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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SimCity offline…the customer is always right?
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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microsoft
After a tumultuous year, SimCity debuts offline play, raising debates on player demands vs. developer vision in gaming.
It's arrived, but does Titanfall deliver?
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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titanfall
EA and Respawn's Titanfall finally lands on Xbox One, but its online-only model and mech-based gameplay divide opinions. Is it a hit or miss?.
South Park: The Stick of Truth is not a game for the kids!
Thu, 13th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
South Park's game, The Stick of Truth, mirrors the TV's crude humour - not a pick for the kids! An RPG that oozes wit and vulgarity alike.
Preparing for Titanfall on Xbox One
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Xbox One ramps up for its biggest game launch, Titanfall, with essential updates and advice for an unbeatable experience.
The Dark Knight returns
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Batman returns for the concluding chapter of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's Batman Arkham franchise.
Thief returns- but should we care?
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Thief's return offers mixed nostalgia but delivers on stealth gameplay, earning a 7/10 rating amidst a muddled plot.
Hands-on with Wolfenstein: The New Order
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Darren Price offers a riveting glimpse of 'Wolfenstein: The New Order' at Bethesda’s Sydney HQ, revealing a game that reshapes history with gusto.
Titanfall: single-player gaming in a multiplayer world
Tue, 18th Feb 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
A multiplayer game with single player aspirations, is Titanfall the must-have Xbox One experience that it EA Games and Microsoft are saying it is?.
EVE Online developer honours players
Sun, 16th Feb 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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awards
Former EVE Online Capsuleers are being invited to renew their subscriptions in order to take part in a piece of gaming history.
Fable Anniversary comes to the Xbox 360
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Fable Anniversary breathes new life into a classic, bringing updated graphics and an immersive experience to Xbox 360 gamers.
Tomb Raider PC patch NOT the Definitive Edition
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
PC Tomb Raider update disappoints, offering no Definitive Edition upgrades, just a temporary switch to French.
Yoshi's New Island on 3DS from March
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Embark on a magical quest with Yoshi's New Island, hitting Nintendo 3DS on 15th March to reunite Baby Mario with his brother.
Namco Bandai Games to distribute The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in ANZ
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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the witcher
Developers CD Projekt RED have teamed up with NAMCO BANDAI Games to bring The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to Australia and New Zealand.
Madden NFL 25 - Xbox One
Sun, 1st Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Brit tackles Madden NFL 25 on Xbox One, finding beauty in complexity despite a rugby background. A dazzling next-gen feast but a strategic enigma.
Need for Speed Rivals - Xbox 360
Sun, 24th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
EA's Need for Speed Rivals shines on Xbox 360 amidst next-gen console release, showcasing riveting arcade racing.
Why Xbox One soccer fans need to own FIFA 14
Wed, 20th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Xbox One's FIFA 14 offers a transformative experience with enhanced graphics and smarter gameplay, enticing 360 gamers to switch.
Need for Speed Rivals- Lead Designer Interview
Sat, 16th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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need for speed
EA's James Mouat reveals how Need for Speed Rivals builds on past successes and incorporates unique features to stand out in the racing genre.
Review: Battlefield 4 PC
Sat, 9th Nov 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Game Console's Darren Price gets frosty and returns to the combat zone with the PC version of EA Games' large-scale first-person shooter, Battlefield 4.
Interview: Assassin’s Creed 4 Designer
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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assassin's creed
Go behind the scenes of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag with the game's designers, discussing pirates, gameplay, and next-gen console features.
Exclusive Interview: Battlefield 4 Creative Director
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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battlefield
Battlefield 4's creative director shares insights on expanding the series’ dynamic battlefield, promising an unprecedented gaming experience.