Shahmeer Sarfraz

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

GOG Mocks Steam For Not Selling Offline Game Installers

GOG recently took to Twitter to mock Steam over the recent game license controversy, boasting about its sales of offline installers.

With SNK Back In The Game, Capcom vs. SNK 3 Is A Must Now

Who would've guessed SNK would return from the dead? But now that it has and is friends with Capcom again, Capcom vs. SNK 3 needs to happen.

The Return Of Legacy of Kain Is A Cause For Celebration

In an era of needless re-releases, seeing a revival as seemingly impossible as Legacy of Kain re-sparks my hope for other forgotten gems.

Sony Patents To Add Real-Time Sign Language Translator In Its Games

A new Sony patent wants to add a real-time sign language translator in its games to help people with disability communicate seamlessly.

Rather Than A Needless Remake, Sony Should’ve Worked On Until Dawn 2

Sony would rather ruin a beloved PS4 game like Until Dawn with a remake than create something new or revive a genuinely deserving franchise.

Every Passing Day, My Fears Regarding The Elder Scrolls 6 Grow

After seeing Starfield and Shattered Space, my excitement for The Elder Scrolls 6 has turned into the fear of a possible disappointment.

If Tencent Gets Ubisoft, Things Might Not Get All That Better

Tencent might save and fix Ubisoft's current problems, but it might come at the cost of excess monetization and spywares, which is too much.

Splitgate: The PvP Portal Game You Wished You Knew About

Splitgate is a remarkable game that perfectly captures the feeling of Halo and Portal games to provide quick satisfying PvP matches.

It’s About Time Castlevania Gets A New Game, Konami

10 years gone by without a new Castlevania title. Now that Konami is considering stuff other than Pachinko, this series deserves a new game.

The Vehicular Combat Genre Needs To Return, Starting With Twisted Metal

I just want to relive the thrill of destroying the hell out of my enemies' cars for a shady deity once again, is that too much to ask?

EA Patents ‘Personalized Guidance System’ To Help Players Become Pros In Games

EA has published a new patent that wants to bring personalized tutorials for gamers to help them increase their skills and become pros.

Tekken 8 Shows Microtransactions Were The Worst Addition To Fighting Games

Tekken 8 is now charging for a stage, too, adding to my disappointment with fighting games' monetization and my hatred of microtransactions.

Stellar Blade Collaborating With Nier Automata Opens Up Endless Horizons

From uncanny similarities to a proper collab with Nier Automata, Stellar Blade is proudly showing how single-player games can collab, too.

Nixxes Reportedly Working On Another Major Remaster After Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

A Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered developer has seemingly teased that PlayStation is brewing other major remasters behind the scenes.

The Gaming World Is In Serious Need Of Calming Games Like Dave The Diver

Sometimes, one doesn't want to figure out the cure to brain-eating fungi but rather a relaxing adventure, like Dave the Diver

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Rockstar’s Next Game Won’t Take Eight Years, Studio Has Developed Tools To Launch Future Projects Faster

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Marvel’s Wolverine Reportedly Earned $193 Million, Selling 2.5 Million Copies

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How to Separate Gaming, Work and Personal Banking on One Computer

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GTA 6 Pre-Orders Reportedly Surpassed 6 Million Over A Month Before Release

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