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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

There’s An Opportunity To Compete With GTA Because Everyone Has Given Up, Ex-Rockstar Dev Says

Ex-Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij says there's an opportunity to compete with GTA now that everyone has stopped trying.

A GTA Set In Tokyo Almost Happened But Idea Was Later Scrapped, Former Dev Admits

The former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij claims that a GTA set in Tokyo was almost approved for development.

Technical Analyst Reports Xbox Game Videos Drew “Very Little Views” in 2025

Digital Foundry member Alex Battaglia revealed that the channel's coverage of Xbox video games in 2025 barely garnered any views.

GTA 6 Price Hike Would Be a Smart Move Given The Game’s Hype, Analyst Says

Video Game Insights' Vic Bassey claims that it would be wise for Take-Two to pursue a price hike for GTA 6, although $100 might be too much.

Xbox Series Sales Collapse in 2025, Falling to Just 1.8 Million Units Sold

The Xbox Series X and Series S consoles have only sold 1.7 million units around the globe in 2025, selling less than 2017's Nintendo Switch.

Battlefield 6 Faces Player Backlash Over Gen-AI Art Despite Devs’ No-AI Promise

Battlefield 6 has come under fire by players for using art that is allegedly generated using generative AI.

Valve Moves Steam to 64-Bit, Leaving Windows 7 and 32-Bit Users Behind After 1st Jan 2026

Valve has finally updated the Steam client to 64-bit, which means better client performance for users as 32-bit support nears its end.

Blizzard President Confirms Plans To Release One To Two Major Projects Annually

While talking to Bloomberg, Johanna Faries revealed that Blizzard wants to release one to two "big things" every calendar year.

Hideo Kojima Aims to Create a New Genre, Drawing Inspiration from Sci-Fi and Westerns

Hideo Kojima claims in an interview that he wants to pioneer a whole new genre, which may be inspired by sci-fi or western themes.

RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB Production Could Be Discontinued Due To Growing VRAM Prices

A new report reveals that Nvidia might discontinue the production of its RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB variant due to increasing VRAM costs.

63% Of Gamers Are Highly Negative Towards Generative AI, Especially The Younger Demographic

Quantic Foundry conducted a survey, which revealed that 63% of players hold a "very negative" opinion of generative AI usage in development.

25% of Steam’s Revenue In 2025 Came From Indie Titles

According to data shared by Alinea Analytics, Indie games accounted for 25% of Steam's overall revenue this year.

CD Projekt Red Won’t Replace Devs With AI, Boss Says It Won’t Make The Witcher 5

CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michal Nowakowski claims the studio won't replace devs with AI because it can't make whole games despite being helpful.

Ark 2 Won’t Arrive Until 2028 – Studio Wildcard Confirms a Long Wait for Fans

Studio Wildcard co-founder Jeremy Stieglitz confirms that Ark 2 won't be launching until 2028, much to the shock of fans.

Less Is More: Phantom Blade Zero Developers Inspired By Expedition 33’s Approach

Phantom Blade Zero director Soulframe Liang says the Expedition 33 team advised him to streamline and polish the game to ensure success.
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There’s An Opportunity To Compete With GTA Because Everyone Has Given Up, Ex-Rockstar Dev Says

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Ex-Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij says there's an opportunity to compete with GTA now that everyone has stopped trying.
News

A GTA Set In Tokyo Almost Happened But Idea Was Later Scrapped, Former Dev Admits

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The former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij claims that a GTA set in Tokyo was almost approved for development.
News

Technical Analyst Reports Xbox Game Videos Drew “Very Little Views” in 2025

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Digital Foundry member Alex Battaglia revealed that the channel's coverage of Xbox video games in 2025 barely garnered any views.
Features

Why 16GB VRAM No Longer Feels Safe

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Modern PC games are hitting 16GB VRAM limits at 1440p, exposing inefficient asset pipelines, console-first design, and confusing GPU specs.
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Nioh 3 Releases February 6th 2026: Heres Why Im Excited

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Nioh 3 brings deeper combat, a bigger story, and improved co-op. Let's dive right into the hype surrounding its release.