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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

Studios Should Start Planning For In-Game Ads During Development, Says EA

EA's head of advertising, Alexander Dao, stated that developing titles with ads in mind could be a huge opportunity for studios worldwide.

Ubisoft Isn’t Even Offering Minimum Compensation To Laid Off AC Black Flag Resynced Devs

The compensation Ubisoft is offering developers at its Barcelona studio, which developed Black Flag Resynced, is below the industry minimum.

Doom: The Dark Ages DLC Development Team Was Fired A Day Before Its Successful Launch

Almost all of the staff who worked on the new Doom: The Dark Ages expansion were let go by Microsoft in its latest round of layoffs.

Digital-Only PS6 Leaves Over 60% Of Countries Without PlayStation Access, As Physical Media Dies

121 countries will have no official way to buy PlayStation games for a digital-only PS6 since the PlayStation Store is unavailable there.

An Assassin’s Creed Hexe DLC Has Already Leaked Before The Game’s Official Reveal

It appears that Ubisoft is already planning a full-on expansion for Assassin's Creed Hexe, as per newly datamined details.

Ex-PlayStation Boss Says Xbox Needs To Thrive As Sony Domination Will Kill Innovation

Former PlayStation CEO Shawn Layden stated that he wants Xbox to be competitive once again, as it will elevate the gaming industry.

Ubisoft Has No Major Releases Lined Up For 2026 Beyond AC Black Flag Resynced

In its annual report, Ubisoft says it has no releases planned for 2026 beyond AC Black Flag Resynced, after canceling multiple projects.

PC Gaming Grew By 13% This Year, While Console Market Showed No Growth, Says Report

PC gaming grew by 13% during Q2 2026 compared to last year, while console giants like Xbox and PlayStation saw declining revenues.

Xbox Series X|S Expected To Barely Ship 2.5 Million Units In All Of 2026, Analyst Firm Says

Analyst firm S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan forecasts that Xbox Series X|S will only sell 2.5 million units this year.

Ubisoft Says Loss Of Key Talent Is ‘High Risk’ For Studio After Cutting 2000+ Jobs Over Last 3 Years

Ubisoft says one of the biggest risks it's facing is the loss of experienced developers. It fired thousands of developers over the years.

Assassin’s Creed Hexe Reveal Is Reportedly Imminent, Parkour To Be A Mix Of Classic & Shadows

A dataminer reports that Assassin's Creed Hexe could be announced relatively soon, and a teaser image has also leaked online.

Sony Is Reportedly Avoiding Using Liquid Metal For PS6 Cooling

A new finding reveals Sony could avoid using liquid metal in the PS6 for cooling, favoring a standard sealed liquid like water instead.

Sony Patents Advanced Cooling Tech To Keep PS6 Cooling Efficient In Both Orientations

A new Sony patent discusses a smarter heat pipe design to help keep the PlayStation 6 cool in both vertical and horizontal orientations.

Mexican Lawmakers To File Antitrust Complaint Against Sony As It Plans To End Disc Production

Mexican lawmakers are stepping up against Sony with an antitrust complaint over the PlayStation Store following the end of disc production.

EA Confirms Need For Speed Is Dead, Criterion Games To Solely Focus On Battlefield

EA has confirmed that no new Need for Speed is in development and that the franchise is essentially on an indefinite hold moving forward.
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Studios Should Start Planning For In-Game Ads During Development, Says EA

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EA's head of advertising, Alexander Dao, stated that developing titles with ads in mind could be a huge opportunity for studios worldwide.
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AAA Games Becoming Worse Due To Over-Emphasis On Storytelling, Says God of War Creator

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God of War creator David Jaffe believes AAA games are worse off today for focusing too much on narratives and cutscenes instead of gameplay.
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Modern Warfare 4 Head Says He Isn’t Afraid of GTA 6 Competition

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The team behind Modern Warfare 4 has faith in its work, noting that it doesn't necessarily mind going head-to-head with GTA 6.
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Ubisoft Isn’t Even Offering Minimum Compensation To Laid Off AC Black Flag Resynced Devs

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The compensation Ubisoft is offering developers at its Barcelona studio, which developed Black Flag Resynced, is below the industry minimum.
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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Reportedly Outsold Shadows By 2x At Launch

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A report suggests Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has already outsold its predecessors by 2x at release.