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.
Stories by Darren
Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles
Last month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.
Hands-on review: Dell Pro Plus Wireless Speakerphone
Last month
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uc
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Dell’s Pro Plus Wireless Speakerphone delivers crisp, Teams-ready audio in a compact, travel-friendly package that works straight from the box.
Hands-on review: Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller
Last month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo’s Switch 2 GameCube pad revives the classic controller feel, finally making Wind Waker and friends play just as they should.
Hands-on review: Silicon Power Hypera microSDXC Express card
Last month
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Silicon Power’s Hypera microSDXC Express card brings near-SSD speeds and affordable extra storage to Nintendo Switch 2 gamers.
Hands-on Review: Dell Pro 13 Premium laptop
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Dell Pro 13 Premium packs AI-ready Intel Core Ultra power into a sleek, sub-1.1kg chassis that excels at office work and light gaming.
Hands-on review: Yealink WH64 Hybrid Dual UC DECT wireless headset
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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uc
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Yealink’s WH64 Hybrid Dual UC DECT headset delivers crisp calls, strong music performance and all-day comfort for busy open-plan offices.
Game review: The House of the Dead 2 Remake (Switch/Switch 2)
Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sega
The House of the Dead 2 Remake shuffles onto Switch with nostalgic charm, clunky gyro aiming and visuals frozen in the late 90s.
Deep-dive review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PC
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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steam
The ROG Xbox Ally X is a handheld Windows gaming PC, sponsored by Xbox, offering portable gaming with high-end AMD hardware and mixed user experience.
Game review: Anno 117 - Pax Romana (PC)
Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Anno 117: Pax Romana offers a tough Roman governor strategy on PC, blending structured campaigns and open sandbox for deep economic challenge.
Hands-on Review: iMP Tech Mini Arcade Pro Switch/Switch 2 cabinet controller
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sega
iMP Tech Mini Arcade Pro transforms your Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 into a retro arcade cabinet with joystick, buttons and easy assembly.
Hands-on Review: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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gaming
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surveillance
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digital entertainment
Acer's Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a powerful 16-inch gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU, and a vivid 240Hz OLED display.
Game review: Battlefield 6 (PC)
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dice
Battlefield 6 delivers epic multiplayer battles with vast destructible maps and vehicles, but its single-player campaign feels rushed and underwhelming.
Game unboxing review: Ghost of Yōtei Collector’s Edition (PlayStation 5)
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sucker punch
The Ghost of Yōtei Collector's Edition for PlayStation 5 offers premium collectibles and exclusive in-game content, delighting fans with stunning detail and quality.
Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWiFi BD4 Smart Home Mesh
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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gaming
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firewalls
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vpns
The Asus ZenWiFi BD4 offers effortless setup and fast Wi-Fi 7 speeds, delivering robust wireless coverage across the home for streaming, gaming and more.
Game review: Borderlands 4 (PlayStation 5/PlayStation 5 Pro/PC)
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pandora
Borderlands 4 delivers an expansive open-world looter-shooter experience with seamless exploration and sharp cel-shaded visuals on PS5 and PC.
Hands-on Review: Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 gaming keyboard
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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computer game
Corsair's Vanguard Pro 96 gaming keyboard packs multiple features into a compact design with magnetic switches, an LCD screen, and customisable controls.
Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC (PC)
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dlc
The Order of Giants DLC expands Indiana Jones and the Great Circle with new puzzles and exploration beneath Rome’s catacombs, offering 4-5 hours of gameplay.
Hands-on Review: Alienware 32 Gaming Monitor (AW3225DM)
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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alienware
The Dell Alienware AW3225DM is a 32-inch curved gaming monitor offering 180Hz, 1ms response, HDR400 and rich features at a reasonable price point.
Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3x Wireless headset
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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clean technologies
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3x Wireless headset offers versatile, high-quality audio with Xbox support, 40-hour battery life, and cross-device Bluetooth connectivity.
Hands-on Review: Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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anc
Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones offer rich sound, active noise-cancelling, and handy features like Duolink and a travel-friendly case.