Christian is an experienced freelance journalist who has been covering the tabletop gaming industry for years. He specializes in coverage of Dungeons & Dragons, the Pokemon Trading Card Game, and Warhammer. His credits include ComicBook.com, EN World, and more.
Latest articles by Christian Hoffer

Will romantasy be the next great crossover for Dungeons & Dragons? Fourth Wing could be the perfect D&D setting, if you ask me
By Christian Hoffer published
Feature With D&D license-holder Hasbro now making Fourth Wing tie-in board games, could we get a crossover with Dungeons & Dragons?

One of the best tabletop games I’ve played this year is already getting a sequel, and I can’t wait to see how it shakes up gameplay
By Christian Hoffer published
Feature The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game will receive a follow-up in November

This tabletop RPG is shaping up to be a true D&D rival, and I can't wait to see where it goes next
By Christian Hoffer published
Feature Teases for what's coming next suggest a bright future ahead of Daggerheart

Fellow Gundam fans, you need to see this new card game because it's "simply too potent to ignore"
By Christian Hoffer published
Feature Our TCG expert weighs in on whether the new game is worthy of your time

I can't help being disappointed that Pokemon TCG Black Bolt and White Flare ends this era of the card game with a whimper instead of a bang
By Christian Hoffer published
Feature It's not the ending I'd hoped for

Now is the best time to try the biggest D&D rival, Pathfinder
By Christian Hoffer published
Feature War of Immortals may be the best time to dive into the rich world of Pathfinder

I’m most excited to try these D&D 2024 classes, because they make combat so much more interesting
By Christian Hoffer published
Feature The 2024 Player's Handbook has given many classes an overhaul, and it's made the game so much better

I already love this nasty MTG Foundations pirate deck, and you can see it exclusively here
By Christian Hoffer published
Here's an exclusive reveal of a MTG Foundations Beginner Box deck

The best cards in Pokemon TCG: Stellar Crown
By Christian Hoffer published
Guide Terapagos ex, Joltik, and more should be on your radar

Death threats, card bans, and a massive Magic: The Gathering change - the controversy, explained
By Christian Hoffer published
Guide Death threats over controversial card bans leads to massive Magic: The Gathering change

Disney Lorcana Shimmering Skies doesn't add new mechanics, but I think that's for the best
By Christian Hoffer published
Feature The latest Disney Lorcana set takes a breath, and that's no bad thing

Stellar Crown sets up the next era of the Pokemon TCG beautifully
By Christian Hoffer published
Feature Stellar Crown is the Pokemon TCG at its finest, and players will use it to wreck their rivals

How have D&D classes changed for the 2024 Player's Handbook?
By Christian Hoffer published
Guide We compare how the new versions stack up against their 2014 equivalents
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