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
Hands-on review: Kingston Fury Renegade DDR4-4600 memory
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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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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reviews
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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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reviews
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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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gaming
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reviews
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storage
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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reviews
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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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gaming
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storage
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reviews
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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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
'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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gaming
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saas
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martech
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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reviews
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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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gaming
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reviews
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smartphones
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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reviews
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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.
Game review: Biomutant (PC)
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Biomutant by Swedish developer Experiment 101 is a post-apocalyptic RPG featuring mutated furry animals and martial arts.
Hands-on review: D-Link COVR AX AX1800 Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
D-Link's COVR-X1873 AX1800 Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System offers widespread coverage with its mesh system, perfect for upgrading your Wi-Fi network.
Hands-on review: SOUNDBOKS Gen 3 Bluetooth Performance Speaker
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
With an outdoor party speaker sure to get your neighbours calling the cops, SOUNDBOKS turns the volume all the way up to eleven.
D-Link ANZ launches new AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Range Extender
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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wireless networks
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d-link
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wifi
The portable plug-in device expands existing Wi-Fi networks with the aim of ridding homes of frustrating wi-fi dead zones.
Game review: The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood (PC)
Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Blackwood continues to raise the bar for The Elder Scrolls Online with a great new story and quests, as well as a fantastic location to explore.