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

At Least 10 Studios Have Pitched A Bloodborne Sequel Or Spin-Off To Sony, Says Former PlayStation Developer

Brandon Sheffield has revealed that at least 10 studios pitched a sequel, spinoff, or a remake based on Bloodborne.

Marathon Beta Gets Rated 3.04/5 On PSN, Lower Than Concord And Dustborn

The Marathon open beta has ended up with quite a negative rating. Many players are unhappy with the overall shooter experience.

Marathon’s Player Count Plummets By More Than 50% In Just One Day On Steam

Marathon currently has 33k concurrent users on Steam, more than 50% lower compared to its 76k player peak from one day ago.

Assassin’s Creed Hexe Could Feature The Return Of Ezio, Release Planned For Holiday 2027 Says Insider

Tom Henderson has said that it was planned for Ezio to return in Assassin's Creed Hexe and that the game is planned to launch in 2027.

Resident Evil Requiem Peaks At 267k Concurrent Players On Steam, Highest In Franchise History

Resident Evil Requiem has reached a concurrent player count of 267k on Steam, making it the IP's most successful launch on the platform.

Resident Evil Requiem Claims No.1 Spot On Steam Global Top Sellers Chart Ahead Of Launch

Resident Evil Requiem has become the best-selling paid title on the Steam global top sellers chart ahead of its release

Ubisoft CEO Defends Against Nepotism Claims, Says It “Was Created As A Family Company”

The Ubisoft CEO has defended against nepotism claims about Charlie Guillemot's role as co-CEO of Assassin's Creed-focused Vantage Studios.

Marathon Cheaters Will Be Hit With Lifetime Ban, Says Bungie

In a post on X, Bungie revealed that anyone who is caught cheating in Marathon will be permabanned from the game.

Ubisoft CEO Promises Continued Layoffs, Says New Strategy Will Fix Post-Pandemic Struggles at Studio

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot makes it clear that further restructuring and voluntary departures are expected as Ubisoft continues to adapt.

The Witcher 4 Has Brought Expedition 33’s Cinematic Animator On Board To Develop The Game

Lucie Hennet, the cinematic animator for Expedition 33, has joined CD Projekt Red after leaving her post at Sandfall Interactive.

Sony Patents PSSR Breakthrough To Eliminate FPS Drops And Lower Internal Resolution In Games

A new Sony patent discusses real-time quantization upgrade for PSSR to dynamically switch between different CNN precisions based on GPU load.

New Xbox Boss Says She Hears Fans Who Want Xbox Titles To Stay Exclusive To The Platform

A fan on X complained to Asha Sharma that important titles should stay Xbox exclusives, with the new CEO saying "hear you" in reply.

Nioh 3 Becomes Fastest-Selling Game In The Series, Surpasses 1 Million Sales Shortly After Launch

Nioh 3 has already sold more than 1 million copies around the globe, becoming the fastest-selling title in the series.

PlayStation Boss Blames Bluepoint Closure On The Challenging Industry

In a staff email obtained by Kotaku, Hermen Hulst revealed that Bluepoint's closure is due to the industry's challenging environment.

Console Software Sales Hit An All-Time High As The Industry Earned $195 Billion From Gaming In 2025

Software sales rose by 5.3% in the global gaming market last year, with console software reaching a record-high gross of $41.6 billion. 

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Take-Two has revealed that it plans to release BioShock's spiritual successor, Judas, and 3 new core IPs between fiscal year 2027-2029.

Why 007 First Light Has Everyone So Excited

Ahead of its release, 007 First Light is shaping up to be a truly special title for the games industry in 2026.

Ubisoft Getting Backlash For Censoring Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

Players are heavily criticizing Ubisoft for censoring characters in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and for very low-quality textures.

Xbox Player Voice Already Showing Results: Implements First Change In 3 Days

Following the announcement of Xbox Player Voice, Microsoft has already addressed a prominent piece of consumer feedback.

50% of Take-Two’s Revenue Now Comes From Mobile—Not Console or PC

Take-Two's FY26 report notes that the conglomerate's 50% net revenue came from the mobile platform, with PC and consoles making up the rest.