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 9
Game review: God of War (PC)
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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digital entertainment
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.
Hands-on review: Intel 12th-Gen Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K CPU
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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reviews
After what seems like only a few short months since the last iteration, Intel has launched the 12th generation of its desktop CPUs.
Hands-on review: PNY XLR8 Gaming NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PS5 SSD Cover with integrated heatsink
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
PNY has released its XLR8 Gaming CS3140 M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 solid-state drive and PS5 SSD cover with an integrated heatsink.
PNY announces the launch of XLR8 M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PNY XLR8 PlayStation 5 SSD Heatsink
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
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.
Game review: The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf (Xbox One/Xbox Series X)
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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.
Hands-on review: ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 motherboard
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
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.
Real-life NZ tractor converted into Farming Simulator 22 game controller
Mon, 29th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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youtube
New Zealand game streamer Rudeism has turned a Case IH Magnum 310 tractor into a fully-functioning game controller for Farming Simulator 22.
PNY signs new Australian distribution partnership with Leader Computers
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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partner programmes
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
PNY is adding extra resources, value, commitment, and presence in the Australian market, having signed a new distribution agreement with Leader Computers.
Game review: Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (PC)
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is an impressive and polished game that captures the humour and excitement of the movies.
D-Link D launches world’s first Wi-Fi 6 USB 3.0 Adapter and new Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
D-Link has launched the world's first Wi-Fi 6 USB adapter and a new Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router to support high-bandwidth devices.
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure now available
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure features the ever-popular Tiny Tina in her inaugural story.
PC component manufacturer PNY expands across the ANZ region
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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dynamic supplies
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usb
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memory
PNY strengthens its presence in Australia and New Zealand with a new distribution partnership with DSTech for their PNY and HP USB and memory card ranges.
Hands-on review: PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Ultimate
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
As a card-carrying member of Team Green, can AMD’s Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card convince Darren Price to switch to Team Red?.
Intel unveils its 12th-Gen CPUs
Mon, 1st Nov 2021
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intel
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cpu
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chip
Intel reveals details of its new 12th-Gen Alder Lake CPUs and Z690 motherboard chipset, promising better performance and DDR5 compatibility.
Game review: The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes (PlayStation 5)
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is possibly the strongest in the series yet. The Dark Pictures Anthology is certainly getting better as it goes on.
Hands-on review: EPOS H6PRO open and closed acoustic gaming headsets
Tue, 26th Oct 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The EPOS H6PRO headset comes in both open and close acoustic configurations. Darren Price checks them both out.
Epson launches next-generation EcoTank home printers
Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
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cleantech
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printing
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sustainability
Epson’s EcoTank refillable printers do away with the need for hundreds of empty cartridges, most of which end up in a landfill.
Game review: Hot Wheels Unleashed (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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saas
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gaming
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martech
Hot Wheels Unleashed is a fun arcade racer with a lot of replay value as you collect the 60+ cars digital versions of Hot Wheels cars included in the game.
Hands-on review: Corsair M65 RGB Ultra and Sabre RGB Pro gaming mouse
Tue, 19th Oct 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Corsair is no stranger to PC gaming. With the Sabre RGB Pro and M65 RGB Ultra mouse, Corsair would like to give gamers that extra edge.
Hands-on review: GoCube Edge
Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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edutech
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gaming
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reviews
GoCube, a smart Rubik's cube, is here to help solve the iconic puzzle with its array of sensors and intuitive app.