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 12DOVE 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
Nasa D&D adventure wants to remind you that space is cool, actually
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Nasa makes D&D adventure about saving the Hubble Telescope in weirdest crossover ever.
Exclusive: Discworld TTRPG in the works by studio behind Fallout wargames
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A Discworld TTRPG is being developed by Modiphius, and it will center on the city of Ankh-Morpork.
New Pokemon TCG Pocket game feels like Nintendo's version of Marvel Snap
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Nintendo shows off Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, a streamlined version of the game for your phone.
Fans are going nuts over Redwall-style MTG set, Bloomburrow
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Everyone seems to agree that MTG Bloomburrow is too freakin' cute.
This Pokemon card problem has finally been fixed after 25 years
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A Pokemon card design goof seems to have been rectified in the new Pokemon TCG Pocket app.
Pokemon Day deal brings new Temporal Forces booster box to its lowest ever price
By Benjamin Abbott published
That's 36 packs of cards for much less than normal
New Tomb Raider TTRPG lets you beat Lara Croft at her own game, but someone needs to check its characters are OK
By Benjamin Abbott published
News New Tomb Raider TTRPG avoids D&D comparisons by emphasizing "connections which bring the adventure to life," and its characters have plenty to get your teeth into.
Grogu and Mandalorian join Star Wars: Shatterpoint, but I'm honestly more excited about another warband
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Star Wars: Shatterpoint gets much cuter with The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda.
Chickens ride axolotl dinosaurs into battle in new Warhammer 40K reveal
By Benjamin Abbott published
You can add weird axolotl dinosaurs to your collection with new Warhammer 40K model.
Your D&D party could be official Lego minifigures soon
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Lego D&D minifigure packs are on the way, according to rumors
Exclusive Disney Lorcana reveal shows off a big change for Enchanted cards in Into the Inklands
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Into the Inklands is making some changes to Enchanted cards, and our exclusive reveal shows off the new categories.
Another beloved Disney icon is getting the Lego treatment
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Cottage is the next Lego Disney kit.
This Redwall-style spin on D&D is everything I didn't know I needed
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Humblewood has just arrived on D&D Beyond, and it's absolutely adorable.
Anycubic Kobra 2 review: "Small but mighty"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review The Anycubic Kobra 2 can rattle through most prints at a furious pace
Disney Lorcana's new expansion proves that this isn't a flash in the pan
By Benjamin Abbott published
Opinion We go hands on with Disney Lorcana: Into the Inklands
The next edition of D&D arrives in September, but there's a catch
By Benjamin Abbott published
News You'll have to wait until next year to get all of the new D&D rulebooks
My dream of having a full Lego D&D setup is one step closer thanks to this new set
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A new Lego Medieval set has been revealed, and it's arriving next month
Everything you need to know about Ravnica, the setting for Murders at Karlov Manor
By Hal Hewlett published
Guide Here's a deep dive on the plane of Ravnica, which is the setting for Murders at Karlov Manor
I missed this new Fallout wargame being announced, and now I can't wait to play it
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The quickstart rules for Fallout Factions have just been revealed, and they're promising
Amazing D&D map maker is like the Sims for Dungeon Masters
By Benjamin Abbott published
Opinion A new system for creating maps for D&D may change the game for tabletop RPGs
The best VPN for gaming in 2024
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide Check out my top gaming VPNs of 2024, and bypass geo-restrictions to team up with friends no matter where they are.
Best party board games 2024: Essential crowd-pleasers for friends and family
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide Party board games help break the ice or keep the fun going, and these options will suit any budget
Must-have board games for kids: Fun at home for everyone
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide Board games for kids are a dime a dozen, so here are the ones we'd prioritize - and our recommendations are suitable for every budget
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