Benjamin Abbott
As the site's Tabletop & Merch Editor, I'm in charge of that section so can be found covering everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news. If it involves the rolling of 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 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
The best SDCC toy announcements 2023, from X-Men '97 to Pokemon
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News We've rounded up our favorite toys that were announced or revealed for SDCC 2023.
Disney Lorcana first impressions: it's worth being part of your world
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Hands-on We've been hands on with the three Disney Lorcana starter decks to see if he game is a worthy challenger to Magic: The Gathering and Pokemon.
MTG Doctor Who cards add fish fingers, custard, and a lot of gorgeous artwork
By Benjamin Abbott published
News See the collection of new MTG Doctor Who cards that just dropped here.
How a tabletop RPG fan turned their podcast into an official campaign book
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Feature We catch up with Ellinor DiLorenzo about transforming her Vaesen podcast, The Lost Mountain Saga, into an official book.
Exclusive reveal: These Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures toys are just too darn cute
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News We round up all of the new action figures, lightsabers, and plushes that are on the way for Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures.
Your grandma was the biggest challenge for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
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Interview EXCLUSIVE: As it hits home entertainment, we caught up with the directors and producer of the D&D movie
I survived Barbenheimer 2023, and all I got was this (amazing) t-shirt
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal We've rounded up the best Barbenheimer t-shirts we've seen here, so you're ready for launch day.
How Gloomhaven was transformed from one of the biggest board games into one of the smallest
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature Gloomhaven creator Isaac Childres fills us in on the franchise's quirky new direction with Buttons & Bugs.
New Warhammer board game is like Hunger Games but with super rare miniatures
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A new Combat Arena Warhammer board game is on the way, and it's due to launch very soon.
Lego Gringotts Bank set defies gravity with massive underground section
By Benjamin Abbott published
News An ambitious Lego Gringotts Bank set has been revealed, and it'll arrive in time for the new Hogwarts term this September.
Dorfromantik wins board game of the year in Spiel des Jahres 2023
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The video game adaptation has been crowned board game of the year in the 2023 Spiel des Jahres awards, followed by Mysterium Kids and Challengers.
Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals live: all the latest savings on games, consoles and more
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Live We're bringing you the very best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals, delivered straight to your screen.
Star Wars and Marvel Villainous board games slashed by up to 45% ahead of Prime Day
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Deal Star Wars Villainous and Marvel Villainous have been significantly reduced in price ahead of Prime Day, and here's where to get them
New Gloomhaven board game is basically Honey, I Shrunk the Kids with swords
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News Gloomhaven: Buttons & Bugs has been revealed as RPG franchise's next board game, so we break down what it's all about here
New Lego Disney Castle is now available, please hide our wallets
By Benjamin Abbott published
News You can now buy the new Lego Disney Castle, and we've got all the info on where (and whether you should) here
Forget Lego Super Mario, we love pirate hat Goomba now
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Two new figures and vehicles have been announced for Lego Super Mario, but our favorite is a little extra that comes along with them
Three new Warhammer 40K starter sets are inbound to introduce 10th edition
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Here's everything you need to know about the three different Warhammer 40K starter sets, and how much they might cost
Are Prime Day gaming deals worth bothering with? Absolutely - and here's why
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Prime Day Gaming deals are a big part of Prime Day, so here's everything you need to know about whether they're any good
All the major D&D class changes, explained
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News D&D classes just got some major changes - here's what it all means
I've been waiting ages for this badass Darth Vader scene to get a Star Wars action figure
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News The best Darth Vader scene in Obi-Wan finally gets its own Star Wars action figure
The One Ring card worth $2m has been found
By Benjamin Abbott published
News After days of searching and a ridiculous bounty, the unique One Ring card from MTG Lord of the Rings has finally been discovered
This is the cheapest way to get the One Ring card in MTG Lord of the Rings
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Here's how to get the One Ring card for less in MTG Lord of the Rings
New Lego Disney Castle may be expensive, but good lord it's pretty
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Following the old version's retirement, a new Lego Disney Castle based on the updated Disney World design is on the way