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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Embark CEO says the success of Arc Raiders has allowed the studio to fuel the development of two new games because of financial stability.

Bethesda Is “Having Problems” Bringing Starfield To Switch 2 And Cancellation Is Possible, Its Claimed

According to a reliable insider, Starfield's Nintendo Switch 2 port might be cancelled due to Bethesda's difficulties porting the RPG. 

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Valve has revealed that its intention to launch the Steam Machine in the first half of 2026 hasn't changed.

Nintendo Switch 2 Prices To Remain Stable Despite RAM Cost Hike, Says Nintendo President

President Shuntaro Furukawa has stated that the Switch 2 pricing will remain stable for now as the console's profitability hasn't taken a hit.

Cyberpunk 2 Lead Says Third-Person Only Works For Characters Like Kratos And Ellie

The lead dev says third-person wasn't wise for Cyberpunk 2077, purely from a narrative design. V's story felt more intimate in first person.

Crimson Desert Is So Huge That Even The Developers Can’t Figure Out How Long It Will Take To Beat

Crimson Desert PR director Will Powers revealed that it is impossible to put a number on how many hours you can spend in the game.

Sony Patents To Create Personalized Podcasts For Gamers Powered By Gen AI

A new patent published by Sony discusses introducing dynamic podcasts for gamers that are generated using AI to increase immersion.

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Rockstar Is Building a Special Team to Engage With GTA 6 Content Creators and Fans Ahead Of Launch

Rockstar Games is hiring talent to lead a dedicated team to engage with content creators and fan pages ahead of the GTA 6 launch.

Ex-Bethesda Executive Says The Elder Scrolls 6 Needs To Draw Lessons From Baldur’s Gate 3 To Succeed

The lead developer behind many Bethesda offerings says that The Elder Scrolls 6 needs to add meaningful player choices like Baldur's Gate 3.

Beyond Good and Evil 2 Lead Dev Promises To Deliver A ‘Remarkable Game’ As Players’ Concern Rises

The Beyond Good and Evil 2 creative director has reassured fans that the project is not only progressing, but it will be worth the wait.

Sony Patent Teases Adaptive Touch Controller With No Physical Buttons For PS6

A new Sony patent reveals a buttonless controller that works with virtual adaptive buttons that change based on how the user holds it.

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Leaks Suggest GTA 6 Initially Began Development As A PS4 Game

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Research Firm Predicts The End of Sub-$500 Budget PC Segment by 2028

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GTA 6 Title IDs Appear on PlayStation Store, Suggesting Pre-Orders May Go Live Soon

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