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 36
Game Console @E3 - Day Three
Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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Jet-lagged but jubilant, Darren Price wraps up E3 with high-flying action in Far Cry 4, a sneak peek at Halo's future, and The Witcher 3's awe.
Game Console @E3 - Day Two
Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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At E3, Sunset Overdrive impresses, Nintendo woos with Yoshi's Woolly World, and Forza Horizon 2 promises fun. Darren Price reports on Day 2's hits.
Game Console @ E3 - Day One
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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E3 Expo day one dazzles with Civilization: Beyond Earth unveiling and hands-on with the eagerly awaited Destiny. Darren Price reports.
The old-school shooter returns... Wolfenstein: The New Order
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Wolfenstein: The New Order revives the classic shooter with a gripping tale and brutal action, asking profound questions while obliterating Nazis.
Exclusive: EA Sports’ UFC developer interview
Wed, 21st May 2014
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xbox
Game Console's Darren Price sits down with UFC's assistant producer, Jazz Brousseau, for a chat about EA Sports' upcoming mixed martial arts game.
The Golf Club PC Early Access Preview
Fri, 16th May 2014
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
HB Studios steps up with 'The Golf Club' on PC Early Access, promising a polished, genre-defining simulator amidst a sea of bugs and ongoing updates.
Pure Pool racks up for next-gen winter release
Fri, 9th May 2014
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pure pool
VooFoo Studios and Ripstone announce Pure Pool for a next-gen winter launch, promising unparalleled realism and multiplayer pool experience.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn director interview
Wed, 7th May 2014
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square enix
Final Fantasy XIV's revival journey: Director Naoki Yoshida discusses overcoming player disappointment to create A Realm Reborn.
Meguiar's Car Pack released for Forza 5
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Microsoft has launched the Meguiar’s Car Pack for Forza Motorsport 5 with ten new vehicles celebrating over 60 years of performance cars.
PlayStation 4 patch 1.7 causes mayhem
Thu, 1st May 2014
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patching
PS4's major 1.7 update unleashes chaos, with flickering screens and fans scrambling for fixes. New features dazzle but bugs frustrate many.
Daylight: next-gen survival-horror?
Thu, 1st May 2014
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Game Console's Darren Price takes a look at Daylight, the procedurally-generated survival-horror game for PC and PlayStation 4.
Murdered: Soul Suspect PS4 hands-on
Thu, 1st May 2014
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digital entertainment
Play detective from beyond the grave in 'Murdered: Soul Suspect' on PS4, a gripping dive into Salem's dark side as a ghostly sleuth.
EB Expo 2014: Australasia’s biggest gaming show returns to Sydney
Mon, 21st Apr 2014
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Sydney set to host the grand EB Expo 2014, Australasia's premier gaming event, featuring major publishers and exclusive attractions.
It’s World Cup fever as FIFA 14 gets a Brazilian makeover
Sat, 19th Apr 2014
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FIFA's Brazilian makeover: 2014 World Cup edition dazzles with festive atmosphere, bringing the passion of the global tournament home.
The Elder Scrolls Online Imperial Edition- first impressions
Sun, 6th Apr 2014
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digital entertainment
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mmorpg
Friday saw the release of The Elder Scrolls Online, the latest title in Bethesda Softworks’ award-winning fantasy role-playing game franchise.
SimCity offline…the customer is always right?
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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microsoft
After a tumultuous year, SimCity debuts offline play, raising debates on player demands vs. developer vision in gaming.
It's arrived, but does Titanfall deliver?
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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titanfall
EA and Respawn's Titanfall finally lands on Xbox One, but its online-only model and mech-based gameplay divide opinions. Is it a hit or miss?.
South Park: The Stick of Truth is not a game for the kids!
Thu, 13th Mar 2014
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ubisoft
South Park's game, The Stick of Truth, mirrors the TV's crude humour - not a pick for the kids! An RPG that oozes wit and vulgarity alike.
Preparing for Titanfall on Xbox One
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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microsoft
Xbox One ramps up for its biggest game launch, Titanfall, with essential updates and advice for an unbeatable experience.
The Dark Knight returns
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Batman returns for the concluding chapter of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's Batman Arkham franchise.