Backstage pass to HMX's dressing room.... err, offices!

[Keebler]

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2007/10/24/backstage-at-harmonix-where-they-make-rock-band/

Awesome.

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/harmonix.jpg
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/peripheralsroom.jpg
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/qaleadkevinsmith.jpg
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/starchamber.jpg

[Keebler]

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/qatesters.jpg
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/harmonixrockband.jpg

[Thrashdragon]

Must...have...gong...peripheral...

[Xzyliac]

LOOK AT ALL THAT AWESOME!

Talk about an incentive to finish college. Damn!

[G_tarRoCK3R]

Shotty the chick in the last pic!!! haha seriously tho, that is one KICK ASS OFFICE!! I am now officially jelous that you get to play games all day lol

side note: That wall of drums is amazing!:cool:

[Apples]

The guy in picture #3 cracks me up.

[stiper327b]

I would very much like to work at a place like Harmonix.

Oh, and did anyone read the actual blog? DanT, in his job interview, had to answer "Beatles or Stones." How awesome is that?

And HMX requires all of its employees to be a part of a group in Rock Band, and they must practice one hour every day.

That's just so flippin' cool.

[IbanezBassist_v2]

I wanna play.....

[Jimmik]

holy crap what a sweet office

[Eman311]

Mmmmmmmm office.........

I'm gonna apply at least once a year.

[undertow]

Nice! I can't wait for the interviews mentioned in that blog to be posted!

[WingsOfSteel]

Oh, and did anyone read the actual blog? DanT, in his job interview, had to answer "Beatles or Stones." How awesome is that?

And HMX requires all of its employees to be a part of a group in Rock Band, and they must practice one hour every day.

Wow, brutal boss. I'd never be able to handle that.

Beatles all the way.

[Maherj]

Heh, the guy in the last picture was wearing an Orange Crush t-shirt.

Classy

[Xzyliac]

Wow, brutal boss. I'd never be able to handle that.

Beatles all the way.

Wrong answer!

[Maherj]

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/sammydavisjrcenter.jpg

Pure awesome

[ThePaska]

Thats amazing, it is like Rock Band heaven over there, I wish I could visit it!

[jonfitzsimon]

side note: That wall of drums is amazing!:cool:


I hope those arent all defective!

[Keebler]

More photos:

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/uileadkevinmcguiness.jpg
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/drumkit.jpg
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/spinaltapposter.jpg
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/diningarea.jpg

[Keebler]

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/dvdlibrary.jpg
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/danbrakeley.jpg
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/eran_egozy.jpg
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/eric_brosius.jpg

[Keebler]

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/ryan_lesser.jpg
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/dan_teasdale.jpg

[Xzyliac]

So I'm getting a new job...

[Bakkster]

I hope those arent all defective!

Guarantee those are drum hardware revisions. Not defective, per-se, but each an improvement on the last. Gotta keep the old ones around so you can prove that the new one is better :)

[TheRocker]

Crazy awesome i saw a Ps3 :D You guys do care :)

[Quinarvy]

Best. Office. Ever.

[mattmoss]

No picture of me??? Lame..... :D

[Apples]

No picture of me??? Lame..... :D

There's no lame picture of you. Isn't that a good thing? :D

Plus how would they fit a beard of that size in one camera shot.

[foolosophy]

Nice Assassins Creed poster ;)

[mattmoss]

Plus how would they fit a beard of that size in one camera shot.

So very, very true... It's actually difficult to get in the front door in the mornings.

[bumbousdude25]

WOW. Those are some crazy awesome pics.

Something I just thought of:

How big is the guitar? As big as the GH II controller? I don't necessarily want to know dimensions, I've just been wondering if it's bigger than the GH II controller.

[foolosophy]

WOW. Those are some crazy awesome pics.

Something I just thought of:

How big is the guitar? As big as the GH II controller? I don't necessarily want to know dimensions, I've just been wondering if it's bigger than the GH II controller.

It's definitely bigger, but lighter because I suppose the weight is further spread.

[Bakkster]

How big is the guitar? As big as the GH II controller? I don't necessarily want to know dimensions, I've just been wondering if it's bigger than the GH II controller.

Same size as a 3/4 guitar, I believe. GH1and 2 guitars were closer to 2/3, I think.

[HMX_Anarkeith]

Nice Assassins Creed poster ;)

Thanks. You may also notice the sealed Sid Vicious action figure, hero of the infamous QA Action Figure blog... And for the record, they refer to me as "Kevin Smith", but my name is Keith... That's what happens when photographers don't talk to interviewers...

And Matt, all of us in the office know you rule... You don't need no stinkin' photos...

[The_Vampire_Lestat]

I suppose the saying is true..

A cluttered work space is a sign of genius.

[xenopherus]

If I could have one super power right now, it'd be the ability to reach through the computer monitor and grab one of those RB boxes... And then the game and instruments since the box would most certainly be empty.

[KingofQUEEN48]

Ok Who Wants To Break In With Me Raise Your Hands?!

[tf5_bassist]

WOW. Those are some crazy awesome pics.

Something I just thought of:

How big is the guitar? As big as the GH II controller? I don't necessarily want to know dimensions, I've just been wondering if it's bigger than the GH II controller.

It's just about the size of a real 3/4-scale guitar. A hair smaller, but damn close enough. It feels like playing my Fender Bullet, except lighter.

Edit: Crap. forgot about page 4, Bakkster beat me to it.

[IErrantVentureI]

It's like ever desk has the Rock Band Fender next too it!

[Xzyliac]

It's like ever desk has the Rock Band Fender next too it!

I expect no *****ing about shortages!

[bumbousdude25]

It's definitely bigger, but lighter because I suppose the weight is further spread.


Same size as a 3/4 guitar, I believe. GH1and 2 guitars were closer to 2/3, I think.


It's just about the size of a real 3/4-scale guitar. A hair smaller, but damn close enough. It feels like playing my Fender Bullet, except lighter.

Edit: Crap. forgot about page 4, Bakkster beat me to it.

I just multi-quoted like a mofo, but seriously, thanks guys. I knew I'd heard somewhere that it was bigger so I'm glad I got it confirmed here.

[Bakkster]

It's like ever desk has the Rock Band Fender next too it!


I expect no *****ing about shortages!

Remember, full scale production is a mite different from making a few hundred prototypes.

Also, 100,000 > 100.

[HMX_Anarkeith]

Ok Who Wants To Break In With Me Raise Your Hands?!

It should be noted that more than a few of us have good Kung Fu. The rest are just crazy...

[IbanezBassist_v2]

It should be noted that more than a few of us have good Kung Fu. The rest are just crazy...

It should also be noted there are several crazy ass Rock Band fans.

Crazy RB fans > A few who know Kung Fu.

[Maposaurus]

Pretty rad. Wish that I could work there.

[HMXQualityControl]

Haha! Seriously, we have defenses. Have any of you met Sasso?

Also, Moss will totally use that trebuchet.

[IbanezBassist_v2]

Oh yeah! Well I've got the clap and I know how to use it.

[Bakkster]

Maybe we'll bury you with resumes first! Then commando rogue new-hires will just let the community in the front door ;)

[IbanezBassist_v2]

Maybe we'll bury you with resumes first! Then commando rogue new-hires will just let the community in the front door ;)

I like this idea better.