Shahmeer Sarfaraz

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

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.

GTA 6 Physical Edition Code In Japan To Expire After 170 Days Due To Regional Regulations

New findings reveal the boxed edition code of GTA 6 will expire after 170 days in Japan due to regulations, which is causing controversy.

Warhorse Trademarks Kingdom Come 3, Game To Reportedly Have Multiplayer Elements

Warhorse has trademarked the follow-up to the next Kingdom Come entry, as per a new report. The game might also have multiplayer elements.

Sega COO Thinks Shift to Digital Is Necessary, But They Don’t Plan to Abandon Physical Media

Sega COO Shuji Utsumi says in an interview that the company has no plans to abandon physical editions of its games in the future.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Met Its 1st Year Sales Target In Just 2 Weeks

Ubisoft revealed that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has exceeded the company's annual sales expectations in just 14 days.

Bethesda Took Away Health Insurance For Laid-Off Devs The Day It Announced Fallout 5

Bethesda's labor union OneBGS stated that the company revoked health insurance for laid-off employees on the same day it announced Fallout 5.

South Of Midnight Wins GOTY Award After Compulsion Separates From Xbox

South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games, has won GOTY at the Games for Change festival held in New York, weeks after leaving Xbox.

Steam Deck Sales Have Dropped By 82% After Price Hike, Report Reveals

Steam Deck sales have reportedly fallen by up to 82% after the price hike. It is earning Valve 72% less money than it did last year.

Physical Video Game Sales Hit Their Lowest Point In The US During 2025, Reveals Analyst

Physical video game sales hit their lowest point in two decades during 2025, dropping to around $1.55 billion in the United States.

Horizon 3 Reportedly In Closed Testing Stages, Gameplay Is Solid But Doesn’t Offer Anything New

The third mainline Horizon game is reportedly very well received among internal testers, but it doesn't make any radical changes to gameplay.

Nvidia Reveals New DLSS 5 Details: Multiple Models, Art Style Preservation, And Per-Object Integration

Nvidia has showcased new details about its upcoming DLSS 5 neural rendering model at the SIGGRAPH 2026 event, including multiple models.

Only 7 PS5 Games Have Sold Over 100k Physical Copies This Year In The US

An analyst has revealed that only seven PS5 games have sold over 100k physical copies in 2026 in the United States.

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GTA 6 Dedicated An Entire Team of Writers To The NPC Dialogue

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