About Darren
Darren Price
Consumer & Gaming Writer - Australia
Darren 'VicBStard' Price has been playing video-games for nearly 40 years and writing about them for the last ten. Darren hates sport, but loves sports video games - which he puts down to a mixture of being annoyingly contrary and extremely lazy. While he is completely tone deaf, he considers Rock Band and Guitar Hero to be his guilty pleasures. A geek from way back, Darren builds his own computers, collects comic books, owns several lightsabers and is a sucker for video-gaming merchandise. Since 2012 he has lived in Sydney where he writes reviews and reports back on the local gaming scene.
Stories by Darren - Page 19
Epson Sydney launch focuses on productivity and efficiency
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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displays & projectors
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printing
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epson
This week Epson Australia invited media and partners to a showcase event featuring the latest products aimed to increase productivity and efficiency.
Battlefield-ready Stealth XP-Camo headsets now available in Australia
Tue, 29th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headsets
The XP-Camo allows gamers, streamers and audio fans to go from seat to street; with a headset equipped to deal with both in-game and real-life scenarios.
Minecraft Earth is now available in New Zealand
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
It’s great that Kiwis get this early opportunity to join Minecraft as it takes the leap from the screen into the AR world.
Hands-on review: Norton Lifelock's Norton 360 security suite
Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
With Norton 360, Norton Lifelock offers a robust security suite for Australia and New Zealand with enhanced features and an improved user experience.
D-Link launches Wave 2 Unified Access Points in ANZ
Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
The devices are designed with SMEs in mind, allowing for deployment of a flexible, scalable Wi-Fi network in sometimes challenging high-density areas.
Game review: Grid (PC)
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Codemasters continues to set the pace in motorsport gaming with Grid, a polished iteration that blends impeccable car handling with stunning visuals.
Game review: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition (Switch)
Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt comes to Nintendo Switch, bringing its vast, detailed world to a portable console. But how does it fare on the go?.
Gaming fandom descends on PAX Australia 2019
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pax australia
PAX Australia 2019, the country's biggest gaming show, brought gamers from all walks of life to Melbourne for a weekend of gaming extravaganza.
Game review: NHL 20 (PS4)
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
EA Sports' NHL 20 on PS4 captures the speed and excitement of ice hockey with improved mechanics, making it engaging and easy to pick up.
Aspera Mobile launches the Jazz 2, a dual-SIM, budget smartphone
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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smartphones
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4g technology
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aspera mobile
In an age where the ticket price of mobile phones seems to be ever increasing, such a low-cost alternative definitely has its place.
Game review: NBA 2K20 (PS4) makes you work for success
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
2K continue to push the envelope to give us yet another slick, gorgeous-looking entry to their long-running basketball franchise.
Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening on the Switch
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Link’s Awakening on Nintendo’s Switch is as if the developers had taken my rose-tinted memory of the original Game Boy game and put it in my Switch.
Hands-on review: Norton Security gets the safety and freedom balance right
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Norton Security strikes a balance between comprehensive protection and user freedom, catering to both novices and seasoned tech enthusiasts.
Australian distie Alloys launches MakerBot Method 3D Printer
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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3d printing
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alloys
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makerbot
Melbourne’s Alloys has unveiled the MakerBot Method, a 3D printer aimed at bridging the gap between industrial models and hobbyist versions.
Game review: Control (PC)
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Control by Remedy ropes players into a supernatural adventure, blending third-person shooting with telekinetic chaos in a visually stunning, detailed world.
Game review: Madden NFL 20 (Xbox One)
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
EA Sports' Madden NFL 20 on Xbox One impresses with stunning visuals and gameplay depth, though Face of the Franchise lacks past story mode charm.
Control your appliances with a D-Link mydlink Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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smart home
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d-link
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smart appliances
D-Link launches the DSP-W118 mydlink Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug, letting you control appliances via the mydlink app or voice assistants like Alexa and Google.
Game review: Wolfenstein: Youngblood
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Wolfenstein: Youngblood takes the Nazi-killing saga to the 1980s with B.J.'s daughters at the helm. A fun co-op experience, but solo play struggles.
Hands-on review: Micron Ballistix Elite Gaming Memory DD4-3600
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Micron's new Ballistix Elite DDR4-3600 memory delivers top-tier performance with sleek design, proving essential for gamers and power users alike. #TechReview.
Game review: Planet Coaster - Ghostbusters expansion (PC)
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Planet Coaster’s latest expansion brings the Ghostbusters to the beloved theme park sim, adding new scenarios, rides, and themed props.