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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

Halo Studios Planned To Release 3 Games In 3 Years But The Workload Turned Out To Be Too Much

Halo Studios intended to launch three new games in three years, but handling multiple projects at once was too much for the leadership.

Valve Reportedly Sells Only Up To 15K Steam Machine Units Every Week, Report Reveals

A new report reveals that Valve reportedly sells anywhere from around 12k to 15k Steam Machine units in an entire week.

Todd Howard Says Bethesda Gets A Lot Of Its “Great Ideas” From Reddit

While addressing fans on Reddit, Todd Howard revealed that Bethesda gets a lot of great ideas from the Reddit community.

Valve Considers Steam Machine A Success, It Never Wanted To Compete With PlayStation And Xbox

An insider has stated that Valve considers the Steam Machine a success because it has different goals compared to traditional console makers.

PlayStation Set To Introduce Regional Pricing, Digital Games May Cost More In Certain Regions

PlayStation will introduce regional pricing to Latin American countries, with an exchange rate that makes games more expensive.

A Destiny-Like Halo MMO Could Be In Development, Teases Studio Head Amid Rumors

It appears that a Destiny-like Halo MMO is being explored by developers, as implied by the studio head amid rumors from multiple insiders.

Sony And Amazon’s God Of War Series Is In Jeopardy, Kratos Actor To Be Recast After Set Accident

The God of War show is facing a massive hurdle as Amazon is set to recast the lead actor playing Kratos following an accident on set.

Ubisoft Planning Large Story DLCs For AC Black Flag Resynced, Confirms Game Director

Ubisoft's head of development Richard Knight confirms that the team is exploring story DLCs for Edward Kennedy in Black Flag Resynced.

Gamestop CEO Dismisses Concerns Over The End Of Discs, Says Physical Games Are Irrelevant

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen dismissed any concerns over Sony ending physical disc production, saying it doesn't matter to the company at all.

Studios Should Start Planning For In-Game Ads During Development, Says EA

EA's head of advertising, Alexander Dao, stated that developing titles with ads in mind could be a huge opportunity for studios worldwide.

Ubisoft Isn’t Even Offering Minimum Compensation To Laid Off AC Black Flag Resynced Devs

The compensation Ubisoft is offering developers at its Barcelona studio, which developed Black Flag Resynced, is below the industry minimum.

Doom: The Dark Ages DLC Development Team Was Fired A Day Before Its Successful Launch

Almost all of the staff who worked on the new Doom: The Dark Ages expansion were let go by Microsoft in its latest round of layoffs.

Digital-Only PS6 Leaves Over 60% Of Countries Without PlayStation Access, As Physical Media Dies

121 countries will have no official way to buy PlayStation games for a digital-only PS6 since the PlayStation Store is unavailable there.

An Assassin’s Creed Hexe DLC Has Already Leaked Before The Game’s Official Reveal

It appears that Ubisoft is already planning a full-on expansion for Assassin's Creed Hexe, as per newly datamined details.

Ex-PlayStation Boss Says Xbox Needs To Thrive As Sony Domination Will Kill Innovation

Former PlayStation CEO Shawn Layden stated that he wants Xbox to be competitive once again, as it will elevate the gaming industry.
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Peripherals

Epomaker HE75 V2 TMR Review

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The Epomaker HE75 V2 TMR is a feature-packed 75% magnetic gaming keyboard that combines competitive gaming performance with a surprisingly enjoyable typing experience. It pairs TMR sensors and factory-lubed Creamy Jade Magnetic Switches with adjustable actuation, an 8000Hz polling rate, tri-mode connectivity, and an 8000mAh battery. Its crystal-inspired design, transparent PC keycaps, and three-sided RGB light bar give it a distinctive appearance, while the gasket-mount structure and five-layer sound dampening deliver satisfying acoustics. 
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Bethesda Leaks Push Back The Elder Scrolls 6 Release Expectations

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Bethesda is working on The Elder Scrolls 6 each day, but the game is still far from its supposed release window.
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Geralt Voice Actor Threatens To Sue AI Companies Over Fear of Misused Voice

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Geralt voice actor Doug Cockle from The Witcher says AI voices equate to theft, and he is prepared to take legal action if necessary.
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Phantom Blade Zero Confirmed To Include Denuvo On PC At Launch

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Phantom Blade Zero’s PC release is now confirmed to include Denuvo, adding a controversial anti-tamper layer to the game.
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Marvel’s Wolverine Early Impressions Point To Solid Gameplay But Nothing Revolutionary

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Marvel's Wolverine still looks good, but an early preview suggests players should not expect a major reinvention with the title.