Abigail Shannon
After graduating with a BA in English and Sociology, I followed the great Irish tradition of emigrating immediately. Nine months into a retail position at CeX, while lost in the deeply meditative process of cleaning gamer gunk™ off an Xbox 360 controller, it occurred to me that there had to be a better way to make a living from my love of nerdy guff.
And so began my freelance writing journey. And so it continued until I finally landed the fabulous role of Tabletop & Merch Writer here at GamesRadar+.
As someone who is as artsy-craftsy as they are tabletop-gamey, I love tending to the fine details of miniature painting just as much as I love roleplaying crushing my foes in combat. So, expect coverage of Dungeons & Dungeons, Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer, and heaps more as I find new hobby rabbit holes to fall down.
Latest articles by Abigail Shannon

Pokemon TCG: Destined Rivals leaks suggest the upcoming set won’t feature Team Rocket as prominently as its Japanese counterpart
By Abigail Shannon published
News Prepare for trouble (but not that much)

These record-low prices on social deduction games will let you bring all the deceit of The Traitors to your game night
By Abigail Shannon published
Deal *evil laugh*

This crowdfunding project wants to treat Transformers fans to 12 inches of Breastforce
By Abigail Shannon published
News 10,000 backers or bust

If you like Zombicide, these Marvel Zombies deals are a no-brainer
By Abigail Shannon published
Deal Braiiiiiiiiiiiins

Get ready to hold space in your collection for these Lego Wicked deals
By Abigail Shannon published
Deal No good deal goes unpurchased

Ex-D&D Designer says the OGL controversy has possibly rendered the game permanently “uncool”
By Abigail Shannon published
News Ugh, that is *so* last Summertide

MTG Aetherdrift's biggest departure from fantasy isn't its hot rods or its controversial set symbol, it's in the introduction of this one creature type
By Abigail Shannon published
News A cog in the works for Magic: The Gathering's fantasy setting

This trio of Blockbuster party board games is just $1 away from its lowest ever price … and there’s no late fees included either
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals You will have to make your own popcorn though

Mörk Borg rules and a Legacy of Kain setting led to this TTRPG project raising 500% of its funding goal (so far)
By Abigail Shannon published
News Despite only recently hitting Backerkit, fans are clammering behind this Legacy of Kain TTRPG and encyclopedia project

With up to 47% off Star Wars: Unlimited, now’s the perfect time to give the underrated TCG a go
By Abigail Shannon published
Deal Stellar deals

MTG Aetherdrift Commanders are more about the destination than the journey because they have basically no vehicles
By Abigail Shannon published
News Forget speed-racing, we're sight-seeing

With these lowest ever prices, these Villainous deals are plotting to take over my board game collection
By Abigail Shannon published
Deal Disney Villainous, Star Wars Villainous, and Marvel Villainous expansions are seeing some major discounts

MTG Aetherdrift Commander decklist teasers reveal a low-cost Commander that’ll bring any reanimator deck to life
By Abigail Shannon published
News A first look at Living Energy and Eternal Might

This cutesy, cottagecore board game has just hit its lowest ever price
By Abigail Shannon published
Deal This cutesy, cottagecore board game has just hit its lowest ever price

The best Lego deals in January 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Lego deals can get you a good slice of cash off must-have sets, so we've rounded up the most tempting offers

Must-have board game deals for January 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals We've rounded up the very best of today's board game deals from across every price range

Best Prime Day board game deals 2024 still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals The GamesRadar+ team is here to find you all the best Prime Day board game deals once again

The Illumineer’s Trove is how I’d recommend any player experience Disney Lorcana Shimmering Skies and it’s $7 off right now
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals Disney Lorcana Shimmering Skies' Illumineer's Trove is seeing a 14% discount, pushing the new set's box to its lowest-ever price

MTG Duskmourn Commander decks, ranked
By Abigail Shannon published
Guide I've played all four precons for Magic's spookiest set, here's the MTG Duskmourn Commander decks, ranked.

The 2024 D&D Player's Handbook is 20% off thanks to this first discount
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals The new D&D Player's Handbook for 2024 is $10 off right now, in the tabletop rpg book's first price drop since release.

Biggest ever discount on the Scarlet & Violet Temporal Force Elite Trainer Box means now is the perfect time to add to your Pokemon TCG collection
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals The Pokemon TCG Scarlet & Violet Temporal Force Elite Trainer Box has hit a massive discount of 36% off.

MTG Duskmourn Commander decklists – full card list with Archenemy scheme cards
By Abigail Shannon published
Guide Check out the complete Jump Scare, Death Toll, Endless Punishment, and Miracle Worker decklists
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