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Matt Gardner

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As seen in: Forbes, GameTripper, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Canada, Yahoo News Malaysia, Yahoo Singapore, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Finance Canada, Flipboard, Forbes Brasil, Yahoo Lifestyle Australia
Covers:  Gaming and technology
Games at @Forbes. @BAFTA, @gamescom, @IndieCupHQ judge. Pretty much done with Twitter. DMs open. Find me via Linktree and at Bsky - same handle.

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Matt Gardner’s Biography

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I'm a British-based video games writer with expertise in both retro and modern gaming. I also serve as the editor of my own project, GameTripper, which brings together writers who have stories to tell about why certain games have been so important to them.

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Matt Gardner

Matt Gardner

I'm a British writer who covers current and retro gaming.

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GameTripper

GameTripper

GameTripper gives passionate writers the chance to tell everyone why their favourite games are important to t…

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LEGO’s Huge Poké Ball Diorama Is Gorgeous — And An Investment? Original

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The Iconic Trainer Moments Poké Ball (72154) set is arguably the LEGO Group's best Pokémon build yet. The LEGO Group Last week, the latest LEGO Pokémon sets were announced with little fanfare, but perhaps the company wants them to speak for themselves; it’s probably the most consistent line-up in the partnership yet, save for one fumble. The new five-strong collection follows a rocky start for LEGO x Pokémon.
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How The LEGO Group Has Turned Soccer Fandom Into Its Next Big Play Original

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By Matt Gardner Verified
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LEGO's immortalization of soccer icons is its latest step to satisfy fandoms across entertainment, sport, and more. The LEGO Group The LEGO Group’s recent collaborations have underscored its growing focus on fandom. You could argue that football has been its most ambitious target in recent years — its 2026 FIFA World Cup lineups, which seem omnipresent in stores worldwide, are proof that it’s going all in on the sport.
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Will LEGO’s Olivia Rodrigo Sets Start Its Music Partnership Boom? Original

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By Matt Gardner Verified
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LEGO's new partnership with Olivia Rodrigo isn't just well executed; it has the potential to unlock a whole new range for the company. LEGO LEGO’s “2026 In Review” will be defined by collaborations: the launch of its Pokémon sets, a massive expansion of its operations with FIFA and Formula One, plus its never-ending work with the Star Wars license. Finally, it’s breaking properly into music with Olivia Rodrigo, and the sets are genuinely impressive.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

A digital marketing agency that demanded 30 articles per day. I wrote nearly 16,000 in three years.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

In a friendly, personable way, with a keen eye for an angle, and with fantastic stats or facts to back it up.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

There's nothing better than Google Docs, as it lets me dip in and out of my articles on any device. Photoshop helps me get the perfect shots.