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Tabletop & Merch Editor

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

Photos of the Monster Hunter World board game being played

I honestly enjoy the Monster Hunter board game more than the video game series, and it's $46 less right now

By Benjamin Abbott published 3 March 25

Deal If you can't get enough Monster Hunter, the (excellent) board game is almost $50 less at the moment

Deal

Disney Plus explained: Shows, fees, and everything else you need to know

By Benjamin Abbott last updated 3 March 25

Guide Disney Plus details, pricing, and what's available to watch right now - where should you start? We've got the answers

Guide

A selection of the best Dungeons and Dragons books, with a GamesRadar+ cross in the middle

Best D&D books 2025 that need to be on your shelf

By Benjamin Abbott last updated 28 February 25

Guide You'll find the very best Dungeons & Dragons books to fit any occasion here

Guide

MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender set revealed

By Benjamin Abbott published 21 February 25

News The set is due to arrive in November

News

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K on a table, beside a leather sofa

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K review: "Makes some of the best-looking miniatures I've ever seen"

By Benjamin Abbott published 21 February 25

Review

The Monster Manual Spectator artwork and stat block, lying against a wooden surface

Save $10 on the new 2025 Monster Manual and throw gribbly horrors at your D&D group for less

By Benjamin Abbott published 18 February 25

Deals The new D&D core rulebook is cheaper at Miniature Market than anywhere else right now

Deals

MTG Aetherdrift Bundle box on a tarmac surface, in from of a checkered start line

Everything you need to know about MTG Aetherdrift

By Benjamin Abbott last updated 17 February 25

Guide Here's what you need to know about the racing-themed set's best cards, mechanics, and more

Guide

Malediction miniatures on a gray surface in front of dice, with a hand moving one whilst holding cards

Malediction is metal enough to make Elden Ring wince, and I can't wait to play this new wargame

By Benjamin Abbott published 14 February 25

Features We catch up with the Loot Studios team to discuss Malediction, a new wargame that's taking the tabletop world by storm

Features

Mickey Mouse in knight's armor, pointing, divided from Minnie mouse with a mystical scroll by a white line

Exclusive Lorcana card reveal gives Disney's best couple a 'legendary' makeover

By Benjamin Abbott published 14 February 25

News Mickey and Minnie are getting an overhaul

News

A woman and a man place Lego Bouquet of Roses into a glass vase while sitting at a table

I think Lego Roses make the perfect Valentine's Day gift, and they're now cheaper than ever

By Benjamin Abbott published 13 February 25

Deal The Lego Botanical Collection has been slashed in price ahead of the year's most romantic day

Deal

A treelike monster on a play mat, surrounded by humanoid models

Epic Encounters: Symbaroum - The Corrupted Coloss review in progress

By Benjamin Abbott published 7 February 25

Not yet rated

Review

Lego Avengers in mid-air poses amongst snowy trees

Lego The Avengers Assemble: Age of Ultron (76291) review - "Best for the majority of fans"

By Benjamin Abbott published 7 February 25

Review Time for a team up with the OG Avengers

Review

Wingspan box, dice tower, tokens, cards, and board laid out on a wooden table

Wingspan review: "One of the greats"

By Katie Wickens published 7 February 25

Review This award-winner deserves to be in your collection

Review

Lego Rivendell in various stages of construction

My favorite ever Lego set just got a rare discount

By Benjamin Abbott published 5 February 25

Deal We've never been able to get Lego Rivendell for less

Deal

Lego Bouquet of Roses in a vase, with a hand taking one

If you need easy Valentine's Day gifts, these Lego flowers haven't ever been cheaper

By Benjamin Abbott published 4 February 25

Deal The Botanical Collection has been slashed in price ahead of the year's most romantic day

Deal

Nerf N-Series Pinpoint and darts on a wooden table, with a pot plant in the background

My favorite Nerf blasters just got a massive discount

By Benjamin Abbott published 4 February 25

Deal You can get up to 25% off new N-Series blasters

Deal

A selection of classic board games divided by the Gamesradar+ cross

Best classic board games 2025: Revisit some old favorites

By Benjamin Abbott last updated 31 January 25

Buying Guide Classic board games aren't exactly few in number, so these budget-friendly and premium options are the ones we'd recommend prioritising

Buying Guide

A collection of Lego Minecraft minifigures and scenery laid out on a wooden table

New Lego Minecraft movie sets reveal changes to an iconic baddie, and it's weirding me out

By Benjamin Abbott published 30 January 25

News I don't know if I'm on board with the new baby zombie design

News

Disney Lorcana Gateway box alongside other board games

I'm sorry, but this Disney Lorcana deal is outrageous

By Benjamin Abbott published 29 January 25

Deal The Disney Lorcana starter set is now cheaper than a couple of coffees

Deal

A man in a trenchcoat with a robot dog, a woman with a potions bag beside a floating construct, and a man in mechanised armor against a plain background

The wildest D&D world is coming back in 2025, and I can't wait

By Benjamin Abbott published 28 January 25

News Wild steampunk D&D world is coming back this year

News

A wizard casts spells beside a dragonborn whose hands are wreathed in energy, divided from a person in mech armor and a woman holding up a potion bottle

I visited D&D HQ to see the 2025 lineup, and it includes everything from Eberron to the return of a classic adventure

By Scott White published 28 January 25

Features Steampunk shenanigans, the Forgotten Realms, and more are on their way in 2025

Features

A humanoid with a giant eyeball for a head waves a racing flag while watching cars at the start line

Sound the alarm, the MTG Aetherdrift Play Booster Box just hit a record low price

By Benjamin Abbott published 27 January 25

Deal The Play Booster Box for MTG Aetherdrift has never been cheaper

Deal

Edgar Markov foil special card standing on a surface amongst vampire fans, chains, and blood vials in front of a stained glass windows

Everything you need to know about MTG Innistrad Remastered

By Benjamin Abbott published 24 January 25

Guide Here's what you need to know about the best cards, mechanics, and more

Guide

An armored mammoth with a howdah carrying lizards charges through a jungle setting

Exclusive MTG Aetherdrift card reveal adds… high-speed mammoths?

By Benjamin Abbott published 23 January 25

News Get your first look at two new green cards

News

An owl-like creature looks out at gravity-defying walkways being used by various Disney characters

Disney Lorcana is getting weird in 2025, and I'm here for it

By Benjamin Abbott published 22 January 25

News We just got details for the next three Lorcana sets

News

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