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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

Sony PS5 Consoles And PS Portal Get A Massive Price Hike In Southeast Asia

Sony has now announced a new price increase for PS5 consoles, PS Portal, and accessories in Southeast Asia, effective starting May 1, 2026.

Alien Isolation 2: Yet Another Major IP Adopts UE5 To Fan’s Disappointment

The Alien Isolation sequel is moving away from Creative Assembly's proprietary Cathode Engine in favor of the standardized Unreal Engine 5.

AC Black Flag Resynced Will Be Full of Gore, Producer Assures It Won’t Be Censored

AC Black Flag Resynced producer Justin Ng confirms that gameplay in the reveal was toned down, but the final launch will be uncensored.

AC Black Flag Resynced’s Parkour Flow Feels Janky Compared To Classic Release

The parkour in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced suffers from stuttering in momentum, a new comparison with the original release reveals.

Far Cry TV Series Won’t Adapt Any Games, Lead Says Players Don’t Watch Cutscenes Anyways

Far Cry series showrunner Noah Hawley says his show won't adapt any of the games; he argues gamers don't care about the cutscenes and story.

Assassin’s Creed Hexe Suffers Second Major Leadership Exit As Game Director Jumps Ship

Assassin's Creed Hexe has now suffered yet another huge setback, with its game director Benoit Richer leaving the game mid-development.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Has Now Sold 8 Million Copies In A Year

Sandfall Interactive has announced that Expedition 33 has now sold 8 million copies worldwide in just one year.

Microsoft Is Reportedly Laying Off Almost 9,000 Employees Via Voluntary Buyouts

Microsoft is planning to get rid of 8,750 US employees through its voluntary buyout program and will start offering it in May.

Xbox Pricing Will Be More Affordable Moving Forward, Promise Executives

Executives Asha Sharma and Matt Booty have promised that all products under the Xbox branding will be more affordable from now on.

BioWare Is So Busy Developing Mass Effect 5 That It Doesn’t Have Time For Teasers, Says Developer

A BioWare developer has said that the studio has been busy working on Mass Effect 5, and hence doesn't have time to release teasers.

9 Out Of 10 Studios, Including Capcom, Are Using AI But Not Disclosing It, Says Google Executive

A Google executive stated that at least nine out of ten studios are using AI tools but not disclosing it due to fear of backlash.

Pearl Abyss Drops Largest Crimson Desert Update Yet, Finally Adds Difficulty Settings

Pearl Abyss just released Patch 1.04 for Crimson Desert, and the new update has added the much-wanted difficulty settings to the game.

Xbox Project Helix Will Be As Powerful As A $3,000 PC, Says Insider

An Insider has stated that Xbox Project Helix will be worth the $1,200 price tag, as the console is similar to a $2,000-$3,000 gaming PC.

Bloober Team Set for Q2 2026 Showcase, Expected To Show Resident Evil-Inspired IP

Bloober Team is expected to hold major presentations during the summer, where it will reveal multiple of its in-development projects.

Xbox Reportedly Plans To Make Game Pass More Flexible, Will Let You Pick Features & Pricing

A new report reveals that Microsoft is considering making Game Pass more flexible by letting players decide what they want in the package.
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