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: Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Lara Croft returns in *Shadow of the Tomb Raider*, delivering stellar gameplay and level design, though the story might be the weakest of the reboot trilogy.
How gaming graphics changed the world: Nvidia AI Conference Sydney
Fri, 14th Sep 2018
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ai
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nvidia
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computer graphics
Nvidia's AI Conference in Sydney showcased the transformative role of gaming GPUs in AI, from revolutionising medicine to real-time ray tracing in gaming.
Game review: Broforce gets Switched
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo switch
Devolver Digital's acclaimed retro-shooter, Broforce, blasts onto Nintendo Switch, allowing players to enjoy its 80s/90s action-movie nostalgia on the go.
Crucial launches the BX500 SSD
Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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crucial
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ssd storage
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tablets
Crucial has launched its new BX500 SSD, a next-generation drive designed to provide everyday computing users with a fast and reliable storage.
Codemasters' F1 2018 takes the podium
Tue, 28th Aug 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
After the surreal experience that was their OnRush game, Codemasters return to reality with this year’s instalment of their Formula One franchise.
Back on the gridiron with Madden NFL 19
Fri, 24th Aug 2018
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madden nfl
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meti
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devs
As is now tradition, EA Sports heralds their new season of titles with the latest iteration of their Madden NFL franchise.
Hands on Preview: Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Sun, 12th Aug 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
FutureFive recently had the opportunity to spend some time the company of Lara Croft, sampling the upcoming Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
Ballistix Sport AT gaming memory gets TUF
Sun, 5th Aug 2018
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ballistix
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partners
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motherboards
Ballistix launches Sport AT memory, enhancing ASUS' TUF Gaming Alliance with up to 16GB and 3000 MT/s speeds, for better PC builds and aesthetics.
Australia’s Big W to stock DJI drones
Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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drones
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dji
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tello
Despite harsh operating conditions imposed by the Australian regulators, drone ownership in Australia is about to get massive boost.
Hands-on Review: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer RGB DDR4-2600
Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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3d printing
Crucial's Ballistix Tactical Tracer RGB DDR4-2666 arrives, promising gamers both performance and customisable RGB illumination to light up their rigs.
Freewell upgrades the DJI Mavic Air drone with new accessories
Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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drones
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mavic air
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freewell
Action camera specialists Freewell Gear have extended their range to include accessories for the small but perfectly formed DJI Mavic Air drone.
Codemasters' Onrush is a racer with a difference
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Codemasters' Onrush redefines racing games with a unique focus on chaotic team-based gameplay, blending fast-paced action with vibrant, cartoonish visuals.
Hands-on Review: Epson Workforce ET-16500
Sun, 17th Jun 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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printing
The Workforce ET-16500 A3 multifunction printer adds Epson’s EcoTank cartridge-free printing as an option for the small business/home office.
Gamers get to go back to Jurassic World
Sun, 17th Jun 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc hardware
Jurassic World Evolution is a movie tie-in theme park management game from the same developer as the wonderful Planet Coaster, but is it any good?.
Hands-on Review: Ryze Tello 5MP/720p mini-drone
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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gaming
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drones
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digital entertainment
The Tello mini-drone is the result of an interesting partnership between Shenzhen-based Ryze Technology, Intel and leading drone manufacturer, DJI.
Take a trip to the Summerset Isles in The Elder Scrolls Online
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Following on from last year’s Morrowind, the second full-blown expansion to Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls Online, Summerset, is now available.
Hands-on Review: DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo
Sun, 3rd Jun 2018
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gaming
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drones
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digital entertainment
FutureFive's Darren Price takes a look at DJI’s Mavic Air- a high-spec foldable drone that you can put in your pocket.
Hands-on Review: D-Link Covr Seamless Wi-Fi System C1203
Mon, 28th May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
D-Link's Covr Seamless Wi-Fi System C1203 offers comprehensive and reliable coverage throughout your home with easy setup and customisable features via an app.
Norton unveils the Norton Core Wi-Fi Router
Thu, 24th May 2018
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endpoint protection
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edr
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wireless networks
Norton introduces the Norton Core Wi-Fi Router at CeBIT Australia 2018, a silver sphere designed to secure connected homes at the network level.
Hands-on review D-Link DAP-1860 AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Range Extender
Sun, 20th May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
With more and more of our devices connecting to our home network via Wi-Fi, good network coverage throughout your home is essential.