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

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Gets $100 Price Cut, Now Cheaper Than Steam Deck

The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally is currently retailing for the discounted cost of $499.99, a $100 decrease from its original price tag.

Starfield Fails To Debut In The Top 10 Of PS5 Best-Sellers Chart

According to senior journalist, Starfield was the 16th best-selling title on the PlayStation Store on its launch day of April 7, 2026.

Ever Wanted To Be In A Video Game? PlayStation Is Making It Happen

PlayStation has announced that it is going to give fans an opportunity to appear in first-party titles through The Playerbase initiative.

New Resident Evil Movie Is ‘Practically’ Not Related To Games At All, Private Screening Reveals

The Resident Evil film has apparently nothing to do with the games besides a few easter eggs and recognizable monsters, which raises concerns.

Intel Is Reportedly Increasing CPU Prices Again In May, The Third Price Hike Of 2026

According to a Chinese market research firm, Intel is preparing for another CPU price increase across its entire portfolio.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Supports Almost 3000 Games Including The Xbox First-Party Lineup

Xbox has added 50 new titles to the Stream Your Own Game feature on the Game Pass, meaning that users can now play 2,816 titles on the go.

The First Platinum In Crimson Desert Took Almost 300 Hours And Over Two Weeks Of Playtime

According to PSN Profiles, the first player to attain the platinum trophy in Crimson Desert had to play the game for 285 hours.

Valve Working On A Steam ‘Framerate Estimator’ To Predict How Well A Game Runs Before You Buy

New datamining reveals that Valve is developing a Steam FPS estimator system to predict the amount of FPS each title can get on your PC.

State of Decay 3 to be Darker and More Serious, Ditches Goofy Elements of Previous Game

The head of Undead Labs, Philip Holt, reveals that State of Decay 3 is shaping up to have a more serious but hopeful tone than the last title.

New Alien Game Not Impacted By Eidos Montreal Layoffs, Still In Development Claims Insider

While speaking on the Insider Gaming podcast, Tom Henderson stated that the Alien game from Eidos Montreal is still in development.

Crimson Desert Is Still The Best-Selling Title On Steam Two Weeks After Launching

According to the Steam global top sellers ranking, Crimson Desert is the best-selling title on the platform over two weeks after launching.

Developers Are Afraid To Say No To Todd Howard And Its Hurting Bethesda’s Performance, Says Former Developer

Former Bethesda artist Dennis Mejillones has said that people at Bethesda are afraid to say no to Todd Howard, and it's hurting the studio.

Sony Now Officially Dialing Back Multiplatform Strategy, Begins Removing Mentions Of PC From PlayStation Studios

It appears that Sony is now officially pulling back on following the multiplatform strategy for its PlayStation ecosystem.

Take-Two Lays Off AI Development Head And Other Employees In The Company’s AI Division

Luke Dicken, the head of AI at Take-Two Interactive, revealed on LinkedIn that he has been laid off by the company alongside his team.

The Last Of Us Multiplayer Title Was Cancelled Despite Being 80% Complete After 7 Years Of Development

Vinit Agarwal, an ex-game director at Naughty Dog, revealed that The Last of Us multiplayer title was 80% complete when it got cancelled.

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Memory Market Rises: Micro Center Lists 128GB DDR5 RAM Above GPU Prices, 8TB SSD Hits $3,000

Due to high demand for AI, memory prices have increased again, making 128GB DDR5 RAM more expensive than the RTX 5090.

Upcoming Fable Game Has Been Internally Delayed, Claims Insider

Fable was recently showcased in depth and was announced for an autumn 2026 release.  An insider has claimed that the game has now...

Just Around 2% of Crimson Desert Players Have Completed The Main Story So Far

Only around 2% of Crimson Desert players have completed the main story, highlighting the focus towards exploration and combat.

Insider Suggests No GTA 4 Remaster In Development Despite Past Rumors

A new report suggests that despite recent rumors of a GTA 4 remaster, it is currently not in development at Rockstar Games.

A 2022 Build Of The Upcoming Metro Game Has Leaked Online And Fans Are Glad It Was Cancelled

A playable build of the cancelled iteration of Metro 4 has leaked online, and fans are relieved that this version was canned.