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 28
Intel brings world-class eSports to Australasia
Mon, 8th May 2017
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personal computing devices
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intel
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tablets & laptops
The Brazilian line-up of German-based eSports team SK Gaming claimed the crown at the Intel Extreme Masters championship final over the weekend.
Alienware 15 allows virtual reality on the go
Mon, 1st May 2017
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
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alienware
Alienware's new 15 R3 laptop is a heavy yet portable powerhouse, enabling VR gaming on the go with an Intel i7 and NVIDIA GTX 1060.
EA Games’ sci-fi epic continues with Mass Effect: Andromeda
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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mass effect
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reviews
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technology gifts
Bioware launches us into the stars anew with Mass Effect: Andromeda, heralding a galaxy of fresh tales and faces.
Epson business inkjet grabs pole position
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Last week, Melbourne’s provocatively named Smart Artz Gallery played host to the launch of Epson’s WorkForce Enterprise WF-C20590 inkjet printer.
Lexar JumpDrives get tough
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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lexar
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jumpdrive
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tough
Lexar have launched their range of JumpDrive Tough USB flash drives, providing a fast, safe and robust storage solution for the more adventurous user.
Protect your iPhone with EFM's D3O smart material technology
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Not all phone cases are equal, at least that’s what EFM set out to demonstrate to NetGuide with the arrival of a rather strange selection of props.
A return to form for Resident Evil VII Biohazard
Sun, 29th Jan 2017
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resident evil
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reviews
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technology gifts
Netguide's Darren Price checks out the latest terrifying game in the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil VII Biohazard.
Civilization VI reaches new heights
Sat, 28th Jan 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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civilization
Sid Meier's Civilization VI excels in turn-based strategy, drawing players into a polished, intuitive empire-building experience.
More DLC for Dark Souls III
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dark souls
Brace for agony, Dark Souls III fans—new DLC, The Ringed City, descends into chaos on March 28th, promising even grimmer challenges.
Not so Final Fantasy: Final Fantasy XV
Thu, 22nd Dec 2016
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final fantasy
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meti
A decade in creation, Final Fantasy XV embarks players on an epic road trip adventure studded with camaraderie and conflict.
White knuckle fun with Planet Coaster
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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planet coaster
Roll up for Planet Coaster, the ultimate ride in theme park sims by the creators of Rollercoaster Tycoon classics!.
Is Bethesda’s Dishonored 2 a worthy successor?
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dishonored
We to return to the bizarre steampunk world of Dishonored for more stealth, assassinations and slaughtered whales.
You’ve got the whole world in your hands: Google Earth VR review
Sat, 19th Nov 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Google Earth VR sends you soaring - a stellar review hails it as the must-have app for HTC Vive owners, calling it a defining moment in virtual reality.
Heavy metal action with Titanfall 2
Sat, 12th Nov 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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titanfall
Titanfall 2 blasts beyond its predecessor with a riveting 6-hour campaign and enthralling multiplayer action, a mech marvel not to miss.
Hitman season one draws to a close
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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gaming
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The latest Hitman game's episodic first season draws to a close with the release of the Japan-set sixth episode, Situs Inversus.
Hands-on review: Dell 2.1 Speaker System AE415
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
A mighty sound system for your desktop or just an adequate solution? Darren Price checks out the Dell 2.1 Speaker System AE415.
Lara Croft celebrates her 20 years in style
Sun, 30th Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rise of the tomb raider
After a year-long wait, the PlayStation 4 release of Rise of the Tomb Raider is finally here and worth every minute, according to a journalist.
Experiencing virtual reality with PlayStation VR Worlds
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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playstation vr
Dive into PS4's VR with PlayStation VR Worlds, a compendium designed to flaunt VR's potential through five varied, if fleeting, experiences.
Taking on the mob in Mafia III
Mon, 24th Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mafia
Darren Price takes a trip back to 1968 to join Vietnam vet, Lincoln Clay as he clears house in 2K Games' Mafia 3.
XCOM 2 finally comes to consoles
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xcom 2
Alien strategy hit XCOM 2 lands on consoles, tasking players with a dark, guerrilla war for Earth in the acclaimed sequel.