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Darren Price

Consumer & Gaming Writer

Darren Price has been playing video games and messing with technology for 45 years. For the last fifteen years he’s been writing about games and tech, as well. He hates sport, but loves sports video games - which he puts down to a mixture of being annoyingly contrary and extremely lazy. Whilst he is completely tone deaf, he considers Rock Band to be his guilty pleasure. A geek from way back, Darren builds his own computers, collects comic books, owns several lightsabers and is a sucker for video-gaming merchandise.

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Kiwi Stories

Written by Darren

Epson NZ builds a network of dealer partners for business printer range
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Epson NZ builds a network of dealer partners for business printer range

Epson NZ establishes distribution channel for business printers with major agreements and regional dealer partners.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
Real-life NZ tractor converted into Farming Simulator 22 game controller
Gaming

Real-life NZ tractor converted into Farming Simulator 22 game controller

New Zealand game streamer Rudeism has turned a Case IH Magnum 310 tractor into a fully-functioning game controller for Farming Simulator 22.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Nov 2021

Global Stories

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Hands-on Review: EPOS B20 Streaming Microphone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: EPOS B20 Streaming Microphone

No stranger to supplying gamers with high-quality audio, EPOS enters the streaming microphone space with the B20 Streaming Microphone.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Game review: Chorus (PC/PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Chorus (PC/PS5)

Chorus is a narrative space shooter set in an interesting almost open world. The game centres around Nora, the pilot of an AI starship called Forsaken.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Feb 2022
Game review: Dying Light 2: Stay Human (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Dying Light 2: Stay Human (PC)

Techland's long-awaited sequel to their 2015 zombie-killing parkour role-playing game, Dying Light 2: Stay Human, is now available.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Mon, 21st Feb 2022
Hands-on Review: Skullcandy Grind and Push Active wireless earbuds
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Skullcandy Grind and Push Active wireless earbuds

Skullcandy's new Grind and Push Active earbuds impress with stylish design, comfortable fit, and great audio quality.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Feb 2022
Hands-on Review: Brother MFC-J4540DW multi-function inkjet printer
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Brother MFC-J4540DW multi-function inkjet printer

The Brother MFC-J4540DW is a feature-packed printer that excels at office duties and effortlessly prints photos from your phone.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
Hands-on Review: Corsair H150i Elite LCD all-in-one CPU cooler
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Corsair H150i Elite LCD all-in-one CPU cooler

Corsair's H150i Elite LCD cooler is the first to support Intel's 12th gen CPUs, offering big cooling power in a hefty package.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
Bethesda reveals the next chapter in The Elder Scrolls Online
Gaming

Bethesda reveals the next chapter in The Elder Scrolls Online

The Elder Scrolls Online is taking players to the new region of High Isle, featuring the Legacy of the Bretons, in its latest chapter launching on June 6, 2022.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
Square Enix launches Oceania Data Centre for Final Fantasy XIV Online
Gaming

Square Enix launches Oceania Data Centre for Final Fantasy XIV Online

Australian and New Zealand players of the long-running massively multiplayer online game Final Fantasy XIV Online (FFXIV) now have access to a local server.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
Hands-on Review: EPOS H3 Pro Hybrid gaming headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: EPOS H3 Pro Hybrid gaming headset

EPOS goes from strength to strength, unleashing with its top-of-the-range EPOS H3 Pro Hybrid what could just be the ultimate gaming headset.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Game review: God of War (PC)
Gaming

Game review: God of War (PC)

Sony's hit game God of War, set in Norse mythology, has made its way to PC, offering stunning visuals and exhilarating combat. Verdict: 10/10.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022
Hands-on Review: Intel 12th-Gen Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K CPU
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Intel 12th-Gen Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K CPU

After what seems like only a few short months since the last iteration, Intel has launched the 12th generation of its desktop CPUs.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Mon, 17th Jan 2022
Hands-on Review: PNY XLR8 Gaming NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PS5 SSD Cover with integrated heatsink
Gaming

Hands-on Review: PNY XLR8 Gaming NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PS5 SSD Cover with integrated heatsink

PNY has released its XLR8 Gaming CS3140 M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 solid-state drive and PS5 SSD cover with an integrated heatsink.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
PNY announces the launch of XLR8 M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PNY XLR8 PlayStation 5 SSD Heatsink
Gaming

PNY announces the launch of XLR8 M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PNY XLR8 PlayStation 5 SSD Heatsink

PNY has launched the XLR8 PS5 SSD Heatsink, allowing their M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSDs to be used as ultra-fast storage upgrades for Sony's PlayStation 5.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
Game review: The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf (Xbox One/Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf (Xbox One/Xbox Series X)

Microids and OSome Studio invite players to do some Smurfing and Smurf-up the evil Gargamel's latest fiendish plan in The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Hands-on Review: ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 motherboard
Gaming

Hands-on Review: ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 motherboard

Asus aims to make upgrading to an Intel 12th generation Alder Lake CPU a little easier on your pocket with the TUF Gaming Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 motherboard.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021

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