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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Dragon Age veteran Mark Darrah has criticised EA and BioWare in a new video for not giving enough support to the people behind the franchise.

GTA 6 Protagonists And NPCs Story Details Revealed Following Trailer 2 Drop

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Xbox Fans Upset With Gears of War Reloaded Releasing On PlayStation

After the Gears of War remaster reveal, many Xbox fans have expressed frustration online because the game is also releasing on PlayStation.

Sony Secures Full Control Of PlayStation Operations In China To Strengthen Its Console Business

Sony now fully controls PlayStation in China, as consoles will be supplied directly in the region without any middlemen.

Sony Patents To Expedite Development of Game Remasters Using AI

Sony has published a new patent that discusses using AI to quickly remaster games by overlaying better visuals on top of existing gameplay.

Japanese Games Are Successful Because They Can Only Be Developed In Japan, Says Ex-PlayStation Boss

The former PlayStation boss, Shuhei Yoshida, says that Japanese games are successful because only Japanese people can develop them this well.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Currently Selling 2x Faster Than The Biggest JRPGs

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold over 2x faster than iconic JRPGs like Persona 5 Royal, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and Persona 3 on Steam.

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Microsoft has revealed new price hikes for Xbox first-party games that will cost up to $80 starting from the holiday season later this year.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Failure Not Behind Respawn Layoffs And Game Cancellations, Insider Says

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Chances For Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 DLC Or Sequel Are “Good” Thanks To Fan Reception

the lead writer of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has stated that there is now a good chance a DLC or sequel of the RPG will enter production.

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