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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According to Hollywood Reporter, Paramount has put the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin project on hold.

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Ghost of Yotei took home the Console Game of the Year award at Golden Joystick, beating out fellow PlayStation exclusive Death Stranding 2.

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Dispatch creative director has slammed the use of Gen AI in games, saying only devs who lack creativity find it to be a creative solution.

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Popular indie Megabonk dev has withdrawn from The Game Awards 2025, claiming his project doesn't qualify for the Best Debut Indie nomination.

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Arc Raiders’ Success Proves That Most Gamers Don’t Care About Gen AI In Games, Says Ex-Square Enix Executive

Ex-Square Enix executive Jacob Navok claims that most gamers aren't concerned about the use of Gen AI in games, citing multiple examples.

Steam Sets Yet Another Record, Generates $16.2 Billion In Sales This Year

Credible research firm Alinea Analytics estimates that Steam generated $16.2 billion in sales this year, setting a new record.

Xbox Continues Horrible Run Of 0 First-Party GOTY Nominations For 12th Year Running

For the 12th year in a row, no Xbox first-party title is running for GOTY at The Game Awards, with the publisher getting just 5 nominations.

The Next Silent Hill Game Is Reportedly Set To Launch In Early 2026

A release date leak reveals that Silent Hill Townfall, a collaboration between Konami and Annapurna Interactive, will launch early next year.

Critics Crown MindsEye As 2025’s Lowest-Rated Game On Metacritic

MindsEye has the lowest Metascore out of any other game launched this year, as per a new list released by the review aggregator.

Ubisoft Halted Trading Because It Could Reportedly Be Acquired By Someone

A notable insider reveals that a Ubisoft employee told him that the company has halted trading because it could be acquired soon.

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Death Stranding 2 PC Port Has Been Rated By The ESRB

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