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Shahmeer Sarfaraz

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About Me

I began my gaming journey by playing flash games and whatever my potato PC could run in the early 2000s. I still have fond memories of playing GTA games and Need for Speed 2. I eventually moved to online experiences like IMVU and Wizard 101, which further propelled my love for gaming. Now I love to play indie and a couple of AAA entries to pass my time.

Position at Tech4Gamers

I’ve previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, I love to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games and breaking exclusive stories. Besides my passion for gaming journalism, I love spending my leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited my articles.

Tech Journey

Despite having a fair share of experience with retro console gaming in my early years, I’ve mostly stuck to PC for the rest of my life. I made the best use of a potato PC for a long time by playing various popular indie and low-end releases before eventually equipping myself with a rig that allowed me to try out many AAA games on my wishlist. Since then, my passion has grown into a profession that I’m proud of over the years.

Current PC setup

I’m currently using these specs on my trusty gaming device:

OS: Windows 11

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H 2.70 GHz

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

RAM: DDR5 16 GB

Storage: 1 TB

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Due to a 200 GB source code leak, an early version of the GTA 6 map, which is very unfinished, is already playable in GTA 5.

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According to new data, Marvel's Wolverine has sold 1.9 million copies since launch, with 1 million of these sales coming from pre-orders.

Xbox Patent Hints At Intrusive New Ad Format That Will Interrupt Gameplay

According to a patent Microsoft has conceptualised a content management system to show ads while users are playing a game.

Xbox Reportedly Planned True Digital Games Ownership In 2011, But Idea Was Dropped

A reliable industry insider revealed that Microsoft was exploring true digital ownership during the Xbox One era, but the ideas were canned.

Over 85% Japanese Studios Now Use Generative AI In Game Development, Up From 51% Last Year

A new study shows that over 85% of game developers in Japan are using generative AI in developing their projects, a huge jump from last year.

Rockstar Reveals Physical GTA 6 Album With Original Tracks, Despite The Game Not Getting Disc Release

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According to a YouTuber, a glitch in Marvel's Wolverine lets players go out-of-bounds and explore the unfinished open world.

KCD 2 Director Says Involving Sweet Baby Inc Is Like Asking A Janitor To Perform Brain Surgery

Sweet Baby Inc. is facing flak from gaming developers after its heavy involvement was reported in the controversial Marvel's Wolverine.

Xbox Game Pass Won’t Have Day One First Party Titles From 2027, Claims Insider

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Sony Patents AI System To Self-Repair PlayStation Consoles Using LLM-Generated Diagnostic Code

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A Sony patent that aims to automatically fix PlayStation consoles with LLM-generated codes, but it could potentially brick them instead.
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Kojima Aims to Turn Physint Into Movies, TV, and Anime Following Xbox Deal

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Hideo Kojima has revealed that following the Xbox deal, he aims to make Physint a full-fledged IP with movies, shows, anime, music, and more.
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Hideo Kojima Says His Studio Might Have Collapsed Following Physint Cancellation If Xbox Didn’t Step In

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Hideo Kojima explains in an interview that Kojima Productions might have collapsed after Sony ditched Physint due to the limited cash flow.