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.
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Hands-on review: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 mouse
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bluetooth
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reviews
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accessories
The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 mouse offers Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connection, stylish colours, and up to 450 hours battery life at a budget-friendly sub-AU$100 price.
Hands-on review: Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro ONMI robot vacuum
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robots
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smart home
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home automation
The Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro OMNI uses 3D LiDAR and an Omni Station for autonomous vacuuming and mopping with minimal user intervention.
Hands-on review: Sprout Soundwave Bluetooth speaker
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digital entertainment
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speakers
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reviews
Sprout's Soundwave is a portable, IP67 waterproof Bluetooth speaker with 14-hour battery life, crisp sound, and power bank function-ideal for outdoor music lovers.
Hands: on review: iGarden Pool Cleaner K Series
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smart appliances
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robot vacuum
The iGarden Pool Cleaner K Series is a sleek, user-friendly robot offering versatile cleaning modes to keep pools pristine even in the off-season.
Hands-on review: Acer Predator X39 OLED monitor
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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acer
Acer's Predator X39 OLED is a 39-inch ultra-wide curved gaming monitor with vivid colours, 120Hz refresh rate, and excellent HDR for immersive gameplay.
Hands-on review: WD_Black SN8100 2TB Game Drive SSD
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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western digital
The WD_Black SN8100 2TB Game Drive SSD offers blistering PCIe 5.0 speeds up to 14,900 MB/s, ideal for gamers with compatible high-end PCs.
Hands-on Review: Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 (Gaming Tablet)
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lenovo
Lenovo’s 8.8" Legion Tab Gen 3 tablet combines a robust design, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, and 165Hz display, offering top-tier gaming and media on the go.
Hands-on review: Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE gaming mouse
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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devices
The Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE gaming mouse offers 12 customisable buttons and virtual Stream Deck features for gamers and streamers alike.
Samsung 9100 Pro PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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samsung
The Samsung 9100 Pro PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD offers blazing data transfer speeds up to 14,700 MB/s, ideal for gamers and creative professionals.
Hands-on review: ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407R
Thu, 29th May 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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agentic ai
The Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407R, a lightweight Windows laptop powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon, offers up to 32 hours battery life and strong performance for office and creative tasks.
Game review: Doom: The Dark Ages (PC)
Tue, 20th May 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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doom
Doom: The Dark Ages amps up the classic FPS formula with vast levels, brutal combat, and polished visuals in a prequel set in a demon-infested medieval world.
Hands-on review: Corsair Void Wireless V2 gaming headset
Wed, 14th May 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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.
Game review: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (PC/Xbox Series X)
Mon, 5th May 2025
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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.
Game review: The Last of Us Part II Remastered (PC)
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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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.
Hands-on review: WD_Black SN850X NVMe SSD 2TB Game Drive
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ssd storage
The WD_Black SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD offers impressive speeds and easy installation, making it a top choice for serious gamers seeking an upgrade.
Game review: Civilization VII (PC)
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
After a nearly decade-long wait, Civilization VII has finally launched, offering new challenges and mechanics in a visually stunning strategy game.
Game review: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (PC)
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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rpg
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reviews
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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.
Hands-on game preview: PGA Tour 2K25
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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2k games
Darren Price previews PGA Tour 2K25, revealing stunning visuals and refined mechanics, promising an exciting golf gaming experience this February.
Hands-on review: Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus 3D printer
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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ar, vr & metaverse
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3d printing
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ces
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.
Hands-on review: Corsair iCue Link Titan 240 RX RGB all-in-one CPU cooler
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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intel
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cpu
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amd
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.