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

Fans Say AMD’s FSR 4 Redstone Is A Failure, Consider Switching To NVIDIA RTX Series

Fans on Reddit have stated that the AMD FSR 4 Redstone update has been a disappointment, especially due to its slow implementation.

PS6 Handheld Won’t Hold Back Console As RAM Difference Is Merely 30%, Says Insider

An insider has revealed that PS6 won't be held back by the new handheld, as the RAM difference between the two is less than 30%.

Xbox Is Halting The Development Of AI Gaming Tool Copilot, Confirms CEO

Asha Sharma revealed that Xbox will stop developing the AI assistant Copilot for consoles while winding it down on mobiles.

New Steam Controller Is A Huge Success, Entire Stock Sells Out Within 30 Minutes

The new Steam Controller has proven to be incredibly popular, with its entire stock vanishing within 30 minutes after the sales went live.

GTA 6 Needs To Sell At Least 25 Million Copies Day One To Meet Analyst Expectations, Insider Says

A new report claims that GTA 6 needs to sell at least 25 million copies on day one to meet the expectations of analysts and the industry.

Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Won’t Skip Last-Gen Consoles, Claims Insider

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4, which is rumored to be the next entry in the franchise, is currently being playtested on the PlayStation 4.

Devs Are More Worried About Pleasing Influencers Than Gamers, Says Fallout Designer

RPG designer Tim Cain says that developers are now more concerned with earning the approval of influencers and streamers instead of gamers.

Witcher 3 Director Says Titles Like Crimson Desert Are Bringing Back The RPG Golden Age

Konrad Tomaszkiewicz stated that games like Crimson Desert and Expedition 33 remind him of the RPG golden age from the early '90s.

Chinese Modder Builds A PC Large Enough For People To Live Inside

Chinese content creator Soda Baka has created a PC tower large enough to work and play inside, with equally huge fabricated components.

Sony Settles $8 Million Lawsuit In California, US Gamers Set To Receive Payouts

A judge in California has approved a settlement against Sony that requires the company to pay $7.8 million to all affected US gamers.

Smaller Studios Can’t Afford To Make Xbox Ports Due To Limited Demand, Says Dev

The Japanese game developer behind Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin clarifies that it's hard for smaller studios to justify making Xbox ports.

A New Crimson Desert Map Expansion Could Be Coming Soon, New Findings Tease

Pearl Abyss is preparing a map expansion for Crimson Desert, as teased by a nearly completed village discovered in an out-of-bounds area.

Sony Has Even Hiked The Price Of A Refurbished PS5 Consoles By $100

Sony has increased the price of refurbished PS5 slim edition consoles by a whopping $100, with the disc edition now retailing for $550.

Multiple High-Profile AAA PlayStation Titles Failed To Sell A Million Copies On PC

Newly revealed sales numbers show that many of the high-profile PlayStation PC releases failed to reach anywhere close to a million sales.

KCD2 Studio Warhorse Is Hard At Work On A “Huge Immersive RPG”

Kingdom Come Deliverance developer Warhorse revealed that it is hard at work on a new RPG that will be huge, story-driven, and immersive.

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Over 85% Of Gamers Oppose Sony’s Decision To Cancel Physical Copies, Survey Shows

A survey with over 64k votes shows that over 85% of gamers want Sony to walk back its decision to cancel physical copies of games.

Epic CEO Suggests AI Could Have Saved Destiny 2 And Allowed It To Thrive

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Former PS Boss Warns That PS5 Prices Might Never Come Down And It’s The End of Cheap Consoles

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Fans Rush To Cancel PS Plus Following Sony’s Physical Games Decision

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