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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

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Hands-on review: Corsair Void Wireless V2 gaming headset
2 days ago
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Corsair Void Wireless V2 headset offers crisp 3D Dolby Atmos sound, long battery life, and seamless wireless use across PC, mobile, and PlayStation devices.
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Game review: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (PC/Xbox Series X)
Last week
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bethesda
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered brings the 20-year-old RPG into the modern era with Unreal Engine 5 upgrades and polished gameplay.
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Game review: The Last of Us Part II Remastered (PC)
Last month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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survival-horror
The Last of Us Part II Remastered launches on PC, offering a dark, emotional journey through a post-apocalyptic world with enhanced graphics and new modes.
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Hands-on review: WD_Black SN850X NVMe SSD 2TB Game Drive
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The WD_Black SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD offers impressive speeds and easy installation, making it a top choice for serious gamers seeking an upgrade.
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Game review: Civilization VII (PC)
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
After a nearly decade-long wait, Civilization VII has finally launched, offering new challenges and mechanics in a visually stunning strategy game.
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Game review: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (PC)
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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reviews
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rpg
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technology gifts
Embark on a captivating journey in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, where players return to medieval Bohemia for an immersive adventure filled with challenges.
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Hands-on game preview: PGA Tour 2K25
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Darren Price previews PGA Tour 2K25, revealing stunning visuals and refined mechanics, promising an exciting golf gaming experience this February.
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Hands-on review: Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus 3D printer
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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reviews
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ar, vr & metaverse
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3d printing
In a hands-on review, the Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus impresses with its spacious build volume and ease of use, making it an ideal entry-level 3D printer.
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Hands-on review: Corsair iCue Link Titan 240 RX RGB all-in-one CPU cooler
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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reviews
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intel
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cpu
The Corsair iCue Link Titan 240 RX RGB cooler offers efficient water cooling for AMD and Intel CPUs, boasting impressive RGB customisation and quiet operation.
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Hands-on preview: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (PC)
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Techday's Darren Price spent some time previewing the game on PC prior to the release on February 4.
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Game review: Red Dead Redemption (PC)
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The iconic Red Dead Redemption finally arrives on PC, proving its timeless appeal as players step into John Marsden's boots in this classic adventure.
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Game review: Planet Coaster 2 (PC)
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Planet Coaster 2 delivers an enticing blend of creativity and management, but its stumbling gameplay features and cheeky DLC pricing leave fans wanting more.
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Hands-on review: Corsair K70 Core TKL Wireless keyboard
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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reviews
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personal computing devices
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bluetooth
The Corsair K70 Core TKL Wireless keyboard combines compact design with customisable RGB features, offering gamers and professionals a versatile and comfortable typing experience.
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Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PC)
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Indiana Jones returns in Bethesda's Great Circle, an adventure blending nostalgia and action, but it grapples with its first-person perspective.
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Hands-on review: Corsair M55 Wireless gaming mouse
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Corsair M55 Wireless gaming mouse combines a nostalgic design with modern functionality, offering 185 hours of battery life at an affordable price.
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Hands-on review: Asus Expertbook P5 (P5405CSA-NZ0242) notebook
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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reviews
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personal computing devices
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gadgets
The Asus Expertbook P5 combines a robust design with powerful specs, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 258V processor and selling for AUD $2,799.
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Hands-on review: GuliKit KK3 Max wired/wireless game controller
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The GuliKit KK3 Max game controller impresses with its premium design and versatile compatibility, proving a worthy alternative for discerning gamers.
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Hands-on review: Beatbot AquaSense Pro Wi-Fi robot pool cleaner
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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robots
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reviews
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smart home
With perfect timing, Beatbot contacted Techday’s new pool owner, Darren Price, asking if he would like to test its new Aquasense Pro robot pool cleaner.
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Hands-on review: Kingston XS1000R 2TB external SSD
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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reviews
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ssd storage
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data transfer
Kingston unveils its award-winning XS1000R 2TB external SSD, boasting speeds of up to 1050MB/s, ideal for on-the-go data transfer.
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Hands-on review: Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB DDR5-6000 memory modules
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Micron's Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB DDR5-6000 memory kit offers stylish performance enhancements for gamers, retailing at AUD $180 and NZD $250.