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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Western Digital introduces new My Passport SSD
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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western digital
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ssd storage
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palm
Western Digital launches new My Passport SSD with fast data access and compact design for business users, casual users and content creators.
Game review: XCOM: Chimera Squad (PC)
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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2k games
XCOM: Chimera Squad continues the sci-fi strategy series on Windows PC. It's a character-driven game with a lighter tone. 8.5/10.
Mafia II Definitive Edition Xbox One review
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Whilst we wait for the release of the re-imagining of the original Mafia game, right now, the Mafia II Definitive Edition is available to play.
Hands-on Review: D-Link Covr-1103 seamless mesh Wi-Fi system
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
Demand for domestic Wi-Fi has surged as more workers now work from home. D-Link's Covr-1103 mesh system offers a solution.
Game review: Desperados III (Xbox One)
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox one
Desperados III surprises with its polished visuals and easy-to-use controls, making it a must-play for fans of real-time strategy games. Verdict: 8.5/10.
Game review: Destroy All Humans! (PC)
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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thq
THQ re-releases their classic, 15-year-old alien invasion game, Destroy All Humans!, remastered and all polished up for a new audience.
D-Link ANZ launches AX1800 and AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
D-Link ANZ debuts two new EXO AX Series Wi-Fi 6 Routers, offering fast speeds and seamless networking for the home.
Game review: Microsoft Flight Simulator (PC)
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
This is no re-heat of a previous iteration, this is a totally new sim, for a new generation of virtual pilots.
Hands-on Review: PNY XLR8 RGB 3200MHz DDR4 memory
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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memory
PNY's XLR8 RGB memory offers impressive performance and synchronized lighting for PC enthusiasts, at a reasonable price.
Hands-on Review: Epos Sennheiser GSX 300 USB sound card
Mon, 17th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sennheiser
Epos want to turn your 3.5mm wired headphones into a gaming audio powerhouse with their GSX 300 Gaming Series external USB sound card.
Hands-on Review: Gigabyte Aorus 5 SB laptop
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
Gigabyte's Aorus 5 SB gaming laptop, equipped with a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, proves to be a capable machine for both gaming and creative work.
Microsoft Flight Simulator – the only way to fly
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
On August 18th, PC gamers will be able to take to skies, once more, with what looks to be the first of next-generation consumer flight simulation.
D-Link ANZ extends COVR Wi-Fi Certified EasyMesh System
Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Adding these new options now allows the extension of the COVR Wi-Fi network to cover any home or home office with D-Link's mesh Wi-Fi solution.
Hands-on Review: Epos Sennheiser GSP 670 Wireless Gaming Headset
Tue, 4th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headsets
Epos Sennheiser GSP 670 wireless gaming headset provides accurate and immersive audio, becoming a must-have for serious gamers.
2K reveals Mafia: Definitive Edition gameplay
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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2k games
2K has revealed what fans can expect from their upcoming Mafia: Definitive Edition when it releases on September 25th.
Game review: F1 2020 (PC)
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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formula one
A while back Codemasters nailed the franchises graphical fidelity, but it seems that every year they squeeze little bit more realism out of the visuals.
Hands-on Review: Aorus K1 mechanical gaming keyboard
Fri, 17th Jul 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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gigabyte
Gigabyte's Aorus K1 mechanical gaming keyboard is a must-have for gamers, providing a positive feedback and better-quality experience.
Hands-on Review: Epos Sennheiser Game One
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headsets
Epos Sennheiser Game One: A reliable, high-quality gaming headset with open acoustic design. Good value for money at AU$249/NZ$299.
Hands-on Review: Western Digital WD_Black P50 Game Drive
Wed, 8th Jul 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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western digital
Western Digital's WD_Black P50 Game Drive offers impressive speeds but falls short of its 2000 MB/s promise when connected via USB. Ideal for PC gamers.
Game review: Burnout Paradise Remastered (Switch)
Tue, 7th Jul 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Criterion's Burnout Paradise gets yet another re-release, this time for the Nintendo Switch with Burnout Paradise Remastered.