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Shahmeer Sarfaraz

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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

Valve Says New Steam Machines Will Launch Faster Than Steam Deck

Valve has confirmed in a new interview that new Steam Machine models, with better specifications, will launch faster than Steam Deck.

Cyberpunk 2 Lead Says The Industry Is Imploding After Bungie Layoffs, Offers Jobs At CDPR

Cyberpunk 2 game director Paweł Sasko stated that it feels like the industry is imploding due to the frequency and scale of recent job cuts.

Xbox Has Reportedly Suspended Adding Third-Party Games On Game Pass, Insider Claims

A notable insider claims that Xbox has reportedly frozen plans to bring any third-party titles to Game Pass for the forseeable future.

Adjusted For Inflation, GTA 6 Is Actually The Cheapest Installment In The Franchise

New analysis reveals that GTA 6 is actually the cheapest game in the entire franchise when adjusted for inflation.

State of Decay 3 Features 4x Bigger Map, Seamless 4-Player Co-Op, and Larger Communities

State of Decay 3's latest preview reveals new details, such as players being able to manage three settlements together, and more.

Scalpers Are Listing Steam Machine Units For Over $3000

Scalpers are selling Steam Machine PCs at exorbitant pricing on platforms like eBay, targeting gamers who aim to secure these units early.

PlayStation Boss Officially Teases Rumored PS6 Handheld

PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino teased the PS6 handheld, saying that the company should develop a console accessible in multiple locations. 

GTA 6 Pre-Orders Are Selling 6 Times Higher On PS5 Than Xbox

New data reveals that PS5 is outpacing Xbox by 6 to 1 in GTA 6 pre-orders, confirming that Rockstar's marketing with Sony has been a success.

GTA 6 Demand And Component Shortages Could Spark Christmas PS5 And Xbox Shortages

A retailer has stated that there won't be enough consoles during the Christmas period to meet demand due to GTA 6 and memory shortages.

Sony Studios Chief Says Bungie Layoffs Were ‘Necessary’

Sony studios chief clarifies that layoffs were the only way forward for Bungie, even though multiple alternatives were explored.

Micron Signs Agreement To Lock In Record High Memory Prices For Next 5 Years

Micron revealed that it has signed an agreement with 16 clients for its memory products that includes a robust profit margin for the company. 

Project Helix and PS6 Prices Could Top $1,000 as Memory Costs Are Set to Double by 2027

Sony PlayStation 6 could be forced to launch with a $1000+ price tag, as memory prices are expected to double by the fall of next year.

GTA 6 Will Reportedly Feature In-Game Social Media Networks, Reveals Amazon Listing

As per a retail listing, GTA 6 will feature integrated social networks that you can access from your in-game mobile phone.

AMD Engineer Builds A Stronger Steam Machine-Style ITX PC With RTX 5060

An AMD engineer built his own Steam Machine-styled PC with a mini-ITX motherboard, RTX 5060, and a 400W Flex PSU in a similar price range.

Major Poll Reveals 80% of Players Would Buy GTA 6 $100 Ultimate Edition

According to a poll on X, over 80% of fans are planning to purchase the $100 Ultimate Edition of GTA 6 instead of the standard variant.
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The Chipset Tax: Why The B-Series Motherboards Still Beat Flagship Z-Series In Raw Value

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Why pay $500 for useless motherboard features when the B-Series chipsets still remain the undisputed king for building value-for-money gaming PCs?
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Intel Quietly Raises The MSRP of its Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs By Nearly 15%

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Intel has implemented a nearly 15% price hike to two of its Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, and the Ultra 5 250K Plus.
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Xbox Devs Believe Their Biggest Franchises Are Past Their Prime, Report Claims

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A new report suggests that Xbox devs believe Xbox is chasing franchises past their prime and are disappointed with Gears E-Day.
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Sony Once Mocked Digital Game Sharing, And 13 Years Later, The Joke Hits Differently

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Fans online are mocking Sony for its digital-only strategy by using a video the company made 13 years ago to ridicule game sharing on Xbox.
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Former PlayStation Exec Criticizes Steam Machine; Compares It To PS4

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A former PlayStation executive has shared his first impressions of the Steam Machine, criticizing the hardware for its performance.