope they also update their current website which is, hyperbole aside, the worst website ever made for a company of this caliber.

 

[Rehynn]

Okay, so how do we get in? Let's plan this shit out GAF.

I'm ready to pull an Edward Norton as seen in The Score.

EDIT:

And just like that Retro has 3 openings for security. You guys crazy.

Perfect.

EDIT2: Stewox, just quote that shit.

 

[Mariolee]

Well those pics are just a tad bit big.

 

[teh_pwn]

And just like that Retro has 3 openings for security. You guys crazy.

 

[MisterHero]

The obvious infiltration method is to hide on the front door inside a crate of bananas

 

[Anustart]

I'm willing to pack myself in a crate and ship myself to the building if one of you guys will cover the freight charge.

 

[Übermatik]

Reminds me of the old RETRO stalking thread where I squatted outside an employee's house for 3 hours to try get some info...

Good times.