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 D&D rulebooks have 96% new artwork, and everything else we found out at Gary Con
By Abigail Shannon published
News GaryCon provided lots of information on the upcoming Dungeons and Dragons core rulebooks for 2024, as well as more new content like Vecna: Eve of Ruin.
D&D dev suggests if he had to do it all over again, there might be fewer 5e classes, not more
By Benjamin Abbott published
News New details for the revised D&D classes and core rulebooks have been revealed at Gary Con.
D&D dev says there isn't a new edition of the game because players can't get enough of this one
By Benjamin Abbott published
Interview We chat with D&D game architect Chris Perkins on what's changing for the new rulebooks, and why there isn't a new edition.
Everything announced for Warhammer AdeptiCon 2024, at a glance
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A lot was announced at Warhammer AdeptiCon 2024, so we've rounded up all of the reveals in one place.
If you don't have enough time for Warhammer Age of Sigmar, this new game mode is for you
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Spearhead confirmed as a new, shorter, and more accessible game type for Age of Sigmar.
Skaven confirmed for new Warhammer Age of Sigmar edition, launching this summer
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News The Skaven faction have been revealed for the next edition of Warhammer Age of Sigmar, and they're nastier than ever.
One of my favorite co-op board games just got a ridiculous discount for the Amazon Spring Sale
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal You can currently get Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar for £40 less than normal.
The Lego D&D set has been revealed, so here's everything I noticed as a D&D fan
By Benjamin Abbott published
News We dig into the new Lego D&D set for all the references and Easter eggs we can find.
I don't know how I missed this adorable RPG, but I'm obsessed now it's a board game
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Animal RPG Armello is getting its own board game, and it's already smashed its Kickstarter goal.
We found a surprise MTG Fallout discount, and so help me but I'm tempted
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Three of the four MTG Fallout Commander decks are on sale right now.
Everything you need to know about MTG Murders at Karlov Manor
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Guide We dish the details on the next MTG set, Murders at Karlov Manor.
Everything you need to know about MTG Fallout
By Abigail Shannon last updated
Guide Magic: The Gathering Fallout promises to be a very S.P.E.C.I.A.L. release, so here's the lowdown on its cards, characters, and more.
Comeback for fan-favorite Skaven army teased in Warhammer Age of Sigmar
By Benjamin Abbott published
News In a Warhammer Age of Sigmar teaser simply titled 'Sigmar Lied,' the mutated Skaven ratmen might be heard - could this be the start of the game's next edition?
You can't tell me this Lego Batman: The Animated Series set isn't perfect
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Lego reveals a gorgeous new Batman: The Animated Series set.
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.
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