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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

One In Three AAA Devs Are Still Working On Live-Service Games Despite Genre Decline

A massive survey by GDC has revealed that at least one in three developers are currently working on live-service titles despite recent flops.

BioWare Is Already Back, Assisting With Battlefield Development After Veilguard Failure

According to the LinkedIn profile of Harel Eilam, some of the BioWare staff including him are working on the next Battlefield with DICE.

80% Devs Are Currently Targeting PC Market Instead Of Consoles, Reveals Major Survey

A new survey by GDC has revealed that 80% of the 3000 surveyed developers are currently working on PC games instead of console ones.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Dev Calls Fans ‘Grifters’ Over Woke Backlash, Claims Sales Remain Strong

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 developer is directly calling out fans for the anti-woke backlash, calling them nothing more than grifters.

Nintendo Chose To Sacrifice Average Salary Instead Of Laying Anyone Off In 2024

Nintendo might have had to sacrifice average salary last year, but it still held on to almost every employee and didn't lay off anyone.

Doom: The Dark Ages Will Use Ray Tracing To Upgrade FPS Gameplay Like Never Before

A new report confirms that Doom: The Dark Ages is among the first titles to use ray tracing technologies to upgrade more than just visuals.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Sits at 98th on Steam Wishlist Two Months From Launch

Assassin's Creed Shadows is behind indie titles and even a Euro Truck Simulator 2 DLC at no.98 on the Steam Global Wishlist.

98% Of Devs Making Next Battlefield Did Not Work On Previous Games, It’s Claimed

An alleged former Dice dev suggests that 98% of the team involved with the next Battlefield has not created any past games in the series.

The Blood Of Dawnwalker Director Says Devs Left CDPR Because ‘They Had Crazy Ideas’

The Witcher 3 director and Rebel Wolves boss, Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, explains that the devs left CDPR because they want to evolve the genre.

Capcom Should Top Its Winning Streak Off With Dino Crisis Remake

While I celebrate Onimusha and Okami's return, I still can't shake the lament of Dino Crisis' abandonment; Capcom ought to do something.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Preview Impressions Are Quite Positive Ahead of Embargo

Many Assassin's Creed Shadows preview impressions are turning out to be quite positive ahead of the embargo.

Overall Console Sales Fell By A Staggering 21% In Europe Last Year

A new report by GSD has revealed that console sales suffered a lot in the European region last year, declining by a massive 21%.

Game Pass Needs To Triple In Size By 2030 To Reach Its Goal of 100 Million Subscribers

Analysis reveals that Xbox Game Pass only stands a chance at reaching 100 million subscribers by 2023 if it triples in size at least.

New Halo Games Already Being Playtested; Announcement Coming This Year

A credible Halo insider claims that Xbox is already playtesting new Halo games and will make an announcement later this year.

Hideo Kojima Discusses His Future As Studio’s Upcoming Project Enters ‘Crunch Time’

Hideo Kojima has clarified that one of his upcoming projects has now entered crunch time while he contemplates his future.
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The Witcher 4 Won’t Show Up At Game Awards 2025, CDPR Confirms

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Cyberpunk 2077 Hits 35 Million Sales, Beating The Witcher 3’s Sales In The Same Period

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Cyberpunk 2077 continues to soar high, reaching 35 million total sales, according to CDPR's latest earnings report.
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God of War Devs’ Secret AAA Project Has Now Hit Mid-Production Milestone

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God of War devs' next game, which is currently an unannounced AAA title, has left concept stage and hit mid-production as per a new listing.
Features

The Cost of Free-to-Play: Monetization in Game Design

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A quick look at how popular free-to-play games like Fortnite use in-game monetization through cosmetics, battle passes, and gacha systems.
Peripherals

QCY H3S Review: Solid Performance And Comfort

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