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

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Resident Evil Requiem Will Be Less Scary Than RE7, But Still An Improvement Over Village

Resident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi says that Capcom has toned down the horror in the game since players found RE7 too scary.

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.

More Than 50% Of Developers Now Consider Generative AI Negative For The Industry, Up 22% From Last Year

As per GDC's 2026 report, 52% of game developers are against the use of generative AI in any shape or form during production.

Konami Confirms It’s Developing A “Brand-New” Silent Hill Game Besides Silent Hill 1 Remake

In its Q3 FY26 earnings reports, Konami revealed that it is currently developing a "brand-new" title based on the Silent Hill IP.

Tomb Raider Catalyst Will Be The First Open-World Game In The Series, Claims Insider

As per insider V Scooper, Tomb Raider Catalyst is going to be the first open-world game in the franchise with a seamless map.

Microsoft Argues Xbox Gaming Revenue Declined Sharply Due To Its Poor First-Party Lineup

Microsoft chief financial officer Amy Hood says the gaming revenue of Xbox declined in FY26 Q2 because of its lacking first-party lineup.

RE Requiem Director Is Interested In Making A New Resident Evil Revelations Game

The Resident Evil Requiem director stated that he would be interested in making a modern Revelations game that follows other characters.

DDR4 Prices Are Rising Even Faster Than DDR5 As DRAM Buyers Scramble To Buy Remaining Stock

A new report shows that DDR4 prices have shot up by a whopping 172% recently, while DDR5 prices have risen by 76% instead.

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Crucial initially accepted a user's warranty replacement, then denied it, only offering a refund, and even refused to send back his RAM!

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An Asian retailer has revealed that the Phantom Blade Zero physical will indeed come with a disc, as it isn't skipping a physical release.

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