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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

Why Jigsaw Puzzles Actually Make Sense for Gamers

Think jigsaw puzzles are boring? Think again. Discover why free jigsaw puzzles are becoming a secret mental reset tool for gamers who want better focus, less tilt, and smarter gameplay.

Steam Machine Could Go As High As $1000 As Valve Is Forced Into A Corner, Analyst Says

Analyst Mat Piscatela says Valve is in a really difficult situation, leaving it no choice but to price Steam Machine to around $1000.

Wildlife Entertainment Has Laid Off Most of Its Staff Following Highguard’s Failure

As revealed by Alex Garner on LinkedIn, most of the team at Highguard developer Wildlight Entertainment was laid off.

Sony Patents To Shrink Size Of 100GB AAA Games To Only ~100MB By Streaming Assets

Sony has published a new patent that talks about reducing the size of games significantly by streaming high-quality assets from a server.

HP Now Renting Gaming Laptops Via Subscriptions To Tackle Memory Crisis

HP has now resorted to renting gaming laptops using a monthly subscription service that starts at the low price of $50.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Has Now Surpassed 5 Million Copies Sold Within First Year

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has performed "well ahead" of the company's expectations, selling more than 5 million copies.

Insider Teases Big Santa Monica Reveal For State of Play: God of War Sequel Or New Sci-Fi IP Expected

A reliable industry insider teases that Santa Monica could have a massive presence in the upcoming PlayStation State of Play event.

A Resident Evil 5 Remake Could Be Announced Soon, New ESRB Rating Teases

A new Resident Evil 5 rating for Xbox Series consoles by ESRB suggests that a rumored remake or remaster could be on the horizon.

Horizon 3 Is Still A Long-Time Away As Guerrilla Is Focused On The Multiplayer Game, Reveals Insider

According to insider Jason Schreier, Horizon 3 is still a long way off from launch, as Guerrilla is now focusing on Horizon Hunters Gathering.

Ubisoft Has Cancelled At Least 25 Games In The Last 8 Years

Ubisoft canned a lot of games in the last 8 years, as mentioned in multiple official reports, credible rumors, and industry leaks.

Embark Is Developing Two New Games Thanks To Arc Raiders’ Success

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. 

Steam Machine Still Set To Launch In The First Half Of 2026 Despite Memory Crisis, Confirms Valve

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.
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