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

These are the best PS5 gifts for 2025 I'd actually buy with my own money
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Gifts Our resident PlayStation fans have rounded up all the best PS5 gifts in one place

New horror D&D subclasses are on the way, and I can't wait to use this especially gross one
By Benjamin Abbott published
News New D&D subclasses with a horror twist are on the way

Pokemon TCG is dropping another split expansion, and resellers are gonna have a field day
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The Pokemon TCG gets a split expansion with White Flare and Black Bolt this July

I review Lego Star Wars for a living, and these are the discounted sets I would buy myself for May 4
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deal Plenty of must-have Lego Star Wars sets are on offer right now

Say "hello there" to my new favorite Star Wars lightsaber, which blew my mind with a neat trick
By Benjamin Abbott published
News This color-changing merch was an easy highlight for our expert

The Black Series 212th Clone Trooper helmet is testing my willpower
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The new Black Series 212th Clone Trooper Helmet is testing my willpower, because it's a Clone Wars fans' dream

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

30 Best gifts for gamers in 2025, chosen by experts
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Gifts If you're looking for perfect gifts for gamers, our experts have some suggestions

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

I always bring this essential board game with me to parties, and I think it's a must-have
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Review Is it worth buying this party game? Our experts weigh in.

I think this is probably the best horror board game for most people, and I've loved it for years now
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Review Our expert weighs in on whether Betrayal at House on the Hill 3rd Edition is worth getting

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
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