Latest articles by Benjamin Abbott
XCOM miniatures game revealed, with and upgradable base and co-op adventure campaign
News XCOM: The Miniatures Game will go up for pre-order in July ahead of a Fall/Winter 2026 release date
Lego shows off a pinball machine that actually works
News Fans have fallen hard for this working Lego pinball machine
The best adult board games 2026, from in-depth strategy classics to modern horror favorites
Buying Guide We've rounded up our favorite board games for adults to suit everything from games night to parties
We've sorted the best World Cup 2026 merch from the crap, all so you can get back into the game
Buying guide You'll find the very best World Cup 2026 merch here from across a range of price brackets with options to suit every age.
How this $20,000 Lego Star Wars collection ignited an online meltdown involving Bricks and Minifigs, alleged police corruption, and fleeing the law
News We break down the larger Bricks and Minfigs scandal involving a man's missing $20K Lego Star Wars collection
I've found the best Father's Day gifts for gamers in 2026, so don't panic if you can't think of any
Buying guide We've rounded up the very best nerdy Father's Day gifts for fans of Star Wars, Final Fantasy, Legend of Zelda, Fallout, and more
The best toys in 2026, from Pikachu animatronics to Furby and beyond
Buying guide You'll find all the best toys in 2026 right here, with options to suit every budget
Alien RPG gets harrowing new campaign following a hapless team of Colonial Marines
News My favorite horror RPG just got a new campaign, and I'm begging you to try the Alien Roleplaying Game now that Operation Leading Edge is on the way
NeeDoh seems to be back in stock at Amazon, and it's not hideously overpriced for once
News Most NeeDoh listings are radically overpriced, but I've found a few that seem more reasonable.
These sci-fi water guns make it feel like I'm playing a real-life FPS
News The Spyra range makes other water guns look silly, and they're the ultimate summer toy
Where to buy Pokemon TCG Pitch Black
Stock Our expert has advice on how to get Pokemon TCG Pitch Black pre-orders
Get your first look at Lego KPop Demon Hunters Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird
News Lego just unveiled our first look at the new Lego Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird set, which is up for pre-order now
Where to buy Warhammer 40K Armageddon for less, with a cheeky discount on the new launch box
Stock If you want to secure your copy of the new launch box, here's where I'd recommend visiting to buy Warhammer 40K Armageddon
Where to buy NeeDoh, the viral toy sensation
Stock It's fiendishly difficult to buy NeeDoh right now, so we're helping you track it down
The best Lego sets 2026 from Star Wars to Marvel, chosen by experts
Buying Guide Here are the best Lego sets on shelves right now across ranges and budgets
I can't believe my favorite gaming Lego set is being retired already, so grab the Lego Great Deku Tree while you can
Review Despite only being a couple of years old, the amazing Lego Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 is being retired already - so is it worth adding to your collection?
If you need a break from your D&D campaign, this mischievous hobbit adventure is spot on
News A new hobbit-themed adventure book just hit shelves, and it's perfect if you're in need of a break from a long D&D or tabletop RPG campaign
This Lego World Cup 2026 merch is the perfect half-time activity
News If you want quality World Cup merch, I don't think it gets much better than these FIFA-themed Lego sets
The best Legend of Zelda merch to gear up for Ocarina of Time, chosen by two lifelong fans
Buying guide We're massive fans of the series, so our experts have rounded up the very best Legend of Zelda merch right here
Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons - Ravenloft is now my most anticipated board game of the summer
Features Board game fans, you need to put this D&D horror adventure on your wishlist
D&D rival Paizo forced to make layoffs after "devastating" loss stemming from $10m in stock being held hostage
News Thanks to its distributor going bust and holding millions' worth of stock, Pathfinder publisher Paizo is facing changes and layoffs
Where to buy Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Deluxe Edition on Switch 2 and its exclusive minifigure
Stock We've used our own detective skills to track down the hard-to-find edition
There are over 80 new Lego sets in June 2026, but these three are by far the best
Features More than 80 new Lego sets arrive in June 2026, so our expert has narrowed the list down to three must-haves
