Take An Office Tour Of 'Grand Theft Auto V's Genius Facebook Parody, Life Invader

June 2024 · 3 minute read
2013-10-19T19:57:00Z

Here at Business Insider, we like to take office tours.

This time, we tour the "Grand Theft Auto V" virtual world parody version of Facebook called Life Invader.

There's even a real-world Life Invader mock website. 

"GTA V" citizens who sign up for a profile on Life Invader can "stalk" people if they so choose, and since privacy is not a major concern of Life Invader founder Jay Norris, one can expect the NSA to be keeping close tabs.

GTA V's fake Facebook HQ, Life Invader, is filled with tons of graffiti artwork. Rockstar / GTA V screencap

The average age of an employee at Life Invader is 14.5 years old according to Norris, and the company is constantly striving to bring the "work hard, play harder" mantra to reality.

Unfortunately, due to the untimely assassination of Life Invader founder Norris on live TV, as of this publishing the Life Invader office is a much more somber place.

Welcome to Life Invader.

Rockstar / GTA V screencap

Some have accused Life Invader of mimicking Facebook, like with their logo. Security is pretty lax, you just have to look the part.

YouTube / GTA V screencap, Facebook

Walking through the main entrance, the first thing we see is another huge Life Invader sign.

Rockstar / GTA V screencap

At Life Invader, employees have access to the "Invader Zone" and "Yoga Zone" ...

Rockstar / GTA V screencap

... and "Tech Stop" and "Sweat Lounge."

YouTube / GTA V screencap

Original, commissioned art adorns some of the walls.

Rockstar / GTA V screencap

Graffiti can be found in the NY headquarters.

There's a bulletin board for employees to share events. Here we can see "Hashtag The Musical."

Rockstar / GTA V screencap

Motivational quotes are the norm around here.

Rockstar / GTA V screencap

This potential employee was being tested on his hacky-sacking ability. Arcade games are also available.

Rockstar / GTA V screencap

Bean bags encourage Life Invader employees to work comfortably and gain inspiration from graffiti.

Rockstar / GTA V screencap

The cafeteria is called "Invader Cafe."

YouTube / GTA V screencap

Here's the main office space. It is an open office environment, meant to encourage team work.

Rockstar / GTA V screencap

What do you think?

We notice Life Invader's stance on privacy on dry erase boards throughout the office.

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Some employees meet in one of the stylish glass conference rooms.

Rockstar / GTA V screencap

We actually think they're goofing off more than anything else.

Rockstar / GTA V screencap

Maybe that's because one of the motivational signs on the wall says "Work Hard ... Play Hard."

Rockstar

Here are some more of the art hangings around the office space.

Rockstar / GTA V screencap

That was GTA V's parody of Facebook ...

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Now, compare it with the actual FB headquarters in New York City »

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