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
Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PC)
Last week
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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.
Hands-on review: Corsair M55 Wireless gaming mouse
Last month
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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.
Hands-on review: Asus Expertbook P5 (P5405CSA-NZ0242) notebook
Last month
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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.
Hands-on review: GuliKit KK3 Max wired/wireless game controller
Last month
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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.
Hands-on review: Beatbot AquaSense Pro Wi-Fi robot pool cleaner
Last month
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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.
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.
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.
Hands-on review: Crucial T705 1TB PCIe Gen 5 NVMe M.2 SSD
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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martech
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reviews
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ssd storage
Micron’s Crucial T705 SSD promises blisteringly fast PCIe Gen 5 NVMe speeds of up to 13600 MB/s. Techday’s Darren Price puts this claim to the test.
Hands-on Review: CyberPower OLS1000ERT2UA UPS
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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reviews
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smart home
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power / energy
The CyberPower OLS1000ERT2UA UPS impresses with its versatile design and robust power protection, ideal for both home offices and corporate IT setups.
Hands-on review: Asus Zenbook S 16 with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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reviews
The Asus Zenbook S 16 showcases the power of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor, blending sleek design with impressive computing and AI capabilities.
Game Review: Anger Foot (PC)
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The anarchic first-person shooter Anger Foot delivers chaotic, non-stop fun with its door-kicking, enemy-booting gameplay and thumping, immersive soundtrack.
Game review: The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road (PC)
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Bethesda's Elder Scrolls Online expands with Gold Road, adding West Weald and 30+ gameplay hours. A great entry point for new and veteran players alike.
Game review: Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X)
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Still Wakes the Deep offers a riveting yet short-lived horror experience on an oil rig, best enjoyed via Xbox Game Pass. Fans of The Chinese Room will find it compelling. 8/10.
Hands-on review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
SteelSeries’ Arctis Nova 5 Wireless offers versatility across devices, exceptional sound, and comfort with its robust design and user-friendly features.
Game review: Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut (PC)
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
PC gamers rejoice! Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut arrives, packing both stunning visuals and rich content, stripped from PlayStation exclusivity.
Hands-on review: Aspera Nitro 2 smartphone
Tue, 28th May 2024
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smartphones
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surveillance
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reviews
Australia budget mobile phone manufacturer, Aspera Mobile, has released its Nitro 2 Android Go smartphone. Techday’s Darren Price takes a look at the pearl version of the phone sent over for review.
Hands-on review: SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini keyboard
Fri, 10th May 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
SteelSeries debuts the Apex 9 Mini, a compact keyboard that sacrifices size but not functionality, offering an optical gaming experience optimal for limited desk space.
Hands-on review: Backbone One USB-C phone controller (2nd Generation)
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The 2nd generation Backbone One USB-C transforms Android phones into portable gaming consoles with a new design, improved stability, and low latency.
Game review: Children of the Sun (PC)
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Children of the Sun, a surreal single-player puzzle shooter by Rene Rother, follows a lone sniper's revenge against a cult, with precise, strategic gameplay and an unusual art style.
Hands-on review: Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6e router
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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gaming
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uc
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reviews
The Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6e router offers optimal functionality for households and high performance gaming, boasting an easy-to-use setup and impressive wireless speed capabilities.