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

Everything you need to know about MTG Tarkir: Dragonstorm, from mechanics to story
By Abigail Shannon last updated
Guide We dig into the dragon-themed Magic set

I'm obsessed with this new Star Wars toy, somebody help
By Benjamin Abbott published
News I was able to go hands on with a new remote control Mouse Droid, and I'm in love

The Helldivers 2 board game leans into "the cooperative chaos of the video game," the designers promise
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature Prepare to defend Super Earth

Warhammer Deathrattle Army Set is dead easy for beginners, and that makes it my go-to recommendation for Age of Sigmar newcomers
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature For anyone new to Warhammer and painting miniatures, you can't get a better entry-point than this

New Star Wars: Unlimited expansion offers some kick-ass combos for your Jedi and Sith
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The latest set adds the 'Force Token' card

Best Disney deals and gifts for Easter 2025, chosen by a fan for fans
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals I've rounded up all of the best offers from the Easter Spring Sale across the US and UK

Elegoo Centauri Carbon review: "Make some really cool sh**, no questions asked"
By Benjamin Abbott published

New Lego sets in April 2025, from Lord of the Rings to Beauty and the Beast
By Benjamin Abbott published
Guide There are plenty of new kits hitting shelves in April

What to expect from Black Friday D&D deals 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals The sale is on its way, so here's how to take advantage of it

Samwise Gamgee reveals Lego The Shire in a video nostalgic enough to make you tear up
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Celebrate Bilbo's eleventy-first birthday in Lego form

Team Rocket is blasting off again in new Pokemon TCG expansion, Destined Rivals
By Benjamin Abbott published
News They're here to denounce the evils of truth and love

Kill Team: Blood and Zeal pre-orders just went live, and I wish other Warhammer games were this weird
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature The latest expansion is another excellent addition

This MTG Tarkir: Dragonstorm card might be the prettiest I've seen
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Here's a handy tri-color card for your Tarkir decks

D&D virtual tabletop Sigil is as good as dead, and I can't stop thinking about what could have been
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature I look back at what could have been.

"I'm not trying to escape s**t": Brennan Lee Mulligan on why D&D isn't escapism to him
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The Dimension 20 DM opens up about his preferred style of game

Lego Pokemon revealed for 2026 after 'shocking' Pikachu tease
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Lego Pikachu will be arriving in 2026

New Lego sets in March 2025, from F1 to Jurassic Park
By Benjamin Abbott published
Guide There are plenty of new kits hitting shelves in March

"He's right to think it's cool, because it is": D&D legends Matt Mercer and Brennan Lee Mulligan on Divergence, sharing worlds, and what they want next from Exandria Unlimited
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature We catch up with Matt Mercer and Brennan Lee Mulligan post-Divergence

HeroQuest review: "The grandaddy of dungeon crawlers"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review The best thing about HeroQuest... is that it's back

The new Lego Mario Kart set is so much better than I was expecting it to be
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The new, massive set is impressive

The new D&D Starter Set is the first one I've been excited about in years
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News New D&D Starter Set finally catches up to the competition, and it's about time

I'm a forever DM, but the D&D Sigil virtual tabletop isn't for me just yet
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Opinion Not a nat-20, but not a critical fail either
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