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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

Wonder Festival Commemorated ‘Patlabor’ Amidst Blistering Heat Original

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'Wonder Festival 2026 Summer' was held amidst the extreme summer heat. Ollie Barder With the Japanese summer in full swing, with intense heat and humidity, fans made their way to Makuhari Messe to enjoy Wonder Festival 2026 Summer. Compared to the winter event earlier this year, today’s showing had a lot more Patlabor than previous years. Not least because anime like Patlabor EZY are underway.
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‘Gundam RG XARX-ZERO’ Is The Latest ‘Gundam’ Anime Released Next Year Original

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The upcoming anime 'Gundam RG XARX-ZERO' out next year. Sunrise Following the success of Gundam GQuuuuuuX, the next Gundam anime, called Gundam RG XARX-ZERO, will be released next year. Seemingly yet another alternate timeline series, RG XARX-Zero, pronounced “Alex Zero”, is set in the future after humanity discovers an alien artifact that apparently allows for huge technological advances.
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‘Beast Of Reincarnation’ Hands-On Impressions: Surprisingly Compelling

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You play as Emma the Sealer in 'Beast of Reincarnation'. Fictions, Game Freak With the Beast of Reincarnation set for release in a few weeks, I was able to get an early hands-on session with the game today, and I came away impressed. Following games like Nier: Automata and Stellar Blade, Beast of Reincarnation follows a similar functional path. It’s very much a highly skilled action game featuring parrying mechanics, but it’s coupled with some nice exploration and wonderful art direction.
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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.