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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

PlayStation Disc Games Can Be Up To €50 Cheaper Than Digital Versions, Research Finds

A new report reveals there is a significant price difference between several boxed PlayStation titles compared to their digital counterparts.

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In a new poll, 45% of PlayStation players stated that they are considering switching to PC, mainly because the company decided to go digital.

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A new report reveals that Microsoft spent nearly $80 billion to boost Xbox Game Pass in the last decade, but the service fell short instead.

Microsoft Internally Criticizes Its Day-One Game Pass Strategy As A Failed Bet

Microsoft internally criticised the decision to release first-party AAA games on Xbox Game Pass on day one at no extra cost.

Most PC Gamers Are Against Buying Physical Games From Steam, Say They Prefer Digital Copies Instead

A majority of PC gamers are against a hypothetical physical Steam games market, as they prefer the convenience of digital copies.

Asha Sharma Blames Phil Spencer For Xbox’s Failure, Says The Brand Bought Too Many Studios

Asha Sharma argues that the previous leadership made a lot of wild bets to grow Xbox but forgot to focus on the core business in the process.

Sony President Sold Over 50% of His Shares Days After Fan Backlash For Ending Physical Discs

Sony president Hiroki Totoki sold 56.5% of his company shares just days after facing fan backlash for ending physical disc production.

Elder Scrolls 6 Is Still 2-3 Years Away From Release Despite 8 Years In Development

As revealed by an insider, The Elder Scrolls 6 is at least 2 to 3 years away from release, meaning it could launch in 2028 at the earliest.

Steam Boasts Over 200 Million Monthly Active Users, Over 50% Larger Than PlayStation

New estimates from GameDiscoverCo reveal that Steam now has over 200 million monthly active users, making it over 50% larger than PlayStation.

Almost 50% of Steam Players Are Completely Fine With AI Usage In Games, Reveals Survey

As revealed by a recent survey, 43% of Steam players have no issue buying games with an AI disclosure on the platform.

Microsoft Expected 77 Million Game Pass Subscribers In 2026, But It Only Has 30 Million

Microsoft expected Xbox Game Pass to amass 77 million subscribers by 2026, but the service has only attained around 30 million users.

Far Cry 7 Reportedly Features High-Stakes PvEvP Extraction Shooter Gameplay After Internal Reboot

A Ubisoft leaker with a reliable track record says Far Cry 7 will feature a high-stakes PvEvP scavenge and extraction survival gameplay loop.

Xbox Has Laid Off Almost Every Coder At Doom Studio Id Software, Reveals Dev

A veteran game developer revealed on X that almost all of id Software's coding team has been fired by Xbox in this latest round of layoffs.

Sony Faces A €400 Million Lawsuit Over Abandoning Discs And Price Control Allegations

A Dutch consumer group is suing Sony for over 400 million euros, arguing that ending discs would give Sony total price control over games.

Asha Sharma Wants Xbox To Reach 1 Billion Players Everyday

New Xbox boss Asha Sharma has revealed that she wants the gaming giant to reach one billion players each day.
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