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 24
Hands-on review: D-Link DSL-5300 Cobra AC 5300 Wave 2 Wi-Fi Modem Router
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The D-Link DSL-5300 Cobra AC 5300 marries eye-catching design with cutting-edge Wi-Fi capabilities, offering top-tier performance and future-proof versatility.
Hands-on review: Brother MFC-L2750DW
Sun, 10th Dec 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Brother's MFC-L2750DW brings efficient, high-quality mono laser printing to home offices, offering print, copy, scan, and fax for AUD $329.
Head to Hell in Doom VFR
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Bethesda launches Doom VFR for PlayStation VR and HTC Vive, offering a thrilling VR-exclusive experience set before the main game's events.
Hands-on review: BlueAnt Pump Air True Wireless Sports Buds
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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reviews
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gaming
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digital entertainment
BlueAnt's new Pump Air True Wireless Sports Buds impress with their sleek design, solid sound quality, and practical features for active music lovers.
PlayStation VR’s first AAA title: Skyrim VR
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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reviews
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Bethesda brings AAA gaming to PlayStation VR with Skyrim VR, offering an expansive, immersive dive into Tamriel, despite some controller quirks.
The horror continues in The Evil Within 2
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Evil Within 2 refines its horror, enticing fans of both Resident Evil and the original with enhanced, accessible play.
Sony’s 3D Creator brings 3D scanning to the masses
Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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smartphones
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sony xperia
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3d printing
Sony Mobile has launched its 3D Creator software, enabling users use their phones to easily capture faces and objects in 3D.
Epson launches the WorkForce ET-4750 EcoTank all-in-one multifunction printer
Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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wireless networks
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epson
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printing
Epson has launched the PrecisionCore-powered WorkForce ET-4750 refillable EcoTank all-in-one multifunction printer.
Digging the red planet with JCB Pioneer Mars
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
British machinery giant JCB leaps into the gaming world with JCB Pioneer Mars, blending Mars survival with construction simulation.
Hands-on review: D-Link’s DIR-882 EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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gaming
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uc
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reviews
As home networks are put under pressure from multiple wi-fi connected devices D-Link’s DIR-882 EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router makes sure everyone in.
Hands-on review: HP Envy Photo 7120
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The HP Envy Photo 7120 is a wi-fi enabled, compact, multifunction printer. It’s aimed mainly at the home user for printing photos and the odd document.
D-Link’s Omna 180 Cam HD gets Android Support
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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d-link
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omna
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retailers
D-Link's Omna 180 Cam HD now supports Android, offering enhanced features like event notifications, remote streaming, and pinch-to-zoom via the free Omna app.
PAX Aus 2017 offers gamers a glimpse of what’s to come
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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personal computing devices
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network infrastructure
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pc hardware
FutureFive’s Darren Price took some time out to fly down to Melbourne to spend a day at Australasia’s largest festival of gaming culture.
EA Games’ iconic racer, Need for Speed, returns
Fri, 10th Nov 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
EA's Need for Speed makes a dazzling comeback with a Vegas twist in 'Payback', featuring street races and a vendetta against a crime cartel.
Taking on the Third Reich in Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Sun, 5th Nov 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
All-American hero B.J. Blazkowicz fights to free an occupied United States in Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus.
Hands-on review: Epson SureColor P5070
Sun, 5th Nov 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The P5070 isn’t really a consumer printer, and as such, in order to the best out of it, you are going to need to brush up on your graphic design skills.
Return to the war with XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Firaxis’ XCOM 2: War of The Chosen is just the excuse that you need to return to their excellent turn-based sci-fi strategy game.
Epson adds to its range of EcoTank printers
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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printing
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epson
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ecotank
Epson expands its EcoTank printer lineup with new home and SME models, plus advanced photo printers, featuring front-integrated, easy-fill ink tanks.
Is NBA 2K18 a slam dunk?
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
NBA 2K18 dazzles with a top-notch tutorial, riveting on-court play, and stunning visuals, although 'The Neighbourhood' divides opinion.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy- The Telltale Series: the first three tracks
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Telltale Games continues to mine famous third-party franchises to bring us their take on Marvel’s cosmic heroes, The Guardians of the Galaxy.