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 17
D-Link ANZ launches EasyMesh COVR-1102 mesh system
Thu, 7th May 2020
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
The kit is one of the world’s first Wi-Fi Alliance certified EasyMesh home and home office mesh router systems.
Hands-on review: D-Link DWR-956 4G LTE Wi-Fi AC1200 router
Fri, 1st May 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Struggling with your home internet? The D-Link DWR-956 router offers fast 4G LTE connectivity, easy setup, and versatile use for home offices and remote work.
Game review: Soundart (PC VR)
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Soundart joins Audioshield and the revered Beat Saber as another music-based VR game-come-dance-fitness title.
Hands-on review: Amazon Echo Show 8
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
Amazon's Echo Show 8 impresses with its versatile 8-inch touchscreen and robust speaker quality, adding a multimedia edge to your digital assistant.
Game review: Final Fantasy VII Remake
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake rejuvenates a classic with stunning visuals and revamped combat, delivering both nostalgia and fresh excitement.
Hands-on review: NVIDIA Shield TV
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Nvidia’s Shield TV is easily a recommended Android TV solution, especially if you are a PC gamer and want to easily play your games on the lounge TV.
Stealth Gaming makes a push for the Australian market
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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peripherals
UK gaming accessory company, Stealth Gaming, is expanding into the Australian market with their range of innovative and affordable gaming accessories.
Game Review: Doom Eternal (PC)
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Doom Eternal, the thrilling sequel to the 2016 reboot, thrusts players into an intense battle against demons with refined gameplay, puzzles, and platforming.
Hands-on review: HTC Vive Cosmos Elite External Tracking Faceplate
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
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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mcafee
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d-link
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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reviews
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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reviews
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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reviews
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digital entertainment
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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reviews
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digital entertainment
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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reviews
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digital entertainment
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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reviews
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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reviews
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digital entertainment
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.