About Darren
Darren Price
Consumer & Gaming Writer - Australia
Darren Price has been playing video games and messing with technology for 45 years. For the last fifteen years he’s been writing about games and tech, as well. He hates sport, but loves sports video games - which he puts down to a mixture of being annoyingly contrary and extremely lazy. Whilst he is completely tone deaf, he considers Rock Band to be his guilty pleasure. A geek from way back, Darren builds his own computers, collects comic books, owns several lightsabers and is a sucker for video-gaming merchandise.
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Game review: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (PC)
Tue, 20th Jul 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rpg
Capcom's much-loved Monster Hunter series gets another spin-off title with Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.
Hands-on Review: TerraMaster D5-300 Raid Direct Attached Storage
Mon, 19th Jul 2021
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The TerraMaster D5-300 offers a simple and robust way to set up a RAID storage system for critical data and backups.
Game review: Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition (PC/Xbox Series X)
Fri, 16th Jul 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
This augmented version of the celebrated game affords players the opportunity to experience Metro Exodus looking better than ever.
Hands-on Review: Toshiba Canvio Gaming Portable Storage
Wed, 14th Jul 2021
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Dynabook's Toshiba Canvio Gaming Portable Storage hard drive may offer a solution to a problem that new console owners didn't know they had.
Game review: Chivalry 2 (Xbox One/Series X)
Tue, 13th Jul 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
'Chivalry 2' offers medieval mayhem in a multiplayer setting, with battles that are both exhilarating and brutal. A must-play for fans of hack and slash games.
Game Preview: Hot Wheels Unleashed (PC)
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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saas
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gaming
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martech
Milestone's upcoming racing game, Hot Wheels Unleashed, is shaping up to be a thrilling arcade experience with realistic visuals and a great selection of cars.
Game review: Lego Builder's Journey (PC)
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lego
Lego Builder's Journey PC review: Nvidia's RTX-powered ray-tracing enhances the game's stunning visuals. Verdict: 9/10.
Hands-on Review: Fixture S1 Mount and S1 Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo switch
The Fixture S1 Mount and Carrying Case offer a comfortable and stylish solution for using the Nintendo Switch, according to one reviewer.
Hands-on Review: TCL 20 SE smartphone
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
TCL 20 SE review: A budget-friendly smartphone with a big display, decent camera, and long-lasting battery life. Great value for money.
Game Preview: OlliOlli World (PC)
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sports
The rewarding experience should delight fans of the original and entice new players into the delights of OlliOlli World.
Game review: Subnautica - Below Zero (PS4/PS5)
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
It's time for console gamers to return to Planet 4546B, this time to explore the frozen water of its arctic region.
Hands-on Review: Poly Studio P15 Personal Video Bar
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Poly's Studio P15 Personal Video Bar aims to bring a professional touch to remote presentations and video conferencing.
Hands-on Review: D-Link DIR-2150 AC2100 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
D-Link's DIR-2150 is a modest router with impressive features, offering dual-band connectivity and MU-MIMO technology for a seamless experience.
Game review: Biomutant (PC)
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Biomutant by Swedish developer Experiment 101 is a post-apocalyptic RPG featuring mutated furry animals and martial arts.
Hands-on Review: D-Link COVR AX AX1800 Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
D-Link's COVR-X1873 AX1800 Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System offers widespread coverage with its mesh system, perfect for upgrading your Wi-Fi network.
Hands-on Review: SOUNDBOKS Gen 3 Bluetooth Performance Speaker
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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speakers
With an outdoor party speaker sure to get your neighbours calling the cops, SOUNDBOKS turns the volume all the way up to eleven.
D-Link ANZ launches new AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Range Extender
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
The portable plug-in device expands existing Wi-Fi networks with the aim of ridding homes of frustrating wi-fi dead zones.
Game review: The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood (PC)
Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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the elder scrolls
Blackwood continues to raise the bar for The Elder Scrolls Online with a great new story and quests, as well as a fantastic location to explore.
Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Pro 2 VR headset
Mon, 31st May 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
The HTC Vive Pro 2 targets professional users and gamers alike, offering improved visuals and a robust design.
The HTC VR legacy - the past, present, and future of Vive
Wed, 26th May 2021
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digital signage
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displays
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ar, vr & metaverse
HTC has announced new additions to its Vive VR family at VIVECON 2021, including the all-in-one Vive Focus 3 and the premium Vive Pro 2.