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Ollie Barder

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Covers:  Japanese pop-culture, such as games, anime, manga and toys.
Doesn't Cover: Anything that isn't related to Japanese pop-culture.
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Ollie Barder’s Biography

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Game designer, Forbes contributor, Mecha Damashii founder, HobbyLink.tv toy reviewer and self-sufficient introvert. "Japanese Mecha Expert".

Ollie Barder’s Journalist Portfolio

Shoji Kawamori, The Creator Hollywood Copies But Never Credits

Shoji Kawamori, The Creator Hollywood Copies But Never Credits

There are a few truly great figures in Japanese popular culture, one of these is definitely the multi-talente…

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David Hayter On Voicing Snake In 'Metal Gear' And The Joys Of Being Covered In Goo

David Hayter On Voicing Snake In 'Metal Gear' And The Joys Of Being Covered In Goo

One of the most iconic gaming performances still has to be that of David Hayter's portrayal of Snake in the M…

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Metamor Force Dancouga by Sentinel (Part 2: Review)

Metamor Force Dancouga by Sentinel (Part 2: Review)

By Cacophanus from Mecha Damashii Metamor Force Dancouga by Sentinel ( Available From HobbyLink Japan - HLJ.c…

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Variable Action Hi-Spec Orguss by Mega House (Part 2: Review)

Variable Action Hi-Spec Orguss by Mega House (Part 2: Review)

By Cacophanus from Mecha Damashii Variable Action Hi-Spec Orguss by Mega House ( Available From HobbyLink Jap…

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Features: Top 10 Best Mecha Games Of All Time

Features: Top 10 Best Mecha Games Of All Time

We've tried to avoid doing these kinds of lists over the years. Mainly because they end up being contentious …

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Features: The Last Boost

Features: The Last Boost

In 1999 a developer renowned for its pedigree in creating driving simulators ventured into pastures where hig…

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Articles

‘Gundam Battle Operation 3’ Has Been Announced For PlayStation 5 And Steam Original

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By Ollie Barder
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'Gundam Battle Operation 3' is now using Unreal Engine. Bandai Namco The latest installment of Gundam Battle Operation has been announced for PlayStation 5 and Steam, and it looks rather good indeed. If you are unfamiliar with the Battle Operation games, these are online free-to-play multiplayer Gundam games, with a mix of infantry and mobile suit combat.
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The Gattai DX Dandivine Toy Review: Tactile ‘Brave’ Series Vibes

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By Ollie Barder
| Yahoo Singapore Verified
With the new Dandivine anime now finally out and acting as a love letter to the old Brave series, The Gattai toy of the titular mecha certainly does not disappoint. Historically, these kinds of super robot toys have tended to opt for diecast parts to handle all the gimmicks and combination antics. However, with advances in materials in recent decades, it has been possible to create sizable mecha toys without the necessity for a diecast endoskeleton.
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‘Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3’ Could Be Worth The 10 Year Wait Original

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By Ollie Barder
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'Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3' takes place in the new Age 1000 setting. Bandai Namco A few days before this year’s Tokyo Game Show, I got to sit down and play Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, and it could be worth the 10-year wait. The first Xenoverse game was released back in 2015 and was a hugely ambitious game for the time.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing the biography for Yoko Kanno in a soundtracks breakdown book for Gramophone magazine in the UK.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

Not much, Google has far more of an impact on news than social media.