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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PlayStation Studios CEO Herman Hulst claims that the brand will not play it safe after Concord's failure and wants to continue taking risks.

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Valheim developer Robin Eyre revealed that the studio only had one developer working on bug fixes for 5 months after its breakout success.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake On Nintendo Switch 2 Looks Better Than The PS4 Version

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is the best-looking title on the Nintendo Switch 2 right now, looking even better than the PS4 version.

EA Rebrands Criterion As ‘A Battlefield Studio,’ Signaling Official Departure from Need for Speed

EA has rebranded Criterion Games as a Battlefield studio, suggesting that it is officially pulling away from the Need for Speed franchise.

After Elden Ring, Borderlands 4 Also Allegedly Runs Poorly on Switch 2

Many reports have come forward to suggest that the Gamescom build of Borderlands 4 also ran poorly on Switch 2.

New Tencent AI Tool Accelerates Gaming Art Design From Days To Minutes

Tencent has revealed a new AI tool that accelerates the video game art design and animation production from months and days to mere minutes.

Upcoming Lego Batman Game To Feature An Open World Bigger Than Arkham Knight

A notable leaker has confirmed that the newly announced Lego Batman game is shaping up to have a bigger open world than even Arkham Knight.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Producers Planning More Remakes If Launch Is Successful

Metal Gear Solid 3 remake producers have expressed interest in wanting to revisit more games in the franchise if the launch performs well.

Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Hit By Extreme Frame Rate Issues on PS5 and PS5 Pro

Testing reveals that Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake suffers from frame rate drops on consoles, with the game also looking quite blurry on PS5 Pro.

No Deadlock Open Beta Is Planned For Now, Valve Confirms In New Statement

Valve has confirmed that Deadlock will remain in a closed alpha state for the time, as the studio has no plans for holding an open beta.

New Sony Patent Aims To Simplify Console Game Development Without Devkits

Sony has published a new patent that aims to replace traditional devkits with a regular PCIe card that can be plugged into a regular PC.

Returnal Possibly Coming To Series X|S As Sony Negotiates Tough Demands With Xbox

An insider claims that Sony is currently negotiating tough demands with Xbox to bring Returnal over to the Series X|S consoles in the future.

RPG Is The Most Revenue-Generating Genre Globally, Report Reveals

A new report reveals that the RPG genre is the most revenue-generating category in gaming globally, with shooters coming at a close second.

New Metal Gear Solid Game Now ‘Absolutely Possible’ Even Without Original Staff

Series producer Noriaki Okamura claims that the team working on the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake now feels confident in developing a new game.

PlayStation Now Tells You To Buy Its Games On Xbox To Promote Multiplatform Strategy

After Xbox, PlayStation is further cementing its multiplatform strategy by now directly suggesting gamers buy its portfolio on Xbox.

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