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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

Gaming Hardware Costs Surged 16% In The US In Just First Half Of 2026

A notable analyst reveals that the average price of gaming hardware has grown by 16% since January 2026 began in the US alone.

EA To Rack Up 10X More Debt Than Ubisoft As Part Of Saudi Arabia Takeover

EA will be racking up $20 billion in debt following its $55 billion takeover led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

Tencent’s GTA Rival Dies After 6 Years Of Development As 80 Layoffs Hit The Studio

Last Sentinel's development has collapsed, but Tencent says it's changing the creative and development direction for the title.

Crimson Desert Wins Best International Game Award In China At CGIA 2026

Crimson Desert has won the Best International Game award at the China Game Innovation Awards event held during the China Joy Expo.

Spider-Man Games Swing Into Steam Top Sellers Amid Brand New Day Hype

Marvel's Spider-Man titles on Steam are dominating some of the top spots in the Top Sellers list amid the Brand New Day movie hype.

Study: Half of Xbox Series X Discs Need Internet Downloads, PS5 Not Far Behind

A study analyzing hundreds of games reveals that many Xbox Series X and PS5 physical titles need internet downloads to be fully playable.

Sony Offers Official Replacement For Discs, Says It Will Offer Codes In A Box Moving Forward

Sony Chief Financial Officer Lin Tao has confirmed in a statement that the company will offer codes in a box as a replacement for discs.

New Data Shows Xbox Has Negatively Impacted Microsoft Revenue In The Last Fiscal Year

According to an analysis, Xbox was one of the only Microsoft divisions to lose money in fiscal year 2026, recording losses of $1.7 billion.

Xbox Hardware Revenue Falls By 29% In Latest Fiscal Year After Price Hikes

In its Fiscal Year 2026 report, Xbox revealed that hardware revenue dropped by a whopping 29% compared to FY25.

Microsoft May Have Ditched Plans To Add Steam Support In Xbox Helix, Says Insider

According to an insider, Steam integration no longer makes sense for Xbox Helix due to the recent memory crisis and its knock-on effects.

A Cyberpunk Spin-Off Game Based On Edgerunners Anime Was Greenlit By CDPR

A new report reveals that CD Projekt Red partnered with Shantae studio WayForward to develop a 2.5D Cyberpunk brawler based on Edgerunners.

Nvidia Graphic Cards Hiked For Third Time This Year, Cost Increased By 30%

Nvidia has increased the price of its consumer graphics cards by 20-30%, marking its third price hike this year.

Capcom Sold Over 21 Million Game Copies Across Various IPs In Q1 2026, Up From 13 Million YoY

Capcom catalog sales hit a staggering over 21 million units in Q1 2026, compared to over 13 million units in the same quarter last year.

PS5 Users Planning PlayStation Blackout, Will Ditch Consoles For A Week

A game preservation group has requested fans to boycott their PlayStation console for seven days from August 23rd to 30th.

A New Halo Single-Player Title Is In Early Development, Claims Leaker

An insider has revealed that a Halo single-player campaign is currently in early development, alongside a multiplayer title.
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Gaming Hardware Costs Surged 16% In The US In Just First Half Of 2026

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A notable analyst reveals that the average price of gaming hardware has grown by 16% since January 2026 began in the US alone.
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Marvel’s Wolverine Earns Mature Rating For Violence And Gore

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The upcoming Marvel's Wolverine is officially rated for a much harsher tone than most of Insomniac Games' other titles.
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PS4 Fan-Favorite Driveclub Now Runs At 8K Through Emulation

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Driveclub has found new life on PC, with the PS4 rcing exclusive now playable at extreme resolutions through emulation.
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Ex-Rockstar Dev Says Midnight Club 5 Was Cancelled Because It Wasn’t Massive Like GTA

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A former Rockstar Games developer notes that the studio moved on from Midnight Club due to the series not being as big as GTA.
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Beast of Reincarnation Fails to Impress Despite Massive Hype, Get Widely Mixed Reviews

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Beast of Reincarnation had a lot of expectations but has fallen short of its potential.  The title debuted with mixed reviews, with a...