Always show up with donuts. Always. Operations Manager Laura O’Brien (left) was certainly happy to see us.
Matt’s Double Fine Adventure
By Matt Peters
This past weekend, the folks at Double Fine Productions were kind enough to give me a tour of their San Francisco studio. Hard at work on several new projects (including the Kickstarted Double Fine Adventure), the entire team still took the time to make me feel welcome. There were a couple things that I was sworn to secrecy about, but I will say this: Be excited! The following gallery depicts the tour my wife and I received at the studio.
We had a great time meeting all of the Double Fine crew. Other areas of the office where we didn’t get a chance to snap photos were the music room, the wall of fan mail and Tim Schafer’s personal collection of black velvet paintings. Only a dedicated team like Double Fine could be surrounded by so much distraction and still accomplish so much. As I was leaving, I noticed a huge stack of posters that are scheduled to be autographed by the team for the Kickstarter backers. I asked Schafer how they planned to get through that mountain of posters, and he replied, “We’re going to make a party of it.” I like the way he thinks.
I’d like to thank Schafer and office manager Laura O’Brien and the rest of the fine folks at Double Fine Productions for opening their doors to an enthusiastic fan from Chicago bearing donuts.
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Schafer’s desk. This is where the brilliance happens.
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Laura’s desk. Not pictured: Laura’s movie replica “Bad Mother Fucker” wallet, as seen in Pulp Fiction.
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My wife and I both have a serious love for Full Throttle.
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One of the original store displays for Grim Fandango. It has been taped together through the years and pretty much stands on willpower alone at this point.
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The shelves in the testing room are loaded with books, statues and many other inspirational items to keep the creative juices flowing. Tim Schafer keeps his collection of floaty pens here, as well.
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As seen in the Kickstarter “Thank You” video, the testing room is truly a sight to behold. Whether trying out a new game or just blowing off some steam, the team spends a lot of time in here.
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This baby was entered into the Red Bull Soapbox Derby, and set a land speed record. The driver was, of course, dressed like Eddie Riggs.
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The concept art for Brutal Legend is still proudly displayed for all to see in the main lobby. Further down the hall in the development section, most of the Psychonauts concept work is on display, as well.
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My wife and I posing next to Schafer’s (right) head. This is also where the brilliance happens. Fortunately, we bumped into him on our way out!
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Always show up with donuts. Always. Operations Manager Laura O’Brien (left) was certainly happy to see us.
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