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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

Pragmata Almost Got Cancelled Because Capcom Hated The Early Build

Key Pragmata developers have revealed that the title was almost cancelled because Capcom hated the early build.

PlayStation Won’t Rush PS6 To Counter Xbox Project Helix; Will Consider Market Conditions

In the latest Q&A meeting, PlayStation says it won't compete with Xbox in launching PS6 with Project Helix, as market conditions matter more.

Xbox Says It Won’t Cut Investment From Games As It Moves To Cancel Multiple Projects

Xbox clarifies in a new statement that it won't cut the overall investment from games, even despite its choice to cancel multiple projects.

Microsoft Is Set To Layoff Around 5,500 Employees Including Xbox Staff Next Week

Microsoft is set to cut around 5,500 jobs, including those at Xbox, in a new round of layoffs that will affect 2.5% of its workforce.

PlayStation Aims To Launch One AAA Tentpole Game Per Year

Sony clarifies in its latest Q&A investor meeting that PlayStation aims to launch at least one AAA tentpole game per year.

State Of Decay 3 Developer Under Threat of Closure By Xbox, Game Could Be Cancelled

State of Decay 3 developer Undead Labs could be getting shut down as part of Asha Sharma's Xbox reset, leading to the game's cancellation.

Analyst: GTA 6 Is Not Expected To Run At 60 FPS, Even On PS5 Pro

Digital Foundry clarifies that GTA 6 will not have a 60 FPS mode even on the PS5 Pro, instead aiming for 30 and 40 FPS modes instead.

Sony Doesn’t Plan To Sell Next-Gen Hardware At A Significant Loss

During a Q&A session for its Game and Network Services, Sony revealed that it doesn't plan to sell next-gen hardware at significant losses.

Up To 80% Of Global AAA Game Launch Sales On Consoles Comes From PlayStation, Analyst Claims

A renowned industry analyst clarifies that up to 80% of AAA game launch console sales come from PlayStation rather than Xbox.

GTA 6 Made $1 Billion In Pre-Order Revenue In Its First Hour, Report Reveals

A new report reveals that GTA 6 has earned over $1 billion in pre-order revenue in its first hour alone, breaking industry records.

Elder Scrolls And Fallout Sequels Will Disappoint Fans Due To Shorter Dev Cycle, Says Skyrim Lead

Skyrim lead designer Bruce Nesmith has stated that Microsoft's plan to accelerate Elder Scrolls and Fallout sequels will disappoint fans.

Xbox Dismisses Claim That PS5 Has 8x More GTA 6 Pre-Orders: “Wait For Real Data”

An Xbox spokesperson has revealed that PlayStation isn't outnumbering the company 8:1 in GTA 6 pre-orders like previous reports stated.

Valve Says New Steam Machines Will Launch Faster Than Steam Deck

Valve has confirmed in a new interview that new Steam Machine models, with better specifications, will launch faster than Steam Deck.

Cyberpunk 2 Lead Says The Industry Is Imploding After Bungie Layoffs, Offers Jobs At CDPR

Cyberpunk 2 game director Paweł Sasko stated that it feels like the industry is imploding due to the frequency and scale of recent job cuts.

Xbox Has Reportedly Suspended Adding Third-Party Games On Game Pass, Insider Claims

A notable insider claims that Xbox has reportedly frozen plans to bring any third-party titles to Game Pass for the forseeable future.
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End of an Era: Sony Is Saying Goodbye to Games on Discs

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Sony confirms that it's abandoning production of games on disc starting from 2028 and that all games will be sold digitally then.
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Pragmata Almost Got Cancelled Because Capcom Hated The Early Build

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Key Pragmata developers have revealed that the title was almost cancelled because Capcom hated the early build.
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PlayStation Won’t Rush PS6 To Counter Xbox Project Helix; Will Consider Market Conditions

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In the latest Q&A meeting, PlayStation says it won't compete with Xbox in launching PS6 with Project Helix, as market conditions matter more.
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Xbox Says It Won’t Cut Investment From Games As It Moves To Cancel Multiple Projects

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Xbox clarifies in a new statement that it won't cut the overall investment from games, even despite its choice to cancel multiple projects.
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Microsoft Is Set To Layoff Around 5,500 Employees Including Xbox Staff Next Week

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Microsoft is set to cut around 5,500 jobs, including those at Xbox, in a new round of layoffs that will affect 2.5% of its workforce.