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
New Arkham Horror tabletop RPG wants to be more beginner-friendly
By Benjamin Abbott published
News An Arkham Horror tabletop RPG emerges from the deep this August.
Everything announced for the Warhammer World Anniversary 2024 at a glance
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News New models for Adeptus Custodes, Orks, Blood Bowl, and Age of Sigmar were announced for this year's Warhammer World Anniversary.
Warhammer finally reveals the barbarian army fans have been waiting for
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A full Darkoath army is on the way to Warhammer Age of Sigmar.
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
I've been waiting so long for this Wingspan-with-dragons spinoff, and now it's on sale
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Wingspan board game spinoff Wyrmspan has taken a big discount ahead of release later this year.
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 best Valentines gifts for gamers 2024: Lovable last-minute presents
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Gifts Find your loved one a present they'll adore with this guide to Valentines gifts for gamers
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
One of my favorite new Lego sets just hit its lowest ever price
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals The new Lego Piranha Plant set has never been cheaper
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