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 10
Game Review: Psychonauts 2 (Xbox One/Xbox Series X/PC)
Tue, 31st Aug 2021
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Psychonauts 2 delivers old-school platforming with a polished aesthetic and unique art style. It's a highly enjoyable game.
Epson NZ launches business printers for the commercial office market
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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printing
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epson
Epson New Zealand has entered the commercial office printing market launching a full range of A4 and A3 business printers.
Game review: Space Invaders Invincible (Switch)
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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Nintendo Switch players get to experience one of the most influential video game series in history with Space Invaders Invincible.
Game review: Chernobylite (PC)
Mon, 9th Aug 2021
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Born from The Farm 51’s Chernobyl VR documentary, Chernobylite is a sci-fi survival game set in the haunting ruins of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in Ukraine.
Game review: F1 2021 (PC)
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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EA Sports' first branded Formula One game since 2003, F1 2021, offers a single-player narrative campaign and a realistic racing experience.
Hands-on review: Kingston Fury Renegade DDR4-4600 memory
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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gaming
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It's possibly a bit extravagant, but with a distinctive look and RGB lighting, this RAM could be the icing on the cake for your PC gaming powerhouse.
Game review: Microsoft Flight Simulator (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Now, for the very first time, Xbox gamers can experience a true civil aviation flight simulator on their Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles.
Game review: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (PC)
Tue, 20th Jul 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Capcom’s much-loved Monster Hunter series gets another spin-off title with Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.
Hands-on review: TerraMaster D5-300 Raid Direct Attached Storage
Mon, 19th Jul 2021
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storage
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gaming
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The TerraMaster D5-300 offers a simple and robust way to set up a RAID storage system for critical data and backups.
Game review: Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition (PC/Xbox Series X)
Fri, 16th Jul 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
This augmented version of the celebrated game affords players the opportunity to experience Metro Exodus looking better than ever.
Hands-on review: Toshiba Canvio Gaming Portable Storage
Wed, 14th Jul 2021
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storage
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gaming
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Dynabook’s Toshiba Canvio Gaming Portable Storage hard drive may offer a solution to a problem that new console owners didn’t know they had.
Game review: Chivalry 2 (Xbox One/Series X)
Tue, 13th Jul 2021
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'Chivalry 2' offers medieval mayhem in a multiplayer setting, with battles that are both exhilarating and brutal. A must-play for fans of hack and slash games.
Game preview: Hot Wheels Unleashed (PC)
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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Milestone's upcoming racing game, Hot Wheels Unleashed, is shaping up to be a thrilling arcade experience with realistic visuals and a great selection of cars.
Game review: Lego Builder’s Journey (PC)
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Lego Builder's Journey PC review: Nvidia's RTX-powered ray-tracing enhances the game's stunning visuals. Verdict: 9/10.
Hands-on review: Fixture S1 Mount and S1 Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Fixture S1 Mount and Carrying Case offer a comfortable and stylish solution for using the Nintendo Switch, according to one reviewer.
Hands-on review: TCL 20 SE smartphone
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
TCL 20 SE review: A budget-friendly smartphone with a big display, decent camera, and long-lasting battery life. Great value for money.
Game preview: OlliOlli World (PC)
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The rewarding experience should delight fans of the original and entice new players into the delights of OlliOlli World.
Game review: Subnautica - Below Zero (PS4/PS5)
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
It’s time for console gamers to return to Planet 4546B, this time to explore the frozen water of its arctic region.
Hands-on review: Poly Studio P15 Personal Video Bar
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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gaming
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uc
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reviews
Poly's Studio P15 Personal Video Bar aims to bring a professional touch to remote presentations and video conferencing.
Hands-on review: D-Link DIR-2150 AC2100 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
D-Link's DIR-2150 is a modest router with impressive features, offering dual-band connectivity and MU-MIMO technology for a seamless experience.