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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

Bend Studios Live Service Title Made No Progress In 3 Years Says Ex-Dev, Cancellation Was Expected

An animator working on the live-service Bend Studios title, the team did not make enough substantial progress in the 3 years of development.

Halo Co-Creator Says Trump’s Master Chief Post “Makes Him Sick”

Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has said that he found the use of Halo imagery from Trump and ICE extremely abhorrent.

Double Dragon Revive Fails To Impress Fans of The Legendary Franchise

Double Dragon Revive Is getting scathing reviews, with many saying the game forgot to bring the soul of the series.

The Outer Worlds 2 Makes Fun of Players Who Buy The Premium Edition

If you bought the premium edition of The Outer Worlds 2, which is $99.99, the game says you have the flaw of consumerism.

Xbox Is Actively Helping Kojima Build OD’s Gameplay In Unreal Engine 5

Phil Spencer has stated that Xbox Game Studios is helping Hideo Kojima develop OD by working on the gameplay and technical aspects.

Original Halo Dev Unhappy With Campaign Evolved, Calls Remakes Soul Destroying Cash Grabs

Jaime Griesemer posted on X to criticise Halo Campaign Evolved, calling the remake a soul-destroying project only made for the money.

Battlefield 6 Becomes One Of The Most Successful Premium Games On PC

According to Circana Analyst Mat Piscatella, Battlefield 6 has become one of the most successful AAA launches on PC in history.

Metroid Prime 2 Remake Could Be Next As Nintendo Revisits Classic Titles

In Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, producer Kensuke Tanabe hints that a remake of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes could be a reality.

Xbox Adoption In Japan Has Increased By 20% Over The Last Year

Phil Spencer revealed that the number of hours played on Xbox devices in Japan has increased by a whopping 20% In Just one year.

Microsoft Now Actively Watches Your Gameplay On PCs To Train Its Gaming Copilot

Microsoft's new Gaming Copilot AI apparently automatically sends screenshots of your gameplay to use that data for AI model training.

The Division Dev Announces Layoffs, 2nd Ubisoft Studio To “Restructure” After Tencent Investment

Massive Entertainment, developer of The Division games, has announced on X that it is going to lay off staff for long-term planning.

2025 Steam Data Shows 40% of Games Failed to Make Even $100

40% of the total releases on Steam this year generated less than $100, which is the amount developers pay Valve to launch the game.

Steam Research Shows Indie Games Have Very Low Wishlist-To-Sales Ratio

Unique indie titles tend to underperform when it comes to translating wishlists to sales, while franchise titles exceed expectations.

Marathon’s Failed Playtest Helped Arc Raiders Beta Succeed, Says Design Director

Design director Virgil Watkins has said that Marathon's April playtest helped the team make Arc Raiders better, as they knew what not to do.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins GOTY And 3 Other Awards At Thailand Game Show

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has already won multiple awards in the Thailand Game Show 2025, including one for the Best RPG Game.
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Lian Li Vertical GPU Kit V4 White Review: A Game Changer

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The Lian Li Vertical GPU Kit V4 is a highly versatile mount that does a lot more than just hold your graphics card sideways. For about $81, it stands out by offering unique height and tilt adjustments to perfectly position your card, along with a heavy-duty support arm that prevents sagging and built-in RGB lighting for extra style. Most importantly, the included PCIe 5.0 riser cable delivers flawless gaming performance with zero noticeable frame drops.
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RPCS3 Hits Optimization Milestone with Up to 7% FPS Boost Across All CPUs

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RPCS3 achieves a major milstone boosting PS3 emulation performance by 5-7%, improving FPS, stability, and SPU in demanding titles on all CPUs.
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Mass Effect TV Show Undergoing Rewrites To Make it More Accessible For Non-Gamers

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Mass Effect TV Show is currently going through major rewrites to make the show more accessible for players who haven't played the games.
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Valve Working On A Steam ‘Framerate Estimator’ To Predict How Well A Game Runs Before You Buy

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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.
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There Are No Plans For New Prototype Game Despite Recent Rumors, Confirms Insider

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There are currently no plans for a new Prototype game despite rumors suggesting a new title is indeed in development with Alex Mercer.