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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

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Fans online are mocking Sony for its digital-only strategy by using a video the company made 13 years ago to ridicule game sharing on Xbox.

Former Sony CEO Says AI-Based DLSS 5 Is Just A Party Trick That Will Fall Apart Quickly

Ex-Sony boss clarifies that AI gaming tools like DLSS 5 are just a party trick that fall apart if you examine them hard enough.

Developers Are Furious With Sony Over Digital-Only Move, Studios Were Blindsided Says Analyst

According to an analyst, developers are not happy with Sony for announcing the termination of physical game discs starting in 2028.

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.
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Sony Once Mocked Digital Game Sharing, And 13 Years Later, The Joke Hits Differently

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Fans online are mocking Sony for its digital-only strategy by using a video the company made 13 years ago to ridicule game sharing on Xbox.
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A former PlayStation executive has shared his first impressions of the Steam Machine, criticizing the hardware for its performance.
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Former Sony CEO Says AI-Based DLSS 5 Is Just A Party Trick That Will Fall Apart Quickly

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Ex-Sony boss clarifies that AI gaming tools like DLSS 5 are just a party trick that fall apart if you examine them hard enough.
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Developers Are Furious With Sony Over Digital-Only Move, Studios Were Blindsided Says Analyst

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According to an analyst, developers are not happy with Sony for announcing the termination of physical game discs starting in 2028.
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Fans Threaten To Abandon PlayStation Following Shift Away From Physical Discs

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PlayStation has recently confirmed that it will soon end production of physical discs, and fans have not taken well to this news at all.