
Benjamin Abbott
As the site's Tabletop & Merch Editor, I'm in charge of everything from board game reviews to Lego guides. If it involves rolling dice, nerdy collectibles, or an absurd number of miniatures, I'm there. Although I joined GamesRadar+ in 2018, I've been writing about games in one form or another for more than a decade - my bylines stretch back to 2012 and range from Metro.co.uk to TechRadar. I try not to use this power for evil, but can normally be found cackling over some nefarious plan I've cooked up for my group's next Dungeons & Dragons campaign. You can follow me on Twitter @thewordyben.
Latest articles by Benjamin Abbott

You can get an actual Star Wars droid that follows you around, but you don't wanna know how much it'll cost
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The G1T4-M1N1 real-life Star Wars droid is a cool idea, but oh my is it expensive

New Lego sets in May 2025, from a Star Wars avalanche to an awesome Mario Kart tribute
By Benjamin Abbott published
Guide A massive drop of Star Wars kits are upon us for this month's new Lego sets

Everything you need to know about a Disney Plus price increase
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Guide Here's a rundown on the latest Disney Plus price increase information

King of Tokyo review: "A blast for big and little monsters alike"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review

Best tabletop RPGs 2025: Must-have adventures you need to try
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide Find the best tabletop RPGs for fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and more to suit any budget

Blockbuster: The Game review - "Fast, frantic, and fun"
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Review Is it worth buying this party game? Our experts weigh in.

Betrayal at House on the Hill 3rd Edition review: "The best horror board game for most people"
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Review

Exclusive: Take a look at the best-dressed Black Series Star Wars action figure, fresh off his appearance in Andor season 2
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Director Krennic just got a new Black Series model

The new Warhammer 40K Space Wolves stole Thor's magic hammer and copied Kratos' axe, but I certainly wouldn't want to ask for them back
By Benjamin Abbott published
News New heroes and troop models have been unveiled for the Space Wolves

Types of board games, explained by experts
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Guide We list the many kinds of board game available now

New Lego Fortnite sets get weird with massive Mecha Team Leader that's bigger than Lego Optimus Prime, as well as a Klombo model
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Massive mechs and monsters are inbound

One of the biggest board game developers just shut down development on new projects and let staff go in response to tariffs
By Benjamin Abbott published
News CMON has ceased development on new board games and let an undisclosed number of staff go

If the price of Mario Kart World is giving you the ick, this merch may be more fun and has never been cheaper
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal We've never seen this merch for less

In a wild twist, MTG Spider-Man will get a clone for Arena with "different art, and different names"
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A new version of MTG Spider-Man cards looks like it'll arrive on Arena this year

I'm obsessed with Disney pins, so these new Star Wars May 4 ones are going straight into my basket
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Plenty of Star Wars May 4 merch is on its way, including some tempting new pins

The new Star Wars Lego sets for May 4 are cool, but none beats this glorious little war criminal
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A larger Lego Chopper is on its way for May 4

Is it weird that these mugs might be my favorite new Star Wars merch?
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The Starbucks Discovery Series mugs may be my favorite homeware from a galaxy far, far away in a while

Heroes of Might and Magic TTRPG designers describe it as "the story you always imagined in your head as a kid" with epic battles that set it apart from D&D
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature We catch up with the folks making Heroes of Might and Magic 2d20

Nerf Elite Jr. Starter Set review: "Perfect for siblings"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review Should you buy the dual-pack? Here's what our expert thinks

New D&D rules given to creators for free, reflecting "the lessons we’ve learned and the steps we’re taking to rebuild and strengthen our relationship with our players"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature We talk with Wizards of the Coast about its new SRD version

Here, have an exclusive reveal of a new Star Wars Lightsaber replica for the most underrated Jedi
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Get your first look at the Master Sol lightsaber hilt

Nerf Elite Jr. Flyer review: "A great fit for the youngest Nerf warriors"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review
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