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

If Reusing Assets Gives Consistent, Quality Titles, I’m All Up For It

You call reusing assets laziness, I call it a powerful weapon in the right hands; FromSoftware and RGG's quality games prove that much.

Ghost Of Yotei With A 2025 Release Is The Perfect Reveal-Release Period

In a time when very early reveals, making fans wait anxiously has become the norm, seeing Ghost of Yotei with a 2025 release was a relief.

The Series’ Fate Rests On Borderlands 4’s Shoulders Now

The Borderlands movie was an epic failure, tarnishing the series' good name, and now it falls upon Borderlands 4 to set things straight.

Ubisoft Needs To Try Something Other Than Open Worlds Now

After failing countless times with the formulaic open-world formula, Ubisoft needs to try something unique, as it did with The Lost Crown.

I Wish The Nintendo Switch Had Better Ports

The Nintendo Switch is a great console, with a lot of sub-par ports from other platforms. Join us in this discussion.

Ubisoft Says Its Goal Isn’t To Push Specific Agenda, Despite Numerous Controversies

Ubisoft assured fans that it is an entertainment company and doesn't want to push any specific narrative besides making enjoyable games.

It’s About Time Atlus Moves On From Persona 5

While Persona 6 fans are desperately waiting for some news, Atlus isn't even ready to move on from Persona 5 yet, which it should.

14 Years Ago, Halo: Reach, Bungie’s Farewell To Halo, Made My Day

From heart-thumping campaigns to havoc-filled multiplayer, Bungie's years of efforts came together in the perfect send-off named Halo: Reach.

Region Locking GOW Ragnarok On PC Is Sony Sabotaging Itself

The self-harming PSN requirement strikes again, as Sony region-locks its most beloved game, GOW Ragnarok, and earns the wrath of fans.

The PS5 Takes The Cake For Most Needless Re-Releases

Rather than producing consistent new titles or reviving deserving IPs, watch Sony fill the PS5 with remasters and remakes of PS4 games.

Even With Game Pass, Microsoft’s Telling You To Pick PC Over Xbox Now

Alongside a price hike, here comes the Xbox Game Pass Standard tier with diminished features, making PC Game Pass that much more attractive.

A New Ace Attorney Entry Is Long Overdue, Capcom

Ace Attorney, the coolest courtroom simulator with references galore deserves a new entry now that all past games have been remastered.

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Amazon Says It’s Ditching DEI, Dismantling Diversity and Inclusion Programs

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Lords Of The Fallen Studio Won’t Implement DEI, Says Its A Commercial Risk

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