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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

Sony Patents Advanced Cooling Tech To Keep PS6 Cooling Efficient In Both Orientations

A new Sony patent discusses a smarter heat pipe design to help keep the PlayStation 6 cool in both vertical and horizontal orientations.

Mexican Lawmakers To File Antitrust Complaint Against Sony As It Plans To End Disc Production

Mexican lawmakers are stepping up against Sony with an antitrust complaint over the PlayStation Store following the end of disc production.

EA Confirms Need For Speed Is Dead, Criterion Games To Solely Focus On Battlefield

EA has confirmed that no new Need for Speed is in development and that the franchise is essentially on an indefinite hold moving forward.

Xbox Almost Had Its Own Assassin’s Creed Franchise Under Crytek With Ryse: Son of Rome

Crytek's Ryse: Son of Rome was intended to be an Assassin's Creed-like game, with its sequels planned to take place in different locations.

Steam Made Over $11.1 Billion From Game Sales In H1 2026, 14.5% More Than H1 2025

New reported data reveals that Steam has made over $11.1 billion from game sales in the first half of 2026, setting a new record.

A New Doom Is Reportedly In Early Stages Of Development At id Software

A reputed industry insider reveals that id Software is working on a new Doom game, but it is in the early stages of development.

AC Black Flag Resynced Sells 2 Million Copies In 24 Hours, A Million More Than Shadows

Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has rolled over 2 million copies in 24 hours, a million more than Shadows.

PlayStation Disc Games Can Be Up To €50 Cheaper Than Digital Versions, Research Finds

A new report reveals there is a significant price difference between several boxed PlayStation titles compared to their digital counterparts.

Nearly 50% Of PlayStation Players May Switch To PC As Physical Discs Fade, Poll Finds

In a new poll, 45% of PlayStation players stated that they are considering switching to PC, mainly because the company decided to go digital.

Xbox Spent Nearly $80 Billion to Boost Game Pass, but the Service Still Lost Subscribers

A new report reveals that Microsoft spent nearly $80 billion to boost Xbox Game Pass in the last decade, but the service fell short instead.

Microsoft Internally Criticizes Its Day-One Game Pass Strategy As A Failed Bet

Microsoft internally criticised the decision to release first-party AAA games on Xbox Game Pass on day one at no extra cost.

Most PC Gamers Are Against Buying Physical Games From Steam, Say They Prefer Digital Copies Instead

A majority of PC gamers are against a hypothetical physical Steam games market, as they prefer the convenience of digital copies.

Asha Sharma Blames Phil Spencer For Xbox’s Failure, Says The Brand Bought Too Many Studios

Asha Sharma argues that the previous leadership made a lot of wild bets to grow Xbox but forgot to focus on the core business in the process.

Sony President Sold Over 50% of His Shares Days After Fan Backlash For Ending Physical Discs

Sony president Hiroki Totoki sold 56.5% of his company shares just days after facing fan backlash for ending physical disc production.

Elder Scrolls 6 Is Still 2-3 Years Away From Release Despite 8 Years In Development

As revealed by an insider, The Elder Scrolls 6 is at least 2 to 3 years away from release, meaning it could launch in 2028 at the earliest.
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Elder Scrolls 6 Remains Unaffected By Xbox Layoffs, Says Bethesda

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Bethesda claims that its latest layoffs will not slow down ongoing work on The Elder Scrolls 6 despite recent reports.
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No Amount of Backlash Will Get PlayStation To Revert Disc Cancellation, Says Ex-Santa Monica Dev

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PlayStation has moved on from making game discs, and a former Santa Monica Studio writer says that this decision is unlikely to be reverted.
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Bethesda Took Away Health Insurance For Laid-Off Devs The Day It Announced Fallout 5

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Bethesda's labor union OneBGS stated that the company revoked health insurance for laid-off employees on the same day it announced Fallout 5.
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Xbox Sales Explode With 86% Year-Over-Year Growth While PS5 And Switch 2 Slow Down

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Xbox sales have jumped 86% in June 2026 compared to last year while PS5 and Switch 2 sales have started to decline.