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 18
Hands-on review: HTC Vive Cosmos Elite External Tracking Faceplate
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
TechDay’s resident virtual reality fanatic, Darren Price, checks out the upcoming Vive Cosmos External Tracking Faceplate.
D-Link Covr Mesh Wi-Fi System incorporates McAfee protection
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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casb
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personal computing devices
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mcafee
As more people start working from home, Wi-Fi blackspots hinder productively and limit the choice of locations in the home for use as an office space.
Hands-on review: D-Link Talkbox 2800 DVA-2800 VoIP modem
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
The D-Link Talkbox 2800 is an AC1600 NBN (AU) and UFB (NZ) compatible modem/router with ADSL2+ and VDSL2 functionality.
Game review: DCL – The Game (PC)
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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gaming
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drones
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digital entertainment
DCL – The Game attempts to bring the world of competitive drone racing to the masses. It’s the official videogame of the Drone Champions League.
Final Fantasy VII remake preview & developer interview
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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final fantasy
Square Enix breathes new life into Final Fantasy VII with an expansive remake. We preview the game and chat with director Yoshinori Kitase.
HTC reveals its plans for the Vive Cosmos VR range
Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The Cosmos XR promises to be a major advancement in augmented reality allowing designers to view their concepts in a real-world environment.
Game review: Jurassic World Evolution: Return to Jurassic Park DLC (PC)
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Frontier Development's latest expansion for Jurassic World: Evolution, Return to Jurassic Park, is a nostalgic treat for fans.
Epson launches new large-format document scanner
Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Epson Australia introduces the WorkForce DS-32000, a high-speed large-format document scanner tailored for demanding office needs, priced at AUD $5,499.
Game review: Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 (PC)
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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saas
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gaming
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martech
Milestone delivers a thrilling, realistic simulation in “Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3,” capturing the 2019 season's gritty excitement.
Hands-on review: Skullcandy Crusher ANC Bluetooth headset
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
The Skullcandy Crusher ANC, priced at AUD $599.95/NZD $599.95, elevates audio experiences with active noise cancelling and adjustable haptic feedback.
Hands-on review: D-Link Full HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Camera
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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gaming
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surveillance
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digital entertainment
D-Link's DCS-8600LH camera impresses with its full HD video and night vision, but struggles with Optus 4G connectivity in Australia.
Hands-on review: D-Link DIR-3060 EXO Smart Mesh Wi-Fi Router
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
D-Link's DIR-3060 EXO Smart Mesh Wi-Fi Router delivers seamless high-speed connectivity, ideal for modern homes with multiple devices and streaming needs.
Aspire releases GEN 4G dual-SIM smartphone
Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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smartphones
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4g technology
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aspera mobile
Aspera Mobile has released the GEM, a AU$149 4G dual-SIM smartphone with Android Pie, offering impressive specs including fingerprint and facial recognition.
Hands-on review: Western Digital speeds up your gaming with the WD_Black P10 Game Drive
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
With the WD_Black USB Game Drive, veteran hard drive manufacturer, Western Digital seeks to solve gamers' storage dilemma.
Hands-on review: DJI Mavic Mini is a punchy sub-250g drone
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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gaming
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drones
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digital entertainment
Dodging Sydney’s restricted airspace and its bushfire-ravaged surrounds, reviewer Darren Price found a nice secluded spot to test out DJI’s new tiny drone.
Game Review: Transport Fever 2 (PC)
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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supply chain
Urban Games' Transport Fever 2 is a visually stunning and deeply complex transport management sim, demanding strategy and patience from its players.
Game review: Bubble Bobble 4 Friends (Switch)
Thu, 5th Dec 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo switch
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends brings the classic charm of Taito's iconic arcade game to the Nintendo Switch, blending nostalgia with modern updates.
Hands-on review: Skullcandy Push wireless earbuds
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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digital music
Skullcandy's new Push wireless earbuds deliver good sound quality and versatile features, but their size and fit may not suit everyone.
Game review: Planet Zoo (PC)
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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frontier development
Frontier Developments continue to prove themselves to be the masters of the real-time park management genre with Planet Zoo.
Hands-on review: HyperX Alloy Origins mechanical keyboard & Pulsefire Dart wireless mouse
Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
HyperX's RGB Alloy Origins keyboards and Pulsefire Dart mice claim to be exactly what gamers need. TechDay’s Darren Price puts them both through their paces.