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Level5 Japan: Amazing offices are amazing photo

It's not clear if Level5 (Dark Cloud series, Rogue Galaxy, Dragon Quest remakes, White Knight Story, Jeanne d'Arc) will become the next Square Enix yet, but one thing's for sure: they're working in high style.

The Japanese Level5 Web page features a "Company Navigator," which is basically a slideshow of the Level5 offices. I've seen some pretty amazing offices in my day, but Level5's choice of high style decor with otaku-ish accents really hits home. I know that the forthcoming Destructoid Tower and Housing Complex will eventually make all other offices pale in comparison, but we have a bit of a wait for that.

You're guided to various hallways and meeting rooms, and eventually into offices and development areas. From the ping pong tables to the Rozen Maiden figure and the Dragon Quest slime plushie, this place is a nerdy delight. 

Hit the jump to see some highlights, or check out the full gallery at Level5

Damn!

Oh no they didn't.

This is where I geek out. 








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Dale North is Destructoid's Editor-In-Chief, a founding editor, and specialist in Japanese gaming. An accomplished musician, Dale was reporting from Japan during the earthquakes of 2011. Luckily, he got the fuck out alive and is home in America now with his wife and beloved corgi, Einstein. Dale is also a co-founder of Destructoid's sister anime site Japanator. Likes Corgis, Sega Saturn, PSP, iPhone, Photographic tools. Meet the rest of the team



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loki d20's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 09:26
loki d20
Nice. That's the exact same slate stone we want to get for our fireplace wall in our house.
atheistium's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 09:29
atheistium
:o
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gimmie D:<
glipe's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 09:30
glipe
Aaaaaaaaaand now I know where I want to work/live/go out in/die. That place is sooooo sweet!
GuitarAtomik's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 09:38
GuitarAtomik
This office. I need it.
nilcam's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 09:40
nilcam
Damn, they have Tetsuwan Atom figures in color and black and white.
Justin Villasenor's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 09:43
Justin Villasenor
I was really impressed when I saw those pics. They've got some awfully nice digs.
infinity's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 09:46
infinity
holy damn.
Ichigo Style's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 09:49
Ichigo Style
Shit, I'd love to work there D:
MissHinasaki's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 09:52
MissHinasaki
Nice.

Who wouldn't want to work in a place where your supervisor was Yoda?
s0lesurviv0r's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 09:58
s0lesurviv0r
God, I want to have an elaborate gunfight in that hallway.
Novakaine's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 10:02
Novakaine
Jesus, those offices are fucking amazing.

And it ain't remain to be seen--Level 5 IS the next Squaresoft/Enix (you know, before they sucked). I'm calling it right now. You know you're good when a mega-corporation hands you their most valuable franchise like what Squeenix is doing with L5 with Dragon Quest.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 10:17
Holyetheline
I wish I had an office like that. Wtf do you have to do to get one?
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 10:26
MechaMonkey
Do they live there? I would, if they hired me.
jackdoe's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 11:15
jackdoe
Actually, you don't want Level 5 to become the next Square Enix, as much as I love Squeenix, relying on only a few key franchises and remaking all your old games. It is fresh that Level 5 has only made three sequels, Dragon Quest VIII, Professor Layton 2, and Dark Cloud 2, and that everything else has been an IP.
Y0j1mb0's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 11:23
Y0j1mb0
I take it they don't eat pizza and beer in their offices?
matmanx1's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 12:11
matmanx1
Wow. Just Wow. That's probably one of the most visually appealing offices I have ever seen. So appealing in fact I could happily live there. Whoever designed that space should get some kind of award!
Crunshii's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 13:07
Crunshii
holy ????

Looks like one of those high tech Mafia you only see on Anime or movies like Total Recall ...
Hitogoroshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 13:09
Hitogoroshi
Jesus. That is absolutely awesome.
hoydensnare's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 13:12
hoydensnare
^Thanks y'all. That's my handyword, BTW. Not that I like to brag or anything.
Paul Soth's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 13:23
Paul Soth
Whoa, shades of Ion Storm.

But I'm more reminded of the tech firm in the last Phoenix Wright myself...
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 14:09
king3vbo
I also geek out at that same pic... so much music equipment... *drool*
Anemone's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 14:12
Anemone
I'm already violently waiting for White Knight Story, but I'm going to buy it even harder after seeing this. Coolest, office, ever.
kawitchate's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 14:24
kawitchate
...better than my office
Batthink's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 15:24
Batthink
I want an office like that. I wonder if they can make the warehouse where I work like that.
BFeld13's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 15:52
BFeld13
That is too awesome
Fading Star's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 17:58
Fading Star
These guys have interesting taste. The Yoda is an excellent touch. Thanks for the pictures, Dale.
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/14/2007 23:59
Bob Muir
Wow, I want to live there!
itemforty's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/17/2007 09:21
itemforty
I agree with Necros.
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