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 6
Hands-on review: Elgato Facecam Streaming Camera
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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gaming
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pc hardware
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Whilst most webcams are fine for zoom calls, they fall short of the specification required for good streaming or YouTube video.
Hands-on review: EPOS B20 Streaming Microphone
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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gaming
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pc hardware
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cloud services
No stranger to supplying gamers with high-quality audio, EPOS enters the streaming microphone space with the B20 Streaming Microphone.
Game review: Mini Motorways (PC)
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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gaming
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technology gifts
Dinosaur Polo Club’s follow-up to Mini Metro, Mini Motorways has added Wellington, NZ to the list of cities players can cover with roads.
Game review: Dying Light 2: Stay Human (PC)
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Techland’s long-awaited sequel to their 2015 zombie-killing parkour role-playing game, Dying Light 2: Stay Human, is now available.
Game review: Chorus (PC/PS5)
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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sustainable it
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gaming
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reviews
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.
Hands-on review: Skullcandy Grind and Push Active wireless earbuds
Mon, 14th Feb 2022
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gaming
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digital music
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martech
Skullcandy's new Grind and Push Active earbuds impress with stylish design, comfortable fit, and great audio quality.
Epson NZ builds a network of dealer partners for business printer range
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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printing
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partner programmes
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epson
Epson NZ establishes distribution channel for business printers with major agreements and regional dealer partners.
Hands-on review: Brother MFC-J4540DW multi-function inkjet printer
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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printing
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gaming
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cloud services
The Brother MFC-J4540DW is a feature-packed printer that excels at office duties and effortlessly prints photos from your phone.
Hands-on review: Corsair H150i Elite LCD all-in-one CPU cooler
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Corsair's H150i Elite LCD cooler is the first to support Intel's 12th gen CPUs, offering big cooling power in a hefty package.
Bethesda reveals the next chapter in The Elder Scrolls Online
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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gaming
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technology gifts
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bethesda
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.
Square Enix launches Oceania Data Centre for Final Fantasy XIV Online
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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gaming
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colocation
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servers
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.
WHSmith chooses Epson heat-free technology printing solutions
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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printing
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network infrastructure
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cloud services
WHSmith has partnered with Epson to revamp their in-house printing operations, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
Hands-on review: EPOS H3 Pro Hybrid gaming headset
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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cloud services
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gaming
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wfh
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.
Game review: God of War (PC)
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
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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reviews
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technology gifts
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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technology gifts
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ssd storage
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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reviews
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technology gifts
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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cloud services
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reviews
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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technology gifts
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twitch
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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pc hardware
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partner programmes
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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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reviews
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technology gifts
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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bi
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big data
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cloud services
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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technology gifts
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gaming
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ps5
Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure features the ever-popular Tiny Tina in her inaugural story.