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

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Xbox Fans Upset With Gears of War Reloaded Releasing On PlayStation

After the Gears of War remaster reveal, many Xbox fans have expressed frustration online because the game is also releasing on PlayStation.

Sony Secures Full Control Of PlayStation Operations In China To Strengthen Its Console Business

Sony now fully controls PlayStation in China, as consoles will be supplied directly in the region without any middlemen.

Sony Patents To Expedite Development of Game Remasters Using AI

Sony has published a new patent that discusses using AI to quickly remaster games by overlaying better visuals on top of existing gameplay.

Japanese Games Are Successful Because They Can Only Be Developed In Japan, Says Ex-PlayStation Boss

The former PlayStation boss, Shuhei Yoshida, says that Japanese games are successful because only Japanese people can develop them this well.

Clair Obscur Is The Perfect Balance Between Ambition Of An AAA Game And AA Budget, Says Ex-PlayStation Boss

Ex-PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida says Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an ideal balance between the ambition of an AAA game and an AA budget.

Battlefield 5 Has Sold More Than 14 Million Copies Globally

Battlefield 5 has sold over 14 million copies worldwide since its release back in November 2018, as confirmed by the narrative director.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sets New Peak Of 129K Steam Players 10 Days After Release

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has hit a new concurrent player peak on Steam, ten days after releasing, as it amassed 129,461 players.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Currently Selling 2x Faster Than The Biggest JRPGs

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold over 2x faster than iconic JRPGs like Persona 5 Royal, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and Persona 3 on Steam.

Xbox Game Prices To Reach Up To $80 Later This Year After Latest Price Hikes

Microsoft has revealed new price hikes for Xbox first-party games that will cost up to $80 starting from the holiday season later this year.

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Chances For Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 DLC Or Sequel Are “Good” Thanks To Fan Reception

the lead writer of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has stated that there is now a good chance a DLC or sequel of the RPG will enter production.

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While talking to Famitsu, Yoko Taro stated that all game creators will be unemployed in 50 years, all thanks to the implementation of AI.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Surpasses 115K Active Players On Steam 3 Days After Launch

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has kept rising in popularity since its launch three days ago, now gaining over 115k active Steam players.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Boss Says Making DLCs For Games Is Boring And Without Passion

While talking to GameSpot, Swen Vincke, the CEO of Larian and the RPG's director, stated that the studio is not in the DLC business.

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